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Netanyahu eyes comeback on eve of Israel election

Netanyahu eyes comeback on eve of Israel election

Israeli politicians were making their final campaign pitches Monday before the divided country holds its fifth election in less than four years, with hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing a comeback.

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Netanyahu eyes comeback one eve of Israel election

Netanyahu eyes comeback one eve of Israel election

Israeli politicians were making their final campaign pitches Monday before the divided country holds its fifth election in less than four years, with hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing a comeback.

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Ukraine grain exports resume in Black Sea

Ukraine grain exports resume in Black Sea

Cargo ships loaded with grain and other agricultural products left Ukrainian ports on Monday despite Russia's decision to pull out from a landmark deal designed to ease a global food crisis.

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Japan govt spent $43 bn to bolster yen in October

Japan govt spent $43 bn to bolster yen in October

Japan's finance ministry said Monday it spent $43 billion in October to bolster the value of the yen, which has tumbled against the dollar this year to lows not seen since the 1990s.

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Brazil awaits Bolsonaro's next move as Lula faces tough to-do list

Brazil awaits Bolsonaro's next move as Lula faces tough to-do list

A tense Brazil awaited Jair Bolsonaro's next move Monday, as the far-right incumbent remained silent after losing a razor-thin runoff presidential election to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- who now faces a tough to-do list.

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Congratulations pour in for Brazil president-elect Lula

Congratulations pour in for Brazil president-elect Lula

Congratulations poured in from across the globe for Brazil's leftist president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after his narrow victory over far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro was announced.

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India's Kohli fumes at 'invasion of privacy' after hotel room video

India's Kohli fumes at 'invasion of privacy' after hotel room video

Superstar India cricketer Virat Kohli said Monday said he was "paranoid about his privacy" after a stranger appeared to have filmed inside his hotel room in Perth.

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Finch hits form with 63 as Australia make 179-5 against Ireland

Finch hits form with 63 as Australia make 179-5 against Ireland

Aaron Finch stormed back to form with 63 as Australia made 179-5 against Ireland in their crucial Twenty20 World Cup Group 1 match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.

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French govt slams 'eco-terrorism' as water protesters dig in

French govt slams 'eco-terrorism' as water protesters dig in

French protesters on Monday defied a massive police presence to try to stop an agriculture water storage project, as the government vowed to prevent any encampment and denounced "eco-terrorism".

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Somalia appeals for international help after deadly blasts

Somalia appeals for international help after deadly blasts

Somalia's president has issued an urgent plea for international help for wounded victims of devastating car bombings at the weekend that claimed the lives of 100 people.

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