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Trump says China trade talks 'back on track,' new tariffs on hold

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The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks after President Donald Trump offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of restrictions on tech company Huawei in order to reduce tensions with Beijing. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NmeEDy

Hong Kong braces for annual handover rally as fresh protests erupt

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Thousands of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YnkrtO

It Is Time for Democracy in Hong Kong

Unidentified flying object crashes in Cyprus, no casualties: minister

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An unidentified flying object that may have been a missile crashed north of the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, early on Monday, but no one was hurt on the ground, an official in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XkmQJi

World Pride parade preempted by anti-corporate dissidents

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The world's marquee gay pride parade was preempted by thousands of anti-corporate dissidents who staged their own protest on Sunday, rejecting a uniformed police presence and commercial sponsorship while also demanding LGBTQ equality. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2LA2HYm

US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FVmo9N

New York City’s Pride Parade is One of the Largest in the Movement’s History

Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQxjW2

New world news from Time: A Rescue Ship Captain Being Held in Italy Is Attracting Donors and Defenders

Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process, hopes latest talks lead to progress: Abe

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea's "process" and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LBQQJJ

A Rescue Ship Captain Being Held in Italy Is Attracting Donors and Defenders

Ten people killed when private plane crashes into Texas hangar

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Ten people were killed on Sunday when their private turboprop airplane crashed into a hangar during takeoff and burst into flames at the municipal airport in Addison, Texas, outside Dallas, an airport official said. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2FKK5kR

Uruguay ex-Mayor, senator likely winners in presidential primaries: exit polls

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Uruguayan primary elections look set to pit a former mayor against a senator in the presidential vote in October, according to early exit polls on Sunday evening in the South American country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XljXrJ

Street Clashes Disrupt the Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to Chinese Sovereignty

New world news from Time: Street Clashes Disrupt the Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to Chinese Sovereignty

Fresh protests erupt as Hong Kong braces for annual rally to mark handover

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Hundreds of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xm6W1v

Syrian state media: Israeli missile strike kills four civilians

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Israeli warplanes fired missiles targeting Syrian military positions in Homs and the Damascus outskirts in an attack that killed at least four civilians, Syrian state media said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YnSTVb

Turkey's Erdogan says S-400 systems will be delivered within 10 days: NTV

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the first delivery of the Russian S-400 missile defense system would take place within 10 days, broadcaster NTV reported on Sunday, a day after he said there would be no U.S. sanctions over the deal. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xw5fil

What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FJcIPc

Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FItVZj

Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xc75iK

Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jd4NL8

Ten people confirmed killed when small plane crashes into Texas hangar

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All 10 people aboard a small airplane were killed on Sunday when their aircraft crashed into a hangar during takeoff from an airport in Addison, Texas, near Dallas, an airport official said. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2NjLSn8

Venezuelan Navy Captain Accused of Rebellion Dies After Signs of Torture

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By ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IZ6Dk3

South Korea's Moon says Trump-Kim handshake at DMZ would be a milestone

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A handshake between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the inter-Korean border would be a "significant milestone" in the process of denuclearizing North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JbMQfY

Motel 6 hotel chain to settle lawsuit over sharing guest lists with ICE

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Motel 6 has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over claims the budget chain routinely provided guest lists from properties in Arizona to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, court documents showed on Saturday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2XBSHEr