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Fierce political situation in the US is to blame for delays in US-Russia summit – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed fierce political disturbances in the United States for difficulties in arranging a summit with President Donald Trump, in remarks broadcast on Monday. Trump said in…

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North Korea’s top three military officials removed from their posts

Reuters report that North Korea’s top three military officials have been removed from their posts, a senior U.S. official said. The move, analysts said, could support efforts by the North’s…

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Any agreement with the US on trade will be void, if tariffs go ahead – China

China warned the United States on Sunday that any deals the two countries reach on trade will be void if President Donald Trump goes ahead with the threatened tariff hike on…

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The world should stand up to US bullying behaviour – Iranian Foreign Minister

The world should stand up to Washington’s bullying behaviour, Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying on Sunday by state media in a letter to counterparts, as…

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WHO plans to recommend higher taxes on sugary drinks to fight obesity ‘torpedoed’ by US administration

The PBS in the US said that the Trump administration has torpedoed a plan to recommend higher taxes on sugary drinks, forcing a World Health Organization panel to back off the U.N. agency’s…

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G7 finance ministers isolate the US

The United States' closest allies attacked the Trump administration for imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and mounted challenges with the world's top trade body, fouling the mood at a…

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US confirms its commitment to a stable, democratic and united Libya

In a statement released after a meeting between the US Chargé d’Affaires, Stephanie Williams and AFRICOM Commander General Tom Waldhauser and Presidency Council head Faiez Serraj, in Tripoli, the US…

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Petrobras’ CEO resigns following nationwide strikes in Brazil

The head of Brazil's oil giant Petrobras, Pedro Parente, has resigned, following a nationwide strike by lorry drivers that caused huge disruption. Pedro Parente's resignation was one of the demands…

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Google will not renew AI work contract with Pentagon after staff rebellion

Google will not renew a contract to do artificial intelligence work for the US Pentagon, company sources say. Employees were resigning due to the ethical concerns they had over Google’s…

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Trump announces “summit back on track”

Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un on 12 June is back on, the US president says, a week after it was scrapped. Earlier a senior North Korean official met U.S.…

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A bad day for world trade – EU

The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker expressed his concern following the decision by the US that starting on 1 June 2018 ,it will impose additional duties of 25 % and 10…

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Pope Francis denounces culture of abuse and coverup in the Catholic Church

The Guardian reports that through comments made in a pastoral letter to the Chilean faithful on the eve of another weekend he will spend listening to victims of Chile's 'most…

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Pope Francis sends Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Father Jordi Bertomeu on a new mission in Chile

Pope Francis is sending his two top sexual abuse investigators back to Chile to gather more information about the crisis that has hit the Catholic Church there, the Vatican said…

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USA imposes steep tariffs on steel and aluminium from the European Union, Canada and Mexico

President Trump is imposing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum from three of America's biggest trading partners — Canada, Mexico and the European Union. The trade penalties, 25% on imported…

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Senior North Korean official on a visit in New York

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and high-ranking North Korean official Kim Yong Chol enter a second day of meetings in New York on Thursday as they try to settle…

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Panini World Cup stickers used to lure voters in Peru

The Italian firm Panini is known for its sticker collections. These collections which vary in the subject know their popularity to the football collections, especially those linked with the big…

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Puerto Rico’s death toll following Hurricane Maria is 4,465 and not 64 – Harvard University

CNN reports that an estimated 4,645 people died in Hurricane Maria and its aftermath in Puerto Rico, according to an academic report published Tuesday in a prestigious medical journal.…

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ABC cancels popular sitcom “Roseanne” following racist tweet by main protagonist Roseanne Barr where she called former Obama advisor an ape.

ABC canceled its hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday after the show's biggest star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant. ABC took the decision following what it called "abhorrent"…

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Duque wins first round of Colombian elections

Right-winger Ivan Duque, who intends to reform the peace pact with the FARC ex-guerrilla, won the first round of the Presidential election in Colombia on Sunday. He didn't obtain an absolute…

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Twitter Politics: Trump indicates that summit with North Korea will happen after all

Donald Trump tweeted "Our United States team has arrived in North Korea to make arrangements for the Summit between Kim Jong Un and myself. I truly believe North Korea has…

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US warns Syria of firm and appropriate measures if ceasefire is violated

The US has warned Syria it will take "firm and appropriate measures" if government forces violate a ceasefire by launching an anticipated assault on the rebel-held region of Daraa. Emboldened…

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Weinstein charged with rape

Harvey Weinstein has been charged in New York with rape and several counts of sexual abuse. Weinstein turned himself in to police in the city earlier in the day. Mr Weinstein…

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JCPOA remaining partners convene after US withdrawal from Iranian Nuclear deal. They welcome the fact that the (IAEA) has again confirmed the continued adherence by Iran to its nuclear-related commitments

China, Russia, France, the UK and Germany have expressed their commitment to maintain the Iranian nuclear deal, but a solution has not yet been found on how to diffuse and…

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Developing Story – School shooting in Indiana USA

Various US media reported that at least two people (one teenager and one adult) were injured following a shooting in a Indiana middle school in the United States. The episode took place…

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US – North Korea Summit : On again, Off again, On Again, perhaps!

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that it was possible a planned summit with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un could still take place on June 12 as originally…

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Toronto: 15 people injured after two men detonate explosive device in restaurant

CNN reports that two men detonated an "improvised explosive device" on Thursday, injuring 15 people inside a restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario, police said. Peel Regional Police say the suspects walked…

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Weinstein to surrender to NYPD on charges of rape

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, is expected to turn himself in to the NYPD on Friday morning on charges that he raped one woman and forced another to perform…

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“The Singapore summit (between the US and North Korea), for the good of both parties, but to the detriment of the world, will not take place.” – Donald Trump

The BBC and CNN amongst others, reported that the planned summit between US President Donald Trump North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will not happen. Claiming that it would be inappropriate to have…

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BBC: Trump’s personal lawyer received secret payment to arrange meeting between the US and Ukrainian Presidents

Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, received a secret payment of at least $400,000 (£300,000) to fix talks between the Ukrainian president and President Trump, according to sources in Kiev…

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NFL players will be fined if they kneel during US anthem

Various US media outlets report that N.F.L. players will be allowed to stay in the locker room during the national anthem, but their teams will be fined by the league if they…

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New York Times : Iran established a secret missile research facility

The New York Times reports that Iran has established a secret missile research facility in the desert where it may be developing technology for long-range missiles. California-based experts came to this conclusion…

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Trump’s blocking of critical Twitter users violates the First Amendment

The New York Times reports that a federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that President Trump’s practice of blocking Twitter users who are critical of him from seeing his posts…

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“Substantial Chance” that summit between US and North Korea might not happen next month

US President Donald Trump has said there is a "very substantial chance" a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un next month may not happen. Trump said that the North…

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South Korean President to meet US counterpart at White House

South Korean President Moon’s meeting with US counterpart Trump at the White House on Tuesday is going to be a crucial test of whether the two presidents will make history…

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Netflix secure deal with Obamas

Netflix has secured a deal with President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama to produce series and movies for the streaming service. The former first couple will, according…

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Scepticism around US – North Korea Summit grows

CNN reports that the US Administration aides have started to show scepticism that the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will come to fruition. The harsh…

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Strongest sanctions ever will be imposed against Iran if it doesn’t change its course – Us Sec. of State Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened to place "the strongest sanctions in history" on Iran if its government does not change course. While presenting the strategy following the…

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The ten victims of the Santa Fe school shooting

A 16 year old student who turned Dimitrios Pagourtzis down, an exchange student and two substitute teachers were among the 10 people killed during the shooting at the Santa Fe High…

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New threats in Hawaii as lava from the Kilauea Volcano hits the ocean

Alarm and danger are high in Hawaii as lava from the Kilauea Volcano, crossed Highway 137 and entered the Pacific Ocean. Laze -- a mashup of "lava" and "haze" --…

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USA takes a step back from trade dispute with China

The Financial Times report that the USA has stepped back from the brink of a trade war with China after Washington halted plans to impose tariffs on up to $150bn…

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Black box of crashed Boeing retrieved. 20 priests among 110 people who died

Sky News report that investigations on the fatal flight are underway. The BlackBox has been retrieved and it has been established that twenty priests were among 110 people who died…

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Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela Election

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has shrugged off international condemnation and allegations of vote buying and electoral fraud to claim a second six-year term at the helm of his crisis-stricken nation. He invited…

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China carries training exercises on islands in the disputed South China Sea

China’s air force has landed several bombers of various types, on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of a training exercise in the disputed region, it said in…

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Dimitrios Pagourtzis arraigned in court over Santa Fe shool shooting

Dimitrios Pagourtzis was charged with the murder of ten people (students) in the latest of school shootings which took place in the United States. The Santa Fe High School shooting…

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17-year-old being held in custody following Santa Fe school shooting which claimed the life of 10 students

A 17-year-old suspect, Dimitrios Pagourtzis — an introvert who had given off few warning signs — had surrendered and been taken into custody, following the latest in a series of…

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Japan notifies WTO that it is reserving right to impose tariffs against the USA

On Friday, Japan notified the World Trade Organization that it was reserving the right to impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to tariffs on steel and aluminum…

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All Chilean Bishops offer resignation to Vatican

All of Chile's 34 Roman Catholic bishops have offered Pope Francis their resignations in the wake of a child sex scandal and cover-up. They asked forgiveness from victims and the…

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100 die after Boeing 737 of Cuba’s state airline crashes and explodes in Havana – Updated

Update Cuba Air Crash – Total number of deaths is 111 Earlier More than 100 people have died after a Boeing 737 airliner crashed and exploded near Jose Marti International…

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Trump: US – North Korea summit still on the cards. No threat for Kim Jong-un, but only if he agrees to deal

US President Donald Trump said that the US and North Korean officials are continuing to prepare for a scheduled diplomatic summit next month, even as Pyongyang threatened in recent days…

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Developing Story – At least 8 people killed in shooting at Texas School

At least 8 people were killed, and others were injured, in a shooting on Friday at the Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. Law enforcement officials confirmed these…

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USA, Gulf States impose new sanctions against Hezbollah leaders

The United States, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates started to impose further sanctions on Hezbollah leaders, proclaiming the Iran-backed Lebanese group a terrorist organisation and…

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Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA director

On Thursday, the US senate confirmed Gina Haspel as the first female CIA director, even though there were deep reservations among some lawmakers that her past involvement in the harsh…

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USA : Teacher and student die, several injured in school bus crash

At least one person died and many others were injured in the crash of a school bus carrying 46 students on Interstate 80, a US highway. The accident happened near Mount Olive, New Jersey,…

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Explosive eruption of Hawaii’s Mount Kiluea

Hawaii's Mount Kilauea erupted from its summit before dawn Thursday, shooting a steely gray plume of ash about 30,000 feet into the sky that began raining down on a nearby…

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Paraguay to move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem

Paraguay's government says President Horacio Cartes will open the country's new embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Tuesday, following similar steps by the United States and Guatemala. The decision to…

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Arab League calls for an international probe into the violence in Gaza

Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit called for an international probe into alleged "crimes" committed by Israeli security forces against Arab rioters and terrorists during mass infiltration attempts along the…

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