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Democrats claim victory in key Virginia and Kentucky elections

US Democrats have made gains in key state elections, in what is seen as a blow to President Donald Trump. Democrat Andy Beshear claimed victory in Kentucky's governor vote, after…

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Nine Americans killed in Mexican ambush; Trump urges joint war on drug cartels

Gunmen killed nine women and children in the bloodiest attack on Americans in Mexico for years, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to offer to help the neighboring country wipe out…

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US submits formal notice for withdrawal from Paris climate deal

The United States has formally told the United Nations is it pulling out of the Paris climate accord, a deal that was signed by Donald Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama. Secretary…

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Erdogan may call off visit to USA

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan may call off a visit to Washington next week in protest at votes in the House of Representatives to recognise mass killings of Armenians a century…

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Firefighters Gain on Wildfire in Southern California Farm Country

Firefighters began to get the upper hand on a destructive wildfire in a Southern California farming region Saturday, taking advantage of lighter winds as authorities let some evacuated residents return home. The Maria…

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El Salvador expels Venezuelan diplomats, recognizes Juan Guaido

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has expelled Venezuela’s diplomatic corps, giving them two days to leave the country. El Salvador announced late Saturday that Venezuelan diplomats serving under embattled President Nicolas…

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Leaders of civic groups in Bolivia give Morales 48 hours to resign

Thousands of people gather near the Christ the Redeemer statue to listen to the new pressure measures they will take due to allegations of electoral fraud in the elections of…

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Archbishop Scicluna main guest at Q&A session at the University of Notre Dame in the U.S.

As part of the 2019-20 Notre Dame Forum series, Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna, adjunct secretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, will engage Notre Dame students in…

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Airbnb bans ‘party houses’ after five die in Halloween shooting

Airbnb has said it will ban "party houses" after a mass shooting at a California home rented through the company left five people dead. CEO Brian Chesky said in a…

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Fires continue to spread in California

A VLAT (Very Large Air Tanker) drops Phos-Chek, a long-term fire retardant, on the Maria fire spreading in the hills near Ventura, North West of Los Angeles, California, USA. Media reports…

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US Democrat Beto O’Rourke drops out of 2020 presidential race

Democrat Beto O'Rourke dropped out of the crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race on Friday, saying it had become clear his campaign did not have the resources to continue to seek…

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Greek-flagged tanker believed to be source of Brazil oil spill

Brazilian officials suspect a Greek-flagged tanker was the source of an oil spill that has stained about 2,500km of Brazil's coastline. The spill was first detected on 2 September, and…

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Trump says ‘angry majority’ supports him against impeachment drive

President Donald Trump said he believed an “angry majority” of American voters will support him against an impeachment inquiry as he sought to rally his supporters to voice their opposition…

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California makes headway against wildfires after strong winds ease

Fierce, dry Santa Ana winds off the Southern California mountains eased early Friday, helping firefighters make progress in corralling major wildfires that have displaced thousands of residents. A flurry of…

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Amanda Knox to start writing newspaper advice column

Amanda Knox started writing an advice column for a local newspaper in Seattle. Westside Seattle will feature a new column called, “Ask Amanda Knox,” where she will answer questions submitted…

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Cost of damages in Chile unrest surpasses $1bn

The government of Chile says the damage caused by weeks of unrest has surpassed $1bn. Two international summits, due to be held in Santiago, have been cancelled due to the…

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U.S. vaping-related deaths climb to 39, Illinois reports third death

Deaths in the United States from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping rose to 39, with Illinois and Massachusetts confirming additional deaths in the states. The Illinois Department of…

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Peru announces reforms to ‘improve lives’ as protests rock neighbouring countries

Peru’s government announced plans for an ambitious reform package including better health care and a higher minimum wage amid regional protests against market reforms and social injustice that have rocked…

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Photo Story: Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico

Inhabitants of the town of Lerona Vicario celebrate the Hanal Pixan. Hanal Pixan is an ancestral celebration dedicated to the faithful departed according to the belief of the Hanal Pixan…

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Photo Story: Record Snow fall in Northern Illinois in the USA

An aerial photo made with a drone shows snow falling on a neighborhood on Halloween in Round Lake Heights, Illinois, USA, on the 31 October 2019. The early winter storm…

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Trump changing residency from NY to Florida

President Donald Trump had reportedly filed paperwork to change his permanent residence from New York City to Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, who was born and has lived his entire life…

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The UK defends Brexit deal after Trump criticism

The British Government has defended the UK's Brexit deal with the EU, following criticism from the US president. Donald Trump said the US "can't make a trade deal with the…

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US grounds all non-emergency Chinese-made drones

Chinese drone maker DJI said on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Interior has grounded all non-emergency Chinese-made or part-made drones as part of a review of its entire drone…

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ISIS spy who betrayed al-Baghdadi was motivated by revenge

NBC reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was betrayed by a member of his inner circle who helped lead American troops to his compound in Northern Syria. The commander…

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New York City to ban foie gras

New York City has decided to ban the sale of foie gras, prompting the country’s largest producer of foie gras to vow to mount a court battle to overturn it.…

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Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles

Hard-pressed firefighters in California are facing a fresh crisis as strong winds triggered more wildfires in the south of the state. A blaze sprang up in California's Simi Valley early…

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Twitter to ban all political ads

Twitter will ban all political advertising on its platform beginning next month, Chief Executive Jack Dorsey announced on Wednesday. In a series of posts, Dorsey said politicians should earn their…

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Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid mass protests

Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference, as anti-government protests continue. President Sebastián Piñera said the decision had caused him "pain"…

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US releases first video of raid on al Baghdadi compound

Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie briefed Pentagon reporters on the Oct. 26 raid in northwestern Syria that resulted in Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death. Pentagon officials also released videos of…

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U.S. ambassador in Turkey summoned over House votes on sanctions, Armenia

The U.S. ambassador in Turkey was summoned on Wednesday after the House of Representatives voted to recognize mass killings of Armenians a century ago as genocide and called for sanctions…

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Warning that China may deploy aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Admiral John Aquilino, The US Pacific Fleet Commander said there has been no reduction in Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea, a vital trade route in the global…

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Authorities issue extreme red flag warning as California fires continue to spread

An "extreme red flag warning" has been issued in southern California, marking the first such alert of its kind. The warning, issued by the Los Angeles weather service, covers Los…

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U.S. Democrats unveil resolution for next steps in Trump impeachment bid

Democrats in the US House of Representatives have published a resolution setting out the next steps in their impeachment efforts against President Donald Trump. The motion sets out a more…

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Anti-government protests in Chile continue

A demonstrator waves a flag next to a fire during protests against the Government of Sebastian Pinera, in Santiago, Chile, on the evening of Tuesday 29 October 2019. Ongoing anti-government…

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US begins deploying forces in North Eastern Syria

The US has begun deploying forces to north-east Syria as the Pentagon reaffirmed its commitment to securing the oil-rich region following the death of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Via Financial…

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Likely Successor to Dead ISIS Leader Also Reported Killed

Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, spokesman of the Islamic State, is believed to have been killed a day after the American raid that left the group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead.…

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Rising Democratic star Katie Hill resigns from Congress after explicit private photos released

Rising Democratic star politician Katie Hill announced her resignation on Sunday amid an ethics probe, saying explicit private photos of her with a campaign staffer had been “weaponized” by her…

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Uruguayan presidential elections to go to second round run-off

Presidential candidate Daniel Martinez, from the Frente Amplio party, speaks to his supporters at the Cristal Tower hotel in Montevideo, Uruguay. The candidate of the official Frente Amplio (FA), Daniel…

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Photo Story: Concert for ‘The right to live in peace’ in Santiago, Chile

Citizens attend a concert for 'The right to live in peace' against the Government and acts of violence at O'Higgins Park in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday 27 October 2019. The…

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Emergency declared across California as fires rage

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency as wind-whipped wildfires in the north and south of the state gobbled up land, destroyed homes and forced almost 200,000 people to…

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Secretive U.S. military space plane lands in Florida after record-long orbital flight

The Pentagon’s secretive X-37B space plane landed in Florida on Sunday after a record-long orbital flight lasting more than two years, the U.S. Air Force said, capping the latest test…

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Alberto Fernández elected President of Argentina

Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns. Fernández secured more than the 45% of the vote needed to win,…

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Trump confirms ISIS leader al-Baghdadi killed in US operation

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that US special forces had killed "Islamic State" (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria. "Last night, the United States brought the…

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Maltese Professor Joseph Mifsud is the centre of counter-investigation by US, into how the Mueller probe was started

Attorney General William Barr decided to launch a criminal investigation into his own department after hearing taped testimony from a professor at the centre of the FBI's Russia investigation. The…

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Photo Story: The Night of the 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns in New York

Photos of some of the pumpkins displayed during the Night of the 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns on Governors Island in New York, USA, on the night of the 25 October 2019. The…

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US judge says Trump impeachment inquiry legal

A US judge on Friday handed a major victory to House Democrats investigating US President Donald Trump and directed his administration to hand over an unredacted copy of secret grand…

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Millions warned of possible power cut as California wildfires rage on

Millions of Californians face having their power cut as firefighters continue to battle a surge in wildfires in the state. The Kincade Fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned through…

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Microsoft wins Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract

Microsoft Corp. has won the Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract, the Defense Department said on Friday, beating out favourite Amazon.com Inc. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud (JEDI) contract…

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A million people take to the streets in Chile

An estimated one million people clogged the streets of the Chilean capital on Friday as the government grapples to contain a week of deadly unrest over economic inequality. Protesters congregated…

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Venezuela exodus set to top 5 million

With roughly 5,000 people leaving the country each day, the exodus from Venezuela is expected to reach 5 million in the coming months, UN and EU officials revealed. Addressing…

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Criminal investigation launched into the origins of the Mueller inquiry

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry, US media report. An administrative review into the Special Counsel's investigation began in May.…

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Photo Story: Art exhibition on migration in Mexico City

A woman views the exhibition 'Migra__ON' at the Casa del Lago saloon in Mexico City, Mexico. The exhibition presents images of the migration process of Latin American citizens to the…

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Pentagon readying plan to contain ISIS, safeguard oil in Syria

U.S. military leaders are preparing a plan that could keep ISIS fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria, while preventing Syrian oil from falling into the hands of Iran or…

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U.S. Vice President Pence backs Hong Kong protests

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday accused China of curtailing “rights and liberties” in Hong Kong and blasted U.S. company Nike and the National Basketball Association for falling in…

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EU calls for runoff vote in Bolivia

The EU, Colombia, United States and others have urged Bolivia to hold a second election round amid protests and delays in reporting results. Official results put President Evo Morales…

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Thousands evacuated as California wildfire rages

About 2,000 people have been evacuated from their homes as a wildfire rages through California's wine country. The Kincade fire has engulfed 10,000 acres of land in Sonoma County and…

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Tension in the streets of La Paz as Morales edges closer to victory

Bolivian President Evo Morales edged early Thursday to the threshold he needs for an outright victory in his re-election bid after accusing his opponents of trying to stage a coup…

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