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U.S. slaps sanctions on Iran's foreign minister

The U.S. is "sending a clear message to the Iranian regime that its recent behavior is completely unacceptable," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

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Trump settles on name for horse gifted by Mongolian president: 'Victory'

The president told reporters that the horse, which was given to his 13-year-old son, was "very beautiful."

31/07/2019

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U.S. has intel that Osama bin Laden's son and heir Hamza is dead, say officials

The officials would not provide details of how Hamza bin Laden died, or if the U.S. played a role. It is unclear if the U.S. has confirmed his death.

31/07/2019

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In chaotic political moment, Detroit debate gives Biden an opening

Analysis: The former vice president has a rare opportunity to match his message to the overall atmosphere — the question is whether he can execute.

31/07/2019

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Hal Prince, famous Broadway director and producer, has died

Hal Prince, the famous Broadway musical producer, who was behind "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cabaret" has died.

31/07/2019

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After debate, Trump says Democrats would lead U.S. into 'economic sinkhole'

Trump took aim Wednesday at the Democratic presidential candidates, saying his potential opponents would lead the country "into an economic sinkhole."

31/07/2019

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Police find Indian coffee shop chain owner's body in river

V.G.Siddhartha, 60, had left Bangalore on Monday and left his car near a bridge in Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka state.

31/07/2019

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Incredible photo shows sea lion getting caught in whale's mouth

Wildlife photographer Chase Dekker captured a sea lion falling into the mouth of a humpback whale in what he calls a "once-in-a-lifetime" moment.

31/07/2019

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Apollo 15 astronaut says 'we've got to go way beyond Mars' to settle in space

Al Worden, now 87, orbited the moon for three days in the summer of 1971.

31/07/2019

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For first time since independence from U.K., Hong Kong charges protesters with rioting

This is the first time since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997 that its authorities have used rioting charge.

31/07/2019

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Preschooler who fell from 6th floor saved by onlookers with blanket

The 3-year-old reportedly suffered no injuries in the dramatic incident that was captured on video in southwestern China.

31/07/2019

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Dubai royal's wife launches legal battle to prevent children being forced into marriage

Princess Haya asked for a forced marriage protection order court hearing centering on the welfare of her two children with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.

31/07/2019

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AG Barr using unique power to block migrants from U.S., reshape immigration law

Like Jeff Sessions before him, William Barr has been using "certification" to rewrite immigration policy.

31/07/2019

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The Warren-Sanders wing comes up short

Analysis: The progressives looked to demonstrate that it would take big, bold ideas to beat President Trump — but instead, looked vulnerable to the more-friendly fire of fellow Democrats.

31/07/2019

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5 fights at the Democratic debate

The second face off in the race for president exposed a split between the moderate and progressive contenders.

31/07/2019

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Who won the Democratic debate?

10 candidates for president faced off in Detroit Tuesday night. Here's who left the stage better off than they arrived — and who didn't.

31/07/2019

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Fact checking the second Democratic debate, Night 1

While 10 candidates hit the debate stage, here are the claims that hold up and the ones that don't.

31/07/2019

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Second Democratic debate kicks off in Detroit with Warren and Sanders

By a fluke of the draw used to determine the lineup, Tuesday night's stage will feature 10 white candidates in a majority-black city.

31/07/2019

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North Korea fires several unidentified projectiles off its eastern coast

A South Korean official told NBC News their military is monitoring the situation for additional launches while maintaining "readiness."

31/07/2019

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Second Democratic debate: Live updates from night 1

Ten candidates will face off tonight, including leading progressives Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren at center stage.

31/07/2019

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Civil rights group: 911 children split at US-Mexico border since 2018

The American Civil Liberties Union said Tuesday 911 children had been separated from their parents in the past year, including 678 whose parents faced allegations of criminal conduct.

30/07/2019

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The 2019-2020 presidential elections calendar

The dates of the events in the 2020 presidential election cycle, all in one place. Updated daily.

30/07/2019

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Next-generation drones mimic birds, bats and bugs

Researchers see big things for the tiny flying machines.

30/07/2019

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Trump revives Cummings insults: Baltimore 'like living in hell'

Trump's insults were just his latest directed at the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight Committee whose district includes most of Baltimore County.

30/07/2019

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When Cardi B met Bernie: The rapper and Sanders talk 'future of America'

Cardi said earlier this month that she had been reading about Sanders and was "really sad how we let him down in 2016."

30/07/2019

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All-white Democratic debate set to grapple with Trump and race in Detroit

Subplots abound as top-tier progressives take center stage and also-rans look for traction.

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