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Has the Cold War finally thawed? The U.S. hasn't sold lethal weapons to Vietnam for 50 years - but today, more than 20 years after the two nations re-established diplomatic ties, President Obama announced the end of that ban. In the past, the U.S. had suggested that such a move would be tied to Vietnam's acceptance of human rights norms, and while that's still a factor, this change is largely seen as an American olive branch to bolster its influence in a region dominated by China's power. |
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"The Iraqi flag will soon be flying in the sky of Fallujah," proclaimed Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi as his country launches an offensive against the ISIS stronghold. While the U.S. military had prioritized liberating Mosul, a victory at Fallujah, just 40 miles west of Baghdad, could alleviate political pressure on Abadi's government following a series of deadly ISIS bombings in the capital. Fallujah's approximately 75,000 remaining civilians are being urged to flee - or raise white flags above their homes if they can't - as troops surround the city. |
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Behind closed doors, he's falling behind. National polls show Donald Trump roughly even with Hillary Clinton as Republicans embrace him, but he trails in building a "yuge" enough general campaign. In crucial Ohio the former secretary of state has a team of full-time aides, while the billionaire has none. Through April, Trump's largely self-financed operation had one-tenth of Clinton's staff. It's the nitty-gritty Trump has avoided so far, as he tests whether his reality TV style will survive the bright lights of the general election. |
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They're hoping the merger takes root. Last week, the German pharmaceutical and chemical behemoth confirmed that it's pursuing the American seed company, part of a global consolidation of agribusiness that's included two massive merger deals. Monsanto tried multiple times to team up with Syngenta, but after three failed attempts the Swiss company made a deal with Asian giant ChemChina instead. Bayer says it's confident it can finance the deal - which values Monsanto shares at a 37 percent markup - but some worry it'll wilt with regulators. |
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Postal ballots to decide too-close-to-call Austrian election. (DW)
Scores killed as ISIS-linked suicide bombers strike Assad strongholds. (BBC)
Freddie Gray court ruling expected today. (Baltimore Sun)
At least 17 girls killed in Thai dormitory fire. (The Guardian)
U.S. confirms drone strike death of Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour. (Reuters) |
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Oh say, can you hear? When the Padres invited 100 members of the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Saturday's game, the audio was replaced with that of a female singer - apparently the previous night's recording. The men were pelted with catcalls such as "You sing like a girl!" The Padres' apology was insufficient, the chorus said in a statement. They're asking Major League Baseball and local authorities to investigate whether Petco Park staffers engaged in a hate crime. |
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They're being bullish in China's shop. Though the People's Republic has been trumpeted as sub-Saharan Africa's best investment partner, Korea's catching up, with bilateral trade increasing fourfold to $22.2 billion between 2000 and 2011. And Korea has an advantage: It, too, was once considered an underdog developing country, receiving aid until just twenty years ago, and now it's soaring with the high-income elite. While some believe its willingness to work with quasi-authoritarian regimes could cause trouble down the line, South Korea's betting on Africa's future prosperity - and loyalty.
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Take this with a grain of salt. Renowned medical journal The Lancet published a study indicating that ingesting too little salt can damage your heart - contrary to accepted medical wisdom about the dangers of a high-sodium diet. A McMaster University survey of 130,000 subjects in 49 countries found that a low-sodium diet only benefited subjects who already suffered from hypertension. But the medical establishment won't convert without a fight: WHO officials have denounced the study and are already casting doubt on its mathematical methods. |
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She did it again. Spears rocked the room at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards, delivering a medley of old hits while collecting the Millennium Award. The pop idol has been teasing a new album, but didn't debut any new music. Meanwhile, Kesha, who'd been temporarily yanked from the bill when producers heard she planned to use images of her allegedly abusive producer Dr. Luke in her performance, delivered an emotional cover of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me, Babe." Adele won artist of the year, while The Weeknd took home eight trophies. |
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The champs have some defending to do. With a well-rounded attack, the Thunder demolished Golden State 133-105 Sunday to take control of the NBA's Western Conference Finals. To top it off, the Warriors' do-everything forward Draymond Green may face a suspension for kicking the Thunder's Steven Adams in the groin. Green, who said the play was an accident, also caught Adams where it hurts in Game 2. With Oklahoma City up 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, the teams meet again Tuesday. |
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