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Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11′s ‘giant leap’ on moon

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CAPE CANAVERAL, July 21: A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11′s “giant leap” by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts Saturday, toasting with Tang and gobbling MoonPies.
Jul 21, 2019
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Four Turks kidnapped in Nigeria, police launch rescue operat...

Four Turks kidnapped in Nigeria, police launch rescue operation
ABUJA/ANKARA (Reuters) - Four Turkish nationals have been kidnapped in western Nigeria and police are conducting a rescue operation, a state police spokesman said on Sunday.
Jul 21, 2019
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Audio shows UK navy trying to thwart Iran from seizing ship

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LONDON, July 21: In an audio recording released Sunday, a British naval officer insists that a British-flagged oil tanker must be allowed to sail through the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian paramilitary forces demand that the vessel change course before commandeering it.
Jul 21, 2019
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U.S. has 'bigger problems' than plastic straws - Trump

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WASHINGTON, July 21: With plastic straw bans gaining popularity to protect the environment, President Donald Trump on Friday posed the question: What about other plastic dining items?
Jul 21, 2019
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The Latest: Exit polls show Abe’s ruling bloc wins elections

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TOKYO, July 21: The Latest on Japanese upper house elections
Jul 21, 2019
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Chinese companies looking to buy U.S. farm products - Xinhua

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BEIJING, July 21: Some Chinese companies are seeking new purchases of U.S. agricultural products, China’s official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday
Jul 21, 2019
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Future relationship with EU can be changed, Ireland's Covene...

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LONDON, July 21: The European Union would be willing to change parts of the political declaration, or agreement on a future relationship with Britain, when the new British prime minister is elected, Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said on Sunday.
Jul 21, 2019
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Britain's new PM must focus on getting small firms ready for...

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LONDON, July 21: Britain’s new prime minister will have to work to help smaller companies prepare for a possible no-deal Brexit, Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Sunday, describing the sector’s preparations as less advanced.
Jul 21, 2019
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Refugee swimmer feels for separated families at US border

Refugee swimmer feels for separated families at US border
GWANGJU, July 21: Refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini knows what she’s talking about when it comes to family separation for asylum seekers, having fled her native Syria four years ago.
Jul 21, 2019
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Pompeo to meet with Mexico's foreign minister to discuss imm...

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MEXICO CITY, July 21: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard on Sunday
Jul 21, 2019