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US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa

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UKMTO reports tanker incident near Yemen’s coast

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Ebola deaths in the DR Congo hits 4000 mark

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Japan poll: 57% urge Takaichi to improve ties with China

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China and the United States agreed to reciprocal tariff cuts covering $30 billion worth of products from each side . The move could translate into lower prices for everyday goods such as coffee makers, toasters, blankets, and bed linens . When tariffs were at their height, raising

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Spanish PM calls snap election

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