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Sweden, Finland take 'historic' steps toward NATO membership
Sweden, Finland take 'historic' steps toward NATO membership

Finland officially announced its intention to join NATO on Sunday as Sweden's ruling party said it backed membership, paving the way for a joint application.

May 15, 2022

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New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in
New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in

The United Arab Emirate's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met his French and British counterparts Sunday as world leaders offered congratulations and paid tribute to his late predecessor.

May 15, 2022

Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row
Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row

Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome, while Iga Swiatek won her fifth straight tournament by dispatching Ons Jabeur.

May 15, 2022

Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup
Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup

Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time.

May 15, 2022

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Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change
Crisis-hit Lebanon votes but few expect major change

Lebanon held its first election Sunday since a painful economic crisis dragged it to the brink of becoming a failed state, a major test for new opposition groups bent on ousting the ruling elite.

May 15, 2022

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Afghan money exchangers on strike after licence fee hike
Afghan money exchangers on strike after licence fee hike

Thousands of money exchangers shut shop across Afghanistan on Sunday after Taliban authorities imposed a steep hike in licence fees, the brokers' commission said, in a bid to slow down money laundering and terrorism financing according to financial analysts.

May 15, 2022