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China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite

Higher tariffs on U.S. imports of products from China appear to be taking a toll on the world's second-largest economy,…

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About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia

SEOUL, South Korea -- An estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against…

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3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station

BEIJING -- Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China's space station.The crew’s landing…

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France accuses Russia-linked hackers of targeting the Paris Olympics

PARIS -- The French government accused a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks over three years, targeting…

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Vietnam marks 50 years since war’s end and focuses on reconciliation

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- Vietnam on Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with…

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Takeaways from Canada’s election: America’s northern ally rejects Trump after he dominates race

TORONTO -- Canada's federal election was the first major test of Donald Trump ’s influence on the affairs of a…

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World Food Program, other UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts: Officials

CAIRO -- The World Food Program and the United Nations refugee agency will slash jobs because of funding cuts, mainly…

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Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island

NUUK, Greenland -- King Frederik X of Denmark arrived in Greenland on Tuesday, kicking off a visit to the semiautonomous…

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EU’s top court rules against Malta’s ‘golden passport’ program

The European Court of Justice ordered Malta to close its “golden passport” program, the one of the last of its…

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Asian shares advance after a quiet day on Wall St, despite tough talk on tariffs

NEW YORK -- Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead…

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