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Militants attack police station in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 10 officers

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Militants armed with rockets, guns and grenades attacked a police station in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the country’s northwest before dawn on Monday, killing 10 officers before fleeing, authorities said. Six other officers were wounded in this year’s deadliest attack in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders …

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Turkey has another new central bank leader. Here’s what it means for the battered economy

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has seen its fifth central bank leader depart in as many years as Hafize Gaye Erkan, the first woman in the top role, stepped down after just eight months in the job. She announced her resignation late Friday after recent claims of nepotism emerged in local media, allegations that Erkan, a former senior Goldman Sachs executive, …

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France’s foreign ministry has summoned Russia’s ambassador over French aid workers killed in Ukraine

PARIS (AP) — The French government summoned Russia’s ambassador for talks Monday over the killing of two French citizens working for nongovernmental organizations in Ukraine, and promised sustained support for the Ukrainian military in its effort to push back Russian forces. The humanitarian workers were killed in Russian strikes on Thursday near a front line of fighting in the war …

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Atlanta puts home win streak on the line against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers (33-15, third in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (22-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Clippers -3; over/under is 244 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Hawks take on Los Angeles. The Hawks are 12-13 in home games. Atlanta …

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Tormenta de proporciones históricas arroja cantidad récord de lluvia en partes de Los Ángeles

LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Una tormenta de proporciones históricas arrojó una cantidad récord de lluvia en algunas partes de Los Ángeles el lunes, provocando que lodo y rocas se deslizaran por las laderas llenas de residencias de millones de dólares mientras que las personas que viven en campamentos de indigentes en muchas partes de la ciudad luchaban por ponerse a …

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Colombia captura a un ecuatoriano en la lista de los más buscados por casos de abuso sexual

BOGOTÁ (AP) — Las autoridades colombianas capturaron a Luis Morales Andrade, un ecuatoriano incluido en la lista de los más buscados de ese país por casos de abuso sexual, según informó el lunes la policía. Morales fue ubicado en el municipio de Yumbo, al suroccidente de Colombia, e informado sobre la notificación roja de Interpol que pesaba en su contra …

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Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine. In a dramatic turnaround, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell recommended to GOP …

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Monday’s Transactions

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with SS Bobby Witt Jr. on an 11-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — signed LHPs Danny Duffy and Chasen Shreve and C Jose Godoy to minor league contracts with invitations to Major Laeague Spring Training camp. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Matt Hinckley pitching coordinator for the …

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