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At least 179 dead as Japan reels from its worst flood in decades
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Will Donald Trump meet Boris Johnson? 'Not sure': US ambassador
The U.S. Ambassador to London Wednesday said he was unsure whether President Donald Trump would meet Boris Johnson, who…
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Turkey jails mine boss for 15 years over 2014 Soma disaster
A Turkish court on Wednesday jailed for 15 years the chief executive of the Soma mine where 301 people were killed in M…
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'Clear evidence of humanitarian need' in North Korea: U.N. aid chief
There is "very clear evidence of humanitarian need" in North Korea, the top U.N. aid official has said during…
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Moscow says will respond to Greece's expulsion of Russian diplomats: Interfax
The foreign ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday it would respond in kind to Greece's expulsion of two Russian dipl…
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Air strikes, clashes hit Daesh pocket in south Syria: activist group
Russian air strikes and fierce clashes Wednesday rocked a sliver of territory in southwestern Syria held by Daesh (ISIS…
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Trump says added NATO funds not enough for U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said his efforts had pushed other NATO countries to contribute more to the Western defense …
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China's biggest bank corruption criminal repatriated from U.S.
A Chinese man who embezzled $485 million from his employer in the biggest bank corruption case in China's history w…
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Lebanese pound stable: Central Bank governor
Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh downplayed reports that the country’s financial situation was unsteady and said that…
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Trump Nato: EU's Tusk warns president to appreciate allies
As he arrives for a Nato summit, the US president gets a stark warning from the European Council head. from BBC News …
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China 'shocked' by US actions in trade dispute
Beijing describes Washington's latest tariff threat on $200bn of imports as "totally unacceptable". fro…
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Cave rescue: 'Hope became reality' says Navy Seal chief
Thai Navy Seal chief said rescuers were driven by a "tiny bit of hope" the boys were still alive. from BBC …
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Qin Yongmin: Prominent Chinese dissident jailed for 13 years
Qin Yongmin, 64, is a veteran democracy campaigner who was convicted of "subversion of state power". from B…
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German neo-Nazi murder trial reaches climax
A trial over racist murders by a neo-Nazi cell exposes German intelligence errors. from BBC News - World https://ift.…
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Emerging sex disease MG 'could become next superbug'
It can lead to an infection of the reproductive organs in women that can cause infertility. from BBC News - World htt…
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US cannot reunite dozens of child migrants with their parents
Twelve children's parents have already been deported, while others falsely claimed to be the parents. from BBC Ne…
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PayPal told customer her death breached its rules
Payments firm apologises after writing "insensitive" letter to cancer victim about her debt. from BBC News …
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German minister jokes as Afghan migrants deported
German Interior Minister Seehofer quips that 69 Afghans were deported on his 69th birthday. from BBC News - World htt…
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American celebrating wedding anniversary killed in Mexico City
The 27-year-old was hit by a stray bullet while leaving a restaurant, say Mexican officials. from BBC News - World ht…
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Israeli unmanned spacecraft to land on Moon in 2019
It will be the first privately-funded unmanned spacecraft to land on the lunar surface. from BBC News - World https:/…
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Latino picnicker harassed in Illinois park as cop stands by
An officer is put on desk duty after he apparently stood by as an alleged drunk berated a picnicker. from BBC News - …
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How the Thai cave boys were rescued
How an audacious search and rescue mission saved 12 Thai boys and their football coach. from BBC News - World https:/…
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Thailand cave rescue: 'Tiny bit of hope became reality'
In an exclusive BBC interview, the head of the Thai navy seals describes his relief following the successful cave rescu…
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World Cup 2018: France football victory ends in tear gas
Crowds in Paris became rowdy during celebrations of France's World Cup victory against Belgium. from BBC News - W…
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What does Russian media think about the Novichok poisonings?
Here's just some of the theories being circulated by Russia's broadcast and print outlets. from BBC News - Wo…
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Cave rescue: ‘You never know when you’ll need English’
A school several of the Thai cave boys attend is celebrating their rescue - and use of English. from BBC News - World…
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World Cup 2018: Why do Russians support England?
With their team out of the World Cup, some of the locals have turned their allegiance to England. from BBC News - Wor…
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Apple store robbery caught on camera
Security cameras inside an Apple store in California captured a group of brazen thieves in action. from BBC News - Wo…
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Homer Odyssey: Oldest extract discovered on clay tablet
Found near an Ancient Greek temple in Olympia, the tablet has been dated to Roman times. from BBC News - World https:…
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George Clooney injured in Italian motorbike crash
A representative for the actor said he was "recovering at his home" in Sardinia "and will be fine".…
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In pictures: How the Thailand cave rescue unfolded
The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued. from BBC News …
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World Cup 2018: Why millions of fans see the football like this
There are 320 million colour-blind people globally - and they're having a nightmare with the World Cup. from BBC …
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Risking everything to dance in Iran
The BBC's Feranak Amidi describes getting away with partying in Iran despite harsh rules. from BBC News - World h…
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Is child sex abuse in India rising?
Do dramatic headlines about sex crimes against children in India reflect a rise in offences? from BBC News - World ht…
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Why the end of US sanctions hasn't helped Sudan
Instead of regaining its footing once sanctions were lifted, inflation is soaring in Sudan and people are struggling to…
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Thai boys skinnier but in good health after 'extraordinary' cave rescue
The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from inside a flooded Thai cave lost an average of 2 kg (4 pounds) during th…
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UK police: Novichok could last 50 years in sealed container
Britain's top counterterrorism police officer says the nerve agent Novichok could remain active for 50 years if kep…
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Greece to expel two Russian diplomats, ban two others: Kathimerini
Greece will expel two Russian diplomats and ban entry to another two for activities inconsistent with their status, Gre…
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How Trump’s Trade War Went From 18 Products to 10,000
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Live Updates: Trump at the NATO Summit
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How to Start Knitting (and Learn to Love It)
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Fox Raises Its Bid in Sky Takeover Effort
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New Round of U.S.-China Trade War Rattles Asian Markets
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A Diamond Giant Plays Up Its Russian Ties to Appeal to Americans
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NATO, Facebook, World Cup: Your Wednesday Briefing
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What’s on TV Wednesday: The World Cup Semifinals and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
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Zsa Zsa the English Bulldog, ‘World’s Ugliest Dog,’ Dies at 9
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As Migrant Families Are Reunited, Some Children Don’t Recognize Their Mothers
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Pfizer to Postpone Some Drug Price Increases, After Criticism From Trump
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Dancing F.B.I. Agent Facing Assault Charge Can Carry Gun Again, Judge Rules
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Quotation of the Day: Turkey’s Economy Is So Hot That It May Face a Meltdown
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Review: Mummenschanz Offers Wonder, and a Grumpy Trash Bag
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Loss to Orioles Offers Yankees a Glimpse of What They Could Acquire
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Mets Offer a Nice Start to Enyel De Los Santos’s Career
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Aoun says Christian reconciliation will hold: report
President Michel Aoun reiterated his support for Christian reconciliation during a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Besh…
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Saudi Arabia arrests defense official on bribery charges
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Authorities in Saudi Arabia say a Defense Ministry official has been arrested on suspicion …
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Berri to call Parliament session next week: report
Speaker Nabih Berri is expected to call for a Parliament session to be held next week, a local daily reported Wednesday…
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Uber exec Hornsey resigns in email to staff following discrimination probe
Uber Technologies Inc's Chief People Officer Liane Hornsey resigned in an email to staff on Tuesday, following an i…
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Magic waited outside LeBron's house for free agency to start
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China vows retaliation for latest US tariff threat
China slammed the latest U.S. tariff threat as a "totally unacceptable" escalation of their trade battle and …
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Militants launch ongoing attack on Afghan govt building: officials
Militants raided a government building in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said, setting off explosions in a…
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Explosion rocks Wisconsin town after natural gas main struck
A police lieutenant in a suburb of Madison, Wisconsin, says no deaths have been reported after an explosion rocked the …
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Croatian midfield threat poses dilemma for Southgate
Manager Gareth Southgate has largely stuck to his guns in terms of England’s tactical approach at this tournament but t…
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Kane spurred on by England’s World Cup class of 1966
England captain Harry Kane is drawing inspiration from the country’s 1966 World Cup heroes as the striker looks to fire…
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Key head-to-head battles
Croatia meet England in a World Cup semifinal Wednesday in Moscow. Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels…
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‘Incredibles 2’ has fun with fantastic vs. ordinary
The plot of the new Incredibles movie features a heroine whose life swings between high adventure and humdrum normality…
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Star of ‘Borat’ returns satirical gaze to U.S.
Sacha Baron Cohen, the U.K. comedian who was in Borat, is heading back to television for the first time in a decade wit…
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Thai cave rescue: Miracle or science?
Rescuers freed the last four of 12 Thai boys and their football coach from deep inside a flooded cave Tuesday, a succes…
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Trump heads to Europe, says Putin easiest of his meetings
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a weeklong Europe trip Tuesday with harsh criticism for NATO allies and predicted …
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Japan struggles to get help to victims of worst floods in decades
Japan struggled Tuesday to restore utilities after its worst weather disaster in 36 years killed at least 155 people, w…
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Trump says he still has ‘Rocket Man’ CD for Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn’t deliver Trump’s gift of an autographed Elton Joh…
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Rescued team unable to attend World Cup final
The youth football team rescued from a cave in Thailand will be unable to accept FIFA’s invitation to attend the World …
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Israel seizes Gazan boat trying to break blockade
Israel’s navy seized a boat Tuesday that had left from a Gaza port with wounded Palestinians aboard in a bid to challen…
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Israeli firm plans first non-state lunar landing next year
An Israeli organization said Tuesday that it hopes to become the first non-governmental entity to land a spacecraft on …
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Japanese PM visits flood disaster zone, new warnings issued
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited flood-stricken parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather d…
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Thai boys skinnier but in good health after 'extraordinary' cave rescue
The 12 boys and their soccer coach rescued from inside a flooded Thai cave lost an average of 2 kg (4 pounds) during th…
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Gunmen trap Afghan workers in attack on education department office
Gunmen attacked an education department office in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday and were holding ou…