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NATO member Turkey to get Russian missiles within weeks despite U.S. anger

"There is no future for Turkey having both Russian weapons and American F-35s," the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs said.

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Man held in shooting of David Ortiz charged as accomplice to attempted murder

Authorities did not say the person in custody was the man who allegedly shot the famed former Red Sox star.

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Protesters jam Hong Kong streets to rally against China extradition bill

Demonstrations again erupted over the measure that would clear the way for Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges.

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Family puzzled after American plummets to death in Iraq

Peter Choi was only days away from returning to the United States, where he was planning to live with his brother in Tacoma, Washington.

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Fears over freedom sent up to 1M onto Hong Kong's streets. That might be just the start.

"There is an emotional sense that this is a fundamental threat to Hong Kong's way of life," one expert said.

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Iran says U.S. resident convicted of spying in closed-door trial will be released

The move comes against the backdrop of a flurry of diplomatic activity by U.S. allies aimed at lowering the temperature between the two adversaries.

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Canada plans to ban plastic straws, bags, cutlery by 2021

"We're at a point when we take our kids to the beach and we have to search out a patch of sand that isn't littered with straws, Styrofoam or bottles."

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One dead as helicopter crashes into building in midtown Manhattan

New York Fire Department says a helicopter crashed into a building in midtown Manhattan.

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American using hose to climb between balconies falls 7 stories to death

The self-described "Educator, Global Citizen, Explorer" also coached the men's basketball team at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.

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Hong Kong to push ahead with extradition changes that sparked huge protest

Hong Kong's leader denied that she is taking orders from the central government in China's capital.

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Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz shot in ambush attack

"Big Papi will be around for a long time," the star's father said following surgery.

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Search ongoing for cruise ship passenger who went overboard near Spain

The name and nationality of the missing passenger have not been released.

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Tens of thousands rally in Hong Kong against China extradition bill

The former British colony was handed back to Chinese rule in 1997 amid guarantees of autonomy and freedoms, including a separate legal system.

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Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle

A famous player for Homs, Abdelbaset Sarout was also known as the "singer of the revolution," leading rallies when peaceful protests broke out against Syrian President Bashar Assad in 2011.

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Iran was at high level of military readiness; now U.S. trying to gauge what is 'the new normal'

Since the U.S. moved an aircraft carrier, Patriot missiles, and B-52 bomber task force to the region, Iran has pulled back some ships, but U.S. officials hesitate to say it is drawing down.

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Israel has the right to annex parts of the West Bank, U.S. ambassador says

Friedman declined to say how the United States would respond if Netanyahu moved to annex West Bank land unilaterally.

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With Mexico deal done, U.S. urges China to resume trade talks

President Donald Trump claimed a victory after Washington and Mexico agreed on measures to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.

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Three dead in UK listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged sandwiches

Three people have died in hospital in England and three more are seriously ill after an outbreak of listeria linked to pre-packaged sandwiches, Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday.

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'State actor' likely sabotaged ships with magnetic mines, U.N. is told

The country suspected of being behind the attack was not identified in the joint document.

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Hammer spark caused largest wildland fire in California history

The Ranch Fire burned more than 410,200 acres last year and damaged or destroyed over 280 structures.