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EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for migrant return talks

EU to invite Taliban officials to Brussels for migrant return talks

The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels in the near future for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan.

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Leeds draw leaves Spurs deep in relegation peril

Leeds draw leaves Spurs deep in relegation peril

Mathys Tel was the hero and villain as Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Leeds on Monday -- a result that leaves their Premier League future hanging in the balance.

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Napoli's Champions League spot in balance after last-gasp Bologna defeat

Napoli's Champions League spot in balance after last-gasp Bologna defeat

Napoli's bid to reach next season's Champions League was still in the balance on Monday after falling to late 3-2 home defeat to Bologna.

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Curacao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns

Curacao World Cup preparations rocked as coach resigns

World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks off, the federation confirmed on Monday.

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Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet

Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet

President Donald Trump said Monday he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.

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US Supreme Court maintains mail access to abortion pill for now

US Supreme Court maintains mail access to abortion pill for now

The US Supreme Court on Monday temporarily maintained mail access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.

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Hantavirus ship heads to Netherlands after passengers flown home

Hantavirus ship heads to Netherlands after passengers flown home

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak left Spain's Canary Islands bound for the Netherlands on Monday, after the last passengers on board disembarked and were flown home to quarantine.

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Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression

Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to respond to any act of aggression.

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Sinner in derby with qualifier Pellegrino after strolling into Italian Open last 16

Sinner in derby with qualifier Pellegrino after strolling into Italian Open last 16

Jannik Sinner set up a David v Goliath clash with countryman Andrea Pellegrino in the last 16 of the Italian Open after demolishing Alexei Popyrin in straight sets 6-2, 6-0 on centre court on Monday.

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Frustrated Trump learns he doesn't have the cards on Iran

Frustrated Trump learns he doesn't have the cards on Iran

One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards -- that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.

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