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Macron under fire for communication misstep as he eyes Élysee

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[Other view] Macron gives France a sensible alternative

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Taliban attacks USA base as Mattis flies into Afghanistan

The raid, the deadliest-ever by the Taliban on a military base, underscores their growing strength more than 15 years after they were ousted from power. The att...

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau responds to Trump's criticism of dairy industry

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High alert in Odisha-Chhattisgarh border after Sukma attack

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Brexit supporter Trump now pitches for 'strong Europe'

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AFBF Welcomes Confirmation of Agriculture Secretary Perdue

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Russia: Talks with United States won't lead to immediate action

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Aaron Hernandez's brain will be examined for CTE

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California judge OKs Cummins' move back to Tennessee

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Kim watches North Korean army fire 400-cannon 'bombardment' to mark anniversary

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How Trump's 'Buy American' Order Could Play Out

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Trump's Canada tariff is Samantha Bee's fault

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Judge blocks Trump order on sanctuary city funding

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Terror probe as Paris on high alert after latest attack

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Champs Elysees shooting hours after the attack, in a statement identifying the attacker as "Abu Yousif the Belgia...

Tamil Nadu Shut Down Over Farmers' Plight, DMK's Stalin Detained

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Taliban Attack: Afghan defence chiefs quit

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United States general says Russian Federation arming Taliban; Mattis vows response

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Q Poll: Support For Legal Marijuana Hits Record High

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Death toll in Venezuela's political unrest rises to at least 24

A 23-year-old man was shot in the head in overnight protests in Venezuela, prosecutors said Tuesday, the 25th person to die this month in unrest sparked by a po...

US Defense Secretary Mattis Says Syria Still Has Chemical Weapons

Israeli leaders applauded the US missile strike that targeted a Syrian airfield this month, in response to Assad's use of chemical weapons on civilians. Mattis ...

Islamic State attacked Iraq forces "with chemical weapons"

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U.S. judge blocks Trump order on sanctuary cities

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