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Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
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Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it "cannot remain silent" after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round o...

Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note,  after meeting Zelenskyy
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Trump wraps NATO summit on a positive note, after meeting Zelenskyy

President Trump capped a NATO summit in Turkey meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and saying that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Pat...

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
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U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threa...

In a West Bank cave, Israelis and Palestinians hold an out-of-the-ordinary lunch
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In a West Bank cave, Israelis and Palestinians hold an out-of-the-ordinary lunch

The West Bank is the scene of daily confrontations as Israeli settlers keep seizing land in areas where Palestinians have lived for generations. The conflict ev...

The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition
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The IOC clears the way for Russian athletes to return to Olympic competition

The International Olympic Committee decision effectively overturns a decade-long ban on Russian athletes from international sport imposed due to a state-sponsor...

Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension
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Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension

Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athl...

At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
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At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation str...

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
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Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor fo...

International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games
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International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 202...

Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins
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Woman accuses Graham Platner of sexual assault. And, NATO summit begins

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NAT...

Woman suspected of carrying out Monaco bombing of Ukrainian tycoon found dead
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Woman suspected of carrying out Monaco bombing of Ukrainian tycoon found dead

A Ukrainian woman believed to have set off a bomb targeting a tycoon with links to Russia has been found dead with gunshot wounds in a killing apparently carrie...

Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan
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Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan

NPR's A Martinez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium and the lifted suspension of a...

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