Qatar Responds to Arab Demands Ahead of Cairo Talks
Arab nations said they received Qatar's reply to a 13 point demands list aimed at ending the Gulf crisis and will respond in a timely manner. A rating agency warned Qatar's outlook turned negative amid the standoff.
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Illinois Senate Overrules Rauner to Back 36B Budget Plan
The Illinois Senate voted to override Gov. Rauner’s vetoes on a 36 billion budget package funded by a 5 billion tax increase aimed at ending the state’s long running fiscal crisis. The move followed GOP defections enabling a veto proof House majority, though House action remained uncertain as many members were absent on the Fourth of July.
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Iraqi PM hails Mosul victory as Old City battles continue
Prime Minister Haider al Abadi praised the liberation of Mosul amid ongoing fighting in the Old City. He ordered rebuilding and stabilization for freed areas as civilians suffer hunger and injuries, with 300 wounded in a single day at a field hospital near the district.
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Chestnut wins 10th hot dog eating title
Joey Chestnut won his 10th Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog contest by eating 72 dogs and buns in 10 minutes on Coney Island, surpassing his own record. Carlsen Cincotti finished second with 60, while Miki Sudo claimed a fourth straight women's title with 41. Police arrested five demonstrators from Direct Action Everywhere during the event.
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U N chief returns to Cyprus talks amid troop removal standoff
U N Secretary General Antonio Guterres plans a fresh push in Crans-Montana as Turkey rejects a deadline for pulling out troops from Cyprus. Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says no sunset clause will force Turkish forces to leave. President Anastasiades hopes progress in 24 hours justifies Guterres return.
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