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U.N. Human Rights Council To Investigate Abuses In Philippines' Antidrug War

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Human rights activists say as many as 27,000 people have died in the Philippine government's antidrug campaign.

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President Trump Warns Of New Sanctions On Iran After Breaches Of Nuclear Deal

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Trump's warning came after the U.S. urged a special meeting of a United Nations nuclear watchdog which monitors Iran's compliance with the agreement.

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Iran's Uranium Enrichment Breaks Nuclear Deal Limit. Here's What That Means

Sunday, July 07, 2019

The move signals that Iran is losing patience with the 2015 agreement after the U.S. blocked the economic relief promised.

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Woman Accused Of Turning In Husband's Guns To The Police Will Face Misdemeanor Charge

Wednesday, July 03, 2019

Courtney Irby had taken her husband's guns from his home, and given them to police. At the time he was under arrest for allegedly ramming her car with his.

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U.N. Investigator Reports Possible New War Crimes In Myanmar

Wednesday, July 03, 2019

Yanghee Lee, the U.N. special rapporteur on Myanmar, spoke of civilians being detained, interrogated and dying in the custody of Myanmar's military.

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Serena Williams And Andy Murray Team Up To Play Mixed Doubles At Wimbledon

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

The two tennis greats confirmed the plan after hinting at the possibility earlier this week.

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A Fire Kills 14 Crew Members Onboard Russian Navy Sub

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

Russia's Defense Ministry said the submariners were poisoned by fumes from the fire, which broke out on a navy deep water research vessel.

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Former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz Restores Mission Control In Houston

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Kranz led the earliest missions to the moon, including Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, and says he wants the room to inspire American students to study science and technology.

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Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire On Protesters In Capital

Monday, June 03, 2019

Local media are reporting dozens of protesters have been killed. Demonstrators are demanding a quick transition to civilian rule following the ouster of Sudan's president in April.

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Leah Chase, The 'Queen Of Creole Cuisine,' Dies At 96

Sunday, June 02, 2019

As executive chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase's restaurant, Chase made the eatery a hub for the African American community of New Orleans and a meeting place for pioneers of the civil rights movement.

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Massive Cruise Ship Crashes Into Port In Venice, Injuring At Least 5

Sunday, June 02, 2019

It lost control after engine failure and slammed into a tourist boat and dock. The crash adds to growing criticism of cruise ships in the historic Italian city, risking harm to its infrastructure.

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What We Know About The Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Victims

Saturday, June 01, 2019

Most of the victims were city employees, and many worked as engineers, account clerks or administrative assistants. The suspected gunman was also a longtime municipal employee.

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'Cog In A Machine,' 'Alone And Afraid': Tweeting Vets Give Army An Earful

Monday, May 27, 2019

The U.S. Army asked service members on Twitter: How has serving impacted you? Some veterans and their family members sent strong message about the sacrifices they've made and continue to make.

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A U.S. Army Tweet Asking 'How Has Serving Impacted You?' Got An Agonizing Response

Monday, May 27, 2019

In response to the May 23 tweet, thousands of veterans and their loved ones shared stories of trauma, depression, illness, sexual assault and suicide.

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Taiwan Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage With A Mass Wedding Banquet

Sunday, May 26, 2019

More than 1,000 people participated in the banquet, where 20 couples were married. Taiwan passed legislation this month recognizing same-sex marriages on the island.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees To $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma In Opioid Case

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Oklahoma's attorney general had filed a lawsuit against the Israel-based company for its alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis.

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President Trump Arrives In Japan For Inaugural State Visit Under New Emperor

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attend a sumo wrestling match and go to an imperial banquet hosted by Emperor Naruhito.

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San Francisco Police Union Demands Chief's Resignation Over Raid Of Journalist's Home

Friday, May 24, 2019

The union said Chief William Scott deceived the author of the search warrant about freelancer Bryan Carmody's press status. "A true leader accepts responsibility," it said.

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Accused Shooter In New Zealand Mosque Attacks Charged With Terrorism

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

New Zealand police charged Brenton Tarrant, an Australian citizen, under the Terrorism Suppression Act. He also faces charges of 51 counts of murder and 40 counts of attempted murder.

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Teenager Is Latest Migrant Child To Die In U.S. Custody

Monday, May 20, 2019

The 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive after a routine welfare check at a facility near the U.S. border with Mexico. He was the fifth migrant child since December to die after being detained.

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