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Turkey To Mark Anniversary of Coup Attempt

Events will be held in Turkey later to mark the first anniversary of a failed coup in which at least 260 people died...

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Russia Lobbyist At Trump Jr. Meeting Denies Spy Past

A Russian-American lobbyist revealed to have attended a meeting by Donald Trump Jr seeking damaging information on...

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JPMorgan CEO Being American ‘almost An Embarassment’

JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon ripped into the political gridlock in Washington and said Friday that they...

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Philippines’ Duterte Makes Fresh Rape Joke

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a new joke about rape on Friday, saying he would congratulate a rapist who...

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The Iran Nuclear Deal

The landmark nuclear deal signed two years ago on July 14, 2015 by Iran and major world powers led to a partial lifting...

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Two Years On, Nuclear Deal Has Fewer Friends In US and Iran

Signed with pomp and fanfare on July 14, 2015, the Iranian nuclear agreement was heralded as a triumph for American...

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Drinks Meet Dragons At ‘Game of Thrones’ Pop-Up Bar

Claim your rightful place upon the Iron Throne, or drink a cocktail of Shame, Queen Cersei-style -- the choice is...

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World Reacts With Praise, Sadness To Liu Death

The world hailed Chinese Nobel peace laureate Liu Xiaobo as a brave fighter for human rights after his death from...

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Beijing ‘killed’ Liu Xiaobo

Chen Guangcheng, one of China's best-known activists who fled to the United States, charged Thursday that Nobel peace...

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Trump In Paris With Russia Scandal In Tow

French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out the red carpet to welcome Donald Trump to Paris on Thursday for an overseas...

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Obama Back In Political Fray With Democratic Fundraiser

Barack Obama headlines a key Democratic fundraiser Thursday in one of his first major appearances for the party since...

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White House Mood Is Fantastic, Trump Says

President Donald Trump says the mood in the White House is “fantastic” despite intense scrutiny of his campaign’s...

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Trump Supported Us, Say Afghan Girls After Robotics Visa U-Turn

A team of Afghan girls who had been denied visas to attend a Washington robotics competition spoke of Donald Trump's...

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CBS, BBC Announce Global Newsgathering Tie-Up

CBS News and the BBC on Wednesday announced a new editorial and newsgathering partnership that aims to boost their...

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Tillerson Leaves Gulf With No End In Sight To Qatar Crisis

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Thursday wrapped up a four-day mission to the Gulf with little sign of progress...

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Trump Envoy Mediates Water Deal Between Israel, Palestinians

US President Donald Trump's Middle East peace envoy said Thursday Israel would supply the Palestinians with millions of...

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Afghan Girl Roboticists Granted US Visas

A group of Afghan school girls taking part in a robotics competition in the US have been granted visas to attend it,...

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Trump Russia Claims: Mood In the White House Is ‘fantastic’

President Donald Trump says the mood in the White House is “fantastic” despite intense scrutiny of his campaign’s...

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Sudan Party Warns Extended US Sanctions May Encourage Unrest

The party of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said Thursday it would hold the United States responsible for any...