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Afghan commando kills 3 U.S. soldiers

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House Intelligence Committee asks White House for any Comey tapes

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USA secretary of state calls for easing of Qatar blockade

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Sessions to appear before Senate intelligence committee probing Russia

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Iran arrests seven suspects linked to Tehran attacks

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Three US soldiers killed in Afghanistan: Pentagon

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Russian Federation urges dialogue in Qatar-Gulf dispute

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United States soldiers killed, 1 wounded in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

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Philippines' Duterte not aware of United States support against Islamists in Marawi

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United Kingdom police seeking missing attack victim find body in river

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US spy planes help Philippine troops quell siege

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