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Stocks nervous even after Russia sees 'chance' in Ukraine crisis

Stocks nervous even after Russia sees 'chance' in Ukraine crisis

Stock markets attempted to claw back some of their earlier losses on Monday after Russia suggested there might be a "chance" of reaching an agreement with the West over Ukraine.

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Brazil launches plan to expand mining in Amazon

Brazil launches plan to expand mining in Amazon

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro launched a plan Monday to expand gold mining in the Amazon rainforest, drawing criticism from environmentalists for bolstering an industry accused of rampant deforestation, pollution and attacks on indigenous peoples.

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England flanker Mark Wilson retires from rugby

England flanker Mark Wilson retires from rugby

England flanker Mark Wilson has retired from rugby with immediate effect following a knee injury, Premiership club Newcastle announced on Monday.

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Russia ready for more talks with West to end Ukraine standoff

Russia ready for more talks with West to end Ukraine standoff

Russia held open the door Monday to further talks on resolving its standoff with the West and said some of its military drills were ending, signalling a possible easing of the crisis over Ukraine.

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Brazil and Argentina ordered to play World Cup abandoned qualifier

Brazil and Argentina ordered to play World Cup abandoned qualifier

FIFA on Monday ordered Brazil and Argentina to replay a World Cup qualifying match halted in Sao Paulo in September over alleged Covid-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors.

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Neymar in line to make PSG comeback against Real Madrid

Neymar in line to make PSG comeback against Real Madrid

Neymar could play his first game for Paris Saint-Germain since November when they face Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.

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US billionaire charters three more ambitious SpaceX flights

US billionaire charters three more ambitious SpaceX flights

Billionaire Jared Isaacman, who chartered the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight, announced Monday three more private missions with SpaceX -- which will include spacewalking and culminate in the first crewed flight of the next-generation Starship rocket.

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Ancient mummies of children, likely sacrificed, unearthed in Peru

Ancient mummies of children, likely sacrificed, unearthed in Peru

Six mummified children thought to have been sacrificed hundreds of years ago, apparently to accompany a dead nobleman to the afterlife, have been unearthed in a tomb near Lima, archaeologists reported.

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Stocks recoup some losses after Russia sees 'chance' in Ukraine crisis

Stocks recoup some losses after Russia sees 'chance' in Ukraine crisis

Global equities were able to claw back at least some of their earlier losses on Monday after Russia suggested there might be a "chance" of reaching an agreement with the West over Ukraine.

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Brother acquitted for 'honour killing' of Pakistani social media star

Brother acquitted for 'honour killing' of Pakistani social media star

The brother of a Pakistani social media star who was murdered in one of the country's most notorious "honour killings" was acquitted on Monday after serving less than six years in prison, lawyers said.

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