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Syria says it does not want fighting between Syrian and Turkish militaries
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Tuesday that he does not want to see fighting between the Syrian and T…
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Beijing-backed candidate announces bid to lead casino hub of Macau
The head of the legislature in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, formally declared his candidacy on Tuesday …
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Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting
Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win. from BBC News - World https://bbc.…
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Mohammed Morsi: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader
Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room. from BBC News -…
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Ken Ramsey Wants to Win Royal Ascot. Very Badly.
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French storm: Hail batters south-east France
Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in…
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What does this hat mean to Americans?
The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents. from BBC News - Wor…
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Britain's Hammond 'prepared to resign' over May's spending plans: ITV, citing PA
British finance minister Philip Hammond is "prepared to resign" over Prime Minister Theresa May's legacy …
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Venezuela frees jailed opposition lawmaker ahead of U.N. rights chief's visit
Venezuela on Monday freed opposition lawmaker Gilber Caro, who was detained in April in what allies said was a violatio…
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Saudi air defenses intercept two Houthi drones: Saudi press agency
Saudi air defenses intercepted two Houthi drones, one of them targeting a residential area in the southern city of Abha…
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UK's Hammond 'prepared to resign' over May's legacy spending plans: ITV
British finance minister Philip Hammond is "prepared to resign" over Prime Minister Theresa May's legacy …
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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic. from BBC News - …
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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?
President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say? from BBC News - …
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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud
In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from B…
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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives
On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives. from BBC News -…
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76 MEPs back Catalan separatists blocked from collecting European Parliament credentials: letter
The Spanish government has violated the rights of three Catalan leaders elected to the European Parliament by blocking …
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Death toll from China quakes rises to 11
The death toll from two strong earthquakes in China rose to 11 on Tuesday, with 122 people injured, state media said, a…
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Salvini proclaims Italy to be Washington's best EU ally
Italy is the United States' most reliable ally in Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, keen…
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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report
Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery. from BBC News …
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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans
Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans. from BBC News - Wo…
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U.S. says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Mid…