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Elor Azaria Sentenced to 18-Month Jail Term

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Iran summons Turkish ambassador over Ankara's comments

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Nigeria Demands AU Action Over Renewed South Africa Xenophobia

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A quick look at the key Iraqi city of Mosul

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United Nations special envoy Tadamichi Yamamoto in Pakistan to reduce tension with Afghanistan

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Donald Trump blames weird Sweden comment on Fox News report

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Watch Mike Pence Calm the Nerves of Frazzled Europeans

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Trump Picks Afghanistan Experienced General As New NSA

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Tech's wrestling coach Kevin Dresser takes his talents to Iowa State

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Pakistan moves towards Afghan Border with heavy artillery

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Woman raped near Hauz Khas village

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Bao Bao prepares to leave United States for China

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Sunday liquor sales hit the House floor

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Trump 'evaluating the situation' involving Flynn, Russia

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South Sudan Region Descends Into 'Man-Made' Famine

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