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Battle lines drawn in Senate over Trump Supreme Court pick
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» WASHINGTON - The battle over President Donald Trump's choice to fill a coming Supreme Court vacancy, an appointment with far-reaching consequences for American society, kicked off in the Senate Thursday as Democrats vowed against the odds to fight any Republican nominee.
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Mattis vows 'strong defensive stance' on N. Korea
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» TOKYO - The United States and its regional allies will maintain a "strong collaborative defensive stance" on North Korea, despite ongoing negotiations to bring peace to the peninsula, Defense Secretary James Mattis said Friday.
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How the 16 teams rank ahead of the World Cup's knockout stages
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» SAINT PETERSBURG - After 15 days of triumphs, tears and controversy, the World Cup's group stage drew to a close on Thursday.
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High times as US seniors join cannabis craze
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» LOS ANGELES - Kyle Johnson, who is 68, swears by cannabis for treating back pain and insomnia. Martha Macbeth, 63, uses it to soothe her sciatica and get a good night's sleep.
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Pence to Central Americans: Stay put
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» GUATEMALA CITY - US Vice President Mike Pence urged Central American leaders Thursday to halt what he called an exodus of people that has triggered a humanitarian crisis at the US border with Mexico.
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French nudists get cheeky with theme park and museum outings
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» PARIS - After a nude yoga class in a Paris park and a "no clothes day" at the city's trendiest art museum, hundreds of naturists are due to descend on a theme park near the French capital Sunday for a spot of trampolining.
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EU leaders to deal Macron eurozone reform setback
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders will tackle watered-down proposals to reform the euro single currency on Friday, with an ambitious plan for a eurozone budget wanted by French President Emmanuel Macron left on the sidelines.
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Bali reopens airport after volcano eruption
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» DENPASAR, Indonesia: Bali opened its international airport Friday after a volcanic eruption temporarily grounded flights, stranding thousands of tourists on the Indonesian holiday island
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Iraq executes 12 death row jihadists in response to killings
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» BAGHDAD - Iraq executed a dozen death row jihadists on the order of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, his office said Friday, in retaliation for the Islamic State group's murder of eight captives.
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Indian state cuts internet after new lynchings
AFP, Published on 29/06/2018
» NEW DELHI: Authorities in northeastern India have cut internet access after crazed mobs beat three people to death in the latest cases of lynchings sparked by false rumours spread on smartphones, officials said Friday.
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