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Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

With Austria still reeling from this week's deadly school shooting that killed 10 people, a debate is now raging over the Alpine country's gun laws.

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Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

The first US Marines ordered by Donald Trump to Los Angeles will deploy Friday, the Pentagon said, raising the stakes in a standoff that pits the president against protesters claiming growing authoritarianism.

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Israel vows to use 'full force' after massive attacks on Iran

Israel vows to use 'full force' after massive attacks on Iran

Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of the country's top military brass, with media in the Islamic republic reporting strikes and projectiles well into the evening.

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Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia

Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia

Aiden Markram's superb century on Friday left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments.

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Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed

Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed

A global oceans summit wrapped up Friday with world leaders taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown when nations meet to negotiate rules for deep-sea mining next month.

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Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

For President Donald Trump, few goals on the world stage have been more explicit -- he will not drag the United States into another "forever war."

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Cunha determined to change fortunes of 'dream team' Man Utd

Cunha determined to change fortunes of 'dream team' Man Utd

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

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Zverev to play Shelton in Stuttgart semis

Zverev to play Shelton in Stuttgart semis

Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the semi-finals on home grass at the Stuttgart Open on Friday to set up a meeting with American Ben Shelton for a place in the final.

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Bath 'don't feel burden' of history in Premiership final

Bath 'don't feel burden' of history in Premiership final

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan says his players do not feel the weight of history as they prepare to face Leicester in Saturday's Premiership final, aiming to end their long wait for another league title.

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At least 2,680 killed in Haiti unrest so far this year: UN

At least 2,680 killed in Haiti unrest so far this year: UN

At least 2,680 people were killed in Haiti in the first five months of the year, the United Nations said Friday, voicing alarm at widening gang violence.

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