Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorizing new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, after Congress gave its approval after months of delay.
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Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy
Protesters and police were expected to greet concertgoers in Philadelphia on Saturday for pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since he became embroiled in controversy set off by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.
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Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat
Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it.
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Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.
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Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel, a senior police official told AFP on Saturday, with fighting ongoing.
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Drone owners rush to offload devices ahead of Beijing ban
Drone owners in Beijing flocked to designated buy-back sites this week, looking to sell their devices for as much as possible ahead of an impending citywide ban.
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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security that would bar Russia and China from setting up bases in the Arctic territory.
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Trump's beef policies irk Texas ranchers, testing their loyalty
As dawn breaks over the Texas prairie, where a herd of cattle grazes peacefully, there's growing discontent among ranchers over President Donald Trump's moves to lower beef prices.
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Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub
A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it.
Read moreTrump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading "fake news" about his administration.
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