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China threatens WTO case over US steel duties
USITC says imports of corrosion-resistant steel from China and four other countries harming US producers
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Chile ex-military officer found liable in US for singer's death
The singer was rounded up in Chile's capital Santiago, where he was beaten, tortured and shot dead
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Iranians pray for peace on holy night
Many people's prayers turn to the conflicts in which Iran is locked across the Middle East
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Kabul to investigate child sex slavery fuelling insider attacks
'Anyone found guilty will be prosecuted and punished in accordance and in full compliance of the Afghan laws' Ghani
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Yazidi victim demands genocide trial for Islamic State leaders
Nadia was taken by IS from her home village of Kocho in August 2014
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Mexico police, troops 'routinely' rape arrested women: Amnesty International
The rights group interviewed 100 women who reported violence during arrest, sexual harassment or psychological abuse
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Kuwait's emir warns against sectarian abuse on social media
Relations between Kuwait's Sunnis and minority Shia community have been mostly amicable
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China won't allow 'roller-coaster rides' in its markets after Brexit: Premier Li
Says it is important to strengthen confidence, prevent the spread of panic and maintain stability in capital markets
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Copyright claims put to rest, 'Happy Birthday' song now free of charge
This is a huge victory for the public and for artists who want to use 'Happy Birthday to you'
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US to downgrade Myanmar in annual human trafficking report - sources
Myanmar's demotion part of the State Department's annual Trafficking in Persons report
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Michelle Obama urges Liberian girls to stay in school
Some 62 million girls around the world, half of them adolescents, are not in school
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Second US patient identified with super-resistant bacteria
'We are very close to seeing the emergence of enterobacteria that will be impossible to treat with antibiotics'
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Turkey mends fences with former foes Israel and Russia
The countries are on opposing sides in Syria
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Rains or not, India faces drinking water crisis
Pollution remained a problem, with factory waste from neighbouring districts still discharged into the rivers
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Pentagon welcomes Fallujah recapture, looks north to Mosul
Iraqi forces seized the Islamic State group's last positions in Fallujah on Sunday
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Egypt expels British-Lebanese TV show host: ex-husband
Egypt's journalism union accused authorities of declaring war on media freedom
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EU leaders push for divorce after Brexit vote
On the second day of the summit on Wednesday, the remaining 27 EU states will hold talks on the future of the bloc
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EgyptAir black box flight recorder 'has been repaired'
The Airbus A320 was en route from Paris to Cairo when it crashed
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China: The great escape
With a history dating back to over 3000 years there aren’t many countries that have as distinct a culture as China
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Omega-3 reduces fatal heart attack risk by 10 per cent: study
Researchers looked at blood and tissue omega-3 levels in participants of 19 studies across 16 countries
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Brexit vote sparks surge in Irish passport applications
This would allow their passport holders to remain EU citizens
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US, Canada and Mexico pledge to boost clean energy
'We believe it is an aggressive goal, but that it is achievable continent-wide'
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Ratings agencies downgrade UK after Brexit vote
Standard & Poor's remove Britain's coveted AAA status, downgrading it by two notches with a long-term negative outlook
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US accuses Russia of harassing, intimidating diplomats
US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin in March
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Eight injured in Malaysia hand grenade attack: police
'I rule out terror attack. The blast is likely motivated by business rivalry' state deputy police chief says
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Volkswagen to pay $15 billion to settle emissions scandal in US
The company must address similar charges over its 3.0 liter diesel cars with emissions-cheating devices
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Britain's Osborne rules out leadership bid
Osborne says he is not the right person to lead the party because of his advocacy for the 'Remain' vote
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'I'm still alive' jokes Queen Elizabeth on Northern Ireland visit
Elizabeth has not issued a statement on Brexit, a shock result that has strained the ties of her UK
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Will engage with Pakistan for peace: Modi
We seek friendly relations but without compromising on our interests, says the Indian premier
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David Cameron says Brexit vote must be accepted, timing up to Britain
I am clear, and the cabinet agreed this morning, that the decision must be accepted," he told parliament
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Turkey’s Erdogan says ‘sorry’ over downed Russian jet
Kremlin says Turkish president expressed sympathy and deepest condolences to family of dead Russian pilot
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US eyes Israeli short-range missile interceptor for Europe defence
Developed with funding help from Washington, Iron Dome has had a 90% shoot-down rate against Palestinian rockets
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Brexit: a call for xenophobia and neo-nationalism
Politically speaking, the former superpower never faced such a stark divide within leading political parties at home
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India joins elite group controlling exports in missile technology
Development comes a day after New Delhi was denied membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group
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Twelve missing after boat capsizes in Indonesia's Papua
The motorboat was travelling from Biak island to nearby Numfor island Sunday when it overturned, says official
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Teen attacked by hyena in S Africa's Kruger Park
'The boy was sleeping alone in a separate compartment of his family's tent when the hyena set on him early on Sunday'
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Exercise may be the closest thing to a wonder drug
There is no escaping the 'dread' of physical exercise --if you want to be healthy, literally
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Pictures of the day: June 27, 2016
We look at 13 pictures of events from around the world
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Fire engulfs plane's wing after emergency landing in Singapore
The blaze was put out by airport emergency services. There were no injuries to the 222 passengers and 19 crew on board
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One-fifth of British businesses may move operations abroad: survey
'Businesses will be busy working out how they are going to adapt and succeed after the referendum result'
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Would-be suicide bombers target mosque in Nigeria
The bombers were disguised as worshippers wanting to attend the night prayer but were stopped by security
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Indian police arrest schoolgirl over exam cheating scandal
Police on Saturday arrested the 17-year-old, who gained the highest results in the state for year 12 in humanities
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"Sweet business" of beekeeping helps protect Zimbabwe's forests
The number of beekeepers is growing steadily and has topped 50,000 according to the Beekeepers Association of Zimbabwe
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Pressure mounts on Thai junta over fake bomb detectors
It was in fact a useless home-made plastic box with a radio antenna, made for $6 but sold for between $3,300-$13,000
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Paris, London vow ever closer ties despite Brexit
Paris and London could together act as a "powerful counterweight to the lethargy of nation states
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Thai PM says won't resign whatever August referendum outcome
The August 7 referendum will be the first national vote in Thailand since the coup
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Starbucks to debut small-lot Indian coffee in US this year
The aim is for this to be the first step in what we hope will be many reserve coffees from India, says official
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Boris Johnson says no rush to pull Britain out of EU
Johnson also urged Brexit backers to "build bridges" with those who voted for Britain to stay in the EU
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Fresh resignations heap pressure on UK opposition leader Corbyn
Corbyn has resisted pressure to quit over what critics say was his lackluster effort to keep Britain inside the EU
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UK should only trigger Article 50 to leave EU when ready
'The people have spoken and we, in this democracy, must all accept that result and deliver on their instructions'

















































