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Opinion: Why Trump is so obsessed with Scandinavia
CNN Top Stories
 

He tried to stop Trump in the electoral college. A court says his ?faithless? ballot was legal. - Washington Post US

Giuliani says State Dept. aided his effort to press Ukraine on Trump opponents - NBC Top Stories

Trump's latest fight with the Squad is in a song on 'The Simpsons' - CNN Top Stories

Former lawmaker says he is 'strongly, strongly considering' challenging Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump honors 'Mr. Basketball' with Medal of Freedom - CNN US

Trump set to discuss biofuels Thursday with USDA, EPA: sources - Reuters Top Stories

Donald Trump says he is 'the chosen one' to take on China ? video - The Guardian US News

Trump has remade the Republican Party, but at a price - LA Times World News

Trump adds Jews to his hit parade of hatred - CNN Top Stories

Trump doubles down on his comments about Jewish Americans - CBS Top Stories

Ukraine, EU oppose Trump's suggestion of readmitting Russia to G7 - Reuters Top Stories

Trump attacks Ford for not supporting his rollback of Obama-era climate change protections - NBC Top Stories

Trump has remade the Republican Party, but at a price - LA Times US News

Parkland father's emotional appeal to Trump on gun debate: 'Enough. Stay out of this' - CNN Top Stories

Trump wavers on universal background checks - CBS Top Stories

Analysis: Cracks are appearing in the Mideast's most important alliance. That's bad news for Trump - CNN Top Stories

Op-Ed: Trump wants Guatemalans like me to stay home. Here's why so many don't - LA Times US News

Buttigieg: Trump reminded who is in charge after NRA call - CNN Top Stories

Lemon and Cuomo imagine Trump prepping 'chosen one' line - CNN Top Stories

See Russian state TV reaction to Trump comments - CNN Top Stories

Analysis: Trump is either trolling everyone or thinks he's like a god - CNN Top Stories

Graphic: Factory woes grip swing states that flipped for Trump in 2016 - Reuters US News

Op-Ed: Trump wants Guatemalans like me to stay home. Here's why so many don't - LA Times World News

Is Trump relying on American consumers to save the economy from recession? - LA Times World News

Trump campaign holds events to celebrate Women's Equality Day - CBS Top Stories

Is Trump relying on American consumers to save the economy from recession? - LA Times US News

Eye Opener: Trump sends mixed signals on gun control and taxes - CBS Top Stories

Graphic: Factory woes grip swing states that flipped for Trump in 2016 - Reuters Top Stories

Analysis: Trump's diplomacy is just like him -- unpredictable, vengeful and transactional - CNN Top Stories

In Netanyahu's hour of need, Trump is nowhere - CNN Top Stories

Facing farmer anger, Trump scrambles Cabinet to brainstorm on biofuel policy: sources - Reuters Top Stories

Trump prepares for G-7, touts economy ahead of meeting - CBS Top Stories

Trump scraps efforts to cut foreign aid - NBC Top Stories

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to NBA great Bob Cousy - NBC Top Stories

A federal agency seized raccoons caged during 100-degree heat. Then senior Trump officials stepped in. - Washington Post US

Trump awards Medal of Freedom to NBA legend Bob Cousy - CBS Top Stories

Trump presses Congress to 'save lives' on mass shootings, but offers no details of a plan - USA Today Top Stories

Poll: Majority of Americans don't want Trump to be impeached and removed from office - USA Today Top Stories

Michael Jackson's will is lost, former publicist says. She asks Trump for help - USA Today Top Stories

Trump court pick denounced feminists, gay-rights groups and diversity efforts in 1990s, 2000s editorials - CNN US

Flemish politicians jokingly offer Trump part of Belgium for 1 euro - Fox News World

France tries to orchestrate a no-drama G-7 summit, but Trump is the X factor - Washington Post US

Ukraine, EU oppose Trump's suggestion of readmitting Russia to G7 - Reuters World News

Trump court pick denounced feminists and gay-rights groups in editorials - CNN Top Stories

Cracks are appearing in an important Mideast alliance. That's bad news for Trump - CNN World News

Anderson Cooper takes a dig at Ivanka Trump after her father's remarks on Jewish Democrats - USA Today Top Stories

Trump sends mixed messages on gun control - CBS Top Stories

Anderson Cooper on Trump's roller-coaster of contradictions: Buckle up - CNN Top Stories

'Practical Magic' prequel is spot on for Trump era - CNN Top Stories

Trump joked about trading Puerto Rico for Greenland. Puerto Ricans are joking back. - NBC World News

New poll finds most Americans don't want Trump to be impeached - CBS Top Stories

See Ted Cruz's 2015 prediction about Trump and Denmark - CNN Top Stories

18 attorneys general support challenge of Trump rule expanding rapid deportations - NBC Top Stories

Trump told veterans he wanted to give himself Medal of Honor - CBS Top Stories

Trump team reassigns Northeast asylum officers to work on border cases - NBC Top Stories

Trump drops bid to slash foreign aid after Congress objects - Reuters Top Stories

The Epoch Times begins hiding its connection to a huge pro-Trump ad buy on Facebook - NBC Top Stories

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'We are trying to save Hong Kong': the political uprising through the eyes of a protester - video
The Guardian World News
 

Frontline protesters make case for violence in Hong Kong protests - Reuters Top Stories

'All the forces': China's global social media push over Hong Kong protests - Reuters Top Stories

YouTube finds influence campaign tied to Hong Kong protests - Reuters World News

Employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission held in China over prostitution: report - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as activists target airport - Al Jazeera English

Hong Kong businesses fear protests will push economy into recession - The Guardian World News

Canadian Consulate suspends travel to China for Hong Kong staff - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests as activists target airport - Reuters Top Stories

Canadian Consulate suspends travel to China for Hong Kong staff - Reuters World News

Hong Kong gears up for fresh protests as activists target airport - Reuters World News

YouTube shuts down 210 channels posting about Hong Kong - CNN World News

Australia sees rush of Hong Kong millionaires amid unrest - Reuters Top Stories

Hong Kong protests: Fire extinguishers and soap used in stand-off - BBC World

China's arrest of a Hong Kong man puts spotlight on a controversial shared rail station - CNN Top Stories

Hong Kong banks condemn violence as jewelers seek to postpone trade fair - Reuters Top Stories

Australia sees rush of Hong Kong millionaires amid unrest - Reuters World News

Hong Kong banks condemn violence as jewelers seek to postpone trade fair - Reuters World News

'We must defend our city': A day in the life of a Hong Kong protester - The Guardian World News

British Hong Kong consulate employee solicited a prostitute, Chinese media claims - Fox News World

Did A Hong Kong Tycoon Hide A Protest Message In His Innocuous Newspaper Ads? - NPR News

China's arrest of Hong Kong man puts spotlight on shared rail station - CNN World News

Hong Kong protests: Youth try to define city's future - Al Jazeera English

YouTube removes channels spreading Hong Kong discord - NBC Top Stories

Banks call for order in Hong Kong as jewelers warn of trade fair dud - Reuters Top Stories

Banks call for order in Hong Kong as jewelers warn of trade fair dud - Reuters World News

'We are trying to save Hong Kong': the political uprising through the eyes of a protester - video - The Guardian World News

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Large swathes of the Amazon rainforest are burning ? video
The Guardian World News
 

How are the raging fires in the Amazon rainforest affecting climate change? - NBC Top Stories

Brazil's Bolsonaro says government lacks the resources to fight Amazon fires - Reuters Top Stories

What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest - CBS Top Stories

Large swathes of the Amazon rainforest are burning ? video - The Guardian World News

Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires in Brazil - CBS Top Stories

Worldwide pleas to save the Amazon as fires decimate rainforest - NBC World News

Jair Bolsonaro claims NGOs behind Amazon forest fire surge ? but provides no evidence - The Guardian World News

Amazon fires: President Bolsonaro responds to criticism - BBC World

Brazil environment minister heckled over Amazon fires - BBC Top Stories

Brazilian minister booed at climate event as outcry grows over Amazon fires - The Guardian World News

The Amazon is burning -- and humans are likely to blame - CNN Top Stories

A bird's-eye view of fiery devastation in Amazon rainforest - CNN Top Stories

The Amazon is burning -- and humans are likely to blame - CNN World News

The Amazon rainforest is on fire. Here's what that means for the environment - CNN Top Stories

Amazon fires: 'Our house is burning ', Macron warns ahead of G7 - BBC World

Fires in Brazil's Amazon blamed on deforestation - CBS Top Stories

As Amazon burns, Brazil's Bolsonaro tells rest of world not to interfere - Reuters World News

As Amazon burns, Brazil's Bolsonaro tells rest of world not to interfere - Reuters Top Stories

Amazon rainforest fires: Macron calls for 'international crisis' to lead G7 discussions - The Guardian World News

Why is the Amazon rainforest on fire? - USA Today Top Stories

Bolsonaro says criticism over Amazon interferes with Brazil's sovereignty - Reuters World News

Brazil prosecutors probe surge in Amazon deforestation and fires - Reuters World News

France's Macron calls Amazon fires an international emergency - Reuters Top Stories

Brazil: Concerns grow over burning Amazon as probe launched - Al Jazeera English

Morning mail: Deaths in custody rise, Amazon fires up by 80%, Australia's Ashes collapse - The Guardian World News

Amazon fires caused by humans, environmentalists say - CBS Top Stories

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South Korea scraps intelligence-sharing pact with Japan as feud between U.S. allies heats up
NBC Top Stories
 

South Korea scraps intelligence-sharing pact with Japan as feud between U.S. allies heats up - NBC Top Stories

South Korea to scrap intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid history feud - Reuters World News

South Korea to scrap intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid dispute over history - Reuters Top Stories

South Korea to scrap intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid row over history - Reuters World News

Japan says ending intelligence pact shows South Korea fails to appreciate North Korean threat - Reuters Top Stories

Japan says ending intelligence pact shows South Korea fails to appreciate North Korean threat - Reuters World News

South Korea To Scrap Military Intelligence-Sharing Agreement With Japan - NPR News

South Korea cuts intelligence ties with Japan, raising fears over North Korea - The Guardian World News

South Korea says U.S., North Korea will restart dialogue 'soon' - Reuters Top Stories

Japan PM reiterates that Tokyo wants South Korea to keep its promises, rebuild trust - Reuters World News

Japan PM reiterates that Tokyo wants South Korea to keep its promises, rebuild trust - Reuters Top Stories

South Korea to nix intelligence-sharing deal with Japan, alarming US military officials - USA Today Top Stories

Japan PM Abe: S Korea move to end intelligence pact damages trust - Al Jazeera English

Japan protests against South Korea's scrapping of intelligence-sharing pact: NHK - Reuters Top Stories

Japan's defense minister says South Korean decision to end intelligence pact regrettable - Reuters World News

North Korea says ready for dialogue or confrontation with U.S. - Reuters Top Stories

Japan's defense minister says South Korean decision to end intelligence pact regrettable - Reuters Top Stories

Japan protests against South Korea's scrapping of intelligence-sharing pact: NHK - Reuters World News

Japan foreign minister says South Korea's move 'completely mistaken response' - Reuters Top Stories

North Korea says ready for dialogue or confrontation with U.S. - Reuters World News

Japan summons South Korean ambassador as row deepens - Reuters World News

Japan summons South Korean ambassador as row deepens - Reuters Top Stories

South Korea and Japan's feud explained - BBC World

Japan foreign minister says South Korea's move 'completely mistaken response' - Reuters World News

N Korea to US: Pyongyang open for talks, ready for confrontation - Al Jazeera English

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Amazon rainforest fires: Macron calls for 'international crisis' to lead G7 discussions
The Guardian World News
 

Setting stern tone, France's Macron to spar with Britain's Johnson on Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Too late for new Brexit deal, France's Macron tells Johnson - Reuters World News

France's Macron tells Johnson: not enough time for a new Brexit deal - Reuters World News

France's Macron: No time to negotiate new Brexit deal - Reuters Top Stories

Macron warns Boris Johnson Brexit could turn UK into vassal state of US before they meet in Paris - live news - The Guardian World News

British PM Johnson faces tough Brexit lunch with Macron - Reuters Top Stories

British PM Johnson faces tough Brexit lunch with Macron - Reuters World News

Highlights: British PM Johnson on Brexit at meeting with Macron - Reuters Top Stories

Brexit deal solution at risk from ticking clock, not Merkel or Macron - The Guardian World News

Highlights: British PM Johnson on Brexit at meeting with Macron - Reuters World News

France's Macron: No time to negotiate new Brexit deal - Reuters World News

Macron tells Johnson Brexit backstop is indispensable - The Guardian World News

'Rude' Boris Johnson puts foot up on Elysee furniture during key Brexit talks with Macron - Fox News World

France's Macron calls Amazon fires an international emergency - Reuters Top Stories

Brexit: Macron tells PM renegotiating deal 'not an option' - BBC Top Stories

France's Macron to Johnson: Britain's destiny is your choice alone - Reuters Top Stories

No-deal Brexit could reduce UK to 'junior partner' of US, says Macron - CNN World News

Macron: There's no time to negotiate new Brexit deal - Al Jazeera English

France's Macron to Johnson: Britain's destiny is your choice alone - Reuters World News

U.K. risks becoming U.S.'s 'junior partner' after Brexit, France's Macron warns - NBC Top Stories

No-deal Brexit could reduce UK to 'junior partner' of US, says Macron - CNN Top Stories

Amazon rainforest fires: Macron calls for 'international crisis' to lead G7 discussions - The Guardian World News

Carlos Ghosn's wife asks Macron for help - CNN World News

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