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South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war

South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war

In southern Lebanon's Ain Ebel, close to the border with Israel, Suad Jallad holds a poster of her son, killed by Israel last week, saying she would rather be buried next to him than leave.

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Alleged narco trafficker Marset makes first US court appearance

Alleged narco trafficker Marset makes first US court appearance

Alleged Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset made his first appearance in a US court on Monday after being handed over to the US authorities.

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Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats

Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats

President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime choke point that has effectively been closed by Iran in response to the US-Israeli war launched last month.

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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites

Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites

A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the United States pursues its oil blockade against the island's communist government.

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Trump demands more enthusiasm from allies for Hormuz mission

Trump demands more enthusiasm from allies for Hormuz mission

President Donald Trump on Monday demanded US allies join an effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as European powers ruled out a NATO mission to reopen the vital waterway shut by Iran during the Middle East war.

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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar

'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar

A planned reboot "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," that was set to be directed by Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao, has been canceled, star and producer Sarah Michelle Gellar said.

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Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow

Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow

A damaged Russian gas tanker that has been drifting in the Mediterranean without a crew for almost two weeks has 700 tonnes of fuel on board, Russia's foreign ministry said Monday.

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PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele

PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has urged the Champions League holders to show no mercy in their last-16 second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday.

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Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul

Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul

Afghan authorities on Monday accused neighbouring Pakistan of attacking Kabul, as AFP journalists heard loud explosions overhead and anti-aircraft defences swung into action.

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Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior

Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior

Liam Rosenior insisted Chelsea's controversial pre-match huddle is not meant to antagonise opponents as he refused to revealed if they will carry out their ritual before Tuesday's clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

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