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North Korea begins live-fire drill near disputed Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong islands

North Korea is holding a live-fire drill near the disputed inter-Korean western maritime border, South Korean officials say. It is…

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Alabama and Mississippi tornadoes kill at least 13 people

New tornadoes struck the southern US for a second night, raising the death toll above 20. Six deaths were reported…

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Ukraine threatens to take Gazprom to court

Ukraine has threatened to take Russia’s Gazprom to court over what it says are inflated gas prices if the company…

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US imposes new sanctions on Russian officials and companies

New US sanctions have been imposed on seven Russian individuals and 17 companies it says are linked to President Vladimir…

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Egypt: Mass death sentences on 683 Islamists

An Egypt court has recommended the death penalty for 683 people - including Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie – at…

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Arkansas and Oklahoma tornadoes kill at least 12 people

At least 12 people have been killed by tornadoes in Arkansas and Oklahoma as a huge storm system swept across…

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Ukraine: Swedish OSCE monitor freed in Sloviansk

One of a team of eight European monitors seized in eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk has been released by pro-Russian…

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Sewol ferry disaster: South Korea’s PM Chung Hong-won offers resignation

South Korea’s PM Chung Hong-won has resigned amid criticism of the government's handling of the sinking of the Sewol ferry.…

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Donald Sterling’s alleged racist comments to V Stiviano investigated by NBA

The NBA is investigating a report alleging that Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, made racist remarks.…

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Turkey: New law gives secret services greater powers of surveillance

A new Turkish law gives the secret services greater powers of surveillance and extending immunity for its agents. The law…

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