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Germany Arrests Syrian Man Over Suspected IS Membership
German authorities have arrested a Syrian man suspected of being a member of the Islamic State group and spreading propaganda for the extremist organization.
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Iran Indicates Talks With US on Nuclear Program Unlikely
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s chief of staff claims the president rejected eight requests from President Donald Trump last year for one-on-one talks.
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Red Cross: Migrants at Croatian Border Tell of Being Beaten
The Red Cross is warning about reports of violence by border guards in Croatia against migrants attempting to enter from neighboring Bosnia.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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Turkey Debates New Terror Bill as State of Emergency Ends
A Turkish parliamentary committee has begun deliberations on new anti-terror legislation that the government says is aimed at dealing with continued security threats, following the lifting of a two-year-long state of emergency.
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Yemen Rebels Claim to Target Saudi Oil Refinery in Riyadh
Yemen’s Shiite rebels at war with a Saudi-led coalition say they have attacked a Saudi Aramco refinery in Riyadh but the oil company said a 'minor fire' that erupted there was 'due to an operational incident.'
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Growing Extremism Threatens Mali’s July 29 Elections
As deadly attacks by extremists become more brazen in Mali, officials and citizens fear this month’s presidential election will be at risk from growing insecurity.
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Local Councils Go to Court to Stop London Heathrow Expansion
Five local government councils are going to court to stop the expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport.
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Saudi Aramco Evaluating Stake in SABIC Chemical Firm
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco says it is evaluating whether to purchase a stake in the Saudi petrochemical maker SABIC, a move that could increase its value ahead of an initial public offering.
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French President’s Aide Seen in Police Helmet Beating Man
A security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron has been seen in a video wearing a police helmet and beating up a student protester. His punishment — a two-week suspension — has brought criticism down on Macron.