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Erdogan takes oath with new powers, names son-in-law FM

Ankara, July 10 (Agencies): President Tayyip Erdogan appointed his son-in-law as Turkey's Finance Minister (FM) on Monday hours after he was sworn in with sweeping new executive powers, promising a "strong government and a strong Turkey".The lira TRYTOM=D3, which has lost nearly a fifth of its value against the dollar...

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Thai cave rescue dominates social media

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters): Audiences around the world cheered the successful rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in Thailand with messages of support as the saga generated suggestions of help, prayers and - finally - expressions of relief.People turned to television, news sites and social...

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12 die in Afghan suicide attack

KABUL, July 10 (Agencies): At least 12 people, including two intelligence service agents and eight civilians, have been killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan.Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor, says four were wounded in the attack in Jalalabad.The bomber was on foot and targeted the intelligence service, said...

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Trump scolds NATO members

BRUSSELS, July 10 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump berated fellow NATO members on Monday for not contributing enough to the alliance while maintaining a trade surplus with the United States.On the eve of his departure for the NATO summit being held on Wednesday and Thursday, Trump linked two well-worn gripes:...

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Indian troops kill two rebels in Kashmir

SRINAGAR, July 10 (AP): Anti-India protests and clashes erupted in Indian-controlled Kashmir leading to injuries to at least 20 people on Tuesday.The government forces killed at least two rebels during fighting in a village, police and residents said.Hundreds of villagers, shouting slogans eulogising militants and demanding an end to Indian...

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US judge extends deadline for reuniting migrant children

SAN DIEGO, July 10 (AP): More than 50 immigrant children under age 5 will be reunited with their parents by Tuesday's court-ordered deadline for action by Trump administration, a government attorney said Monday. The families will be released after they are reunited.That's only about half of the 100 or so...

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News in Brief -(11-07-2018)

Queen marks 100 years of Britain's RAFLONDON, July 10: Queen Elizabeth and senior members of her family were attending celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) on Tuesday, ahead of a flypast of almost 100 aircraft over Buckingham Palace in central London. World War Two...

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