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China Attacks Pelosi for Meeting Hong Kong Activists
China’s foreign ministry has accused U.S. congressional leader Nancy Pelosi of making irresponsible remarks about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and urged the U.S. to stop interfering in China’s internal affairs.
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Air Pressure Issue Causes Delta to Divert Flight to Florida
Delta Air Lines diverted an Atlanta flight headed to Florida after an unknown issue caused the cabin’s oxygen masks to be released.
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Public Transport Drivers Strike in Delhi Over Higher Fines
Commuters in India’s capital are facing difficulties as much of the city’s public transportation, including private buses, auto-rickshaws and some ride-hailing services, remains off the roads to protest a sharp increase in traffic fines.
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FIFA Boss Hopeful Iran Will Lift Ban on Women Soccer Fans
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is raising hopes Iran will lift a ban on women entering soccer stadiums before a World Cup qualifying game next month.
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Suspect in German Politician’s Killing Linked to 2nd Attack
German prosecutors say a far-right extremist arrested over the killing of a regional politician from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party is also now suspected in the attempted killing of an Iraqi asylum-seeker.
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Thieves Take 2 Million Euros in Jewels From French Chateau
French authorities say six unidentified thieves have broken into one of France’s most opulent chateaus, tied up its owners and escaped with at least 2 million euros’ ($2.2 million) worth of jewels and cash.
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Norway’s Central Bank Raises Key Policy Rate Again
Norway’s central bank has decided to raise its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.50%
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Ex-UK PM Cameron Says He Sought Queen’s Help in Scots Vote
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged Thursday that he asked Queen Elizabeth II, who is supposed to remain politically neutral, to help the pro-'remain' side in Scotland’s 2014 independence referendum.
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Haas Retains F1 Drivers Grosjean, Magnussen for 2020 Season
Formula One drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have been retained by Haas for the 2020 season, the American team announced on Thursday.
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Hamilton Looking to Extend F1 Lead at Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton aims to turn up the heat in his bid for a sixth Formula One championship at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.