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Argentina in contempt of US court in bonds case

New York Judge Thomas Griesa has ruled that the Republic of Argentina is in contempt of court for refusing to…

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Catalonia independence: Spain’s Constitutional Court suspends referendum

Catalonia's planned independence referendum has been suspended by Spain's Constitutional Court. Spain’s Constitutional Court said it first needed to consider…

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Ukrainian soldiers killed during clashes at Donetsk airport

Seven Ukrainian troops are said to have died in a clash with pro-Russian rebels near Donetsk airport. The attack is…

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Iraq forces stop ISIS advance in Amariya al-Falluja

Iraqi air strikes and ground forces appear to have halted the advance of Islamic State (ISIS) militants in the town…

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Hong Kong protests: Schools and banks closed as demonstrators block downtown

Tens of thousands of protesters have blocked the streets of Hong Kong, shutting down businesses and ignoring appeals to leave.…

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Hong Kong protesters launch Occupy Central

Occupy Central protesters have issued demands for the Chinese government to scrap rules outlining the election of the next chief…

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Police officer shot in Ferguson

A police officer has been shot in Ferguson, Missouri, but his condition is unclear, St Louis police say. The officer…

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Mount Ontake volcano eruption kills at least 30 hikers

Japanese rescue teams have recovered thirty bodies from the peak of Mount Ontake, after Saturday's sudden volcanic eruption. The hikers…

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Cy Tokmakjian: Canadian executive sentenced to 15 years in jail in Cuba

Cy Tokmakjian, the president of a Canadian transport company, has been sentenced by a Cuban court to 15 years in…

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Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez perfumes banned in Cuba

The Cuban government has said it will take disciplinary action against state-owned pharmaceutical company Labiofam that created perfumes named Ernesto…

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