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Ex-I. Coast leader on trial at ICC, named head of party's dissident wing
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 9:04 pm

Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo, currently on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity, has been chosen to head the dissident wing of the Ivorian People's Party (FPI), the party he created. Gbagbo, 73, wa...

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Scattered protests in Iran as U.S. sanctions loom
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 8:38 pm

Sporadic protests broke out in several cities in Iran for a fifth night on Saturday, a day after demonstrators attacked a Shi'ite seminary, according to Iranian news agencies and social media, as Iranians brace for a return of U.S. sanctions. Hundreds...

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7 Puppies Rescued From Remote Island Are Named After Gilligan and Friends
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 7:43 pm

No one knows how these brothers and sisters were lost.

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Disturbing composite photos reimagine ocean pollution
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 6:46 pm

Portuguese artist Paulo de Oliveira's shocking composite images of animals being strangled by discarded nets and gorging on plastic rubbish serve as a stark warning of the damage caused by human waste.

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Romania police probe anti-semitic graffiti at Elie Wiesel home
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 6:27 pm

Romanian police on Saturday announced a probe into anti-semitic graffiti found on the walls of the house where Nobel Peace prize winner Elie Wiesel was born. "An enquiry is underway to identify those responsible," police spokeswoman Florina Metes sai...

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Woman Becomes First Person in Denmark Fined for Wearing a Face Veil
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 5:27 pm

The 28-year-old woman was asked to either remove the veil or leave the premises

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Coming Soon From Funko: One Piece Pop!
by Daniel Pickett | August 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Pop! Animation: One Piece S3Join the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates and enjoy the camaraderie of sniper Usopp, archaeologist Nico Robin and cook Sanji. Battle Donquixote Doflamingo, captain of the Donquixote Pirates. Find the One Piece and crown your c...

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U.S. actions regarding pastor Brunson disrespectful to Turkey: Erdogan
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 10:13 am

Steps taken by the United States about pastor Andrew Brunson were not suitable for a strategic partner and were disrespectful to Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Washington this week imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over th...

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Zimbabwe president calls for unity as opposition cries foul
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 4:03 am

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for unity in the wake of allegations his election victory was tainted by fraud, hailing the vote as a fresh start for the country after the repressive rule of Robert Mugabe. As defeated opposition lea...

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RNC warning donors to steer clear of Koch brothers
by Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines | August 4, 2018 at 3:57 am

RNC spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany explains on 'Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream' why Republican donors may want to stay away from the Koch political network.

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