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Apple Considers Pulling 30% of iPhone Production From China Amid Trade War - Reports

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Sweden Democrats Move to Ban Speaking Foreign Languages at School for 'Faster Integration'

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Russian President Putin to Hold Annual Q&A Session in Moscow
This marks the 17th time President Putin has answered questions posed by Russian citizens on the air during a live session. The first "Direct Line" was held back in December 2001.
Last update: 09:39 20.06.2019
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Middle East
Moscow Slams US Over Escalating Tensions With Iran Through New Deployments to Middle East
SOCHI (Sputnik) - Russia regrets that the United States continues pursuing the policy of stirring up confrontation with Iran and asserting its military might, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday, commenting on new US deployments to the Middle East.
Last update: 09:09 20.06.2019
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Europe
Suspect Arrested for Manslaughter Amid Probe Into Argentine Footballer Sala's Death - UK Police
The 28-year-old Argentinian striker died tragically in January when his plane crashed while crossing the English Channel. Pictures of his body were recovered two weeks after the crash; they were shared via social networks, prompting the police to launch an investigation into the matter.
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Fans Support Thorne After Goldberg’s Roast Over Nude Photo Publishing
Whoopi Goldberg criticised Bella Thorne for making nude photos of herself, saying that in the digital age the practice is asking for trouble. Thorne published the photos online after claiming that a hacker had attempted to extort her with leaked images.
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Trump Believes He Has Authority to Replace Federal Reserve Chair Powell - Report
US President Donald Trump has told confidants that he believes he has the authority to replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Middle East
Israeli Air Force’s F-35 Adir Makes First Appearance in War Games
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has included its new F-35I Adir stealth aircraft in war games exercises for the first time.
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Asia & Pacific
LIVE UPDATES: Chinese Leader Kicks Off First State Visit to North Korea
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday, kicking off his first state visit to North Korea, the CCTV broadcaster reported. Xi was invited by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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World
‘Defensive Move’: US Envoy to Iran Refuses to Rule Out Military Action
The Trump envoy to Iran dodged questions as to whether the White House would use Washington’s 2001 Authorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF) to go to war with Iran without Congressional approval, but assured lawmakers that the president’s administration does not seek a full-fledged military confrontation with Tehran.

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