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DOJ: Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia in 2016

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Official campaigning for Osaka mayoral election starts

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Russian air force planes land in Venezuela carrying troops

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Rookie Herta wins IndyCar Classic at 18 years old

Defending champion Isner advances to 4th round at Miami Open

Schulz grabs late winner as Germany beats Netherlands 3-2

Cooper relieved as rampant Chiefs end winless run at Bulls

Is it terrorism? Post NZ attack, Muslims see double standard

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His cup runneth over

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Official campaigning for Osaka mayoral election starts

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45-year-old man under arrest for killing father also charged with mother’s murder

Japan to use Ospreys for overseas rescue operations

Indonesia's first subway opens in its gridlocked capital

Osaka left to regret 'immaturity' in loss to Hsieh

Voting underway in Thailand's first election since 2014 coup

Clashes mark 19th weekend of French 'yellow vest' protests

Anti-Brexit protesters stage mass rally in London

Norway airlifting 1,300 off cruise ship in rough seas

Osaka beaten by Hsieh in Miami Open third round

Algeria opposition propose six-month political transition

115 reported dead after attack on central Malian village

Patriots owner apologizes in Florida prostitution case

Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open due to knee injury

Hurricanes beat Stormers 34-28 in Super Rugby

Folau equals try record as Crusaders win streak ends

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Trump hails end of IS 'caliphate,' vows to remain vigilant

Chen produces spectacular free skate to win gold at worlds

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