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Britain's Conservative party leadership candidate Boris Johnson gestures during the first party hustings at the ICC in Birmingham, England, Saturday June 22, 2019

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a memorial ceremony for soldiers who fell in the 2014 war with Gaza, at the Hall of Remembrance of Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem June 20, 2021

‘Last Chance to Wake Up’: Bennett Warns US Against Rejoining Iran Nuclear Deal

Uproar as Swedish National Museum Adds 'Insane' Racism Warnings to Classic Art

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan takes questions during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 7, 2021.

Sullivan: China to Face 'International Isolation' if It Does Not 'Cooperate' on COVID Origin Probe

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Middle East
Vienna Talks: Why Raisi's Win May Give Tehran Upper Hand in Negotiations Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Israel's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has raised the alarm over Ebrahim Raisi's victory in the Iranian presidential election, referring to Tehran's alleged intention to create nuclear weapons. What’s behind Bennett's concerns and how could Raisi's election affect the Vienna nuclear talks?
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World
Return of Iranian Oil to World Market Needs to Be Taken Into Consideration, Russian Deputy PM Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The return of Iranian oil to the world market needs to be taken into account, but first, there has to be an understanding of the exact schedule and volume limits, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told Sputnik.
Last update: 06:43 GMT 21.06.2021
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Africa
Angelina Jolie Visits Burkina Faso on World Refugee Day
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Society
Keep 'em Coming! Study Finds People Become More Attractive During Bar Visits
A bar visit makes you more attractive in both your own and others' eyes, and the alcohol consumed is not a key factor, the study has found.
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Middle East
Summing up Netanyahu's 12 Years in Office: What Legacy Will He Leave Behind?
For some, Netanyahu has played a pivotal role in improving Israel's economy, boosting its military and international standing. For others, his tenure has been disastrous, primarily because he split Israeli society and dealt a severe blow to the country's judiciary system.
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World
Pashinyan's Party Wins Armenian Parliamentary Vote With Nearly 54%
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - The Civil Contract Party of Armenia's Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan won Sunday's snap parliamentary elections with nearly 54 percent, according to the voting results from the Central Electoral Commission.
Last update: 06:55 GMT 21.06.2021
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US
Nina Simone's Granddaughter Slams Kamala Harris for 'Ruining' Her Family and Taking Her Legacy Away
The granddaughter of the music legend and civil rights activist criticised Harris for her "hypocrisy" because a Nina Simone song was performed by John Legend during her inauguration, while the descendants of Simone have been deprived of her legacy.
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World
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