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Magnitude-8 earthquake strikes north-central Peru
The Oklahoman 26 May 2019
Advertisement. LIMA, Peru (AP) — A large earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck north-central Peru early Sunday, the U.S. Geological survey reported ... There were no immediate reports of casualties or of major damage ... ....
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Valencia stun deflated Barcelona to win Copa del Rey
Independent online (SA) 26 May 2019
SEVILLE – Barcelona wanted a trophy to ease their Champions League heartache but instead fell to another shock defeat as Valencia pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday to win the Copa del Rey ... Valencia's coach Marcelino, who might have been sacked when his team were four points off relegation in January, raced around the pitch in a frenzy....
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Spice Girl Mel B reacts to complaints about Dublin show
RTE 25 May 2019
Following complaints from concert goers, Mel B has responded to the backlash to the Spice Girls’ debut comeback gig at Croke Park on Friday night. In a rather sleepy video uploaded to Instagram after the gig, she acknowledged the sound problems and thanked fans for attending the show. The #spicegirls put on a fabulous show tonight....
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Iraq sentences three French citizens to death for joining Isis
The Observer 26 May 2019
An Iraqi court has sentenced three French citizens to death after they were found guilty of joining Islamic State, a court official said ... Named as Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou, they have 30 days to appeal ... ....
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Will European election pollsters prove to be right on the night?
The Observer 26 May 2019
We voted on Thursday but must wait until 10pm on Sunday night to find out what happened in the EU elections. Here’s a quick guide to who might win or lose. For once, this European election was actually about Europe, so let’s start there ... A further sophistication involves allocating a proportion of the Labour and Tory votes to each side ... ....
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Israelis protest Netanyahu immunity push
Middle East Online 26 May 2019
TEL AVIV - Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against legislative steps that could grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity from prosecution and limit the power of the country's Supreme Court. The demonstration in Tel Aviv was attended by nearly all opposition parties, a rare show of unity for Israel's splintered political system ... ....
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Zarif says Iran will defend itself against aggression
Middle East Online 26 May 2019
BAGHDAD - Iranian will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday, calling on European states to do more to preserve a nuclear agreement his country signed ... "We are saying very clearly and honestly that we oppose the unilateral actions taken by the United States ... ....
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Trump and Abe tee off amid US-Japan trade tensions
Hawaii Tribune-Herald 26 May 2019
MOBARA, Japan — Golf never seems to be far behind whenever President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe get together. So early today, during a four-day state visit to Japan, the president jumped aboard Marine One in Tokyo and flew south to the Mobara Country Club for a steamy morning round with the Japanese leader ... ....
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Oklahoma tornado: Two dead and more injured after storm tears through El Reno
The Independent 26 May 2019
At least two people have died and many more have been injured after a tornado tore through a town in Oklahoma, destroying a motel and mobile home park. The tornado touched down in the town of El Reno, west of Oklahoma City, on Saturday evening. Local officials told CNN two people were killed by the storm and an unknown number injured ... Subscribe now ... ....
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Israeli President Shocked by German Skullcap Comment
Voa News 26 May 2019
Israel's president said Sunday he is shocked by a German official's comment that he wouldn't advise Jews to wear skullcaps in parts of the country, which is drawing mixed reactions at home. Felix Klein, the government's anti-Semitism commissioner, was quoted Saturday as saying ... Others were sharply critical of Klein's comment....
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Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98
The Oklahoman 26 May 2019
BANGKOK (AP) — Prem Tinsulanonda, who as an army commander, prime minister and adviser to the royal palace was one of Thailand's most influential political figures over four decades, died Sunday at age 98 ... Never married, he leaves no family survivors. Thai Princess Sirindhorn will preside over his initial Buddhist funeral rites on Monday ... A 2010 U.S ... ....
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Algeria poll deadline passes with 'no candidates': state radio
This is Money 26 May 2019
Protesters insist that a vote held under Algeria's current authorities would not be legitimate. A deadline to register for Algeria's controversial presidential election has passed without a single candidate putting themselves forward, national radio said Sunday ... The deadline for registration passed at midnight ... ....
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Venezuelan Negotiators Return to Norway for Talks
Voa News 26 May 2019
Representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition have returned to Norway for talks aimed at resolving the political crisis in the South American country, the Norwegian government said Saturday ... They will be joined by Vicente Diaz, a supporter of past negotiations with the government who previously served on the nation’s electoral council....
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Fiat Chrysler said to be near forging tie-up with Renault
Crains Detroit Business 26 May 2019
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is set to announce a tie-up with Renault SA as soon as Monday, opening a path for the Italian-American automaker whose North American headquarter is in Auburn Hills to eventually become part of the Renault-Nissan Motor Co. alliance, according to people familiar with the matter ... ....
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Who protects democracy when democrats won't?
CNN 25 May 2019
(CNN)The trouble with democracy is that it works. Generally people get what they want. But what if electorates vote for politicians who don't care for democracy or don't understand its values? Who steps in to keep democracy on course. You might think the answer would be the electorate, but you may be wrong ... Read More ... JUST WATCHED ... Replay. More Videos ......
