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Aug 22, 2024
Washington [US], August 22: The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its escort warships have arrived in the Middle East after US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an acceleration amid tensions in the region.
Philippines cancels passport, works with Interpol on mayor suspected of being Chinese
Russia destroys 45 Ukrainian drones headed towards Moscow
Kamala Harris' husband woos Chicago
RFK Jr. to withdraw from Presidential race
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German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old ex-Nazi camp secretary
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