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At least 30 people dead after stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Authorities said the death toll could rise.
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CENTCOM to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
CENTCOM says the blockade will be applied impartially against “vessels of all nations”
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Iran threatens forceful response to any military vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Sunday ordered a naval blockade of ships going to and from the Strait of Hormuz.
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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.
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Israel’s Supreme Court rules that government must draft ultra-Orthodox Jews in military
Prior to the ruling, ultra-Orthodox jews were exempt from military service, along with Palestinian citizens of Israeli.
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In winner-take-all Game 7, Oilers look to win Canada's first Stanley Cup since 1993
Oilers can become first Canadian team in the 21st century to win the NHL's title
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Netanyahu says intense phase of Gaza war nearing end amid pressure for cease-fire
"It doesn’t mean that the war is going to end, but the war in its current stage is going to end in Rafah," Netanyahu said.