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Top Republican says White House should condemn aid who mocked McCain

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A White House spokesman did not dispute the report and issued a statement on behalf of the White House: "We respect Senator McCain's service to our nation and h...

Iran preps 'industrial-scale' nuke production after U.S. leaves nuclear deal

In the wake of new US sanctions, some buyers of OPEC's third-largest oil producer said on Wednesday they would seek USA exemptions to purchase Iranian crude...

Jerusalem, new home of US Embassy, at core of Mideast strife

The Palestinian Authority has strongly denounced the Trump administration's decision on Jerusalem and has refused to engage with U.S. officials ever since. The ...

Father speaks out after Australia's worst mass shooting for decades

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promises North Korea 'prosperous' future

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Former Pakistan PM reportedly admits country's role in 2008 Mumbai attacks

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At least nine dead after bomb, gun battle in Afghan city

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Worst Mass Shooting In Australia Since 1996: 7 Dead

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Pakistan Prevents US Diplomat From Leaving the Country

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Monitor: 42 killed by Israeli strikes in Syria this week

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Karnataka assembly polls: Exit polls predict a hung assembly

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