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White House tries not to talk about slain journalist as Pompeo lands in Saudi Arabia

"Take their money. Take their money, Chuck," Trump said of the Saudis during an exclusive interview with NBC News' Chuck Todd.

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Bodies of seven climbers missing in Himalayas recovered

The group's tragic end comes amid this season's high death toll on Mount Everest.

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Blow to Turkey's Erdogan as opposition wins big in Istanbul

The election was seen as a test of Turks' ability to check what many saw as their president's increasingly authoritarian power.

USA

Trump's economic plan for Mideast peace met with widespread rejection

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said focusing on economic issues "is unacceptable before the political situation is discussed."

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North Korea says Trump sent Kim an 'excellent' letter amid stalled nuclear diplomacy

The White House declined to confirm that Trump had sent a letter to Kim.

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Thai soccer team marks anniversary of cave ordeal with run

The cave and the town of Mae Sai in the mountainous province on the border with Myanmar are now flooded with curious tourists.

USA

'This is a free country': Iran allegedly tries to silence protest in London

Richard Ratcliffe is protesting against Iran's three-year imprisonment of his wife.

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Trump administration unveils $50 billion Palestinian economic plan

Focusing on economic issues between Israel and the Palestinians is "unacceptable before the political situation is discussed," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

USA

Police called to home of U.K. leadership front-runner Boris Johnson

The ruling Conservative Party enters the final stretch of its leadership contest this weekend with Johnson as the clear front-runner.

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In China's shadow, Hong Kong protesters fear leaving digital footprint

"Everyone is in deep fear of having their own identity exposed," one demonstrator said.

USA

9 reported dead after twin-engine aircraft crashes in Hawaii

The crash occurred near Dillingham Air Field, on the north shore of Oahu, the department of transportation said.

USA

If the U.S. strikes Iran, what might happen next?

Analysis: After a strike like the one Trump says he cancelled, officials and experts warn Iran might hit back via proxy forces far from the Middle East.

USA

Finger-pointing and calls for calm as tensions grow over Iran

Washington's envoy on Iran, Brian Hook, said Friday it was "important we do everything we can to de-escalate."

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Spanish court sentences 'Wolf Pack' to 15 years in prison for rape

Spain's Supreme Court increases 'Wolf Pack' sentence to 15 years after charges escalated from sexual

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Not backing down, protesters again flood Hong Kong's streets

Crowds gathered outside the police headquarters Friday demanding an apology for violent clashes between officers and protesters last week.

USA

U.S. women beat Sweden at World Cup 2-0, complete group play undefeated

Lindsey Horan scored the tournament's fastest goal as the Americans now look forward to Spain — and perhaps to hosting France.

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Probe into downed MH17 has accused 4 men of murder — here's why

Dutch-led investigators have outlined the complex web of evidence behind the murder charges brought against four men this week.

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Court rules U.K. must reconsider arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Anti-weapons campaigners say British bombs and jets are fueling violence in Yemen, where a Saudi-led war against Iran-backed rebels has raged since 2015.

Ukraine

Ukrainian court upholds order for new parliamentary elections

The court ruling means the snap election to replace the Ukranian parliament can go ahead as planned tomorrow

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Glaciers on the Himalayas are melting fast, spy images reveal

The region called "The Third Pole" because it has so much ice is melting at twice the rate it was before the year 2000, a recent study revealed.