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Man kills 33 in fire at Japan anime studio
A man screaming "you die!" has burst into an animation studio in Kyoto, doused it with a flammable liquid and set it on fire, killing 33 people.
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US Navy destroys Iranian drone
The US Navy has destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after the aircraft threatened a ship, President Donald Trump says.
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US demands Iran free seized oil tanker
The United States has demanded Iran immediately release a tanker it seized in the Gulf, as a US military commander said the nation would work "aggressively" to ensure free passage of vessels.
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US places sanctions over Iran nuke program
The United States has imposed sanctions on five people and an international network of companies the US Treasury says are involved in the procurement of materials for Iran's nuclear program.
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Trump 'not happy' with 'send her back' cry
US President Donald Trump says he is unhappy with his supporters chanting "send her back" after he criticised a Somali-born Democratic congresswoman at a rally in North Carolina.
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Trump 'discussed quashing affair stories'
US President Donald Trump was aware of efforts to keep a porn star and a Playboy centrefold silent in the days leading up to the 2016 election, newly released court records show.
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UK MPs back plan to hamper no-deal Brexit
British MPs have backed proposals to make it harder for the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit by suspending parliament.
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Australian Associated Press
