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75 years after D-Day, a former German soldier is worried for Europe

"With Trump it is not easy," says Golz, 95, who was serving in the German army when D-Day brought an end to World War II.

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Israel strikes Syria after rockets fired at Golan

Syria's state media said three soldiers were killed in the second such flare-up in a week.

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Neymar accused of rape in Paris, player says he was set up

The Brazilian striker defended himself on Instagram in a 7-minute video that includes WhatsApp messages he says were exchanged with the accuser days later.

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Search team sent for eight climbers missing in Himalayas

The missing, who were trying to reach the summit of Nanda Devi, the second-highest peak in India, include climbers from Britain, the United States, Australia and India, officials said.

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Acting Defense chief Shanahan vows U.S. will no longer 'tiptoe' around China

In his first major speech on the international stage, Shanahan denounced China's efforts to steal technology from other nations and militarize man-made outposts in the South China Sea.

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Trump creates diplomatic headache for U.K. even before state visit

The president is deeply unpopular, but a Brexit-wreaked UK needs a strong relationship with the U.S. now more than ever, analysts say.

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#Positivenews | Hydrogen buses, eco classrooms + the end of wet wipes

It's not all so bleak... A round-up of May's positive news concerning the environment and the world of sustainability.

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American, 4 other foreigners accused of selling drugs to tourists on Bali

Indonesia has strict drug laws and dozens of convicted smugglers are on death row.

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'I couldn't do anything for them': Doomed tour boat sank in just 7 seconds

"The people had been plunged into the river in the darkness and shouted, 'Help me!' while floundering in the waters. But I couldn't do anything for them."

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Euroviews. Abortion exceptions for rape don't ensure rape victims like me can get abortions ǀ View

Applying for an exemption asks victims to undertake a confusing and onerous process that can compound the trauma of being raped and becoming pregnant.

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Mom of American on drug charges in Philippines: 'His life is in danger'

"In a foreign country, U.S. citizens are subject to that country's laws, even if they differ from those in the United States," the State Department said.

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Assange is showing symptoms of 'psychological torture' in prison, expert says

The United Nations officials also criticized the rape investigation against the WikiLeaks co-founder.

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Skipper of ship that struck tour boat on Danube, killing at least 7, arrested

Seven people are confirmed dead in the accident, and 21 people are missing.

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Kim Jong Un said to be carrying out deadly purge after collapse of summit with Trump

The North Korean leader is believed to be carrying out a massive purge to divert attention away from internal turmoil and discontent, a South Korean newspaper reports.

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Merkel stresses importance of breaking down walls in Harvard graduation speech

"More than ever our way of thinking and action have to be multilateral rather than unilateral, global rather than national, outward looking rather than isolationist."

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'Climbers who just want to check the box' blamed for Everest's deadly month

"There are lots of climbers who just want to check the box so that they can say they've been to the top of the world."

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Julian Assange misses court hearing, WikiLeaks says he is ill

The WikiLeaks founder is in prison in London for jumping bail. He is fighting extradition to the United States.

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NASA scientist in coup case is released from prison, but can't leave Turkey

The father of two was on a family visit to the county when he was arrested in the aftermath of a failed coup in 2016.

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E.U. demands cease-fire as civilians suffer in Syria's last rebel stronghold

The U.N. says an estimated 3 million people are caught in the crossfire.

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Israeli politics is engulfed in chaos. Here are the key players.

Benjamin Netanyahu is still set to become Israel's longest-serving prime minister in July, but voters will now have their say again on Sept. 17.