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Iran seizes 'foreign vessel carrying smuggled fuel' in Persian Gulf – TV
Russia Today 18 Jul 2019
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have seized a “foreign vessel,” saying it was “smuggling” one million barrels of fuel, the Islamic Republic’s media reported. It comes amid Tehran’s quarrel with London over a seized tanker ... ....
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7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids
The Charlotte Observer 18 Jul 2019
Thousands of Philippine police officers have received administrative punishments with more than 2,000 dismissed for wrongdoings during raids where drug suspects were killed under the president's crackdown, officials said Thursday ... ....
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Burger King dares customers to order from new '50/50' menu
Deseret News 18 Jul 2019
In this Thursday, April 25, 2019, photo a customer takes his order from the drive through window at a Burger King in Redwood City, Calif. Jeff Chiu, Associated Press. SALT LAKE CITY — Burger King is attempting something new in Sweden — a "50/50" menu that might not let you have your way ... What happens ... Context ... ....
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Judge resigns after saying teenage rapist deserved leniency because he came from a ‘good family’
The Independent 18 Jul 2019
The Supreme Court of New Jersey, responding to a nationwide backlash over insensitive comments made by several judges in sexual assault cases, announced new mandatory training on Wednesday for judges across the entire system ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... Shape Created with Sketch. World news in pictures ... EPA ... AP ... ....
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12 Israelis Detained in Cyprus for Alleged Rape of British Woman
Time Magazine 18 Jul 2019
(PARALIMNI, Cyprus) — A Cyprus court has ordered 12 Israelis vacationing on the east Mediterranean island nation to remain in police custody for eight days after a 19-year-old British woman alleged that she was raped. Judge Tonia Nicolaou removed reporters from the hearing Thursday because some of the suspects were minors ... ....
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Putin and Macron call for efforts to save Iran deal: Kremlin
This is Money 18 Jul 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, pictured last month, have agreed on the need to save the Iran nuclear deal ... "Both sides stressed the advisability of consolidating efforts of all countries that are interested in preserving the Comprehensive Plan," it added ... ....
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Brexit vote: MPs pass amendment to block Boris Johnson from suspending parliament to force through no-deal
The Independent 18 Jul 2019
MPs have defeated the Government in a crucial House of Commons vote to stop the new prime minister suspending parliament to force a no-deal Brexit through ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... . ... ....
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24 dead in suspected arson attack on Kyoto Animation
Deccan Herald 18 Jul 2019
At least 24 people are feared dead in a suspected arson attack on an animation company in the Japanese city of Kyoto on Thursday, a fire department official said. Police said the fierce blaze appeared to have been started deliberately but there was no immediate information on a possible motive ... Witnesses described a powerful blaze ... "Why, why, why?"....
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Syrian rebels say Russia has deployed special forces to Idlib
The National 18 Jul 2019
Four years after Russian warplanes began pummelling opposition groups in Syria, the country’s embattled president Bashar Al Assad is relying on a fresh batch of elite ground troops from Moscow to rout his opponents from their last stronghold, according to senior rebel commanders in northern Idlib province ... Read More ... monitor ... Updated ... SHARE. ....
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Brutal Heatwave Descending On Much Of U.S. Could Trigger Electrical Blackouts
WorldNews.com 18 Jul 2019
On Tuesday, two-thirds of the United States began burning up, according to forecasters, Slate reports.The scorching temperatures will be with the Midwest and the East Coast until the beginning of next week ... To make it easier for residents to cool down, Philadelphia and New York are making all public pools free until further notice ... They happen ... ....
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Amputee makes shocking find of own picture on cigarette packets
The News International 18 Jul 2019
A shocking discovery by a 60-year-old resident of eastern France left him stunned when he found that a picture of his amputated leg was used on the warning labels of cigarette packets without his knowledge ... The image was taken during a visit to the local hospital to find out if he could be fitted with a prosthetic leg ... ....
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Trump supporters ridicule non-white Democrat lawmaker criticised by him
Indian Express 18 Jul 2019
Ardent supporters of US President Donald Trump in a rally raised slogans against one of the four non-white Democrat Congresswomen, whom he criticised in a series of alleged “racist tweets”, chanting “send her back.”. Advertising ... These left-wing ideologues see our nation as a force of evil,” Trump said. Advertising ... Advertising....
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‘I would like to punch myself’ – Rory McIlroy reacts to disastrous Open first round 79
Metro UK 18 Jul 2019
Rory McIlroy carded disastrous 79 during the first round of the Open at Portrush (Picture. Getty). Rory McIlroy admitted he wanted to punch himself after carding a disastrous 79 first round score at The Open ... More. Golf. Rory McIlroy reacts to Tiger Woods winning The Masters for the fifth time ... Advertisement. Advertisement. ‘I would like to punch myself ... ....
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Britain secures first anti-corruption order to freeze businessman’s property assets
The National 18 Jul 2019
British police have used anti-corruption powers in a serious organised crime case for the first time. Authorities have frozen property and assets owned by a businessman in the north of England with suspected links to gangs tied to drug trafficking, armed robberies and supplying firearms ... They suspect that the money came from criminal associates ... ....
