Latest U.S.-Taliban talks end, both sides to consult: Taliban

An eighth round of talks on a pact that would allow the United States to end its longest war and withdraw its troops from Afghanistan ended on Monday and both sides would consult their leaders on the next steps, the Taliban said.

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Guatemala conservative wins presidential election: electoral tribunal

Guatemala's Electoral Tribunal on Sunday declared conservative Alejandro Giammattei of the Vamos party winner of the presidential election over his center-left opponent, former first lady Sandra Torres.

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K-pop group BTS to take 'extended' break from performing

The group became the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts this year.

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Guatemala center-left candidate concedes defeat in presidential election

Guatemalan center-left candidate and former first lady Sandra Torres has conceded defeat to her conservative rival Alejandro Giammattei in the country's presidential election on Sunday, an official for her campaign said in a news conference.

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Venezuela's Guaido says government plans to dissolve opposition-run legislature

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Sunday President Nicolas Maduro's government is preparing to dissolve the opposition-run legislature and call new legislative elections, potentially escalating Venezuela's political crisis.

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Cathay Pacific shares slump after China cracks down on staff protests

Shares in Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways fell more than 4% in early trade on Monday to close to a 10-year low, after the airline fired staff in response to demands from China.

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Argentina opposition scores big primary win, hurting Macri's re-election bid

Argentine voters soundly rejected President Mauricio Macri's austere economic policies in primary elections on Sunday, raising serious questions about his chances of re-election in October, early official results showed.

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New York coroner 'confident' Epstein's death was suicide: New York Times

New York City's chief medical examiner is confident Jeffrey Epstein died by hanging himself in the jail cell where he was being held without bail on sex-trafficking charges, but is awaiting more information before releasing her determination, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing a city official.

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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire

The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.

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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire

The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.

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Guatemalan conservative claims victory in presidential election

Guatemalan conservative Alejandro Giammattei claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, saying it would be an honor to serve as president after preliminary results gave him a massive lead over his center-left rival.

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Guatemalan conservative heads for big presidential election win

Conservative Alejandro Giammattei was poised for a decisive victory in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday, taking a commanding lead over his center-left rival, former first lady Sandra Torres, preliminary results showed.

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Fernandez leads Macri by more than 14 percentage points in Argentina primary: official results

The coalition of opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez was more than 14 percentage points ahead of incumbent President Mauricio Macri in Sunday's primary election, early official results showed.

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Argentina's Macri says primary was 'bad election' for his coalition

Argentine President Mauricio Macri told his supporters that the country's primary vote on Sunday was a "bad election" for his coalition ahead of the official results.

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Hong Kong mops up after weekend of violence, braces for more protests

Metro stations in Hong Kong resumed regular service on Monday and streets were being cleaned of debris as the city recovered from another night of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police, with more protests planned this week.

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Guatemalan conservative looks set for election win, early results show

Conservative Alejandro Giammattei appeared poised for a decisive victory in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday, storming into a commanding lead over his center-left rival, former first lady Sandra Torres, preliminary results showed.

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