Air strikes hit western Ukraine as Russia forces mass in the east
Air strikes killed at least six people in Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Monday, as Russia pounded targets across the country while massing forces for an expected all-out assault in the east.
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Quadruple quest piles pressure on Liverpool: Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk says talk of a historic quadruple for Liverpool belongs to the "outside world" and risks putting extra pressure on the Dutchman and his teammates.
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Volunteer rescuers step in to save Shanghai's locked-down pets
With quarantine looming after a positive Covid-19 test, Shanghai resident Sarah Wang said her first worry was who would look after her cat.
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Asian markets slide on inflation, Covid fears
Asian stocks closed lower on Monday in cautious trade, as figures showed China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year, but the government warned of "significant challenges" ahead.
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Doja Cat brings pyro back to Coachella, serving a seductive punk rap mash
Doja Cat brought headbanging, flames and the devil herself to Coachella's main stage Sunday night, serving a headliner-worthy performance for her solo debut at one of the world's most watched music festivals.
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Syrian war drama makes TV breakthrough on Saudi-owned channel
Breaking a decade-old boycott by Gulf broadcasters over a diplomatic standoff with the Damascus government, a Syrian war drama figures this month on the Ramadan menu of a Saudi-owned television channel.
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Mexican lawmakers reject power reforms opposed by US
Mexican lawmakers on Sunday rejected constitutional electricity reforms at the center of diplomatic tensions with the United States, in a blow to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
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China economy accelerates in Q1 but virus stalks outlook
China's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of the year to 4.8 percent, official data showed Monday, but the government warned of "significant challenges" ahead while massive Covid-19 lockdowns started to bite.
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Sri Lanka fuel prices up ahead of IMF talks
A key fuel retailer in Sri Lanka raised prices by up to 35 percent on Monday as the cash-strapped government was set to open crucial bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund.
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Tatum's winner lifts Celtics over Nets, Heat, Bucks, Suns win NBA playoff openers
Jayson Tatum spun in for a buzzer-beating layup to give the Boston Celtics a thrilling 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.
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