Navy sailor's mother recalls courage after USS Fitzgerald collision
Mia Sykes of Raleigh says her 19-year-old son Brayden Harden helped search for shipmates as water flooded his bunk after the USS Fitzgerald struck a Philippine flagged container ship off Japan. The destroyer endured a major flood and listed heavily with sailors rushing to man guns and save others.
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Forest fire in Portugal kills dozens near Pedrogao Grande
A central Portugal forest fire swept through Pedrogao Grande killing at least 61 people and injuring many more as residents fled burning cars and homes. Authorities warn of more victims while 700 firefighters and 350 soldiers battle the blaze with winds gusting and fires burning on multiple fronts.
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Macron party sweeps French parliamentary vote
President Macron's Republic on the Move! wins a clear majority in the National Assembly with up to 360 of 577 seats. The party includes fresh faces from civilian life, a farmer, teacher, and a math genius as it cushions power for the 39-year-old president. Ultra-left and far-right critics, led by Marine Le Pen, vow opposition to labor reforms. Prime Minister Philippe signals a cabinet reshuffle and a rapid start to the new session.
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National Front
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France
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Republic
IS threat in Asia raises alarm in Washington
Southeast Asia's jihadis who fought for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria now pose a nearer danger in the southern Philippines. Marawi has left over 300 dead, exposing security gaps as counterterrorism gains falter. Mattis testified that a yearslong U.S. operation was cut short three years ago. A small band of U.S. special forces remains in an advisory role with aerial surveillance. lawmakers seek a larger, but not ground, U.S. role amid fears Marawi could become a new hub.
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Jihadist Attack Hits Mali Capital Resort Campement Kangaba
Suspected jihadists attacked a Bamako hotel resort on Sunday, taking hostages as gunfire echoed into night. Malian special forces entered the site, with 3 or 4 attackers suspected, and guests including UN, EU, and French mission personnel reported among those present. No casualty toll was immediately released.
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Taliban storm police HQ in eastern Afghanistan
The Taliban attacked a police headquarters in Paktia with a car bomb and suicide vests, killing several officers and wounding many others. The assailants held a dining hall before security forces fatally injured the gunman. Taliban spokesman Mujahid claimed responsibility. In Logar province a separate attack killed the head of the police criminal investigations unit and wounded a bodyguard. An investigation is underway.
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