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Top Democrat urges US block on weapons sales to Riyadh

Top Democrat urges US block on weapons sales to Riyadh

A powerful US senator called Monday for Washington to freeze all cooperation with Saudi Arabia over its decision to "underwrite" Russia's war in Ukraine by slashing oil production.

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Forest held as Young rocket earns draw for Villa

Forest held as Young rocket earns draw for Villa

Ashley Young's superb strike earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw on Monday at relegation rivals Nottingham Forest who climbed off the bottom of the Premier League.

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Dollar extends 2022 surge as market awaits key US inflation data

Dollar extends 2022 surge as market awaits key US inflation data

The dollar extended its banner run of 2022 on Monday, pushing higher following the latest solid US jobs data as equities retreated in both New York and Europe.

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Crew fire Porter as coach after missing MLS playoffs

Crew fire Porter as coach after missing MLS playoffs

Two years after guiding the Columbus Crew to the Major League Soccer title, Caleb Porter was fired on Monday as the Crew's coach after missing out on a playoff berth.

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Ukraine denounces Russia as 'terrorist state' in UN meeting

Ukraine denounces Russia as 'terrorist state' in UN meeting

Ukraine denounced Russia as a "terrorist state" at an urgent United Nations General Assembly meeting Monday following its neighbor's latest attacks, as Western powers sought to underscore Moscow's isolation.

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Ukrainian soldier called back to the front despite strike on his home

Ukrainian soldier called back to the front despite strike on his home

Maxim was on leave from the front lines for the first time in six months to celebrate his wife's birthday when Russian missiles slammed into the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, damaging their home.

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Ukraine vows to unite against 'terrorist' Russia

Ukraine vows to unite against 'terrorist' Russia

Ukraine vowed Monday it would not be intimidated by a wave of deadly missile strikes from "terrorist state" Russia as Moscow stoked fears of further retaliation with threats of more "severe" attacks.

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Neighbors, rescuers search for missing after Venezuela landslide

Neighbors, rescuers search for missing after Venezuela landslide

Neighbors helped rescue teams comb through mud and debris Monday for signs of dozens of people missing after a landslide swept through a town in Venezuela, killing at least 36.

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Tiger hits new ranking low but excites fans at par-3 course

Tiger hits new ranking low but excites fans at par-3 course

Former world number one Tiger Woods, recovering from severe leg injuries in a 2021 car crash, sank to a career-low 1,206th in the world golf rankings released on Monday.

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LeBron's 18-year-old son Bronny signs Nike endorsement deal

LeBron's 18-year-old son Bronny signs Nike endorsement deal

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is among five amateur basketball players to have signed endorsement deals with Nike, the sports apparel company announced Monday.

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