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Firm Valued At $24bn Despite Losses

Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, has priced its shares at $17 ahead of Thursday’s listing on the US stock...

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Hero Nurse ‘died After Ebola Prejudice’

Liberian nurse Salome Karwah was one of those named as Time magazine’s person of the year in 2014 for her frontline...

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Taliban Claim Attacks In Afghan Capital, At Least 15 Dead

Afghan Taliban militants said they attacked police, military and intelligence targets in Kabul on Wednesday, as...

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US Attorney General Did Not Reveal Contact With Russia Ambassador

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions came under fire after the Washington Post reported he met twice last year with...

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Washington’s Kalorama Area

So where's Barack Obama these days? Look no further than Washington's swanky Kalorama neighborhood. And what about...

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USA Down Germany To Kick Off Women’s Football SheBelieves Cup

The United States launched their 2017 season with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday in a duel of FIFA's...

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US Government Offers Jewish Communities Support After Threats

The US authorities have offered support to Jewish communities in the wake of a series of threats and attacks since...

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Snap Future Debated As Popular App Makes Market Debut

As Snapchat's owner makes its Wall Street debut, the key question for investors is whether the vanishing-message app is...

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No Limit On MLS Potential

The 22nd season of Major League Soccer kicks off on Friday with all eyes on two new expansion teams as the competition...

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Russian Jets Mistakenly Bomb US-Backed Forces In Syria

Russian warplanes bombed US-backed fighters in several small villages in northern Syria after they mistakenly thought...

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White House Aides Told To Preserve Materials In Russia Probe

The White House counsel's office has sent a memo instructing President Donald Trump's aides to preserve materials that...

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Asian Shares Advance, Dollar Supported By March Rate Hike Bets

Asian shares rose on Thursday as investors were encouraged by President Donald Trump's measured tone in his first...

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House Panel To Probe Possible Trump Campaign Russia Contacts

The U. S. House of Representatives intelligence committee will investigate allegations of collusion between Donald...

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Orlando Shooter’s Widow To Be Released On Bail

A US federal judge in California on Wednesday agreed to release on bail the widow of the gunman who killed dozens of...

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Blitzboks, Fiji At Full Strength For Vegas Rugby 7s

World Rugby Sevens Series leaders South Africa and two-time defending series champion Fiji welcome back top players for...

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Pay Slashed For Eight Top Wells Fargo Execs After Scandal

Wells Fargo slashed compensation for eight top executives Wednesday in its latest move to try to restore customer...

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Accountants Behind Oscars Snafu Will No Longer Attend Show

The two accountants involved in the embarrassing mix-up at Sunday's Oscars will not be invited back to the show, a...

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Lego Honors ‘Women of NASA’

Lego sets have long celebrated superheroes like Batman and Superman. But now, the Danish toy maker is honoring...

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US Businesses Raise Concerns Over Trump Policies

Businesses in some parts of the country, while generally upbeat, are concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the...