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Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home

Authorities have cut internet access in much of Iraq since Wednesday in a desperate move to curb the rallies.

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Hong Kong introduces emergency powers after months of protests

Before the new rule was confirmed, protests against it had already started.

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Curfews, shootings as anti-government rallies grip Iraq

Authorities have cut internet access across much of the country in a bid to quell the unrest, which was spurred by economic woes and lack of jobs.

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Australia rejects Sen. Graham's description of diplomat's role

"In your letter you made mention of the role of an Australian diplomat. We reject your characterization," writes Australia's ambassador to the U.S.

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Boris Johnson changes tone to push last-minute Brexit plan — but time is running out

The agreement suggests a solution to the deadlock over Northern Ireland, a crucial sticking point in the Brexit process.

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Paris policeman kills 2 officers, injures 3 others in knife attack at headquarters

The attacker, an administrative police officer, is also dead, said a spokesperson for the French police union.

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Tourism to be restricted, but not banned, on Indonesia's Komodo island

More than 176,000 people visited Komodo National Park in 2018, with many coming just to see the nearly 2,000 giant lizards.

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Scotch whisky, French wine, Italian cheese hit by Trump's latest tariffs

The president tweeted that this was a "a very nice victory!"

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Why do the British despise Meghan Markle? A private letter offers clues ǀ View

Public opinion has never really been on Meghan's side. But her estrangement from her father has been the source of substantial (and unfair) judgement.

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Prince Harry's emotional statement comes after months of negative press coverage

"The duke and duchess are trying to balance their desire for a private life, while living in highly transparent media world," said one expert.

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Hong Kong police defend shooting protester as 'lawful and reasonable'

Officials say the police officer who shot an 18-year-old protester was defending himself condemnation from the public, international groups.

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Netanyahu's pretrial corruption hearing begins as unity government talks falter

Following the four-day hearing, Israel's attorney general will decide whether to indict Netanyahu on fraud and bribery charges in three corruption cases.

USA

North Korea fires missile days before resuming US talks

South Korean defence officials placed weight on the possibility that North Korea performed a submarine-launched missile test.

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As Brexit endgame nears, Boris Johnson presses vote pitting people versus Parliament

Analysis: The prime minister's strategy is a huge gamble that could easily backfire.

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Taiwan Arch bridge falls in Taiwan bay, divers search for victims

The 460-foot-long bridge collapsed about 9:30 a.m. in Nanfangao, a tiny but often-crowded Pacific coast fishing village.

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One dead, 10 injured after 'violent attack' at vocational college in Finland

Finish prime minister Antti Rinne called the violence "shocking and completely unacceptable."

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North Korea says U.S. nuclear talks set to resume

The two sides haven't met since talks abruptly collapsed in February.

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'Feeling of injustice': Trump's Ukraine call runs counter to years of U.S. policy

"This is exactly what we tried to change in Ukraine for the last five years," one activist said of the president's actions.

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Ukraine's comedian-turned-president meets Hollywood royalty, Tom Cruise

"The President of Ukraine, for his part, told the guest about his own experience in cinema," his office said.

China

Hong Kong looks set to spoil China's National Day

"The Communist Party of China does not forget and does not forgive, so don't spoil their 70th anniversary," one expert said.