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Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr after the month-long fast of Ramadan comes to a close.

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Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr after the month-long fast of Ramadan comes to a close. On the day of Eid Muslims greet each...
France’s Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has revealed that the pilots of Air Algerie plane that crashed in Mali on July 24 had asked to turn back

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France’s Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has revealed that the pilots of Air Algerie plane that crashed in Mali on July 24 had asked to...
An upsurge in violence has been seen in Gaza and southern Israel despite a plea by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for a cessation of hostilities

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An upsurge in violence has been seen in Gaza and southern Israel despite a plea by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for a cessation...
Russia has made an offer of $110,000 in a contest seeking a way to crack the identities of users of the Tor network

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Russia has made an offer of 3.9 million roubles ($110,000) in a contest seeking a way to crack the identities of users of the...
Emirates has decided to suspend flights over Iraq to protect against the threat of Islamic militants on the ground

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Emirates has decided to suspend flights over Iraq to protect against the threat of Islamic militants on the ground. The airline was taking "precautionary measures"...
Ryanair has raised its annual profit forecast after seeing net income more than double for the Q2 2014

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Ryanair has raised its annual profit forecast after seeing net income more than double for the Q2 2014. Second quarter profit rose to 197 million...
A handshake transfers more bacteria than other forms of hand-on-hand action

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According to a new study, a handshake transfers more bacteria than other forms of hand-on-hand action. Scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales are calling for...
Mikhail Khodorkovsky built Yukos into Russia's largest investor-owned oil company after the fall of the Soviet Union

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Russia will appeal a Hague court decision ordering it to pay $50 billion in damages Yukos Oil Co. case, the biggest compensation package ordered...
The trial of crew members of the sunken Sewol ferry in South Korea

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South Korean students who survived the Sewol ferry disaster have described escaping from flooded cabins as the ship sank. The students had obeyed the crew's...
The downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane in Ukraine may be considered a war crime

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According to the UN's human rights chief, Navi Pillay, the downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane in Ukraine may be a "war crime". Pro-Russia Ukrainian...

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UK based currency card provider Caxton FX provides an efficient and reliable solution to overseas business travel expenses. Its prepaid currency card system is...
Dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid impact when they were at their most vulnerable

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According to a new study, dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid impact when they were at their most vulnerable. Dr. Steve Brusatte, of Edinburgh...
Lightning struck on crowded Venice Beach in Los Angeles, killing one man and injuring several people

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Lightning struck on crowded Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, killing one man and injuring several people. The lightning struck amid a rare summer thunderstorm,...
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

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The United Nations Security Council has called for an "immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza Strip. An emergency session backed a statement calling for...
Scarlett Johansson's action thriller Lucy has topped the North American box office with $44 million over the weekend

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Scarlett Johansson's action thriller Lucy has topped the North American box office with $44 million over the weekend. Lucy is about a woman who unlocks...
The average US price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted nine cents a gallon over the past two weeks

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The average US price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 9 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $3.58, the largest drop this...
The Sarah Palin Channel bills itself as a direct connection between the former Alaska governor and her supporters

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Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has started her own subscription-based online network. The Sarah Palin Channel, which went live on Sunday, bills itself as a...
Avengers: Age of Ultron is to be released in 2015

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A teaser footage from Avengers sequel, Age of Ultron, was shown at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con. The video included Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) fighting...
Carlo Bergonzi was considered a leading performer of Giuseppe Verdi's work

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Italian tenor Carlo Bergonzi has died aged 90. Carlo Bergonzi was considered a leading performer of Giuseppe Verdi's work. During a career spanning 40 years, Carlo...
Dutch PM Mark Rutte says sending out an international military force to secure the site of the downed Malaysian Airlines jet in eastern Ukraine is unrealistic

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According to Dutch PM Mark Rutte, sending out an international military force to secure the site of the downed Malaysian Airlines jet in eastern...
Two fast-moving wildfires in California are threatening homes and could result in the evacuation of hundreds of people

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Two wildfires that hit California threatens homes and could result in the evacuation of hundreds of people, US officials say. In the Sacramento region, a...

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Over 3 million people are currently incarcerated within the United States’ justice system, and while billions in taxpayer dollars go toward their confinement, rehabilitation...
Danica Patrick admitted she just can't resist digging into her pocketbook when it comes to the clothing needs of her new niece

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Danica Patrick revealed she is the aunt of a baby girl, Reese, who was born in January to her younger sister, Brooke. Speaking during her...
Dr. Kent Brantly has been working with Samaritan's Purse in Liberia since October 2013

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US doctor Kent Brantly, who has been working with Ebola patients in Liberia, has tested positive for the deadly virus, an aid organization said...
Israel has accepted a UN request for a 24-hour ceasefire in Gaza

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Israel has accepted a UN request for a 24-hour ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel has warned the army will act if the pause is breached...
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