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Russia blames Israel after 15 die as plane shot down

The military aircraft was said to have been caught in the crossfire as four Israeli fighters attacked targets in the northwest of the country.

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Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more on Chinese goods

The White House will put tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

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Haley rips Russia for undermining N. Korea sanctions

The Trump administration on Monday accused Russia of cheating on sanctions on North Korea by "working to undermine" enforcement by the United Nations.

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Afghanistan's Charlie Chaplin alleviates grief

"I want to give my people a chance to forget their problems such as war, conflicts and insecurity in Afghanistan," Karim Asir said.

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Pope orders inquiry into bishop accused of abuse

The Catholic Church worldwide is reeling from crises involving sexual abuse of minors, deeply damaging confidence in the Church around the world.

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US jets intercept Russian aircraft near Alaska

Two Russian Tu-95 "Bear" bombers and two Su-35 "Flanker" fighter jets entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, NORAD said in a statement.