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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state, country, and microstate on the French Riviera in Western Europe. France borders the country on three sides while the other side borders the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the state border with Italy.

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PSG deserved the win: Tuchel after victory over Monaco Fontvieille [Monaco], Jan 16 (ANI): After a victory over Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel said they 'deserved the win'. "Winning was very important... WorldNews - Published on January 16, 2020
Monaco fires Jardim, hires former Spain coach Moreno Monaco has fired Leonardo Jardim for a second time and announced former Spain coach Roberto Moreno as his replacement ...... WorldNews - Published on December 29, 2019
Ferrari extends Charles Leclerc's contract until 2024 Ferrari put their long-term faith in Charles Leclerc on Monday by extending the 22-year-old’s contract for five more years until the end of 2024. The Monaco-born Formula One driver won two of the 21.. WorldNews - Published on December 23, 2019
Leaders of nationwide drug gangs jailed The gang members filmed themselves living a lavish lifestyle in Spain and Monaco. BBC News - Published on December 20, 2019
'You're going to fall - it's about how you get up' - Henry starts MLS job Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he wanted to "confront" the disappointment of his short spell at Monaco in becoming coach of Montreal Impact. BBC News - Published on November 18, 2019
Monaco rich-listers plead guilty to bribery, corruption after media exposure The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald faced down a legal and public relations campaign to reveal that dozens of blue-chip companies used Unaoil to corruptly win oil contracts. The Age - Published on October 31, 2019

Catching up with the prince of Monaco Anderson Cooper visits Monaco, a magnet for big spenders, and meets Prince Albert II, the son of actress Grace Kelly. Watch "60 Minutes" this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. CBS News - Published on October 31, 2019
Prince Albert II: Monaco's multitasking monarch Albert II, sovereign Prince of Monaco, is essentially monarch, mayor, CEO -- and in many ways -- a luxury landlord of this tiny, wealthy nation. CBS News - Published on October 31, 2019
Monaco's Ahsani brothers plead guilty in U.S. to vast bribery scheme Two brothers from the Ahsani family, who ran Monaco-based oil and gas consultancy Unaoil, have pleaded guilty in the United States to being part of 17-year scheme to pay millions of dollars in bribes.. Reuters - Published on October 30, 2019
Oil execs plead guilty in bribery scheme: U.S. Justice Department The former top executives of a Monaco-based intermediary oil company have pleaded guilty for their roles in a bribery scheme involving multiple countries, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on October 30, 2019

New U.N. climate report paints dim picture about world's oceans A highly anticipated U.N climate change report out Wednesday morning is raising alarm about the world's oceans. More than 100 scientists spent the last three years looking at the impact of climate.. CBS News - Published on September 25, 2019
New U.N. climate change report expected to be grim A dramatic scene at the United Nations on Monday saw teenage activist Greta Thunberg scold world leaders for their inaction on climate change. Her powerful speech came as a new report is set to detail.. CBS News - Published on September 24, 2019
Guardiola hoping injury-hit City can turn to Mendy Pep Guardiola insists Benjamin Mendy can still be a force for injury-hit Manchester City despite the French defender's own struggles to find top fitness. Mendy has endured a difficult time with City.. WorldNews - Published on September 21, 2019	Wyoming, Monaco, voting rights and taxes: All the reasons Washington, DC should be a state Wyoming has two senators and over 1.3 million cattle. DC has no senators, three cows and many more people. How is this fair? It's time for statehood. USATODAY.com - Published on September 18, 2019
Three dead as speedboat trying to set record smashes into causeway near Venice Three people have been killed after a high-powered speedboat smashed into a concrete causeway outside Venice at the end of a race that started in Monte Carlo in Monaco. A fourth person was badly.. WorldNews - Published on September 18, 2019	Jonathan Panzo: The England U21 defender who moved to Monaco Before his loan move to Cercle Bruges, BBC Sport travelled to Monte Carlo to meet England Under-21 defender Jonathan Panzo, who left Chelsea for Monaco in search of first-team football. BBC News - Published on September 9, 2019
Barcelona get tough Champions League draw, PSG face Real, Liverpool meet Napoli again Barcelona will have to come through a section containing both Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan after the former winners all came out together in Thursday’s UEFA Champions League group stage draw in.. France 24 - Published on August 29, 2019	Champions League draw: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs await fate Champions League holders Liverpool and fellow English sides Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham will find out their group-stage opponents when the draw takes place in Monaco on Thursday. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2019
I can still be a successful coach - Henry targets return to management Monaco sacked Thierry Henry three months after he took over but he has not been put off managing again and wants to make a name for himself. Thierry Henry is confident he can become a managerial.. WorldNews - Published on August 21, 2019	Monaco sign Ben Yedder as Lopes moves to Sevilla Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder (R) vies with Lazio's Stefan Radu during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg soccer match between Lazio and Sevilla in Rome, Italy, Feb. 14, 2019. Sevilla won 1-0... WorldNews - Published on August 15, 2019
Climate activist Greta Thunberg sets sail for NYC on zero-emissions yacht Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg sets sail on Wednesday for New York, heading for a UN summit on a zero-emissions yacht skippered by a member of Monaco's ruling family. France 24 - Published on August 14, 2019	Former Manchester United and France defender Evra announces retirement Former Manchester United and Juventus defender Patrice Evra has announced his retirement from football. The 38-year-old – who made 81 appearances for France – also played for Monaco, Nice and.. WorldNews - Published on July 29, 2019
The Principles of Ray Dalio, Robots to the Rescue, Monaco Ray Dalio says wealth inequality is a national emergency; then, robots come to the rescue after Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; and, inside Monaco: The ultimate playground for the rich CBS News - Published on July 29, 2019	Monaco: The ultimate playground for the rich Anderson Cooper reports from the country with the most multi-millionaires per square foot and no income tax CBS News - Published on July 28, 2019
Patricia Arquette talks awards, activism and ageing Patricia Arquette has won an Oscar, an Emmy and two Golden Globes. But it's her work on two of this year's most buzzed-about TV shows that's got people saying the 51-year-old could still have her best.. France 24 - Published on July 16, 2019	Monaco sign keeper Lecomte from Montpellier Benjamin Lecomte will compete for the gloves at Monaco next season after the goalkeeper signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club. Monaco have announced the signing of... WorldNews - Published on July 15, 2019
Luxury land grab? Monaco’s offshore urban expansion A vast construction project is under way in the principality of Monaco that will see six hectares (15 acres) of land reclaimed from the Mediterranean on which to build hundreds of new luxury homes. But.. France 24 - Published on July 15, 2019	Hassan refreshes world record, Gatlin outshines Lyles in Diamond League Monaco PARIS, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Dutch runner Sifan Hassan broke women's mile world record, while American veteran Justin Gatlin outplayed his promising compatriot Noah Lyles in men's 100m of the IAAF.. WorldNews - Published on July 12, 2019
Leicester sign Tielemans from Monaco for club record £40m Leicester sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Monaco on a four-year deal for a reported £40m. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2019	Youri Tielemans: Leicester sign Monaco midfielder Leicester sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Monaco on a four-year deal for a reported £40m. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2019
Troglodyte 'eco' villa carved out of Monaco rock face Armed with a vision and a large saw, architects Jean-Pierre Lott and Patrick Raymond have crafted a luxury 'eco' villa out of a rock face in Monaco, using cork insulation, water recycling and solar.. Reuters - Published on July 5, 2019	Karl Forever: A Multi-Layered Tribute n screen, Karl Lagerfeld was laughing from the depths of a wobbly stomach – in the days when he still had one – as he tried to express himself in all three of his languages: German, his mother.. WorldNews - Published on June 21, 2019
Chris Froome transferred to Monaco rehabilitation unit in 'first step' to recovery from crash Britain's four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome... WorldNews - Published on June 20, 2019	Formula 1: George Russell's Monaco day off BBC Sport spends time in Monaco with Williams driver George Russell as he takes us through a "typical" day off for a Formula 1 driver. BBC News - Published on June 7, 2019
The Australian woman hoping to be crowned World Entrepreneur of the Year Jo Horgan, the founder of the Mecca Brands cosmetics chain, will compete with the world’s top business leaders in Monaco this weekend. SBS - Published on June 6, 2019	Charlotte Casiraghi channels grandmother Grace Kelly at royal wedding to Dimitri Rassam Charlotte Casiraghi channeled her famous grandmother Grace Kelly during her royal wedding to film producer Dimitri Rassam in Monaco on Saturday. USATODAY.com - Published on June 2, 2019