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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

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Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

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Trump contacted foreign officials over probe of Russia inquiry origins -Justice Dept

U.S. President Donald Trump has contacted other countries to introduce Attorney General William Barr and a Justice Department official who is conducting an inquiry into the origins of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Monday.

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Trump contacted foreign officials over probe of Russia inquiry origins -Justice Dept

U.S. President Donald Trump has contacted other countries to introduce Attorney General William Barr and a Justice Department official who is conducting an inquiry into the origins of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Monday.

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Vape shop owners sue Massachusetts over product sale ban

Several vape shop owners are suing the state of Massachusetts for implementing a four-month ban on sales of all vaping products and asked the court to deem it "unconstitutional."

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Global shares steady, investors pin hopes on U.S.-China talks

Global share prices ticked up on Tuesday as some investors clung to hopes that China and the United States could work towards reaching a deal on trade and other issues in the fourth quarter.

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How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

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China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force

China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess.

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations

It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland.

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Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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New York cop killed by friendly fire while investigating gangs: police

A New York police officer was shot and killed by "friendly fire" on Sunday while investigating gang activity in the Bronx and a suspect also died in the incident, police said on Monday.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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American who leaked Singapore HIV data jailed in the United States

An American who leaked the names of more than 14,000 HIV-positive people in Singapore has been sentenced to 24 months in a U.S. federal prison for extorting the Singapore government.

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‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 8: Bad Rap

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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma

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On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Struggling fashion retailer Forever 21 Inc said on Sunday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its business.

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Record U.S. tariff award over Airbus aid could fuel trade tensions

Transatlantic trade ties face renewed disruption this week when global arbiters are expected to grant the United States a record award allowing it to hit European imports with billions of dollars of tariffs in a long-running aircraft subsidy dispute.

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Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

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Winter in September? Major snowstorm slams northern U.S. Rockies

It looked like midwinter in the northern Rocky Mountains on Sunday as a major storm dumped record snowfall of over 3 feet (91 cm) in places and hard-hit Montana declared a state of emergency to clear blocked roads.

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4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

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