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German Left Party Criticizes US Nuclear Weapons’ Deployment

08:54 17 July 2019 / updated: 08:54 Military & Intelligence

Belgian Politicians Insist US Secret Nukes Should Be Out as Report on NATO Disclosed Their Location

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Employee of Turkish Consulate General Killed in Shooting in Iraqi Erbil - Ankara

In this Jan. 19, 2017 file photo provided by U.S. law enforcement, authorities escort Joaquin El Chapo Guzman

Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Sentenced to Life in Prison - Reports

In this Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 photo, an Iranian technician walks through the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan 255 miles (410 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran

Iran Nuclear Watchdog Confirms Tehran’s Drive to Boost Uranium Enrichment Level to 20%

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Who's the Best Match? Irina Shayk Vs. Lady Gaga
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga haven’t ceased to surprise since their steamy joint performance of “Shallow” at the Oscars in February, but nothing except the frenzy of fans followed as both, interestingly, denied the rumoured chemistry between them.
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Middle East
US Economic War Against Iranian Citizens Amounts to Terrorism - Foreign Minister Zarif
US President Donald Trump warned earlier this month that Washington is ready to introduce new sanctions against the Islamic Republic, as Tehran has suspended some of its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Last update: 16:35 17.07.2019
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Opinion
What's Behind Discrepancies in Bill Clinton's Statement on Epstein's Sex Trafficking Charges
Former President Bill Clinton is trying to distance himself from billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who has remained in detention since 6 July, however, Clinton's statement has made matters even worse triggering new questions and suspicions, says Wall Street analyst Charles Ortel.
Last update: 19:12 17.07.2019
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Business
Bulging Football News: Ronaldo Flaunts Abs in New CR7 Underwear Promo
With this year’s football season being nearly over, the former Real Madrid star appears to be eagerly demonstrating his commercial acumen.
Last update: 16:25 17.07.2019
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Asia & Pacific
Duterte Urges US ‘to Gather All Their Seventh Fleet in Front of’ Beijing Amid S. China Sea Dispute
Earlier this month, Duterte warned Washington about the consequences of a possible military conflict with Beijing over the islands of the South China Sea which apart from China are also claimed by seven nations in the region. The US, for its part, conducts so-called “freedom of navigation” missions in the area.
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Latin America
Venezuela Sells $40 million in Gold Reserves Despite US Efforts to Prevent It
Washington has imposed hefty sanctions on the Venezuelan economy, thereby further exacerbating the ongoing economic crisis in the country in a bid to force democratically elected President Nicolas Maduro to resign.
Last update: 16:10 17.07.2019
16:10 17.07.2019
Tech
Google ‘Terminates’ Chinese Search Project ‘Dragonfly’ – Top Exec
“Project Dragonfly” first came to light last year, causing protests among Google’s middle ranks, while the top management seemed to be eyeing a comeback on the gargantuan Chinese market. Following the recent accusations by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel of Google cherishing its ties with Beijing, Donald Trump vowed to look into Google’s operations.
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Viral
Twitterquake as Avengers Star Chris Pratt Slammed for Wearing T-Shirt Linked to Conservatives
The Hollywood charmer and Marvel star has opted for a print with the so-called Gadsden flag – a coiled snake with the caption “Don’t tread on me” – which some associate with right-wing groups and the pro-gun movement. His choice angered some commenters, who also slammed him for being a member of a “homophobic” church.

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