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Chinese GDP growth stronger than expected, fueled by state infrastructure spending
The Chinese GDP growth appears in large part to be fueled by government spending on infrastructure as its domestic economy remains plagued by low consumer spending.
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Trump cheers on historic talks between Israel, Lebanon amid hope of Hezbollah ceasefire
The Financial Times reported Lebanese officials have hopes a ceasefire could be reached this week between Israel and the terror group Hezbollah.
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China sold Iran spy satellite that was used to target U.S. bases: report
Iran used the satellite to monitor major U.S. military sites. Satellite imagery was taken in March prior to drone and missile strikes on the sites.
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Results of France, UK elections expected to continue cycle of incumbent government suffering loses
If there’s a way to describe the election trend so far, it’s ‘throw the incumbents out,’” said Mark Thatcher, an author of several books on British policy and a political science professor.
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Israel orders evacuation of Palestinians from Khan Younis, signaling potential ground invasion
Khan Younis is the second largest city in Gaza.
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Top Israeli generals favor ceasefire while Netanyahu opposes leaving Hamas in power: Report
There are about 120 Israelis being held as hostages in Gaza.
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French voters put populist National Rally party in strong lead in first-round legislative elections
According to French polling agencies, Macron’s grouping of centrist parties could finish a distant third. The second and final round of voting takes place next Sunday.
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Iranian presidential election goes into a runoff after reformist candidate gets the most votes
The runoff election will take place July 5.
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Ex-Israeli ambassador warns Lebanon may be dragged into war between Israel and Hezbollah
"There is no Lebanese army," former Ambassador Michael Oren said. "It's part of Hezbollah."
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State Department says no foul play is suspected in death of US embassy staffer in Kyiv
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller did not disclose the name of the male staffer, or the cause of his death, but said the employee was working “under chief of mission authority” at the time.
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Bolivian president replaces military leaders after soldiers storm palace in potential coup attempt
Bolivia President Luis Arce confronted the soldiers in the palace and told the country's commander of its Army, Juan José Zúñiga, to surrender.
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President of Kenya withdraws finance bill following violent protests
A massive protest broke out Tuesday over the bill where part of the parliament building caught on fire and over 20 people were killed.
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Obama's half-sister among demonstrators teargassed in Kenya while protesting finance bill
Kenyan lawmakers who were inside the parliament building reportedly fled through an underground channel to a nearby government building.