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Plan to Exhume Franco Renews Spain’s Wrestle With History
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At least 27 killed, 47 missing as torrential rain pounds Japan
At least 47 people were missing and five were in a critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 27 people poun…
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At least 27 killed, 47 missing as torrential rain pounds Japan
At least 47 people were missing and five were in a critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 27 people poun…
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Teary Uruguay exit World Cup dreaming of next one
Uruguay's never-say-die players fell to the floor in tears after losing their World Cup quarter-final to France, bu…
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One person gored on opening day of Pamplona bull runs
One person was gored on the first day of Spain’s Pamplona bull running festival, the Red Cross said on Saturday. from…
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Army carries out ‘large-scale’ Hermel drug raid
Lebanese Army Intelligence carried out a large-scale drug raid Saturday in the northeastern town of Hermel, the state-r…
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Pompeo in Pyongyang to seek concrete nuclear commitments
Washington's top diplomat engaged in an intense day of negotiations with his North Korean counterpart Saturday as h…
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Pope and Orthodox patriarchs pray for Mideast Christians
Pope Francis is hosting a daylong prayer for peace in the Middle East with an unprecedented gathering of Orthodox patri…
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French policeman on manslaughter charge as shooting sparks riots
A French policeman who shot dead a young black man in western France, sparking four nights of rioting, has been charged…
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Arsal refugees begin return to Syria
A second installment of hundreds of refugees residing near the northeastern border town of Arsal began their return to …
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Cambodia's ruler starts campaigning with opponents silenced
Campaigning officially began Saturday for Cambodia's July 29 general election, with Prime Minister Hun Sen's ru…
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Saudi denies tennis authorities' allegation over pirated sports channel
Saudi Arabia on Saturday denied allegations by the governing bodies of world tennis that a television channel illegally…
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Pompeo and North Korean Official Meet for 2nd Day of Talks
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Paul Manafort Seeks to Move Criminal Trial Hundreds of Miles From Washington
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Steve Ditko, Influential Comic-Book Artist Who Helped Create Spider-Man, Dies at 90
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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘You Were Never Really Here’ and Bill Maher
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Inside the Thai Cave: How Rescuers Are Trying to Save a Soccer Team
By GUILBERT GATES, TROY GRIGGS, DENISE LU, TIM WALLACE and JEREMY WHITE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2J14hhk
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Shifting Strategy, Trump’s Lawyers Set New Conditions for Mueller Interview
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In Making His Second Supreme Court Pick, Trump Has a Model: His First
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Jim Jordan Is Defiant as Allegations Mount, and Supporters Point to ‘Deep State’
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‘Super Polluting’ Trucks Receive Loophole on Pruitt’s Last Day
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They Came Here to Serve. But for Many Immigrants, the Army Isn’t Interested.
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Quotation of the Day: Trade War Rises, and Trump Plan Remains a Puzzle
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Jose Bautista’s Grand Slam in the 9th Lifts the Mets Over the Rays
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Put to a Test Against Toronto, the Yankees’ Sonny Gray Records Another Loss
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Trump’s New Targets: Immigrants in the Military
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Ralph Paige, Champion of Black Farmers, Dies at 74
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Scott Pruitt’s Rocky Relationship With His Aides Set the Stage for His Fall
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Record Breaking or Not, Trump Crowds Get Elton John on Repeat
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Thailand cave rescue: Boys tell parents 'don't worry' in letters
In a series of letters, the boys remain upbeat while their coach apologises to their parents. from BBC News - World h…
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EgyptAir flight MS804: French investigators says fire likely cause
The French investigators' findings contradict Egypt's statements suggesting a bomb was responsible. from BBC …
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Steve Ditko: Spider-Man co-creator found dead at 90
The artist, who helped create Marvel classics Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, is found dead aged 90. from BBC News - W…
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Nantes riots: France policeman formally investigated over shooting
The city of Nantes suffered three nights of rioting after a man was shot during a police check. from BBC News - World…
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Spanish divers find Nazi sub wreckage
The crew of submarine U-966 blew it up after a fierce battle with Allied bombers. from BBC News - World https://ift.t…
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Woman behind Trudeau groping allegations stands by account
Canada's PM has said he is 'confident I did not act inappropriately' regarding the historic claim. from B…
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Mexico key 'El Chapo' Guzman henchman extradited
Damaso Lopez is believed to be an important witness in the case against drug lord "El Chapo" Guzman. from B…
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Lorry driver charged in fatal Humboldt Broncos ice hockey crash
The lorry driver involved in the deadly collision is facing 29 charges related to dangerous driving. from BBC News - …
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Syria war: 'Possible chlorine' at Douma attack site - watchdog
The deadly attack in Douma in April left dozens of civilians dead and caused an international outcry. from BBC News -…
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Up to 54 deaths linked to southern Quebec heat wave
Heat warnings were lifted overnight on Friday as temperatures in the province began to cool. from BBC News - World ht…
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US seeks extension over migrant family reunifications
Department of Justice asks for more time as it emerges that some parents have already been deported. from BBC News - …
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China and Russia hit back at Trump tariffs
China files a WTO complaint and Russia imposes tariffs in retaliation for US measures. from BBC News - World https://…
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Footballing priest saves goals and leads prayers
Father Timothy is praying for Russia to land a place in the World Cup semi-finals. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
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San Fermín bull festival has explosive start
Spain's famous bull-running festival kicked off on Friday as thousands took to the streets of Pamplona. from BBC …
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Mexico fireworks blast: Fatal explosions at depot
Explosions have killed at least 24 people and injured many more in the town of Tultepec. from BBC News - World https:…
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'We live in a 3D-printed home'
A family in France has become the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home. from BBC News - World https://if…
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Cars set ablaze in third night of Nantes clashes
Police and protesters clashed in Nantes for a third night over the police shooting of a young man. from BBC News - Wo…
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Mower on a mission: Lawn man aims to help 50 states
Rodney Smith Jr is hoping to make the country happier, one garden at a time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KA…
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For refugees in Bosnia, a bombed ruin is the only refuge
The city of Bihac has nowhere for refugees to go, except a ruined shell from its war 20 years ago. from BBC News - Wo…
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The mayor who wants a 'sexy' police force
A small group of young women dressed in shorts is patrolling the streets of Broummana in Lebanon. from BBC News - Wor…
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Week in pictures: 30 June - 6 July 2018
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https…
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If Roe v Wade is overturned, will abortion become illegal in the US?
As Donald Trump looks to introduce a "pro-life" judge to the US Supreme Court, 100 Women looks at what will h…
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Libya holds the key to solving Europe migration crisis
Libyan politicians lack the clout to rein in people-smugglers once controlled by former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, writ…
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Cavs GM 'hurt,' but 'thankful' after end of LeBron era
In his first public reaction since LeBron James chose to leave his hometown Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers in fre…
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Hurricane Beryl heads for late weekend entry into Caribbean
A compact Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, was on a path early Saturday that would carry it…
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France can still get better, warns Deschamps
By Mark Gleeson NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia, July 7 (Reuters) - France have dispatched two former World Cup winners in the …
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Thai cave rescuers at 'war with water and time' to free trapped boys
A rescue mission for a young Thai soccer team and their coach trapped for two weeks in a flooded cave is at "war w…
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Iran executes 8 over 2017 Daesh attack on Tehran
Iran said Saturday it executed eight people convicted in the 2017 Islamic State group attack on parliament and the shri…
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Deraa rebels agree surrender deal, hand Assad major win
South Syrian rebels agreed to give up arms in a Russian-brokered cease-fire deal Friday, rebel sources said, surrenderi…
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China blames U.S. for ‘largest-scale trade war’
The United States and China slapped tit-for-tat duties on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports Friday. from The …
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Five world powers commit to Iran deal
Five world powers agreed with Iran Friday to forge ahead with negotiations with the country and maintain its ability to…
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Lebanon set for long delay in Cabinet formation
The formation of a new government will take a long time because it is complicated by internal factors, mainly by careta…
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Multitasking marauder
His ancestors dreamt about setting foot in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, and their descendants adopted that dre…
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Massive data heist targets public, private institutions
Lebanese security agencies and a range of public and private institutions had recently been subjected to a hacking oper…
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Foreign powers impeding govt setup: experts
Three of the country’s top officials who would need to approve any new Cabinet are abroad on vacation, and the obstacle…
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Hundreds of refugees to return voluntarily
Hundreds of Syrian refugees will embark on a voluntary return to Syria from the northeastern border town of Arsal early…
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Kenyan woman’s status to be decided after assault verdict
General Security said Friday that the residency status of a Kenyan woman who was beaten publicly in Burj Hammoud last m…
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Lebanon attempting demarcation to recover occupied land: Aoun
President Michel Aoun Friday said Lebanon is attempting to demarcate land borders with Israel in order to reclaim Leban…
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MEA flight hits bird, makes emergency landing
A Middle East Airlines flight ME266 from Turkey to Beirut was forced to make an emergency landing after it hit a large …
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State Security arrests people smugglers in Bekaa
Lebanese State Security has arrested a number of people in the Aiha area of the Bekaa’s Rashaya district who are suspec…
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UNIFIL donates to Wadi Hujair Nature Reserve
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has donated $25,000 to help better preserve the Wadi Hujair Nature Reserve,…
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Trump makes China’s investors shiver
Six months of wrangling over trade tariffs with the United States has wiped out about a fifth of China’s stock market v…
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Aoun urges against ‘false information’ on economy
President Michel Aoun said Friday public discourse about the economic situation in Lebanon needs to change, underscorin…
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Thai cave rescuers at 'war with water and time' to free trapped boys
A rescue mission for a young Thai soccer team and their coach trapped for two weeks in a flooded cave is at "war w…
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Doves and dancers as Cambodia starts election campaign, despite fairness concerns
Doves flew into the sky and traditional dancers performed at huge rallies in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh on Sat…
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Eleven killed, at least 45 missing as torrential rain pounds Japan
At least 45 people are missing as torrential rains that have killed 11 people pounded western and central Japan, public…
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Both sides seek to 'clarify' as Pompeo holds more North Korea talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a second day of talks in North Korea on Saturday attempting to agree details o…
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Thai rescuers resume search for 23 from sunken tourist boat
Despite fading hopes, rescuers in Thailand resumed a search on Saturday for 23 survivors after a boat carrying Chinese …
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Incoming Mexican president to seek negotiated peace in drug war
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's transition team unveiled a plan on Friday to shake up the fig…
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Mexico's new government to cut VAT in region bordering United States: aide
Mexico's next government will press ahead with president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's plan to cut the va…