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Hollywood legend Doris Day dies aged 97

Doris Day was once one of the biggest female box office stars in American history and an accomplished, award-winning singer, who retired in her 50s to follow her dreams into…

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Israel doesn’t exclude possibility of Iranian attack

An Israeli cabinet minister warned on Sunday of possible direct or proxy Iranian attacks on Israel should the stand-off between Tehran and Washington escalate. The United States has increased economic…

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UPDATED: Four commercial vessels sabotaged in UAE… reports of explosions at Fujairah port denied

Four commercial vessels have been targeted by "sabotage operations" near territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE foreign ministry said the sabotage attempt occurred in the Gulf of…

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Iranian commander says US military in Gulf a target

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said the U.S. military presence in the Gulf used to be a serious threat but now represented a target, the Iranian Students' News Agency…

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Cartoon : Meghan Markle’s American Dream in the UK

First published in The Augusta Chronicle, U.S., May 9, 2019 | By Rick McKee

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Analysis – Is the Middle East on the bring of a major showdown?

War clouds in the Middle East are thickening. A worrisome conjunction of circumstances is leading towards a possible showdown between the Axis of Resistance (Iran, Syria, Hezbollah and some Iraqi…

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US-China trade talks to continue

The talks will continue, but so will the tariffs. That was the outcome of the latest round of trade negotiations between China and the United States in Washington. The US…

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Tripoli Government appeals for US help

Libya’s internationally recognised government has called on the United States to halt the military offensive on Tripoli that is being led by rebel forces in the East. Prime Minister Fayez…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review – Saturday 11th May 2019

Good morning, This is your morning briefing for Saturday, with a review of the main news from Malta, Europe and the world. Latest News At least 50 migrants die off…

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U.S. warns merchant ships of possible Iranian attacks

Iran could target U.S. commercial ships including oil tankers, the U.S. Maritime Administration said on Friday, as a senior Iranian cleric said a U.S. Navy fleet could be “destroyed with…

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US increases military presence in the Middle East as Iran tensions escalate

The US is sending a Patriot air defence missile system and a warship to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. The USS Arlington, which transports amphibious vehicles and…

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Buttigieg continues making inroads with the American electorate

Pete Buttigieg, a candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for the Presidential election in 2020, continues to ramp up support amongst the American electorate. The 37-year-old mayor of South…

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Demonstrators burn US flag in anti-US rally in Tehran

Demonstrators burn a US flag during an anti-US rally, to show their support of Iran's decision to pull out from some part of nuclear deal, in Tehran, Iran, 10 May…

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Photostory: The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group leaves the Mediterranean

SUEZ CANAL: The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group transits the Suez Canal. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) is deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in…

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U.S. seizes North Korean ship

The U.S. Justice Department announced that for the first time the United States has seized a North Korean cargo ship it accused of illicit coal shipments in violation of…

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US Secretary of State cuts short European visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has postponed his visit to Greenland because he needs to return to Washington, the State Department said on Thursday. "Secretary Pompeo must postpone his…

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Another missile launch by North Korea

North Korea have fired a series of projectiles from an area known to be used by the military, South Korea's military have said. According to Yonhap, which quoted a South…

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EU rejects ‘ultimatums’ from Iran over nuclear deal

The EU has rejected any "ultimatums" from Iran, according to a joint statement released by the EU, France, Germany, and the UK. Iran said Wednesday that it planned to cease…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing, May 9th 2019

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today, reviews the main news from Malta, Europe and the World. Start your day informed. Cover Story On Europe Day, European Union leaders meet…

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War of words between Washington and Beijing on trade escalates

US President Donald Trump said China "broke the deal" in trade talks, ramping up hostilities ahead of negotiations between the two sides. The comments come as Beijing said it…

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US teen who sued over vaccination gets chickenpox

A US teenager who took legal action against his school after he was banned for refusing the chickenpox vaccination now has the virus. Jerome Kunkel, 18, made headlines in…

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Amanda Knox returning to Italy

Amanda Knox has said she will return to Italy next month for the first since being definitively cleared in 2015 of killing her former flat mate Meredith Kercher. The American…

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B-52 bombers being deployed to Middle East amid rising tension with Iran

The U.S. military announced that B-52 bombers will be part of additional forces being sent to the Middle East to counter what the Trump administration says are "clear indications" of…

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As tension mounts between Washington and Tehran… Iran says it will stop complying with parts of nuclear deal

Iran’s president declared on Wednesday that the country would stop complying with two of its commitments under the Iranian nuclear deal, pushing the growing confrontation between Washington and Tehran into…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning The latest on the deadly bombing in Pakistan, the hostage situation in Toulouse, the geopolitical situations in the Gulf, the situation in Iraq and Liverpool's comeback and the…

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Student killed, seven wounded in Colorado school shooting

Two students have opened fire at a Colorado science and technology school, killing a fellow student and wounding seven others before being taken into custody, law enforcement and hospital officials in the United…

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Pompeo makes surprise visit to Iraq, stepping up warning to Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a lightning visit to Baghdad on Tuesday to show U.S. support for the Iraqi government as Washington steps up warnings to Iran against…

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US : Georgia’s Governor signs legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected

Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation on Tuesday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That can be as early as six weeks, before many women know…

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Tiger Woods awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods has been presented with America's highest civilian honour by President Donald Trump in Washington. The 43-year-old, who won the Masters at Augusta in April, received…

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Boeing admits knowing of 737 Max problem

Boeing has admitted that it knew about a problem with its 737 Max jets a year before the aircraft was involved in two fatal accidents, but took no action. Boeing…

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US warships sail near islands claimed by China

The U.S. military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a move that could anger Beijing at a time…

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Photostory: Pro-life statement by US singer Joy Villa at Emmy Awards

US singer Joy Villa made a pro-life statement on the red carpet Sunday night at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, California The…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review – Monday 6th May 2019

Good morning, The aviation tragedy in Russia, the clashes in Tripoli, a cease fire in Gaza and US's warning to Iran dominate the world headlines. The political activities leading to…

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The US to send “unmistakable message” to Iran

John Bolton, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, announced the United States is sending a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East to send a…

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Pyongyang continues to increase it’s combat ability

North Korea has confirmed that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a "strike drill" testing various missile components. A number of short-range missiles were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into…

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Bolsonaro cancels planned trip to USA

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has cancelled a planned trip to the United States after protests from gay rights and environmental campaigners. "Bolsonaro was due to attend a ceremony in his…

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USA: Boeing skids on runway and ends in River – all people on board alive, only 2 injured

A large Boeing jet plane - possibly operated by the US government - has come down in a Florida river, triggering a widespread emergency response, but with all 136 people…

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Pete Buttigieg gets the cover of Time magazine

Democratic 2020 presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg continues to dominate the American media, adding another milestone to his Presidential campaign by ending up on the cover of the latest issue of…

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Sesame Street gets real street in New York

A street in New York has been official named 'Sesame Street'. The street is in the intersection of West 63rd Street and Broadway where the show's headquarters are located. It…

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Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies aged 74

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died aged 74, his family says. Mayhew, born in London, played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars…

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US cruise ship quarantined in the Caribbean over measles case

A US cruise ship has been placed in quarantine by the Caribbean island of St Lucia after a case of measles was reported on board. The island's chief medical…

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Photostory: Drake breaks record at Billboard Awards

Singer Drake poses with the awards for Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album for 'Scorpion' in the press room at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at…

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Singer Pink reveals she had a miscarriage at 17

US singer Pink revealed she had a miscarriage as a teenager and that the loss served as inspiration behind some of the most emotional lyrics on her new album. The…

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William Barr said he did not exonerate President Trump; Mueller agrees to testify to Congress

Attorney General William Barr said he did not exonerate President Trump and said that the American people can decide for themselves. "I didn’t exonerate. I said that we did not…

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Tense atmosphere in Venezuela in the wake of new protests

Juan Guaidó has appealed for his supporters to take to the streets of Venezuela again on Wednesday, after a day of violent clashes on Tuesday. His call followed a…

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UPDATED: Two killed in shooting at North Carolina University

A gunman reported to have been a student opened fire in a building at the University of North Carolina's Charlotte campus on Tuesday, killing two people and wounding four others,…

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Trump threatens Cuba with sanction for supporting Venezuela’s Maduro

US President Trump threatened Cuba with the "highest level" of sanctions if the country continues giving military support for Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro's government. Developing Story

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Trump, his family and private company asks court to prevent banks from responding to congress requests

President Trump, his three eldest children and his private company filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, in a bid to prevent the banks from…

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Fatal shoot-out in Baltimore

A man was killed and six people were wounded when a gunman opened fire on a cookout in Baltimore in the United States. An intense search is underway after the…

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Richard Lugar, longtime Republican Senator and foreign policy expert, dies aged 87

Republican Richard Lugar, Indiana's longest serving senator, has died at 87. His non-profit organisation, the Lugar Center, says he died of complications from an illness which attacks nerves. He…

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Pilots demand better training for Boeing 737 MAX

Reuters reports that American Airlines pilots have warned that Boeing Co's draft training proposals for the troubled 737 MAX do not go far enough to address their concerns, according to…

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Attorney General Barr threatens not testifying on Mueller report

The New York Times reports that the Attorney General William P. Barr, who is scheduled to appear Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee to testify about the special counsel’s report, is…

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Leaders struggling to understand Synagogue shooting

The rabbi who led a service on the last day of Passover suffered a gunshot wound to his hands and two others endured shrapnel wounds as political, civic and religious…

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Hundreds quarantined as officials probe measles cases at L.A. Universities

More than 900 students and staff members at two Los Angeles universities - the University of California and California State University - were quarantined on campus or sent home this…

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Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty

US President Donald Trump has said he will withdraw the US from the international Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Trump made the announcement while addressing the US National Rifle Association…

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The Boss is Back…Bruce Springsteen releases his first track from his upcoming solo album

Fans are reacting very positively after Bruce Springsteen announced a return to the music scene releasing his first track from his upcoming solo album. The legendary singer, known as 'The…

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Trump expresses ‘support’ for Pete Buttigieg

In an interview that US President Donald Trump gave to Fox News host Sean Hannity he spoke about his potential Democratic challengers in the 2020 election, and surprisingly expressed support for…

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