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Ukraine troops defect to Russia during clashes at Gukovo checkpoint

Over 400 Ukrainian troops have crossed into Russia during heavy fighting with pro-Russian separatists at the Gukovo checkpoint in eastern…

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Thousands of Russian tourists stranded abroad as tour operator Labirint fails

At least 27,000 Russian tourists are stranded abroad after tour operator Labirint suspended its activity. A company statement blamed the…

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Banco Espirito Santo rescue plan unveiled by Portugal’s central bank

Portugal's central bank has announced a plan to rescue Banco Espirito Santo (BES). The group will be split into two…

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Bangladesh ferry carrying 200 passengers capsizes near Dhaka

A Bangladeshi ferry carrying about 200 passengers has capsized south-west of capital Dhaka, officials say. The bodies of two people…

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Gaza: Limited ceasefire comes into effect

Israel has announced a seven-hour humanitarian ceasefire in parts of Gaza. A senior Israeli military official said the truce would…

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China earthquake: At least 367 people killed in Yunnan province

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck south-west China killing at least 367 people, state news agency Xinhua says. Other 1,300 people are…

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Mad Decent Block Party 2014: One dead and 20 hospitalized at Maryland concert

One man died and 20 people were hospitalized due to apparent drug overdoses during a pop and dance music festival…

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North Korea: Detained Matthew Miller and Jeffrey Fowle plead for help from US

Two American tourists detained in North Korea have pleaded for the US government to help secure their release. Matthew Todd…

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Hadar Goldin: Missing Israeli soldier is dead

Hadar Goldin, the Israeli soldier reported missing in Gaza on Friday, is dead, Israel’s military says. Hadar Goldin was believed…

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Ebola outbreak: Dr. Kent Brantly arrives in US for treatment at Emory University Hospital

Dr. Kent Brantly, who was infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia, has arrived in the US for treatment…

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