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Donald Trump signs 'seriously flawed' Russia sanctions bill

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 19:04 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

President Donald Trump today signed what he called a "seriously flawed" bill imposing new sanctions on Russia, pressured by his Republican Party not to move on his own toward a warmer relationship...

Teen jumps out of plane emergency door at San Francisco

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 15:05 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A teenage boy traveling alone opened an emergency door after his plane landed, slid down the wing and jumped onto a tarmac at San Francisco before shocked passengers could do anything to stop him,...

Prince Philip, 96, to bid adieu to solo charity appearances

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 12:17 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For over 65 years, he has been the unwavering presence alongside Britain's longest-serving monarch, the consummate consort and royal representative. On Wednesday Prince Philip will make his...

How 'Game of Thrones' became TV's first global blockbuster

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 07:59 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Viewers around the world are eagerly tuning in to watch the seventh season of “Game of Thrones.” That phrase – “viewers around the world” – hasn’t...

Lawsuit: Fox coordinated with White House on false story

Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 07:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A lawsuit filed Tuesday lays out an explosive tale of Trump allies, the White House and Fox News Channel conspiring to push a false story about Democratic leaks and an unsolved killing in order to...

Nearly 500 on trial for Turkey's failed coup; many face life

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 18:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Turkey put nearly 500 people on trial Tuesday on charges of leading last year's failed coup, parading dozens of the men into a courthouse as protesters threw stones and shouted "Murderers!" The...

Italy focuses on Libya mission to manage migrant crisis

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 15:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Italy is putting its hopes for managing the migrant crisis on a new, Libya-requested mission to support the North African nation's coast guard after suffering a rebuke by humanitarian...

Is technology making us dumber or smarter? Yes

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 07:05 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The smartphone in your hand enables you to record a video, edit it and send it around the world. With your phone, you can navigate in cities, buy a car, track your vital signs and accomplish thousands...

Doctors Without Borders reject Italy's migrant rescue rules

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 07:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Doctors Without Borders and others refused Monday to sign onto a new code of conduct drafted by Italy's Interior Ministry for non-governmental organizations rescuing migrants at sea, as Italy seeks to...

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