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'Out of control': saltwater crocodile attacks terrorise Solomon Islands

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Wildfires rip through southern and central Europe

Wildfires are raging in parts of central and southern Europe, with thousands of firefighters tackling blazes in five countries.

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Tour bus crashes in Peru’s capital, killing at least 9

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New law to allow Czech civilians to shoot during terrorist attacks

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At least 64 killed, 160 injured in Portugal forest fire

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Gun debate under Trump tested by congressman’s shooting

On the day that gunfire shattered the morning calm of suburban Washington,dozens of family members of those killed by past gun violence had gathered in the capital to lobby against Republican-backed legislation to make it easier to buy gun silencers.

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Russian foreign ministry says Crimea will not be returned to Ukraine

Russia will not hand back control of Crimea to Ukraine, Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, responding to comments from the White House that the United States expected the Black Sea peninsula to be returned.

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Ford pledges $1bn for AI start-up

Car giant Ford has announced that it is investing $1bn (£800m) over the next five years in artificial intelligence (AI) company Argo.

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First New York Pride March since Orlando shooting puts focus on gun control

​Two weeks after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history at a gay nightclub in Orlando, New York City held its 46th annual and largest Gay Pride Parade on Sunday with gun control as one of the core themes.

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U.S. House Democrats planning "day of action" next week to keep pushing for gun control

​After staging a historic sit-in protest in the U.S. House of Representatives, House Democratic lawmakers are planning a "day of action" nationwide next week to keep pushing for gun control.

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Trump, Clinton espouse competing narratives after Orlando shooting to woo voters

After the recent shooting attack in Florida, U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are espousing two competing narratives as explanation for the incident, in hope to control the agenda in the presidential race, experts said.

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Birth control via App finds foting uder plitical rdar

A quiet shift is taking place in how women obtain birth control. A growing assortment of new apps and websites now make it possible to get prescription contraceptives without going to the doctor.

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Despite deadliest shooting massacre, U.S. unlikely to pass major gun control laws

​Despite the deadliest shooting massacre in modern U.S. history, Washington is unlikely to pass major new gun control laws, experts said.

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Shooting tragedy rips open 3 old wounds of America

​The massive gun shooting at a nightclub in the American city of Orlando has torn open three old wounds of the country: gun control, immigration, terrorism.

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Blast hits E China's Hangzhou, no casualties yet

A vehicle carrying gas tanks caught fire and exploded in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on Thursday night, setting a nearby factory on fire.

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Why is it so hard to pass gun laws in US?

The issue of gun control has been one of the most intractable for President Barack Obama during his two terms in office.

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China issues guidance for internal control of insurance funds

​China's insurance regulator on Tuesday issued a guidance for internal control of insurance funds partly to raise the sector's risk management capability.