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Trump-Putin summit to be held in Helsinki

The announcement drew intense interest given the investigation into Russia's election interference and alleged ties to the Trump campaign.

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U.S. team joins search for teens trapped in Thai cave

Heavy rain and rising water have trapped 12 boys and their coach since Saturday.

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U.S. football coach sentenced to 4 years in prison in China

"Four years for a fight in a bar is extremely unjust and excessive," said John Kamm, a U.S.-based activist who had lobbied officials on Brown's behalf.

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Teen who says Jerusalem is for 'everybody' to meet Prince William

Prince William is on the first-ever official visit by a British royal to the Holy Land once ruled by Britain.

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Banksy takes aim at refugee crisis with new Paris artworks

The city has struggled to respond to migrant crisis, with hundreds sleeping in makeshift tent camps.

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London's iconic black cabs fear for the future in an age of Uber

"All the years you put in, all the studying, then [new technology] comes along and your experience is worth nothing."

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Judge orders U.S. to reunite families, stop border separations

The judge blamed the "chaotic circumstance of the government's own making" for the turmoil surrounding the separation of migrant children from their parents.

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'Permit Patty' quits cannabis company over video fallout

Alison Ettel, CEO of TreatWell Health, stepped down after at least six marijuana businesses cut ties over Ettel's threat to an 8-year-old black girl.

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Dutch Senate approves partial ban of face veils

The Upper House of parliament approved the law on Tuesday to ban covering the face in government buildings, schools and hospitals

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Airline moves women from ultra-Orthodox men — again

A passenger at New York JFK said flight attendants asked female passengers to move.

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Prince William kicks off first official visit to Israel, Palestinian territories

The second-in-line to the throne was on the first-ever official visit by a member of the British royal family to the tumultuous region London once ruled.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder's name removed from prestigious award

"Her works reflect dated cultural attitudes toward Indigenous people and people of color," the association that issues the award said.

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UK MPs back controversial Heathrow Airport expansion

UK MPs support Heathrow Airport expansion by 415 votes to 119, majority 296

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China won't take the world's plastic trash. Now what?

"This is a wakeup call," a University of Georgia researcher said, highlighting the need for new ideas on how to handle plastic trash.

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Iran protests broaden as U.S. sanctions takes toll on economy

The unrest signaled widespread unease after the U.S. decision to withdraw from Tehran's nuclear deal and restore sanctions on the country.

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Turkey enters new era with same strongman in charge

"A very powerful individual, accused of being more and more authoritarian, has extended his powers," one expert said.

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Stormy Daniels to meet with federal prosecutors in New York

A $130,000 payment from Michael Cohen as part of a non-disclosure agreement related to an alleged affair with President Donald Trump is part of the inquiry.

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Turkey elections: 5 things we learned

The day's events explained.

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The end of memes? Campaigners dismayed at European internet ruling

Article 13 of a new EU law would place responsibility for enforcing copyright onto platforms rather than individuals, with potentially big implications for internet culture.

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Trump faces mass protest, ridicule on U.K. visit

Campaigners plan to ridicule the president, whose visit is deeply unpopular.