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(Front R-L) Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan pose for a photo during Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 21, 2017

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HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, which will relieve HMS Montrose in the region as Iran threatens to disrupt shipping. Iran on Friday, July 12, 2019 demanded the British navy release an Iranian oil tanker seized last week off Gibraltar, accusing London of playing a “dangerous game” and threatening retribution

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Social Media Astonished as Nicki Minaj Shares New Remix of DaBaby’s Song (VIDEO)
The rapper performs her own vocal parts in a previously male vocal-only track. The track was premiered during a radio show in which the singer discussed her decision to ditch her trip to Saudi Arabia over the country’s poor record on LGBT rights.
Last update: 06:00 20.07.2019
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US
Police Mole Secretly Monitored Anti-Trump Activists in Los Angeles - Reports
In at least four separate cases in October 2017, police informants secretly captured audio of meetings held by the Los Angeles chapter of "Refuse Fascism" group at Echo Park United Methodist Church, The Los Angeles Times newspaper reported, citing US court records.
Last update: 05:54 20.07.2019
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Society
Watch: Pop Star Ed Sheeran Performs in Russia Jersey on Moscow Stage
The Friday show marks the first-ever visit of the popular British singer to Russia, who is now touring with his third hit-album called "Divide". According to media reports, the concert in Moscow garnered some 40,000 fans.
Last update: 06:13 20.07.2019
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Europe
Paris Police Use Tear Gas Against Football Fans Celebrating Algeria’s AFCON 2019 Victory (Videos)
PARIS (Sputnik) – The Paris police used tear gas to suppress fans of Algeria’s national football team as the celebration of the team’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations got violent, a Sputnik correspondent reported early on Saturday.
Last update: 03:34 20.07.2019
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‘F*** The Police’: Hackers Break Into UK Met Police Twitter Account, Call for Release of Digga D
Hackers posted incoherent tweets linked to a surprisingly well-written but phony press release, as they called for the release of the 18-year old singer.
Last update: 04:02 20.07.2019
04:02 20.07.2019
Middle East
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Offensive Targeting Military Positions in Yemen - Reports
The Saudi-led coalition said it had launched an offensive to target military positions in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, Reuters reported Saturday, citing local media.
Last update: 04:37 20.07.2019
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Business
Equifax to Pay $700 Mln for 2017 Social Security Data Breach - Report
The company will establish a fund and a hotline for registering victim claims, which are expected to amount to an estimated $700 million. The company will spend an additional $1.25 billion to upgrade security systems to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Middle East
Russian, Indian, Latvian, Filipino Nationals Aboard UK-Flagged Oil Tanker Seized by IRGC
The UK-flagged Stena Imperio oil tanker was seized earlier on Friday during a passage through the Strait of Hormuz while in international waters. According to the cargo vessel owner Stena Bulk, there are 23 crew aboard the seized ship.

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