Taiwan president to transit U.S. during trip to Caribbean allies

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will transit through the United States this month on a tour of diplomatic allies in the Caribbean, Deputy Taiwan Foreign Minister Miguel Tsao said on Monday, in a move likely to anger China.

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Ships set sail in Japan's first commercial whale hunt in more than 30 years

Five small ships sailed out of harbor on Monday in Japan's first commercial whale hunt in more than three decades, a move that has aroused global condemnation and fears for the fate of whales.

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Trump says China trade talks 'back on track,' new tariffs on hold

The United States and China agreed on Saturday to restart trade talks after President Donald Trump offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of restrictions on tech company Huawei in order to reduce tensions with Beijing.

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Hong Kong braces for annual handover rally as fresh protests erupt

Thousands of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill.

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US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts.

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Unidentified flying object crashes in Cyprus, no casualties: minister

An unidentified flying object that may have been a missile crashed north of the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, early on Monday, but no one was hurt on the ground, an official in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus said.

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FOX NEWS: Florida couple had drugs, toddler in bug-infested car, cops say

Florida couple had drugs, toddler in bug-infested car, cops say



Authorities say a Florida couple had a toddler girl inside a roach-infested car while they were using drugs.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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FOX NEWS: Rebecca Grant: Will Trump’s small step into North Korea be a big step toward denuclearization?

Rebecca Grant: Will Trump’s small step into North Korea be a big step toward denuclearization?



Trump deserves credit for getting North Korea to stop testing long-range missiles, but faces a much greater challenge convincing Kim Jong Un to get rid of his nuclear weapons.

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Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process, hopes latest talks lead to progress: Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea's "process" and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media reported.

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Uruguay ex-Mayor, senator likely winners in presidential primaries: exit polls

Uruguayan primary elections look set to pit a former mayor against a senator in the presidential vote in October, according to early exit polls on Sunday evening in the South American country.

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Fresh protests erupt as Hong Kong braces for annual rally to mark handover

Hundreds of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill.

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FOX NEWS: NYC man crushed by safe in Manhattan stairwell

NYC man crushed by safe in Manhattan stairwell



A man was crushed and killed by a giant safe on Sunday while attempting to move the 600-plus pound equipment in Lower Manhattan.

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FOX NEWS: Florida driver seen dragging deputy over 100 yards on interstate on-ramp is charged

Florida driver seen dragging deputy over 100 yards on interstate on-ramp is charged



A Florida driver has been charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault after police video showed him dragging a Seminole County deputy over 100 yards on an interstate on-ramp. 

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FOX NEWS: 10 killed after small plane crashes into Texas airport hangar, investigators say

10 killed after small plane crashes into Texas airport hangar, investigators say



The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fiery plane crash that killed all 10 passengers on board Sunday morning at an airport near Dallas.

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FOX NEWS: This Day in History: June 30

This Day in History: June 30





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US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts.

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FOX NEWS: Judith Miller and William Tobey: Trump takes risky gamble meeting with Kim and walking into North Korea

Judith Miller and William Tobey: Trump takes risky gamble meeting with Kim and walking into North Korea



President Trump’s trip Sunday to the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea and his historic decision to cross briefly into North Korea was a made-for-TV diplomatic spectacular. But it was also a test of whether personal diplomacy can trump (so to speak) longstanding definitions of a country’s national interests.

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FOX NEWS: Cuomo signs legislation outlawing 'gay panic' defense in NY

Cuomo signs legislation outlawing 'gay panic' defense in NY



New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that would bar people who attack or kill a gay person from arguing they panicked over their victim's sexuality.

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FOX NEWS: Beto O'Rourke travels across Mexico border, meets with asylum seekers

Beto O'Rourke travels across Mexico border, meets with asylum seekers



Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke made his first foreign trip as a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination Sunday, traveling over the southwestern border to Mexico.

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FOX NEWS: Trump says he's optimistic about trade deal with Chinese President Xi, in interview with Tucker Carlson

Trump says he's optimistic about trade deal with Chinese President Xi, in interview with Tucker Carlson



President Trump expressed optimism about a possible trade deal between his administration and Chinese President Xi, during an interview with Tucker Carlson, set to air on Fox News Monday night. 

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Japan's Abe offers Saudi crown prince help in reducing oil dependency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday praised Saudi Arabia's efforts to reduce its dependence on oil and promised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Japan will help the kingdom with a sweeping reform plan.

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In Taiwan, Hong Kong immigrants despair over future back home

Kitty Wong and Adolf Lim are tightening the screws on their future in Taiwan as they make the final touches to a hostel in the southern city of Tainan, that they hope will open its doors to holiday-makers next month.

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