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North Macedonia name change enters force

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Catalan separatists go on trial, laying bare Spain's divisions

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Thai princess apologizes after being disqualified from PM run

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Schools will be closed again on Wednesday, Edmonds School District says

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Severe surf, winds slam into Hawaii, hitting roads and trees

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N.Korea Summit On Despite Doubtful Outcome

USA intelligence is not certain how many nuclear warheads North Korea has, with estimates between 20 and 60. Abrams said "it is necessary to maintain a postur...

Stunning images capture rare black leopard in Africa

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Toronto police identify woman who threw chair off balcony onto Gardiner

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California will not complete $77 billion high-speed rail project - governor

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Twelve French submarines for Australia: US$ 50bn contract

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