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Lorin Maazel occupied top positions at the Vienna State Opera and the New York Philharmonic

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Conductor and composer Lorin Maazel has died from complications of pneumonia at his home in Castleton, Virginia, aged 84. Lorin Maazel occupied top positions at...
Shares in CYNK jumped from 6 cents in early June to $13.90 on July 10, despite uncertainty about its business and revenue structure

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Trading in CYNK Technology has been suspended by the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) after shares in the little-known social networking company surged...
Israel’s overnight air strikes hit Gaza's security headquarters and police stations, in the heaviest bombardment since operations began on July 8

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Israel’s overnight air strikes hit Gaza's security headquarters and police stations, in the heaviest bombardment since operations began on July 8. Israel also said its...
At least 29 people have been killed after gunmen have stormed two buildings in Baghdad’s neighborhood of Zayouna

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At least 29 people have been killed after gunmen have stormed two buildings in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say. Twenty of those killed were...
A CDC report revealed that the US government infectious disease labs mishandled dangerous pathogens five times in the last decade

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According to a CDC report, the US government infectious disease labs mishandled dangerous pathogens five times in the last decade. In 2014, workers mishandled samples...
Kim Jong-un has been filmed with a limp as he attended commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of his grandfather Kim-Il-sung's death

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been filmed with a limp as he attended commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of his grandfather Kim-Il-sung's death,...
Vladimir Putin has been holding bilateral talks with President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during his visit to Argentina

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Vladimir Putin is visiting Argentina as part of his Latin American tour in an apparent bid to seek allies to counter US and Western...
Banco Espirito Santo has said it has sufficient finances to deal with its parent company's debt problems

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In a bid to ease investor’s concerns, Portugal's central bank has stated that Banco Espirito Santo does not need extra funds. Banco Espirito Santo (BES),...
Eight people have been injured in Istanbul after a gas explosion in a five-story building

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Eight people have been injured in Istanbul on Saturday after a gas explosion in a five-story building, officials said. Istanbul’s Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu ruled...
Tommy Ramone started The Ramones with three friends from a New York high-school in 1974

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The Ramones founding member Tommy Ramone has died aged 65 in New York, the group has announced. The drummer died in hospice care on Friday...
Chinese businessman Su Bin has been charged by US authorities with hacking into the computer systems of Boeing and other US companies

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Chinese businessman Su Bin has been charged by US authorities with hacking into the computer systems of Boeing and other companies with large defense...
Following a violent 4th of July weekend, violence in Chicago continued with 21 people shot on July 11

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Chicago violence continued on Saturday with 21 people shot overnight, including three people wounded outside a Northwest Side pizza restaurant. The shooting took place around...
Dave Legeno has been found dead in a remote part of California's Death Valley

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Harry Potter actor Dave Legeno has been found dead in a remote part of California's Death Valley, authorities say. Mixed martial arts fighter Dave Legeno,...
LeBron James has announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers

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LeBron James has announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team where he began his NBA career 11 years ago. LeBron James, 29, made...
Reggie Bush's fiancée Lilit Avagyan has Armenian origins

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Like his former flame Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush's fiancée Lilit Avagyan has Armenian origins. Lilit Avagyan, 26, spent most of her life studying dance, competing and...
Previously only available on the West Coast since the late 1990s, the Chocodiles are now being released nationwide

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Chocolate-covered Twinkies, also known as the Chocodile, are back with a vengeance, FoodBeast reported. Previously only available on the West Coast since the late...
Harry Whittaker played Leo Dingle on ITV’s soap opera Emmerdale

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Child actor Harry Whittaker, who played Leo Dingle on soap opera Emmerdale, has died aged three, ITV has confirmed. The broadcaster said Harry Whittaker died...
Burberry investors have voted against the company boss's pay package

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Burberry investors have voted against the company boss's pay package at the annual general meeting in London. 52% of shareholders voted not to support Christopher...
Vladimir Putin has begun his Latin American tour by visiting Cuba,

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President Vladimir Putin has begun his Latin American tour by visiting Cuba, in an apparent bid to seek allies to counter US and Western...
In a career spanning more than seven decades, Zohra Sehgal entertained millions of people through her performances in films and on stage

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Celebrated Indian actress and choreographer Zohra Sehgal has died in Delhi on July 10 at the age of 102. Zohra Sehgal had been ill for...
There are serious doubts over the validity of a 2014 Winter Olympic qualifier that saw violinist Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson secure her place at Sochi

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According to the Slovenia Ski Association (SAS), there are "serious doubts" over the validity of a 2014 Winter Olympic qualifier that saw violinist Vanessa-Mae...
Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes since launching its operation to stop rocket fire from Gaza

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According to Palestinian sources, the death toll from Israeli air strikes on Gaza has risen to 100. The latest deaths were of two people in...
Barack Obama was interrupted by two people while delivering a speech on the economy at the Paramount Theater in Austin

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President Barack Obama was interrupted by two people while delivering a speech on the economy on Thursday at the Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas. The...
John Kerry played a musician's guitar following a lunch at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

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US Secretary of State John Kerry played a musician's guitar following a lunch at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. John...
Ashraf Ghani came out ahead in preliminary results from the second round of Afghanistan’s presidential election

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Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani has called for an "extensive audit" of votes. Ashraf Ghani made the appeal before meeting US Secretary of State John...