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Turkey's Erdogan arrives in Russia for talks with Putin

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Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos talks China ties

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British Special Forces operating in Syria pictured for first time

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New group of Republicans supporting Clinton

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Washington DC Transit Police Officer Charged With Helping Islamic State

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Service, silence to mark anniversary of Michael Brown death

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