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FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in Normandy, France, 6 June 2019

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Trump Renews Threat to Slap Tariffs on French Wine 'Like They've Never Seen Before' Ahead of G7

G7 Summit in Biarritz, France

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Trade War: Trump Gets Roasted for ‘Hereby Ordering’ US Companies to Leave China

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US Aims to 'Increase Presence in Arctic’ by Opening Consulate in Greenland Amid Trump’s Sale Offer - Reports

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Iran Successfully Test Fires 'New Missile' - Revolutionary Guards Commander

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Soyuz Spacecraft With Russian Humanoid Robot Fedor on Board Fails to Dock With ISS on Schedule

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Europe
UK Prince Andrew Fears He Won’t Be Able to Come Back to US Due to Jeffrey Epstein Case – Report
US prosecutors are currently investigating child sex trafficking allegations against Jeffrey Epstein involving his acquaintance Prince Andrew, but the Queen's son denies any wrongdoing and says he was “appalled” by reports about sex abuse claims that had been filed against Esptein.
Last update: 08:22 24.08.2019
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World
Iranian Oil Tanker Switches Destination to Turkey After US Issues Threats to Greece - Reports
Earlier it was reported that the Iranian tanker Adrian Darya, formerly known as the Grace 1, had been detained in Gibraltar in July 2019, was released on 19 August and was heading eastward towards the Greek port of Kalamata.
Last update: 09:53 24.08.2019
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US
Trump Sheds Light on Proclaiming Himself ‘the Chosen One’ to Take on China
On Friday evening, US President Trump addressed the escalating trade spat between Washington and Beijing, claiming that “this is a trade war that should have taken place a long time ago by a lot of other presidents.”
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Conor McGregor Says He ‘Was In the Wrong’, Apologizes for Punching Man in Dublin Pub
MMA superstar Conor McGregor said the clip of him punching an elderly drinker in the head was "like a dagger into my heart," apologising for the assault.
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Military & Intelligence
Nuclear-Capable Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Operating Over Syria – Video
A three-minute video has been released of the Tu-160 which features the supersonic strategic bomber on a training flight, as well as being used in combat in Syria.
Last update: 00:25 24.08.2019
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Business
Global Economy Needs Alternative to US Dollar - Bank of England Governor
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A digital currency backed by a group of nations is needed to compete with the US dollar, which has reached a level of dominance that poses a barrier to economic growth in much of the world, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said in a speech to fellow central bankers on Friday.
Last update: 07:15 24.08.2019
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Latin America
US Aims to Take Control of Largest Freshwater Reservoir in Latin America?
The United States is increasing military activity in Latin America. Among the latest ‘reports from the front’, Brazil has received the status of one of Washington’s key allies outside of NATO. Meanwhile, the construction of an American military base in the border zone between Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay is underway.
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Opinion
Rollkur & 'Rough' Riding Still Happening at CHIO Aachen, While Show Organisers Remain Silent - Trainers
The 12-21 July 2019 equestrian competitions in Aachen, Germany, have yet again demonstrated that pleas from the public, animal rights activists, and veterinarians have 'fallen on deaf ears' of riders and show organisers, say longtime horse trainers Carel Eijkenaar and Hector Carmona Jr.

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