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Surprise hit 'Flee' tells human story of refugees
An Oscar-nominated Danish documentary chronicling a gay Afghan refugee's perilous journey to Europe tries to show that being a refugee is what happens to you, not who you are, its director told AFP.
Oil extends rally on Russia embargo talk, stocks rise
Oil prices extended their rally Tuesday on supply worries as European leaders debated banning imports from Russia, though equities stood their ground despite a tepid Wall Street lead and the prospect of a sharper hike in US interest rates.
Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden said Monday that it’s "clear" Russia is considering the use of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine and warned of a "severe" Western response if it chose to do so.
Football hardman Muscat changes perceptions with coaching success
Kevin Muscat was branded "the most hated man in football" by an opponent during his playing days but the Australian hopes perceptions are changing after making his mark as a coach.
Mancini gunning for World Cup glory with Italy's qualification in the balance
Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way.
Debt-ridden Evergrande urges investor 'caution' as audit result delayed
Debt-ridden Chinese property developer giant Evergrande on Tuesday warned investors to "exercise caution" as the group announced it would delay the release of the results of a 2021 audit a day after halting trade in Hong Kong.
Ukraine's 'chess capital' mulls Russia's next move
A rapt and raucous audience, a group of chess fanatics watch a cut-throat game play out on a park bench.
Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP and WTA Miami Open
Daniil Medvedev will try to reclaim the world number one ranking and top seed Aryna Sabalenka chases her first final in 10 months at the ATP and WTA Miami Open.
Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyacht docks in Turkey
A luxury superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has docked in Turkey, which has not joined European sanctions against Moscow that have also targeted the Chelsea Football Club owner and other oligarchs.
Pakistan's Khan to trumpet Islamic credentials as home fires burn
Foreign ministers of Muslim nations gather in Pakistan Tuesday as the country's leader trumpets his achievement of getting Islamophobia recognised at the United Nations while at the same time battling the most serious challenge to his rule in four years.
Nicaragua opposition leader Chamorro sentenced to 8 years in prison: NGO
Nicaragua's main opposition figure and would-be presidential challenger to Daniel Ortega was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison after being found guilty of financial crimes, a human rights group said.
Masters lists Mickelson among those not playing in April
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson will not play in next month's Masters, missing the Augusta National showdown for the first time since 1994, according to a field update posted Monday on the tournament's website.
Two die in Swedish school attack, student suspected: police
Two women died after being stabbed at a high school in southern Sweden on Monday, police said, adding that an 18-year-old student had been arrested.
Strasbourg cathedral loses famed 'green ray,' to fans' chagrin
The stained glass at a cathedral in eastern France will no longer produce a distinctive green ray seen just twice a year, on the spring and autumn equinoxes, after the precise pane was replaced during a recent renovation.
Canadian Pacific trains at standstill in labor dispute
Canadian authorities Monday called on railway giant Canadian Pacific to put an end to a labor dispute that has put all the firm's trains out of action, snarling supply chains and worrying the agricultural sector.
Biden calls India 'shaky' in Russia confrontation
US President Joe Biden said Monday that India was an exception among Washington's allies with its "shaky" response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Zelensky rules out surrender, presses Putin for talks
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said his country would be "destroyed" before it surrenders its cities to invading Russian forces, as he doubled down on a call for direct talks with Vladimir Putin as the key to ending the war.
Italian rider Colbrelli 'stable' after cardio-respiratory arrest
Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli suffered a cardio-respiratory arrest after a sprint finish on stage one of the Tour of Catalunya in Spain, organisers said on Monday.
Biden tells US businesses to 'harden' defenses against Russia cyber threat
President Joe Biden on Monday warned of intelligence pointing to a growing Russian cyber threat and urged US businesses to "immediately" prepare defenses.
Top-ranked Rahm faces Reed in WGC Match-Play group
World number one Jon Rahm was drawn on Monday into a first-round group with Masters winner Patrick Reed for the WGC Match Play Championship that begins Wednesday in Austin, Texas.
Corsican nationalist Colonna dies after assault in prison: family
The Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna, who was assaulted earlier this month in prison in an attack that sparked rioting on the French Mediterranean island, has died, his family announced on Monday.
Salzburg striker Aaronson out for US World Cup qualifiers
US men's national team forward Brenden Aaronson was ruled out of the team's three final qualifying matches for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, USA Soccer announced Monday.
French volunteer fighter prepares to battle for Ukraine
Pierre, 28, says he spent four years as a volunteer fighter in Syria. Now he is preparing to return to a foreign front again, this time in Ukraine.
Iran nuclear talks: US says it is ready to make 'difficult decisions'
A deal to restore the pact limiting Iran's nuclear program is not imminent, but Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make it happen, State Department Spokesman Ned Price said Monday.
Guatemalan anti-graft judge quits over 'pressure and threats'
Guatemalan anti-corruption judge Erika Aifan said on Monday she had resigned out of fear for her life following "pressure and threats."
Strong pricing boosts Nike results despite China hit
Strong product pricing helped Nike offset a hit from lower sales in China, enabling the sporting goods giant to report better-than-expected quarterly profits on Monday.
NBA Blazers say Lillard will miss remainder of season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 NBA season while he recovers from abdominal surgery, the team announced Monday.
Biden, allies discuss Russia's 'brutal' war in key week for Western unity
President Joe Biden and European allies discussed Russia's "brutal" war in Ukraine on Monday, kicking off a crucial week in the Western standoff with Moscow that will see Biden visit Poland after attending NATO and EU summits.
NFL stars on the move: Ryan to Colts, Mariota to Atlanta
NFL star quarterbacks finalized 2022 contracts on Monday, with Matt Ryan going from Atlanta to Indianapolis, Marcus Mariota replacing him with the Falcons and Jameis Winston re-signing with New Orleans.
Ex-Ukraine star Dolgopolov urges tennis bosses to 'show courage' and ban Russians
Retired Ukraine tennis star Alexandr Dolgopolov on Monday blasted tennis bosses for "lacking courage" in their failure to take a stand and ban Russian players from tournaments.
West Indies name unchanged squad for third England Test
The West Indies on Monday named an unchanged squad for this week's third and deciding Test against England in Grenada after the first two matches ended in draws.
Dybala to leave Juve in summer after contract not renewed
Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus at the end of the season after the Serie A club confirmed on Monday that it would not renew the Argentine's contract which expires in the summer.