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Storms Cause Travel Chaos, Large-Scale Damage in Germany
A series of summer storms that uprooted trees and blew over power lines has disrupted rail and road travel across parts of southern and central Germany.
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Psychiatric Patient Kills 5 Others in Romania
Authorities in Romania say a patient at a psychiatric hospital has beaten to death five other patients with a drip stand and wounded several more.
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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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Eurozone Inflation Even Lower Than Thought in July at 1%
Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone was lower in July than anticipated, bolstering expectations that the European Central Bank will provide another shot of stimulus to the single currency bloc next month.
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Sudan Protesters, Army Postpone Announcement on Ruling Body
Sudan’s ruling military council says the country’s pro-democracy movement has asked for a delay on the announcement of a joint ruling body because of last-minute, internal disputes over appointees.
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In 1 Game, Bale Shows He Can Still Contribute at Real Madrid
Just like that, Gareth Bale is part of the solution for Real Madrid again.
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Syria Slams Turkey, Says It’s Sending Weapons to Rebels
Syria’s Foreign Ministry says Turkey has sent armored vehicles loaded with ammunition into the country, heading to a rebel-held northwestern town that’s part of a government offensive on the country’s last rebel stronghold.
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UK Lawyer to Join British Teen’s Team in Cyprus Rape Case
Court proceedings against a 19 year-old British woman who faces a public nuisance charge for falsely accusing 12 Israelis of rape have been adjourned until Aug. 27 in order to give her new legal team time to prepare their defense.
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General Accused of War Abuses Named Sri Lanka’s Army Chief
A general accused of grave human rights abuses during Sri Lanka’s long civil war has been appointed as the country’s new army chief.
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Notre Dame Cleanup Resumes With Anti-Contamination Measures
Specialists shoring up fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral were returning to the Paris site on Monday for the first time in nearly a month, this time wearing disposable underwear and other protective gear after a delay prompted by fears of lead contamination.