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Taiwan defends U.S. arms deal after China sanctions threat

The U.S. does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but U.S. law requires that it provide Taiwan with sufficient defense equipment and services for self-defense.

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What the U.K. ambassador leak means for the special relationship

Trump has "consistently disparaged the U.K. and shown disrespect," according to a former British ambassador to the U.S.

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Four months after Christchurch shooting, New Zealand gun owners turn over their weapons for money

New Zealand lawmakers rushed through new legislation to ban so-called military-style weapons after a lone gunman killed 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.

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'No shower, no shower!': Migrants shout at U.S. border camp

The vice president saw detainees packed into their holding areas surrounded by chain-link fence.

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Refugee judo team take part in Budapest Grand Prix as Japan top medals

The first ever refugee judo team took part in the 2019 Budapest Grand Prix, as Japan topped the medals standings at the end of a thrilling first day

USA

R. Kelly's federal charges say he took underage girls over state lines for sex

Once Kelly had convinced victims to be with him they "were not permitted to leave their room" without permission "including to eat or go to the bathroom," one of the indictments says.

USA

Manta ray rescued after seemingly approaching Australian snorkelers for help

"So I knew as soon as she started to interact with us, it was something very special," said Jake Wilton.

USA

Turkey begins to take delivery of Russian missile system, raising tensions with U.S.

Washington says S-400 could compromise its Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets, an aircraft Turkey is helping to build and planning to buy.

USA

Uranium, rattlesnake and whiskey found during Oklahoma traffic stop

The uranium was not weapons-grade, according to authorities. It is unclear why it was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.

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Ex-Red Sox player David Ortiz 'recovering well' after third surgery, wife says

Prosecutors have said that Ortiz, known as "Big Papi," was not the intended target of the June 9 shooting.

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U.S. scientist found dead in Greece died of asphyxiation, police say

Her body was found in a system of manmade caves that was used by the Nazis during the occupation of Crete during World War II.

United Kingdom

UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson sentenced to nine months in jail

Robinson, 36, was found guilty of contempt of court for breaching reporting restrictions by broadcasting a Facebook Live outside a sex grooming trial last year.

USA

'Tomb of the angel' search for missing teen hits dead end in Vatican

"'If you want to find Emanuela, search where the angel looks," a tipster wrote in an anonymous letter, the family's lawyer told NBC News.

USA

One gored, 5 hurt in fifth bull run in Pamplona

The most serious injury was suffered by a 27-year-old man from the Spanish city of Valencia who was gored in the arm.

USA

'Criminal act' likely in death of American scientist in Greece

The scientist was attending a conference in Crete when she disappeared last week.

Russia

Soviet nuclear sub that sank off Norway in 1989 still emitting radiation

The wreck of the Komsomolets lies on the bottom of the Norwegian Sea at a depth of about 5,577 feet.

USA

British ambassador to U.S. resigns after leaked memos showed he criticized Trump

Kim Darroch said in a statement that the fallout from the leaked communications was "making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like."

USA

Fear and hope surround as U.S. inches toward agreement with Taliban

"We have to end this conflict — how long we can continue and sacrifice sons of this nation?"

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U.S. plans coalition to counter alleged Iran sabotage as Gulf tensions rise

"I think probably over the next couple of weeks we'll identify which nations have the political will," the top U.S. general said.

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American scientist who vanished in Greece found dead

Suzanne Eaton, a molecular biologist from California working in Germany, went missing on July 2. Her body was found in Crete on Monday.