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Emergency Declared on Flight from Paris to San Francisco - Reports
A United Airlines flight UA984 that took off from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport for San Francisco declared an emergency on board and turned back to Paris, according to the Flightradar24 service.
Last update: 08:48 18.06.2019
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Champions League Bombshell Kinsey Wolanski Responds to Porn Star Claims
Busty model Kinsey Wolanski, 22, sprinted across the Wanda Metropolitano pitch during the Champions League final this month, in what she claims was the smartest move of her career.
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Germany's EU Affairs Minister Michael Roth Rules Out New Brexit Deal
The outgoing UK Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the European Union following months of tough talks, but her own lawmakers have refused to support it on several occasions.
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Healthy Immigrants Become Fatter, Sicker in Sweden – Report
A report by the Swedish Public Health Authority has highlighted a spike in so-called “welfare diseases” among immigrants, which has been attributed to living conditions and lifestyle choices.
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Russo-US-Israeli Summit to Prevent New Mid East Conflict & Boost Netanyahu's Positions – Analysts
Although the details of the upcoming trilateral Russo-US-Israeli meeting on Middle Eastern affairs remain unknown to the public, it indicates the increased role of Moscow in the region, say Israeli political commentators Avigdor Eskin and Nelly Gutina, who explained how the Netanyahu-initiated summit may influence his political positions.
Last update: 11:22 18.06.2019
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Xi to Discuss Denuclearisation With Kim During Visit to North Korea – Chinese Official
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming state visit to Pyongyang to discuss the bilateral relations as well as the situation on the Korean peninsula.
Last update: 10:29 18.06.2019
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Keanu Reeves Inspires PewDiePie to Delve Into Charity Once Again
Keanu Reeves had a meme-worthy encounter with a heckler at a video game conference this month, where he was presenting a new game franchise where he plays a major character.
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Victoria’s Secret Model Bella Hadid Apologises After Shamed for "Racism"
The gorgeous model, who has Palestinian roots, had previously posted pictures of herself on Instagram from an airport lounge with her feet propped up against a window, with airplanes painted with UAE and Saudi flags in the distance.

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