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June 8, 2019
Syrian footballer and ‘singer of revolution’ killed in conflict

A goalkeeper who became an icon of the rebellion against Syrian president Bashar Assad has died of wounds suffered in a battle with government forces, a rebel spokesman said.

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June 8, 2019
Two children killed after truck strikes Amish horse-drawn carriage

Two children have been killed and three other people were injured after a pick-up truck struck an Amish horse-drawn carriage in southern Michigan.

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June 8, 2019
Hundreds of women strip off for cancer charity skinny dip

Around 1,800 women have stripped off on a beach in Ireland to help the fight against cancer.

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June 8, 2019
In Pictures: No cutting corners – lawnmower racers do battle

Competitors have battled it out during the Red Bull Cut It lawnmower racing event in Somerset.

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June 8, 2019
Russian journalist held by police taken to hospital

A prominent investigative journalist who was detained on drug dealing charges in Russia has been taken to hospital after complaining of feeling unwell in police custody.

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June 8, 2019
Police thank ‘helpful’ drug dealer for leaving stash alongside name and address

A suspected drug dealer handed police a gift after leaving a bag of narcotics on a tram – along with his full name and address.

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June 8, 2019
28 people hurt after fair ride ‘falls apart’ near Seville

A total of 28 people have been hurt in an accident involving a fair ride in a town near Seville.

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June 8, 2019
Turkey’s Erdogan helps Mesut Ozil tie the knot

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the wedding party as Arsenal's Mesut Ozil got married on Friday.

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June 8, 2019
G20 talks brainstorm tactics for trade war and digital disruption

G20 finance ministers gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to adapt global finance to an age of trade turmoil and digital disruptions.

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June 8, 2019
25 injured as tourist bus collides with car in Germany

A collision between a tourist bus and a car in the German state of Thuringia has injured 25 people, most of whom are children. Read Full Article at RT.com

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June 8, 2019
US and Mexico reach migration agreement last-minute to prevent tariffs, says Trump

President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American...

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June 8, 2019
Police link 60 murders to ‘most prolific serial killer in US history’

Police have linked more than 60 killings in at least 14 states to a 79-year-old inmate who may be the most prolific serial killer in US history, a Texas prosecutor...

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June 8, 2019
Mayor of Rome launches crackdown on jumping in fountains

The mayor of Rome has ushered in a permanent get-tough approach on boorish behaviour by tourists and those Romans who exploit them.

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June 8, 2019
Iran steps back from attack on US – but threat ‘still very real’

Iran has chosen to "step back and recalculate" after making preparations for an apparent attack against US forces in the Persian Gulf region, but it is too early to conclude...

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June 8, 2019
Labour keeps Farage at bay with narrow victory in by-election

The UK Labour Party narrowly held on to its Peterborough seat in a by-election yesterday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party to win by fewer than...

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June 8, 2019
Music world mourns as Dr John dies aged 77

Dr John, a six-time Grammy winner who in his incarnation as the 'Night Tripper' brought the New Orleans voodoo vibe to America's music scene, died on Thursday at age 77.

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June 8, 2019
New British PM should just forget about Salisbury poisoning – Putin

Britain's next prime minister should "forget about" the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Salisbury, Vladimir Putin has said.

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June 8, 2019
Scotland threatens to stop Irish ships fishing near Rockall

A FISHERIES dispute has broken out between Ireland and Scotland, focusing on the area around the territory of Rockall.

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June 8, 2019
Russian and US warships close to collision in East China Sea

Russia and the United States blamed each other for a near collision between their warships in the East China Sea yesterday with both countries accusing one another of dangerous and...

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June 8, 2019
Trump brands Pelosi a ‘nasty, horrible person’

US President Donald Trump attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "a nasty, vindictive, horrible person" in his first public comments since reports that she told colleagues she would like to...

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June 8, 2019
World is entering ‘next phase’ of killer diseases – WHO warns

The world is entering "a new phase" where big outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola are a "new normal", the World Health Organisation has warned.

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June 8, 2019
‘Next phase’ of killer diseases

The world is entering "a new phase" where big outbreaks of deadly diseases like Ebola are a "new normal", the World Health Organisation has warned.

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June 8, 2019
115 million boy grooms forced into adulthood, says Unicef

An estimated 115 million boys and men worldwide were married as children, Unicef research has found.

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June 8, 2019
Ethiopian leader bids to broker peace deal

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Sudan's capital yesterday in a bid to ease the political and humanitarian crisis that has followed the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in...

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June 8, 2019
Four million flee crisis in Venezuela as children’s deaths soar

Four million Venezuelan refugees and migrants have fled the economic and humanitarian crisis in their homeland, all but 700,000 of them since the end of 2015, UN aid agencies have...

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June 8, 2019
Here is the Vatican City news – in Latin

Friends, Romans and Latin lovers - lend the Vatican your ears. Vatican Radio is starting a regular news bulletin in the language of Caesar and Cicero.

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June 8, 2019
US and Mexico reach agreement to prevent tariffs, says Trump

President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country “has agreed to take strong measures” to stem the flow of Central American...

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June 8, 2019
US and Mexico have reached agreement to prevent tariffs, says Trump

President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country “has agreed to take strong measures” to stem the flow of Central American...

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June 7, 2019
Michael Gove ‘deeply regrets’ taking cocaine ‘on several occasions’ as a young journalist

Conservative leadership hopeful Michael Gove has said he "deeply regrets" taking cocaine "on several occasions".

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June 7, 2019
Store tries to make bags unappealing to encourage people to bring their own

A shop in Canada is attempting to dissuade customers from taking their plastic bags with new designs that are supposed to be unappealing.

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June 7, 2019
Three-year-old chooses horror movie as theme for birthday party

A young girl in Mexico had an unconventional third birthday party when she selected The Nun as the theme for the get together.

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June 7, 2019
German parliament passes migration bills

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June 7, 2019
Police link 60 murders to ‘most prolific serial killer in US history’

Police have linked more than 60 killings in at least 14 states to a 79-year-old inmate who may be the most prolific serial killer in US history, a Texas prosecutor...

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June 7, 2019
Police officer who shot 911 caller handed 12 years in prison

A US police officer has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for shooting an unarmed woman who had called 911, and apologised in court for “taking...

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June 7, 2019
Firefighters in Louisiana swim through flash floods to rescue trapped driver

Two firefighters in Louisiana swam through flash floods to rescue a driver after her car was swept away.

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June 7, 2019
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels shares soar as takeover bid agreed

Hotel group Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) has agreed a deal to be acquired by its majority owner, putting an end to a long-running dispute over the company's ownership.

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June 7, 2019
London markets jump higher on back of US rate cut speculation

The London markets surged higher on news of softening US-Mexico trade tensions and speculation of a rates cut in the US.

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