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Peru opens impeachment debate against President Castillo

Peru opens impeachment debate against President Castillo

Peru's opposition-dominated Congress began debate Monday that will decide the future of leftist President Pedro Castillo, who is accused of corruption and moral incapacity.

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After 50 years, FedEx founder to step down as CEO

After 50 years, FedEx founder to step down as CEO

FedEx founder Frederick Smith will step down as chief executive after some five decades atop the transport behemoth, the company announced Monday.

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Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises

Osaka into quarters, Swiatek cruises

Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday.

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Oil sinks on China demand fears; US stocks boosted by Ukraine talks

Oil sinks on China demand fears; US stocks boosted by Ukraine talks

World oil prices dived Monday on worries about China's energy demand amid the latest Covid-19 surge, while Wall Street stocks rallied on hopes over Ukraine peace talks.

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Once a US ally, Honduras ex-president to face justice over drugs

Once a US ally, Honduras ex-president to face justice over drugs

Former Honduras president Juan Orlando Hernandez tried to style himself as a champion of the fight against drug-trafficking, but now he is one of its most high profile detainees.

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Honduras ex-president Hernandez to be extradited to US over drug trafficking

Honduras ex-president Hernandez to be extradited to US over drug trafficking

The Honduras Supreme Court on Monday authorized the extradition of former president Juan Orlando Hernandez to the United States to face charges of drug trafficking.

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Academy launches 'formal review' of Will Smith Oscars slap

Academy launches 'formal review' of Will Smith Oscars slap

The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences said Monday it was launching a "formal review" of the shocking moment when Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Emotional reunion for escapees from 'liberated' Irpin

Emotional reunion for escapees from 'liberated' Irpin

Deafened by shelling, the elderly woman steps down from an ambulance on the edge of Kyiv, to be smothered in tearful embraces from her son and daughter.

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Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power

Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power

US President Joe Biden refused Monday to back down on his weekend declaration in a major speech that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "cannot stay in power" -- arguing that he was voicing personal "outrage."

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Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments

Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments

Will Smith's open-handed slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars was a shocking moment for the ages, and one that will leave the 2022 ceremony burned in Hollywood's collective memory.

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