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Russia detains 6 prison guards over torture video
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» MOSCOW - Russian investigators said Monday they had detained six prison guards over a video showing officers brutally beating an inmate which was leaked to an independent newspaper.
Trump says 'very happy' with progress in North Korea talks
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Monday he was "very happy" with how talks were progressing with North Korea, as observers and the media highlight the lack of concrete results one month after his summit with Kim Jong Un.
Macron's ex-security aide defends 'lending a hand' to police: lawyers
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» PARIS - Alexandre Benalla, the disgraced former security aide to President Emmanuel Macron, has defended taking part in a police operation during a May Day protest, saying he was "lending a hand", his lawyers said Monday.
Molinari hails 'hero' Rocca after British Open triumph
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» CARNOUSTIE (UNITED KINGDOM) - Francesco Molinari insisted Costantino Rocca would remain his "hero and idol" after succeeding where his compatriot failed narrowly by becoming the first Italian to win the British Open.
Froome ready to give up yellow jersey dream for Thomas
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» CARCASSONNE (FRANCE) - Defending champion Chris Froome said he is ready to sacrifice a record-equalling fifth Tour de France victory if it helps Sky teammate Geraint Thomas claim his maiden yellow jersey.
Indian mob lynches woman on kidnapping rumours
Associated Press, Published on 23/07/2018
» NEW DELHI: A woman was lynched in central India on rumours that she was part of a gang that kidnapped children, police said Monday, days after the highest court called for immediate steps to control deadly mob violence across the country.
'Great friend': AFP driver among 23 killed in Kabul suicide attack
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» KABUL - AFP driver Mohammad Akhtar, a 31-year-old father of four who was among 23 people killed in a suicide attack in Kabul, was a "great friend" known for his kindness and honesty, colleagues said Monday.
North, Northeast brace for heavy rain
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2018
» Rain will linger in upper Thailand despite the departure of storm Son-Tinh, with more expected at least until Tuesday.
Ozil's resignation sparks Germany racism storm as Ankara cheers
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» BERLIN - Mesut Ozil's decision to quit playing for Germany unleashed a racism storm in Berlin on Monday, but earned the applause of Ankara with a Turkish minister hailing "a goal against the virus of fascism".
Mercedes before Hamilton and Bottas, says Wolff
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» HOCKENHEIM (GERMANY) - Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff denied Monday that the use of team orders in Sunday's spectacular German Grand Prix signalled that Lewis Hamilton would be preferred as the number one driver.