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Israeli Leader Says He Understands Criticism of Poland Deal
Israel’s prime minister says he understands criticism of his compromise with Poland over its disputed Holocaust speech law and that it 'will be expressed.'
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Russia’s Ignashevich Retires After WCup Exit
Defender Sergei Ignashevich has announced his retirement from football after Russia lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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German Interior Minister Says Dispute With Merkel Is History
Germany’s interior minister says his bitter dispute with Chancellor Angela Merkel over migration is history, suggesting that the government is on course to reduce support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
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Italy’s Anti-Migrant Minister Steals Partner Party’s Show
He skipped a Cabinet meeting to attend a horse race and took a dip in a Tuscan villa’s swimming pool to show he didn’t fear the Mafia. He leads the junior party in Italy’s populist coalition government, but he acts like he’s the one running the country.
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Kuwait’s Highest Court Sentences Lawmakers to Prison
Kuwait’s highest court on Sunday ordered an opposition leader and several lawmakers imprisoned for 3 ½ years over the 2011 storming of parliament during the country’s Arab Spring protests.
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Dutch Carrier KLM Says It Will Halt Flights to Iran
Dutch airline KLM says it will halt flights to Tehran 'as a result of the negative results and financial outlook' following the U.S. withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear accord.
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Turkey Sacks Thousands Through Emergency Decree
Turkey’s government on Sunday issued an emergency decree dismissing thousands of public servants for alleged links to terror groups.
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With Hugs, Leaders of Rivals Ethiopia, Eritrea Finally Meet
With laughter and hugs, the leaders of longtime rivals Ethiopia and Eritrea met for the first time in nearly two decades Sunday amid a rapid and dramatic diplomatic thaw aimed at ending one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts.
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2nd Day of Bull Run Festival Kicks Off in Spain
The second running of the bulls at this year’s San Fermin festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona kicked off under heavy rain, with both bulls and runners slipping throughout the race.
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Queen Latifah Celebrates With Hip-Hop Legends at Essence
Iconic females in the music industry shined at the Essence Festival, where Queen Latifah used her debut performance to celebrate 'Ladies First' and her 30 years in the trenches.
