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'Surrender or die': Ghost village tries to push back Russians

'Surrender or die': Ghost village tries to push back Russians

Russian snipers are still targeting the deserted crossroads into the village of Stoyanka, but Andrii Ostapets hopes to bring food to his neighbours -- and to his cats, if they are still alive.

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Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks

Russia, Ukraine set for face-to-face peace talks

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will resume face-to-face peace talks as soon as Monday, probing whether a near-stalemate in fighting has forced Moscow to temper its demands.

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Hollywood celebrates at Oscars as 'CODA' seeks top prize

Hollywood celebrates at Oscars as 'CODA' seeks top prize

The Oscars returned to Hollywood on Sunday, where dramas "CODA," "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" are expected to vie for best picture, after sci-fi epic "Dune" earned a clutch of early wins.

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Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout

Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout

Joe Root may be "passionate" about remaining as England's Test captain but should he stay in the post after the West Indies inflicted the latest damaging defeat of his tenure?

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'Drive My Car': Murakami adaptation by rising indie star wins Oscar

'Drive My Car': Murakami adaptation by rising indie star wins Oscar

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's "Drive My Car" is not your average road movie, instead taking viewers on a poignant three-hour journey into the psyches of two characters haunted by the past.

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North Korea's Kim vows 'overwhelming' military power: state media

North Korea's Kim vows 'overwhelming' military power: state media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to build up "overwhelming" and unstoppable military power, state media reported Monday, days after he presided over the nation's biggest missile launch.

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Two Israeli police killed in attack claimed by Islamic State group

Two Israeli police killed in attack claimed by Islamic State group

Two police officers were shot dead in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group in the northern Israeli city of Hadera late Sunday as top US and Arab diplomats visited the Jewish state for an unprecedented regional meeting, authorities said.

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Deaf actor Troy Kotsur makes himself heard with Oscar win

Deaf actor Troy Kotsur makes himself heard with Oscar win

Troy Kotsur made history Sunday as the first deaf male actor to earn an Oscar, winning over voters with a funny, assured and authentic turn as the father of a loving family in the heartfelt indie drama "CODA."

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Thai teen wins playoff to capture first LPGA title

Thai teen wins playoff to capture first LPGA title

Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul won a playoff over Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen with a bogey on Sunday's second extra hole to capture the JTBC Classic for her first LPGA title.

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Portugal's path to World Cup blocked by surprise package North Macedonia

Portugal's path to World Cup blocked by surprise package North Macedonia

Portugal have been well and truly warned not to take the threat of North Macedonia lightly as they face Italy's conquerors in a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off on Tuesday.

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