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Afterward, May's office praised the "constructive approach" of the European Union leadership and said "the tone of discussions had been positive on both sides"....

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Mexico, Canada, US planning joint bid for 2026 World Cup

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United Kingdom backs USA surprise military attack on Syrian airbase

The strike was launched at the order of President Donald Trump and was a "proportional response to what was a violation of global war by the Assad regime", Da...

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India detains Kashmir cricketers for wearing Pakistan's jersey

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Dollar slips vs yen after United States missile strikes on Syria

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Dollar inches higher as markets cautious on US-China meeting

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President Trump's top four advisers collectively worth up to $1.9 billion

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Colorado routes among 11 US finalists for Hyperloop system

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Iran says United States strike in Syria 'dangerous, destructive': ISNA

The ministry called for an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting. "They are first good steps but we would like them to be part of a bigger strategy that would ...

House intelligence committee chair steps aside

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Syrians confirm 'losses' at airbase following massive U.S. airstrike

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US settle for a 1-1 draw against Panama

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Little concern about border: John Kelly

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Erdogan calls for fair, transparent elections in Bulgaria

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Recession fears hit Scotland

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Legendary Comic Don Rickles Passes Away

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Pacom Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch

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Pentagon releases first footage of USA missile strike on Syrian chemical weapons

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Trump Declares End to 'War on Coal,' but Utilities Aren't Listening

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USA blasts Syria base with cruise missiles

Asked if Assad should go, Mr. Trump said, "He's there, and I guess he's running things so something should happen ". We pray for the lives of the wounded and f...

White House Sends Mixed Messages About Flynn's Immunity Request in Russian Probes

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Trump's security adviser reaffirms plan to deploy missile defence system - Seoul

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Westminster Attacker Was 'Peripheral Figure' In Earlier Investigation, May Says

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Stephen Piscotty Is The New Scott Sterling

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Key findings of the AP-NORC poll on Trump's budget

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Syria 'did not and will not' use chemical weapons, says FM

Western powers pushed ahead Thursday with efforts to take action over the suspected chemical attack in Syria after US President Donald Trump warned the " affron...

EU says it's unrealistic to imagine Syria's Assad can stay

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Can the president attack another country without Congress?

Syrian state TV reported a US missile attack on a number of military targets and called the attack an "aggression". Turkey views the US missile strike against...