China launches military drills in Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI - The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.
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US senator smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech
WASHINGTON - A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions.
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Muse urged to cancel Istanbul gig
ISTANBUL — British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests.
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Myanmar quake deaths likely to exceed 3,000
NAY PYI TAW — The death toll from a major earthquake last week in Myanmar is at 2,719, the chief of the ruling junta said on Tuesday, with the figure expected to exceed 3,000.
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Trump advisor Waltz faces new pressure over Gmail usage
WASHINGTON — United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group scandal, saw renewed scrutiny Tuesday after the Washington Post reported on his usage of Gmail for official work.
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During the years of our supposed economic captivity, the American economy became the envy of the world. So now we ... don't want that?

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