Americans among dead in Jordan training center shooting
A Jordanian police captain opened fire at the Jordan International Police Training Center in Amman, killing at least five people including two Americans and wounding six others. Security forces shot the assailant, investigators weigh possible motives amid regional tensions and Western influence in Jordan.
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Missouri University presidents resign amid racial tensions protests
Tim Wolfe and Columbia campus Chancellor R Bowen Loftin stepped down amid open revolt by football players and students over indifference to racial tensions at Missouri. Rufus Wolfe admitted responsibility while Loftin plans to retire at year end as protests pressure change on campus.
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Myanmar opposition routs ruling party as Suu Kyi victory looms
In Yangon and across Myanmar the National League for Democracy edges toward a historic win. Officials cite sweeping gains including 44 of 45 lower house seats and all 12 upper house seats in Yangon, with similar leads in Ayeyarwaddy Bago and Mon states. Victory signals potential presidency and reduced military influence.
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Obama and Netanyahu set aside mistrust in Oval Office meeting
Obama and Netanyahu met to shift past Iran deal disputes and focus on shared aims. They praised ties, pledged U.S. military aid, and discussed a new memorandum to boost Israel's security while avoiding a renewed peace push before 2017.
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