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 South Korea |
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US anti-missile system 'operational' in South Korea The controversial Thaad missile defence system is 'operational' in South Korea. Full operational capability is still some months away
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| May.2 |
North Korea |
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North Korea: US bomber flight pushes two countries on brink of nuclear war
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 Washington |
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'No charges' for police over black man's killing   The Department of Justice has decided not to charge two white officers who shot and killed a black man in Louisiana last summer
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Washington |
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Trump and Putin: Syria ceasefire heads leaders' agenda
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| May.3 |
Washington |
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Abbas says talks with Trump positive, if short on specifics
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| May.4 |
Washington |
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 Obamacare is 'dead' says Trump after healthcare victory | President Trump has declared Obamacare 'dead' after the Republican healthcare bill was narrowly passed by the lower chamber of Congress | |
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| May.5 |
 Syria |
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 Safe-zone deal takes effect, US to continue fight against ISIS The deal took effect at midnight local time but could take around a month until the safe zones are actually established, Russian officials said
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U.S. Senate |
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Senate Republicans doubtful of American Health Care Act
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| May.6 |
Kentucky |
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Always Dreaming separates from pack to win Kentucky Derby
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| May.7 |
North Korea |
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North Korea 'detains US citizen Kim Hak-song'
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| May.8 |
Utah |
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Warriors sweep Jazz 121 - 95, advance to NBA Western Conference Finals
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| May.9 |
FBI |
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 FBI chief James Comey fired by Trump President Trump has fired James Comey, the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails, the administration says
| Democrats said he was fired because the FBI was investigating alleged links between the Trump campaign and Russia
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Northern Syria |
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Syria war: US to arm Kurds in battle for Raqqa
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| May.10 |
U.S. Senate |
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 Documents sought from ex-Trump advisor over Russia inquiry A US Senate panel investigating Russian interference in last year's election has issued a formal demand for documents from Michael Flynn
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| May.11 |
Washington |
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Trump insists he's not under FBI investigation US President Donald Trump has insisted he is not under investigation, while dismissing the FBI director he fired as a 'showboat' and 'grands...
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Texas |
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Spurs to Western Conference Finals
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| May.12 |
FBI |
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 FBI chief sacking: 'Four to be interviewed' to replace Comey The first interviews to find a replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey take place on Saturday
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Russia |
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Russian fighter jet flies close to US Navy aircraft
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| May.15 |
Washington |
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Trump 'shared classified information with Russia' President Trump revealed highly classified information about so-called Islamic State (IS) to Russia's foreign minister, sources have told US...
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Boston |
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Olynyk And Co. Deliver The Celtics Passage To Eastern Conf. Finals
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| May.16 |
Washington |
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Trump asked FBI's Comey to drop Flynn inquiry - reports President Donald Trump asked FBI chief James Comey to drop an inquiry into links between his ex-national security adviser and Russia, US media report
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Washington |
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Turkey will never accept US alliance with Kurds - Erdogan
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| May.17 |
Washington |
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 Former FBI boss to lead Russia inquiry | Robert Mueller has been named special counsel to oversee an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling in the election and any Trump campaign ties | |
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Kansas |
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Chelsea Manning, who gave U.S. secrets to WikiLeaks, leaves prison
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| May.18 |
Manhattan |
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Times Square car crash driver Richard Rojas 'heard voices' Richard Rojas, 26, drove a car along three blocks of pavement in New York's Times Square, killing a teenager and injuring 22 people
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 China |
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Chinese jets intercept US aircraft over East China Sea Two Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 jets have conducted an 'unprofessional' intercept of the US WC-135 plane, the US military said
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| May.20 |
 Saudi Arabia |
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Trump signed trade deals of $350bn with Saudi Arabia Map of Riyadh Saudi Arabia This included the largest arms deal ever made in US history, which Rex Tillerson said was aimed at countering the 'malign' influence of Iran
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China |
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China crippled CIA by killing US sources
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| May.21 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Trump calls on Muslims to share burden in terror fight
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New York |
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Ringling Brothers circus stages last show in New York
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 Jerusalem |
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Trump visits Israel amid tight security | Trump will hold talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders during the course of his one-day stop | |
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| May.22 |
Texas |
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Warriors complete sweep of Spurs to make Finals The Golden State Warriors become the first team to go 12-0 through the conference playoffs with a 129-115 rout
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| May.24 |
 Vatican |
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 Trump meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican Trump also meets with the Cardinal Secretary of State and tour St. Peters. The president meets with Italy's President Sergio Mattarella
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 New Zealand |
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New Zealand space launch is first from a private site American company Rocket Lab has launched a rocket into space from New Zealand, the first from a private launch facility
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Southern China |
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US warship sails close to disputed Mischief Reef
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| May.25 |
Boston |
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Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Celtics, advance to NBA Finals The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 135-102 in Game 5 to advance to NBA Finals against Golden State Warriors
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FBI |
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Trump Russia inquiry: Kushner under FBI scrutiny Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, is under FBI scrutiny as part of the Russia investigation, according to US medi...
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Mosul |
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US air strike on IS killed 105 civilians in Iraq's Mosul
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Pittsburgh |
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Chris Kunitz goal sends Penguins to Stanley Cup Finals
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| May.28 |
Indiana |
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Takuma Sato wins Indianapolis 500
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| May.29 |
Florida |
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 Tiger Woods held on drink-driving charge in Florida Map of Jupiter Florida Florida The golfer was released a few hours later. He was arrested in the town of Jupiter at around 03:00 local time
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| May.30 |
Oregon |
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Portland stabbing: Jeremy Joseph Christian appears in court The suspect accused of fatally stabbing two people on a train in Oregon, after they intervened in his alleged anti-Muslim rant, has appeared...
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| May.31 |
Washington |
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Trump 'poised to quit Paris climate deal'| US President Donald Trump is poised to pull the country out of the Paris climate accord, US media report. EU and China rebuff Trump | |
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