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Israeli Military Destroys Cross-Border Gaza Tunnel

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Norwegians say: 'No thanks, Mr President!' to immigration welcome

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Iran rejects Trump's call for changes to nuclear deal

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Israel PM Netanyahu leaves for 'historic' visit to India

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Reuters reporters face 14 years for 'receiving Rohingya secrets'

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Trump hints at 'conceivable' U.S. return to Paris Agreement

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Zuma booed 4 times during #ANC106 celebrations

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Trump ei Paesi "cessi", l'Onu si arrabbia

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Tunisia plans to increase support for the poor after protests: government source

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African Union demands apology from Trump over racist comment

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Chinese authorities demolish Christian church

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