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Israel strikes Gaza after 'basic' food aid pledge
Israeli strikes killed at least 22 people in Gaza on Monday, rescuers said, after Israel pledged to let a "basic amount" of food into the territory to avert a hunger crisis.
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Stocks fell with the dollar Monday after Moody's removed the United States' last gold standard sovereign bond rating, citing the growing debt pile that it warned could balloon further.
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MLB says talks 'productive' but threat to Opening Day looms
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association met for a seventh consecutive day on Sunday in Jupiter, Florida, trying to hammer out a deal before economic issues delay the start of the season.

Taliban ban Afghans from evacuating amid massive security sweep
The Taliban have clamped down on Afghans leaving the country as, separately, their forces continue a massive security sweep, going house-to-house across the capital Monday in a "clearing operation".

Sporting sanctions can land significant blow on Putin, say experts
Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup, the scandal-plagued 2014 Winter Olympics and Gazprom's sponsorship of the Champions League were powerful tools for the country's global image and gained Vladimir Putin prestige amongst the Russian population.

Rooftop rescues in Australia as tens of thousands evacuated from floods
Tens of thousands of Australians were ordered to flee their homes Monday, as torrential rain sent floodwaters to record levels, leaving residents stranded on the rooftops of their homes.

Screen Actor Guild Awards winners
Here is the list of winners in key categories at the 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, held Sunday in Santa Monica just west of Los Angeles.

Deaf drama 'CODA' wins top prize at SAG awards
"CODA," a heartfelt indie drama about a struggling deaf family, won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards Sunday, boosting its hopes as a potential dark horse for next month's Oscars.

'Another war': Afghan flees Russian bombs in Ukraine
After leaving Afghanistan a year ago, Ajmal Rahmani believed he had found a haven of peace in Ukraine.

Tech firms flock to Spain trade show in shadow of Russia war
One of the technology industry's biggest annual get-togethers is set to kick off in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Monday, under the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UN report to lay bare harrowing scale of climate impacts
The devastating scale of climate change impacts will be unveiled Monday in a landmark UN report expected to show that warming already threatens billions of people and crucial ecosystems.

Verreynne enables South Africa to set New Zealand record 426 target
Kyle Verreynne cracked an unbeaten 136 as South Africa declared their second innings at 354 for nine in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday, setting New Zealand a record 426 to win.

Putin orders nuclear alert as Ukraine fiercely resists Russian invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday.

Oil surges, equities mostly fall on growing Ukraine fears
Oil prices and safe havens surged Monday while equities mostly fell and the ruble plunged after world powers imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, fanning fears about a possible global energy crisis that could further stoke inflation.

Desperate Afghans resort to selling their kidneys to feed families
Jobless, debt ridden, and struggling to feed his children, Nooruddin felt he had no choice but to sell a kidney -- one of a growing number of Afghans willing to sacrifice an organ to save their families.

Rooftop rescues as tens of thousands evacuated from Australia floods
Tens of thousands of Australians were ordered to flee their homes Monday, as torrential rain sent floodwaters to record levels, leaving residents stranded on the rooftops of their homes.

Former Australian wicketkeeper Rod Marsh in induced coma
Australian cricket great Rod Marsh was "in the fight of his life" Monday after being placed in an induced coma following a major heart attack last week, his family said.

North Korea hails 'significant' test in satellite development
North Korea said it had carried out a test of "great significance" for developing a reconnaissance satellite, state media reported Monday, a day after Seoul said it had detected a ballistic missile launch.

Homeless subjects of Oscars documentary invited to ceremony
Once a year, Hollywood hosts the Oscars -- but every night hundreds of homeless people sleep on and around the Los Angeles neighborhood's star-lined streets.

In Bolivia, miners sacrifice llamas to appease 'Lord of the Underworld'
In a dimly lit mine shaft in Bolivia, a man sharpens two knives next to a table laden with offerings: wine, beer and coca leaves. Waiting nearby are five white llamas.

European subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank 'failing or likely to fail': ECB
The European subsidiary of Russia's state-owned Sberbank is facing bankruptcy, the European Central Bank said Monday, in the wake of sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored a 90th-minute winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the reigning MLS champions New York City in their season-opener on Sunday.

Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships
Swimming's governing body FINA pulled the world junior championships from Russia Monday and said no other events will be held in the country "if this grave crisis continues".

Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status
Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win
Christian Coleman warmed up for next month's World Indoor Championships with a blistering 60m victory in the US trials on Sunday.

Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand
An unbeaten 76 from Kyle Verreynne put South Africa in a strong position as they extended their lead past 300 in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday.

Embiid, Harden put on a show in Sixers' win over Knicks
James Harden posted his first triple-double as a 76er on Sunday and clicked again with star teammate Joel Embiid to lead Philadelphia to a 125-109 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.

Straka scores first for Austria with Honda Classic win
Sepp Straka became the first Austrian player to win a PGA Tour event on Sunday after conjuring a late birdie blitz to snatch victory at the Honda Classic as overnight leader Daniel Berger suffered a final round meltdown.

Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan
Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Sunday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as "unacceptable" by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football's showpiece event into chaos.

Fabian Ruiz strikes late at Lazio to fire Napoli top
Fabian Ruiz shot Napoli top of Serie A on Sunday with a stunning, last-gasp winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory at Lazio.

Dembele sparkles as Barca thrash Athletic, Sevilla defeat Betis
Ousmane Dembele turned the jeers to cheers at Camp Nou on Sunday by scoring a stunning goal and setting up two more in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Ukraine vows no 'capitulation' at talks, Putin orders nuclear alert
Ukraine vowed not to give ground at talks with Moscow on Sunday as Ukrainian forces resisted a Russian invasion four days in and Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert.

Helpful Hungarians rush to aid of fleeing Ukrainians
With bowls of goulash, offers of free lodging and rides to Budapest, or just a hug and kind word, Hungarians have rushed to the Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian brewery switches from beer to Molotov cocktails
In an industrial part of western Ukraine's main city Lviv, employees at the Pravda brewery have responded to the Russian invasion by switching from producing beer to Molotov cocktails.

UN votes to hold emergency General Assembly session on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council voted Sunday to hold a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly to discuss Russia's attack on Ukraine.

World Cup ban? Star donates prize money: Sport reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked widespread reaction in the sports world, with demands even for the country to be booted out of this year's World Cup.

Russia face World Cup ban threat as sport turns yellow and blue for Ukraine
Russia faced calls to be banished from the 2022 World Cup on Sunday as Moscow edged towards becoming a sports pariah following its invasion of Ukraine.

Ice day for a swim: Braving America's ice water 'Olympics'
In Newport, Vermont, near the border with Canada, 76-year-old Ginny Peck gingerly steps into Lake Memphremagog. The temperature is just above zero and she's competing in America's ice swimming "Olympics."

Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa's shoot-out miss
Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

Iraq says to host World Cup qualifier as FIFA lifts ban
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will play their 2022 World Cup qualifier in Baghdad after FIFA lifted its years-long ban on matches in the war-scarred country, Iraqi officials said Sunday.

Russia's faithful conflicted over Ukraine war
They all came to light candles for peace but the faithful at a monastery near Moscow were divided on Sunday over whether President Vladimir Putin was right to wage war against Ukraine.