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Russia, Turkey, Iran hold Syria talks

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday hosted his Iranian and Turkey counterparts for talks on Syria in the wake of an alleged chemical attack that has exposed differences between the three powers. The three nations have been attempting to find a political solution to the Syrian conflict at talks that started last year in Astana, Kazakhstan, in competition with the US and UN-backed Geneva initiative. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held separate bilateral talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and then Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif, who stressed the warmth of their relationship in opening comments. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HXCXnC

3 Palestinians shot dead on Gaza border: Israeli army

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Israeli soldiers shot dead three Palestinians on Sunday after two separate infiltration bids on the Gaza border, the army said. "2 suspects attempted to infiltrate Israel from the southern Gaza Strip and damage the (border) security fence," the army tweeted. Forty-five Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the start of what organisers have dubbed the Great March of Return on March 30, with more than 1,500 wounded. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HBy2JI

Stage Set for Trump’s Meeting with Kim Jong Un

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The president shared updates about his forthcoming summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, saying he spoke with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, and that the meeting’s time and location are being set. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vVX2pt

Man Accused of Killing Sheriff's Deputy in Maine Is Arrested

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John Williams was in custody after a four-day manhunt in the woods from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HDsvyb

U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo

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By Lesley Wroughton and Ori Lewis TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The former CIA director was speaking on a flying visit to the region, where he had earlier in the day met with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh and stressed the need for unity among Gulf allies as Washington aims to muster support for new sanctions against Iran to curb its missile program. The whirlwind trip to NATO in Brussels and to Middle East allies came only hours after Pompeo was confirmed as Trump's top diplomat. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Hx8fCe

Armenian ruling party won't nominate own candidate for PM

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VANADZOR, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's ruling party said Saturday it will not put forward a candidate for prime minister to keep from exacerbating the political crisis sparked by the naming of the country's termed-out president as premier this month. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HEuy99

Michelle Wolf performs stand-up routine at White House Correspondent's dinner

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Wolf's routine took shots at President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and the media. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HUG9jM

Arizona police officer shot by carjacking suspect dies

NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — A police officer in the Arizona border city of Nogales was killed after he tried to stop a carjacking suspect. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JCBPTt

Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.

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By MONICA DAVEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JGLfh0

South Korea to End Propaganda Broadcasts Along Border With North

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KnDRYY

Twin Bombings in Kabul Kill or Wound Dozens at Rush Hour

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By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HEDaZz

A Week Inside a Soccer Club When the Money Runs Out

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By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2r9jaYN

A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!&

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By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rafy8E

Capitals Hold On to Early Lead, Tying Series With the Penguins

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2FqQZJd

Gary Sanchez’s Homer Gives Yankees a 9th Straight Win

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JFNIb9

A Numbers Guy Left the Front Office to Coach Prospects. Here’s What He Learned.

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By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rbG0xQ

The Profound Normalcy of a Day at the Movies in Saudi Arabia

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By HAIFAA AL MANSOUR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JFM8pT

After Chaos, Port Authority Sets Storm Rules for Planes to Kennedy

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By PATRICK McGEEHAN from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2r9pDSy

What’s on TV Monday: ‘James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction’ and ‘Elementary’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2vXyXPj

Amber Rudd, U.K. Home Minister, Resigns Over Migration Crisis

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By STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HFcHyT

Ronny Jackson, Failed V.A. Pick, Is Unlikely to Return as Trump’s Doctor

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By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2vXGL3w

James Harden’s 41 Points Lead Rockets Over Jazz

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HGYhKJ

How Your Brain Can Trick You Into Trusting People

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By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2JBU4bG

Quotation of the Day: Doctors Ask When a Heart Is Not Worth Fixing

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2KoNiY7

North Korea’s ‘Complete Denuclearization’ pledge raises questions after summit

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The leaders of North Korea and South Korea committed to the idea of a nuclear-free region in Friday’s historic summit, but U.S. officials want proof that Kim Jong Un will get rid of his weapons. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FqLGtf

Voters vent frustration, disappointment with Washington, elected officials

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ABC News contributor Frank Luntz held a focus group with Democratic and Republican voters to understand how they feel about the state of politics heading into the midterms. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KopV0P

Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait

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By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine labor group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labor abuse. The Philippines and the Gulf Arab state are embroiled in a row over what Duterte says is a pattern of mistreatment of domestic workers by Kuwaiti employers. The Philippine ambassador has been asked to leave following attempts by embassy workers to "rescue" distressed workers there, which Kuwait says is a breach of its sovereignty. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ft0IP3

Migrant Caravan Arrives At U.S. Border, Despite Trump’s Threats

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SAN DIEGO ― The caravan of Central American asylum-seekers that sent the Trump from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FtpSNp

The Latest: Slain deputy's handcuffs used to arrest suspect

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NORRIDGEWOCK, Maine (AP) — The Latest on the search for a suspect in the slaying of a Maine deputy sheriff (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vS6DOg

Pompeo briefs Saudi, Israel on Trump plans for Iran deal

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Washington's new chief diplomat was to meet Saudi and Israeli leaders on Sunday to rally coordinated opposition to Tehran and brief them on President Donald Trump's threat to end the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Riyadh on Saturday shortly after Tehran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles across the kingdom's border. US officials travelling with Pompeo told reporters the Huthi missiles had been supplied by Iran, and cited the attacks as evidence that regional powers should work together. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vVGKNw

Syrian army tightens noose around Palestinian camp

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By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian troops on Sunday tightened the noose around a Palestinian refugee camp held by Islamic State militants in southern Damascus where hundreds of civilians face an uncertain future, state media, witnesses and residents said. Nearly two weeks into a campaign to capture the last area near the capital outside government control that has left many parts of the once teeming Yarmouk camp in ruins, state media announced al Qadm neighborhood next to the camp was retaken. Opposition sources said the army was now engaged in fierce fighting with militants on the outskirts of Yarmouk camp where an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 militants are now encircled. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Frn5Vc

Modi-Xi talks highlight India-China rivalry, cooperation

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BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and India stressed the importance of close ties in talks Saturday, against the background of their rivalry for leadership in Asia and the potential for cooperation on economic and security matters. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Fq7jd6

Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border

President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JEkvxg

Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HzMpxT

White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears

The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, has been taken into quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HEHGau

Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, including weapons depots and command centres, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9jEhp

Iran nuclear deal: France's Emmanuel Macron pushes for talks

President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ieEC

Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington

Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jg4G4T

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1

Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development

The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjOvUp

Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFrIxs

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9k7zj

The challenge of identifying dead migrants

Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hyq7wy

Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4yc10

Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fs81q3

Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner

The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9f81y

Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpSYND

Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1

Did comedian's Sarah Sanders roast go too far?

President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6bs0s

Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jiOFvd

South Korea to remove loudspeakers along border, North Korea to align time zone with the South

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SEOUL (Reuters) - In initial small steps toward reconciliation, South Korea said on Monday it would remove loudspeakers that blared propaganda across the border, while North Korea said it would shift its clocks to align with its southern neighbor. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HG9N9g

Afghan capital hit by morning rush hour blasts, 21 killed

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KABUL (Reuters) - Two blasts hit the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, killing at least 21 people, including a photographer for French news agency AFP, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vXtJTl

U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo

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TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HYvdSq

Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full

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TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HH12eS

Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases

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AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian army said on Sunday that rockets had struck several military bases in the Hama and Aleppo countryside in what it said was new "aggression" by its enemies, state television said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HYv7tL