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Iranian Man Found Dead After Burning Picture Of Khamenei: Reports
An Iranian man has been found dead with a gunshot wound after posting an image of himself burning a picture of the supreme leader, with mourners blaming the authorities, according to opposition media based outside of Iran.
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Sculpture Of Trump Strapped To A Cross Displayed In Switzerland
A realistic-looking sculpture of Donald Trump in an orange jumpsuit and strapped to a cross has stirred discussion -- and smiles -- in Switzerland, where it went on display this week.
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Cement Maker Lafarge On Trial In France Over Alleged Funding To Islamic State
Cement conglomerate Lafarge went on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.
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"Hezbollah Playing With Fire": Israel As It Warns Of Intensifying Attacks
Israel on Sunday signalled it could intensify operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of rearming, urging Beirut to disarm the Iran-backed group.
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US, China Agree To Reboot Military Channels To "Deconflict And Deescalate"
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that during talks with his Chinese counterpart, the two sides had agreed to reboot military-to-military links to "deconflict and deescalate."
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Chinese Parents Chase American Dream For Kids Despite Worsening US-China Ties
Despite plummeting relations between Beijing and Washington, Shanghai resident Huang is determined that her daughter will complete her costly education in the United States.
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Beef, Defence Deals, And Rare Earths: How Japan's New Leader Wooed Trump
Japan pulled out all stops for this week's visit by US President Donald Trump -- his first with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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Hamas, Palestinian Factions Agree To Hand Gaza To Technocrat Panel
The main Palestinian political factions, including Hamas, said Friday they had agreed that an independent committee of technocrats would take over the running of post-war Gaza.
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Meta To Cut 600 Jobs In AI Division To Streamline Operations
Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division in a move intended to streamline operations after an aggressive hiring spree, US media reported Wednesday.
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"Was Damaged Greatly": Trump Says Justice Department Owes Him "Lot Of Money"
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the Department of Justice likely owed him damages, after a report that he was seeking millions of dollars in compensation for past investigations.
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Eight Pieces Of Jewellery Stolen From Louvre, Diamond-Emerald Crown Recovered
France's culture ministry said eight items of jewellery were stolen from the Louvre, including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon gave his wife.
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Mango Founder's Son Under Scrutiny As Police Probe Death Of Fashion Tycoon Last Year
Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his...
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2 Killed In Stampede In Kenya At Funeral For Ex-PM
Two people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as crowds rushed to see his coffin, Doctors Without Borders said.
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Trump Refiles $15 Billion Lawsuit Against NYT After Judge Tossed It As "Improper"
US President Donald Trump has refiled a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, court documents show, weeks after it was thrown out by a federal judge.
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KISS Founder And Former Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies At 74
Guitar wizard and KISS founder Ace Frehley died at home, surrounded by his family
