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Iran threatens to cross into Pakistan and hit militant 'safe havens'

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Nayana Pujari rape case: Death sentence awarded to three convicts

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Obama starts defining his new role in the age of Trump

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Local impact of Trump's tax proposals

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Australia plans major spending plus surplus in 3 years

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Ex-Gaza chief Haniya elected Hamas leader

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India's anti-corruption crusader faces bribery allegation

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U.S. to arm Syrian Kurds fighting ISIS despite Turkish opposition

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Le Pen's niece will not seek re-election as French MP

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Trump signs executive order on religious liberty

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Syria safe zones: Fighting 'eases' as plan takes effect

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Athens politicians react to House passage of health care bill

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Matt Harvey rejoins Mets after 3-day suspension

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UN official calls for more work with disabled in North Korea

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US to provide 'limited arms' to Kurdish fighters in Syria

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