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Iraq urges countries to repatriate their citizens from camp housing families of extremist IS group

Iraq urges countries to repatriate their citizens from camp housing families of extremist IS group

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq urged countries on Monday to repatriate their citizens from a sprawling camp in Syria housing tens of thousands linked to the extremist Islamic State group, saying it has become a “source for terrorism.
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With NATO membership in mind, Sweden hands over Turkish man convicted of drug offenses at home

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish government decided Monday to extradite a Turkish citizen resident in Sweden who had been convicted in 2013 of drug crime in Turkey.
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Putin uses public holiday to laud patriotic feelings as support for troops in Ukraine

Putin uses public holiday to laud patriotic feelings as support for troops in Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Monday marked the Day of Russia national holiday by lauding the country's patriotic tradition as a support for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
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What to know as the falls of Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon roil UK politics

What to know as the falls of Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon roil UK politics

LONDON (AP) — Two very different British politicians who often clashed, Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon both led their parties to great heights — and both have had sudden and dramatic falls. Former U.K.
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Reports say Turkish shelling in north Syria kills a Russian soldier, wounds others

BEIRUT (AP) — Turkish shelling in northern Syria early Monday hit a vehicle killing one Russian soldier and wounding several others, Syrian Kurdish media and an opposition war monitor reported.
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Greece: 90 migrants rescued from US-flagged yacht in distress

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in southern Greece said Monday that 90 migrants, including 37 children, have been rescued from a U.S.-flagged yacht believed to be sailing from Turkey to Italy.
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Israeli opposition leader says Netanyahu tried to get him to back tax breaks for Hollywood mogul

Israeli opposition leader says Netanyahu tried to get him to back tax breaks for Hollywood mogul

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's opposition leader testified Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently tried to persuade him — twice — to back legislation that would have given a Hollywood mogul millions in tax breaks.
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Former Papua New Guinea prime minister charged with perjury over inquiry into losing investment deal

Former Papua New Guinea prime minister charged with perjury over inquiry into losing investment deal

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O’Neill was charged on Monday with providing false evidence in an inquiry into a multi-million-dollar government loss on an investment deal.
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UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

BERLIN (AP) — UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerl
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Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

Nearly 350 firefighters from the E.U. will help battle relentless Canadian wildfires

A battalion of nearly 350 firefighters from the European Union will soon be on the ground in Quebec to help their Canadian counterparts tackle a devastating and unprecedented wildfire season.
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