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Bolivia also under threat from rapidly spreading fires

While the world's attention has been focused on the destruction to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, neighbouring Bolivia is struggling with fires raging through the Robore region. The fires have…

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Joint Statement following meeting between the British PM and the US President in Biarritz

The Joint Statement following the meeting of US President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the G7 meeting in Biarritz France. Today, President Donald J. Trump…

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Major announcements at the Disney D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim

The D23 Expo at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA, on Sunday comes to a close where information about already announced and upcoming releases like “Frozen II,” “Star Wars:…

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UPDATED: Trump and Johnson in bilateral meeting in Biarritz

US President Donald J. Trump (R) and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) pose as they arrive for a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, 25 August…

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US health authorities on alert after girl with measles visited Disneyland

A teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles visited Disneyland and other popular tourist stops across Southern California earlier this month, possibly infecting others, local government health officials warned.…

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Photo Story: Tropical Storm Ivo wreaks havoc in Monterrey, Mexico

Vehicles sit in water after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ivo hit Monterrey in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The phenomenon will continue to cause heavy rains that…

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The fires in the Amazon rainforest from space

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil - the most intense blazes for almost a decade. The northern states of Roraima, Acre, Rondônia and Amazonas have been…

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NASA investigating first report of a crime in space

NASA is investigating a claim that an astronaut accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the International Space Station, in what may be the first allegation of a…

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Another Mexican journalist killed

A Mexican journalist was found dead with stab wounds, adding to a growing list of reporter deaths in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for the press. The state…

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Golf Tour Championship in Atlanta suspended after fans hit by lightning

Six people have been injured after two lightning strikes at the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. As play was being suspended because of thunderstorms in the area and there were…

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US health officials report country’s first death linked to vaping

US health officials are reporting what could be the country’s first death linked to vaping. The officials said on Friday that an adult patient in Illinois, who contracted a serious…

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Trump and Johnson to hold talks during G7 meeting

Boris Johnson is heading to his first international summit as prime minister - and meetings with Donald Trump, the EU and other world leaders on the agenda, Sky News reports. International…

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Nigerians dominate FBI’s massive bust of online fraudsters

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Thursday that it had arraigned scores of suspected fraudsters behind a variety of scams and online fraud cases. Africa News…

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Trump announces increases in tariffs against China, tells US companies to stop doing business with China

President Trump said he would increase taxes on all Chinese goods and demanded that American companies stop doing business with China as his anger toward Beijing and his Federal Reserve…

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Ireland to try block Mercosur trade deal because of concerns over Amazon fires

As wildfires rage through the Brazilian Amazon, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said Dublin will vote against a trade deal between the European Union and South American trade bloc…

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Photo Story: Red Arrows over New York

Handout pictures provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing aircraft from the British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows streaming the Red, White and Blue joined by…

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Photo Story: The message is in the shoes

A detail of the shoes of American basketball player Donovan Mitchell of the USA during match 1 of the Pre-FIBA World Cup series between Australia and the USA at Marvel…

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North Korea says ready for dialogue or confrontation with U.S.

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said on Friday Pyongyang is ready for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States, warning Washington that continuing with sanctions would be…

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Growing international dismay as large parts of the Amazon go up in flames

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest and scientists warn it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. An area of Amazon…

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US moves to abolish child migrant custody limits

Migrant families who cross the southern border of the US illegally could be detained indefinitely under a new regulation announced by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump said it would…

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President Trump: ‘I am the chosen one’

Telling reporters, he is the first US president to take on China over trade, Donald Trump looks up to the sky and strikes a man-of-destiny tone he was “the chosen…

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Vladimir Putin warns US over missile test

Russia's Vladimir Putin has said America's latest missile test has raised new threats and will warrant a response from Moscow. The Russian leader said the test signalled "the emergence of…

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E-cigarette firms probed over health concerns

Four dominant e-cigarette manufacturers face a probe in the United States into the health impacts of their products. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee sent letters to Juul Labs…

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Trump calls Denmark ‘nasty’over cancelled visit and Greenland controversy

US President Donald Trump has called the Danish Prime Minister "nasty" after she rebuffed his idea of buying Greenland. Trump made the comments after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said…

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US military drone shot down over Yemen

A U.S. military MQ-9 drone was shot down in Yemen, U.S. officials have confirmed. The drone was shot down late on Tuesday in Yemen’s Dhamar governate, southeast of the Houthi-controlled…

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Boris Johnson’s girlfriend blocked from visiting the US

British media is reporting that Boris Johnson’s girlfriend, Carrie Symonds, has been barred from visiting the US. She had applied for permission to go to the US in the next…

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Photo Story: The 2019 Sioux Falls Airshow

A handout photo made available by the US Air National Guard shows a US Army helicopter (C, back) with USAF (United States Air Force) Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds amid pyrotechnics…

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Secret talks between USA and Venezuela confirmed

The US and Venezuelan leaders have confirmed for the first time that their governments are talking behind the scenes. No mention of the opposition was made. US President Donald Trump…

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Investigation into sexual harassment claims against Placido Domingo gather pace

Los Angeles Opera announced it will immediately open a “thorough and independent investigation” into allegations of sexual harassment against the opera star Placido Domingo, the company’s general director.…

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Photo Story: Red Arrows over Boston

The RAF Red Arrows perform over Boston Harbour in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The ten-minute performance over Boston was one of over twenty stops on the Red Arrows largest North American…

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UNICEF seeks $70 million to aid 900,000 children in Venezuela

The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has appealed for help to provide life-saving assistance to 900,000 youngsters in Venezuela. As the country continues to face a dire economic crisis, more than three million children need…

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US warns Greece not to assist Iranian tanker

The US has warned that any assistance given to the Iranian-flagged oil tanker recently released by Gibraltar would be considered as support for terrorism. The tanker is thought to be…

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Trump cancels Danish state visit over Greenland sale controversy

US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation's prime minister said Greenland was not for sale to the US. The president was scheduled to…

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Hijacker shot dead in bus hijack drama in Brazil

A hijacker armed with what turned out to be a toy gun was shot dead by police in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday after he held a busload of passengers…

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George R.R. Martin relieved “Game of Thrones” TV series is over

Author George R.R. Martin expressed relieve that the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ based on his books, has come to an end. Martin told "The Guardian" the stress of finishing…

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Danish PM insists Greenland is not for sale as Trump confirms the interest

Greenland is not for sale and the idea of selling it to the United States is absurd, Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen told the newspaper Sermitsiaq during a visit to…

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Trump confirms that Mike Pence will be 2020 running mate

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would keep Vice President Mike Pence as his running mate when he seeks re-election in November 2020. “I’m very happy with Mike…

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Iranian tanker leaves Gibraltar, Iran ready to give it naval escort

An Iranian ship held by Gibraltar since July on suspicion of transporting oil to Syria has left port. The tanker is moving east into the Mediterranean and lists Kalamata in…

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Progress in US-Taliban talks for withdrawal from Afghanistan

US negotiators have made significant advances in recent talks with the Taliban, and the two sides are close to announcing an agreement on an initial U.S. troop withdrawal, along with…

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US federal health officials investigating mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping and e-cigarette

State and federal health officials are investigating almost 100 cases of mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping and e-cigarette use in 14 states, many of them involving teens and young…

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Photo Story: The 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington

An inflated 'Pikachu' hangs over a crowd attending the 2019 Pokémon World Championships in Washington, DC, USA. Thousands of people are expected to attend the 2019 Pokémon World Championships that…

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Banana under threat from dangerous fungus

An ominous scenario for the most popular type of banana, Cavendish banana, may be unfolding in Latin America. A strong and incredibly hard to stop fungus has been spotted in…

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Trump criticizes Tlaib for refusing Israel’s approval to see elderly grandmother

President Donald Trump criticised American politician Rashida Tlaib for declining Israel's approval to visit her grandmother in the West Bank, claiming that the Michigan Democrat's initial travel request was a "complete…

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US issues warrant for Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar

The US Justice Department has issued a federal warrant for the seizure of Grace 1, the Iranian oil tanker that was detained in Gibraltar. The US has said the vessel…

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Greenland informs Trump: ‘We’re not for sale’

The government of Greenland says its territory is not for sale following reports that US President Donald Trump was looking into purchasing the massive, ice-covered island. The statement follows reports…

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Computer outage causes delays at several US airports

Travellers have been delayed at several major US airports due to a technical issue affecting customs checks. US authorities said computers are coming slowly back online after a nationwide outage…

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

Peter Fonda, the star, co-writer and producer of the 1969 cult classic Easy Rider, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has died at the age of 79. Peter Fonda was…

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Rashida Tlaib given go-ahead by Israel to enter the country to visit grandmother

Israel’s interior minister has reportedly approved a request from US Democratic lawmaker Rashida Tlaib, to visit Israel just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, were barred…

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Trump mulled buying Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump has privately discussed with aides and advisers the idea of the United States purchasing the island of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, to expand U.S. territory,…

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U.S. Threatens Visa Bans For Crew Of Freed Iranian Oil Supertanker

The United States says the crew of an Iranian supertanker whose departure Washington apparently was unable to block from Gibraltar could be subject to a U.S. visa ban. State Department…

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Brazil threatens Mercosur exit

Brazil's economy minister has said the country could leave the Mercosur trade bloc if Argentina's opposition wins presidential elections later this year. He also questioned how dependent Brazil's economy was…

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Trump says progress being made in trade deal with UK

President Donald Trump said that the United States and UK were moving rapidly towards a deal on trade that would be “fantastic and big.” “I think we’ll make a fantastic…

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Israel blocks two US Democrat Congressman from visiting

Israel is blocking two US Democratic lawmakers and prominent critics of Israel from visiting. Omar and Tlaib — the first two Muslim women in Congress — were slated to arrive…

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Gibraltar to release Iranian vessel (Updated)

Update: Gibraltar has said it will allow a detained Iranian oil tanker to be released after Tehran gave the territory’s government an assurance that it would not allow its cargo…

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Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy report finds broken bones in his neck

Disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy report found that he had several broken bones in his neck, the Washington Post reported. Such breaks can happen to people who hang themselves,…

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Russian nuclear-capable TU-160 bombers deployed near US border

Russia announced it had flown two nuclear-capable TU-160 bombers to a far eastern Russian region opposite Alaska as part of a training exercise that state media said showed Moscow's ability…

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Photo Story: The 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Fesitval

People look out at a giant number '50' made with a peace sign mowed into the field at the Woodstock Festival Monument, located at the site of the original Woodstock…

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