Obama's Vietnam visit signals closer ties with former foe
U S President Obama arrives in Ho Chi Minh City amid talks of expanded trade and military cooperation with Vietnam. The visit centers on easing the arms embargo and boosting the Trans-Pacific Partnership, amid concerns from Human Rights Watch about staged elections and crackdowns.
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Austria faces tight presidential runoff amid absentee votes
Austria's run off between Norbert Hofer and Alexander Van der Bellen remains neck and neck after direct votes. Absentee ballots totaling about 900000 will likely decide the outcome with results due Monday. Van der Bellen led by under 3000 votes as 448 million direct ballots were counted.
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Israel defense chief ouster clears way for hard liner
Israel’s defense minister resigned over a turbulent week, clearing Moshe Yaalon’s departure for hard liner Avigdor Lieberman to take the post. Netanyahu invited Lieberman’s party into government to shore up backing, with Lieberman seeking the Defense Ministry as a condition. Yaalon said the government has been taken over by extremist elements.
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Weekend perils on Everest claim two climbers and raise rescue tally
Dozens fall ill on Everest as authorities confirm two deaths during descent from the summit. Dutch climber Eric Arnold, 35, died after summit success on his fifth attempt, and Australian Maria Strydom, 34, died from altitude sickness. Two Indian climbers remain missing while sherpas rescued climbers suffering severe illness and frostbite, including a woman airlifted from Camp 4.
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