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Martin O'Neill not too down after Republic suffer Mexico defeat

Despite the scoreline, the boss remained resolute in the aftermath of the game, insisting that there were plenty of positives to take from the outing. "It's a h...

California lawmakers pass bills to address housing shortage

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Rahm slams Trump on Paris pullout, joins pledge to meet climate goals

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Trump Petitions Supreme Court To Review Travel Ban

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'Covfefe' stumps 2017 National Spelling Bee Champion Ananya Vinay

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Yale considering joining group committed to Paris climate accord

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Macron says France uncompromising in fight against jihadists in Mali

He was expected to visit the eastern city of Gao, home of the permanent Fr. In an interview with Challenges magazine on May 18, Russia's Ambassador to France ...

Emmanuel Macron explains his tense handshake with Donald Trump

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France, India to cooperate in fighting climate change

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Trump pushes aside PM for photo opportunity

The camera focuses on the group walking slowly as Trump appears to suddenly shove Prime Minister Dusko Markovic of Montenegro aside to get ahead, and then c...

Putin tells NBC: US hackers could have framed Russia in election hack

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British PM May seen 13 seats short of majority: YouGov

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Corbyn: It's a shame PM has not joined in head-to-head debate

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Melania, Ivanka Skip Headscarves in Saudi Arabia-Despite Trump Criticism in 2015

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French President Macron grills Putin on LGBTQ rights

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At least six dead after string of explosions hit funeral in Kabul

The public health ministry confirmed the casualties. They were reportedly safe. Alam Ezadyar 's son was about to be buried. A helicopter was seen landing on ...

Saudi arms mega deal looks to counter Iran

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Man flashing money on Facebook Live arrested on drug charges

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King Salman calls Donald Trump's visit to Saudi a 'turning point'

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ANC calls for judicial inquiry into state capture

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DOJ Will Seek Supreme Court Review Of Travel Ban

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Ex-Penn State officials face sentencing in Sandusky scandal

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Defense Secretary Mattis turns up heat on North Korea and China

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Vladimir Putin Fights Election-tampering Accusations with His Own Shots at US

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Putin scorns USA claims over Trump-Russia ties

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Turkey condemns USA over 'aggressive' acts against its bodyguards in DC brawl

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