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North Korea: Stamp collection commemorates ballistic missile launch

The Korean Central News Agency released pictures of new stamps that were issued in celebration of the successful launch of the "Hwasong-14" intercontinental ballistic missile.

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Russian surveillance plane causes stir in skies over Washington

An authorised flight by a Russian surveillance plane has flown low over Washington, causing a stir.

North Korea

North Korea details plans of a missile strike on Guam

War of words intensifies as North Korea says its plan to strike the US Pacific territory of Guam will be ready by mid-August.

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Trump follows up North Korea threats with Twitter nuclear brag

Trump follows up North Korea threats with Twitter nuclear brag

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FBI raided home of Trump's campaign manager

Japan

Facts about Nagasaki bombing

North Korea

North Korea threatens missile strike on US territory of Guam

Pyongyang's threat to Pacific island follows Donald Trump's 'fire and fury' warning

USA

US-Mexico border deaths rise

Experts say the figures are particularly shocking as significantly fewer people seem to be attempting to make the crossing.

USA

9-year-old applies to NASA

Jack Davis from New Jersey in the United States, who has sent his application to the organisation

USA

US offically tells UN it wants out of Paris climate deal

The Trump administration has officially told the United Nations that the US intends to pull out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement

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Jail term in text message suicide case

US court hands down 15-month jail term against young woman who encouraged her 18-year-old boyfriend to commit suicide with text messages

USA

Trump slams Russia probe as investigator 'calls grand jury'

Reports say Robert Mueller has convened a grand jury which has begun issuing subpoenas, stepping up the inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the US election.

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Trump pressured Mexico on border wall payment according to leak

US President Donald Trump pressured Mexican president to stop talking about border wall payments, and argued with Australian President over refugees, according to leaked phone call transcripts.

USA

Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California

The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses.

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UK 'cyber-hero' Marcus Hutchins charged in US hacking case

The 23-year-old who was credited with stopping the global WannaCry attack this year was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with involvement with Kronos malware.

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Dashcam captures plane crash on Texas highway

USA

New images of Air Canada near miss revealed

USA

Trans man gives birth to a baby boy

A trans man from Portland in the US state of Oregon has given birth to a baby boy - the latest addition to a unique family.

USA

Two killed, nine hurt in Minneapolis school explosion

Two people were killed and nine injured after a gas explosion tore through a Christian private school in Minneapolis, in the US state of Minnesota.

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US company offers employees microchip implants

A vending machine company in Wisconsin has offered its employees the chance to have a microchip implanted in their hand.

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