G20 Leaders Aim To Coordinate Growth At Hangzhou Summit
At Hangzhou, Xi Jinping and other G20 leaders pledged to oppose protectionism and boost growth through innovation. U S Kerry and Russia’s Lavrov failed to agree on a Syria ceasefire amid tensions with North Korea tests. May calls for free trade benefits for workers as Britain exits the EU.
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Obama cancels meeting with Philippines president
Obama canceled a planned meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after Duterte’s insults and threats. Obama, calling Duterte a colorful leader, plans to meet Park Geun-hye instead while noting concerns over extrajudicial killings and due process.
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Kabul bombings kill 24 near Defense Ministry in Kabul
Twin explosions near Afghanistan's Defense Ministry and a later car bomb in central Kabul killed at least 24 people and wounded 91 as police sealed the area. An army general and two senior police commanders were among the dead. no immediate claim of responsibility. The Taliban said they attacked the earlier blast.
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Congress pressed to let suits against nations funding terrorism
9/11 widow Marge Mathers and other victims’ families urge House action on the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The bill would allow families to sue nations that funded terrorism that killed Americans on U.S. soil. Senate leaders backed it unanimously. White House opposes over sovereignty concerns. Saudi ties to hijackers give the measure its nickname.
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Gunfire kills two at street party in Brooklyn
Two men aged 18 and 22 were killed and two others injured in three separate shootings during J’Ouvert in Brooklyn. Police said one victim may have been targeted. no arrests have been made. The NYPD deployed 3,400 officers and 45 surveillance cameras for the event.
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GM settles last two ignition switch bellwether cases
General Motors Co. said it settled the final two bellwether suits over a faulty ignition switch linked to 124 deaths and 275 injuries. The deals precede a fourth trial in Manhattan federal court, with Stephanie Cockram of Virginia and Amy Norville of Kentucky among the plaintiffs.
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O’Brian, Wyatt Earp Star, Dies at 91
Hugh O’Brian who led ABC Western The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp died Monday at age 91. The long running series featured him as the title character in 221 episodes from 1955 to 1961. He appeared in John Wayne’s The Shootist as the last on screen victim.
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