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Wild fire threatens homes on France’s Corsica

Dozens of firefighters were battling a blaze on the French island of Corsica on Monday that has spread across 900…

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China warns India not to harbour illusions in border stand-off

China's defense ministry on Monday warned India not to harbor any illusions about the Chinese military's ability to defend its…

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Venezuela congress going ahead despite ‘imperial’ threat: Maduro

Defying pressure from abroad and at home, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday that an election would go ahead…

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Swiss couple found on glacier after 75 years buried at last

The remains of a couple – found on a receding glacier in the Swiss Alps 75 years after they had disappeared…

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Special counsel asks White House to save Trump Jr., Russian meeting documents

The special counsel investigating possible collusion between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia has asked White House officials to…

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Mattis says he believes Daesh chief Baghdadi is alive

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday he assumes that Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive. Earlier…

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Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism: agency

Qatar's ruler has amended the country's anti-terrorism laws in a royal decree issued on Thursday, state news agency QNA reported,…

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Burundi teenage robotics team goes missing after US contest: police

Six teenagers from a Burundi robotics team have been reported missing after an international competition in Washington and two of…

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Elon Musk says successful maiden flight for Falcon Heavy unlikely

SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk has downplayed the chances of a successful inaugural flight for his Falcon Heavy space…

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