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Suicide bombing at Kohat police headquarters kills at least 20, injures dozens
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Iran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
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NATO defence chiefs meet to select new military committee chair
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Trump Lists 25 Achievements on Truth Social
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US voter groups face funding shortfalls before midterm elections
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Judge tosses 9/11 suspect's confession, sets trial date
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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar runs ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement
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Michael Marra becomes Scottish Labour leader
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NATO defence chiefs meet to select new military committee chair
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EU naval mission Operation Aspides raises Red Sea alert level
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Iran executes man over Mossad spying claims
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Suicide bombing at Kohat police headquarters kills at least 20, injures dozens
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Iran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
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Chinese Intelligence Official Buys Building Near White House
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First responders to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremony in BC
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Police involved shooting closes Waaban Crossing in Kingston
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Halifax man charged after bomb threat at U.S. Consulate
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US arrests 95 undocumented truck drivers with commercial licences in Arizona
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Judge tosses 9/11 suspect's confession, sets trial date
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