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Israel opens Gaza crossing after nine years

Israel opened a major crossing point between Israel and Gaza on Wednesday to allow the transfer of vehicles carrying goods…

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Boris Johnson appointed Britain’s foreign minister

Boris Johnson, the former London mayor and “Leave” campaign figurehead in Britain’s EU referendum, was appointed foreign secretary in new…

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May becomes UK PM, promising ‘bold new role’ outside EU

Theresa May became Britain’s new prime minister on Wednesday, promising to carve out a bold new future in the world…

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Islamic State suicide bomber kills four at Baghdad checkpoint

A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle at a checkpoint near Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least four people, officials…

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‘Unprecedented spike’ in Egypt forced disappearances

Egypt’s police have been implicated in an “unprecedented spike” in enforced disappearances since early 2015 aimed at quashing dissent, Amnesty…

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Obama attends memorial for slain Dallas cops

President Barack Obama attended a somber memorial Tuesday to five police officers slain in a sniper ambush in Dallas, as…

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Muhammad Ali’s gloves, Frazier’s jockstrap go on sale

A jockstrap worn by boxer Joe Frazier when he defeated Muhammad Ali for the combined heavyweight title hit the auction…

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Two bailiffs, suspect dead in Michigan courthouse shooting: sheriff

Two bailiffs were shot and killed inside a courthouse in St. Joseph in southwest Michigan on Monday and law enforcement…

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Theresa May set to be next UK PM as Leadsom withdraws from race

Theresa May became the sole contender to be Britain’s next prime minister on Monday after her only rival pulled out…

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