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President Trump threatens political repercussions over 2026 World Cup bid

President Donald Trump says it would be a shame if countries that the US always supports were to lobby against the US' FIFA World Cup bid. That is in part bec...

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The nine females and one male who died were swept away on a hike in the Negev desert following torrential rain. Some 15 were rescued mostly unharmed. The Mini...

Sen. Hirono Comments on Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Special Counsel

Democrats held out hope that McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, would allow a vote on the legislation after Trump's comments. Grassley said it is "an open qu...

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Korean leaders take historic steps toward possible accord

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to make history at the inter-Korean summit in the truce village of Panmunjom. Moon and Kim have already taken a se...

PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping today for one-on-one India-China talks

The PM left on Thursday for Wuhan, the capital of China's central province Hubei, recognised as the political, economic, financial, cultural, educational and ...

Security around Kim Jong Un won't let 'even an ant pass through'

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarised zone separating the two K...

National Football League boss Roger Goodell drowned out by boos in draft tradition

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Google lends map expertise to support DEA's Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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BC government to unveil details on pipeline reference case

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NY's Democratic victories shine light on 'age of Trump'

If they lose two incumbents, they'd somehow need to win these seats and pull off a huge upset in a state like Texas, likely their next-best shot on the map. Whe...

Judge rules bar can refuse service to Trump supporter wearing MAGA hat

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U.S. warns of arrests as migrant caravan reaches border

Mass immigration advocacy groups say the migrants are hoping to claim asylum once they enter the US, but USA immigration officials say the migrants are lo...

Sunrisers defend 132 to stop Kings XI march

However, Gayle had missed the last match against Delhi Daredevils as he was a bit sore and Punjab would hope the opener makes it to the playing XI. If Willi...

Openly Gay Richard Grenell Confirmed As Ambassador To Germany Despite Democrats' Objections

Lindsey Graham said Thursday that Grenell's confirmation "was delayed far too long for such an important position and during such troubling times". Grenell's ...

Australian nun saddened over gov't's order to leave PH

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Surveillance video shows customer taking down armed robber, wrestling his gun away

The video shows the robber pointed his gun at customers and employees. The gunman's attention is distracted by a woman behind him, and as he turned his head...

History in the making between North and South

That test was at least 10 times stronger than anything the country had tested before. Kune Yull Suh, a professor of nuclear engineering at Seoul National Un...

Israeli UN Envoy Exposes Iranian Military Base Near Syrian Capital

Tehran blamed Israel and vowed unspecified retaliation, drawing Israeli counter-threats to broaden attacks on Iranian military assets in Syria. The last strike ...

Lavrov: US Has No Plans to Leave Syria

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Donald Trump to visit United Kingdom on Friday 13 July

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Trump says hands-off approach to Justice Dept. could change

I will wait until this is over. "The conversation with Mueller could well give rise to. charges if he lies, and that's a tremendously vulnerable situation to ...

Kamal Nath to head Congress in Madhya Pradesh

Describing his four-and-half year tenure as satisfactory, outgoing Madhya Pradesh Congress President Arun Yadav today said that he would continue to serve the...

Britain says working closely with allies on new Iran measures

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Palestinians bury Gaza journalist killed by Israeli fire

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Another Ohio illness linked to tainted Romaine lettuce

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Multiple injuries in Superior refinery explosion

Road are blocked off around the refinery, and employees have been evacuated. The other nine injuries are not life-threatening, she said. Superior Fire Chief S...

Installing Your New Secretary of State

Heidi Heitkamp, a North Dakota Democrat, is a "yes , " which means he'd have the votes if all other Republicans - minus Paul - vote in favor. Sen. Pompeo, who...

Diamond And Silk Appear To Lie During House Judiciary Committee Hearing

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Scott Pruitt braces for tough questions at double hearings on Capitol Hill

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Colorado, Arizona teachers walk out of classrooms to protest education funding

Waving signs and red balloons, tens of thousands of teachers and their supporters headed through downtown Phoenix for a rally at the state Capitol to demand a 2...

Man United could offer £40m plus player to sign 27-year-old

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Senate panel advances bill protecting special counsel

The legislation was finalized earlier this month from four senators - Democrats Chris Coons of DE and Cory Booker of New Jersey and Republicans Thom Tillis of N...