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ISIS insurgents in Iraq have seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul

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ISIS insurgents in Iraq have seized the city of Tikrit, their second major gain after capturing Mosul on Tuesday, security officials say. Tikrit, the hometown...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are enjoying their "official" honeymoon in Mexico

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are enjoying their "official" honeymoon in Mexico, Us Weekly reported. After their Florence wedding the couple enjoyed a honeymoon in...
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor intends to resign his leadership post by the end of July after losing Virginia primary election

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According to Republican officials, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor intends to resign his leadership post by the end of July after losing Virginia primary...
David Brat is the tea party's new star after defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the biggest primary upset in recent memory

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David Brat is the tea party's new star after defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the biggest primary upset in recent memory. David Brat,...
Jared Michael Padgett shot dead a 14-year-old student at the Reynolds High School in Oregon before killing himself

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A gunman shot dead a 14-year-old student at the Reynolds High School in Oregon before killing himself, police have said. Oregon police on Wednesday identified...
Toyota is recalling about 650,000 vehicles in Japan because of Takata's potentially defective airbags

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Toyota is recalling about 650,000 vehicles in Japan because of Takata's potentially defective airbags, the carmaker announced on Wednesday. The Japanese carmaker said the move...
Emirates Airline has cancelled an order for 70 of Airbus's A350 wide-bodied aircraft

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Emirates Airline has cancelled an order for 70 of Airbus's A350 wide-bodied aircraft, the plane maker announces. Airbus said the cancellation had followed "ongoing discussions...
Kevin Roper was charged over the fatal crash that also injured Tracy Morgan

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Wal-Mart truck driver Kevin Roper, who was charged over the fatal crash that also injured Tracy Morgan, is due in court today. Court papers claim...
Morrissey has decided to cancel the remainder of his US tour after being treated in hospital for a respiratory infection

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Morrissey has decided to cancel the remainder of his US tour after being treated in hospital for a respiratory infection. The singer was in the...
Jennifer Lopez has denied the cancellation of her performance at the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil

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Jennifer Lopez has denied the cancellation of her performance at the World Cup opening ceremony in Brazil, despite claims she had pulled out. FIFA said...
President Dilma Rousseff says Brazil is ready for the football World Cup 2014

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President Dilma Rousseff says Brazil is ready for the football World Cup which starts on Thursday. In a TV address, Dilma Rousseff said "the pessimists"...
Taxi drivers in major European cities are protesting at what they regard as a lack of regulation of rival mobile service Uber

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Taxi and rail services strikes have disrupted transport in major European cities. Two-thirds of trains were not running in some areas of France in a...
The European Commission will launch a formal investigation into Apple in relation to tax arrangements with three EU countries

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The European Commission will launch a formal investigation into Apple, Starbucks and Fiat in relation to tax arrangements with three EU countries. The companies' respective...
Miami has rejected David Beckham's plan to build a soccer stadium on a city waterfront

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Miami has rejected David Beckham's plan to build a soccer stadium on a city waterfront. The city determined the proposed location next to a major...
Spain’s crown prince is expected to be proclaimed King Felipe VI on June 19

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The Spanish parliament has backed the abdication of King Juan Carlos and accession of his son Crown Prince Felipe by a large majority. The succession...
Eric Cantor has lost a Virginia Republican Party primary election to David Brat

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Eric Cantor has lost a Virginia Republican Party primary election to David Brat, a challenger from the hard-right Tea Party movement. Little-known economics professor David...