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Harvey rescue efforts continue as Texas evaluates cost of storm damage

As rescue efforts continue in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the costs mount.

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Protests in Kashmir broken up by Indian police

Protesters in Kashmir carrying Pakistani flags have been teargassed by Indian police.

United Kingdom

Former Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cormac Murphy O'Connor dies

Former Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cormac Murphy O'Connor dies aged 85

Germany

German border town issues iodine tablets over fears about Belgian nuclear reactor

An ageing Belgian nuclear plant near the German border has led authorities in Aachen to issue iodine tablets.

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Ukraine

Made in Chernyhiv: Ukrainian factory's female workforce prevent disputed factory takeover

The female workforce of a Ukrainian clothing factory has forcibly resisted a disputed takeover of their clothing factory.

France

French government reveals labour laws shakeup

New labour law reforms have been presented by the French government.

Economy

Moody's upgrades eurozone GDP growth, downgrades USA

Ratings agency Moody's upbeat about eurozone GDP growth, but downgrades US forecast.

USA

Second death confirmed as floodwaters rise in Texas

Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Harvey has claimed a second life in Texas as floodwaters rise.

Turkey

Cargo ship breaks in half in Black Sea

A dry cargo ship registered in Mongolia has broken in two off the Turkish coast in the Black Sea.

Azerbaijan

Mysterious fire rips through Azeri ammunition dump

An ammunition dump in Azerbaijan has mysteriously caught fire and exploded.

USA

Tobe Hooper, maker of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" dies at 74

One of the most influential horror movie directors, "Texas Chaninsaw Massacre" Tobe Hooper, has died aged 74.

Iraq

Iraqi army claims fall of Tal Afar

The Iraqi army enters the centre of Tal Afar, ISIL's last major urban centre in Iraq.

Lebanon

Lebanon presses pause in offensive against ISIL

Offensive against ISIL in Lebanon paused in hope of prisoner release.

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Spain's King Felipe marches with his people in Barcelona

Tens of thousands of Spaniards have been joined by their king, Felipe, on a march through the streets of Barcelona, to say 'no' to terrorism.

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Harvey loses Hurricane strength but still threatens Texas with floods

Hurricane Harvey downgraded to Tropical Storm, but Texas still lashed by torrential rain as flood fears grow.

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Hurricane Harvey downgraded to Tropical Storm

Texas is now being soaked by Tropical Storm Harvey after the hurricane lost its zip after making landfall in the US.

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Second mudslide hits devastated Bondo in Swiss Alps

The search continues for eight hikers, missing presumed dead, as a second mudslide hits the village of Bondo in the Swiss Alps.

USA

Hurricane Harvey downgraded to Tropical Storm

Hurricane Harvey downgraded to Tropical Storm, but Texas still lashed by torrential rain as flood fears grow.

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Joining the mile high club the hard way

The world's best vertical runners are in Beijing for the latest assault on a tall building, the 330-metre China World tower.

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US border guards save tiger cub

Tiger cub found at US-Mexico border on its way to safety and a new home.

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