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U.S. Supreme Court throws abortion fight into center of midterms
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U.S. Supreme Court throws abortion fight into center of midterms

International: “This is huge — it's saying that for the first time in a long time that we have a pro-life majority on the Supreme Court.”
EU mulls ways to help defuse Israel-Palestinian fighting
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EU mulls ways to help defuse Israel-Palestinian fighting

International: The EU is the biggest donor of aid to the Palestinians but holds little influence over the militant group Hamas or the state of Israel.
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review in U.S.
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Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review in U.S.

Technology: The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
Apple, Amazon not to charge extra for lossless music
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Apple, Amazon not to charge extra for lossless music

Technology: Amazon Music, which so far charged a premium for lossless audio, became the first major music service on Monday to upgrade its subscribers to the format.
Bangladesh arrests journalist Rozina Islam known for unearthing graft
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Bangladesh arrests journalist Rozina Islam known for unearthing graft

International: Rozina Islam on Tuesday was produced before a court in Dhaka where police sought that she be remanded to their custody for five days to be interrogated
Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza as war enters second week
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Israel, Hamas trade fire in Gaza as war enters second week

International: At least 212 Palestinians have been killed in the week of heavy airstrikes, including 61 children and 36 women, with more than 1,400 people wounded, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir
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Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir

International: Lee Jae-yong runs Samsung as vice chairman and is the country’s richest person.
Mob attacks police station in Pakistan in search of man accused of blasphemy
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Mob attacks police station in Pakistan in search of man accused of blasphemy

International: At least 1,472 people were charged under the blasphemy law in Pakistan since 1987.
WHO reminds Serum Institute of its COVAX commitments amidst soaring demand in India
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WHO reminds Serum Institute of its COVAX commitments amidst soaring demand in India

International: The UN children’s agency UNICEF said the devastating surge in coronavirus cases in India has impacted vaccine supplies to the COVAX facility.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris release tax return, restoring tradition Trump broke
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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris release tax return, restoring tradition Trump broke

International: U.S. President Joe Biden reported a drop in gross income compared to 2019.
Andrew Cuomo discloses he could earn $5.1 million from book on pandemic leadership
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Andrew Cuomo discloses he could earn $5.1 million from book on pandemic leadership

Books: The book largely recounts the Governor's once-daily press conferences on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in Netanyahu call
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in Netanyahu call

International: Biden's move signals US concern for an end to Israel's part of hostilities with Hamas, although it falls short of joining growing Democratic demands for an immediate cease-fire
Joe Biden to announce U.S. will send 20 million vaccines abroad by end of June
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Joe Biden to announce U.S. will send 20 million vaccines abroad by end of June

International: The move comes as U.S. states are seeing drops in vaccination numbers and countries like India are scrambling to get vaccines.
39 million U.S. families to get child payments
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39 million U.S. families to get child payments

International: The U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday that 39 million families are set to receive monthly child payments beginning on July 15. The payments are
Iran to develop Farzad B gas field domestically, dumps India
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Iran to develop Farzad B gas field domestically, dumps India

International: India’s OVL had discovered the gas field in 2000
Singapore to shut schools as virus surges
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Singapore to shut schools as virus surges

International: Singapore will close schools from Wednesday as authorities warned new coronavirus strains such as the one first detected in India were affecting more
Afghans who helped the U.S. now fear being left behind
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Afghans who helped the U.S. now fear being left behind

International: 300 interpreters have been killed since 2016
Coronavirus | China steps up vaccinations to 14 million a day
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Coronavirus | China steps up vaccinations to 14 million a day

International: There is a renewed push to vaccinate people after resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several local clusters
Gaza bombings | Ready to help if both sides seek ceasefire, says Blinken
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Gaza bombings | Ready to help if both sides seek ceasefire, says Blinken

International: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Palestinians to “protect civilians, especially children”.“We’ll continue to conduct
Israel says Gaza tunnels destroyed in heavy airstrikes
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Israel says Gaza tunnels destroyed in heavy airstrikes

International: Residents of Gaza awakened by the overnight barrage described it as the heaviest since the war began a week ago