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The US government has announced that Trump's travel ban, that is currently blocking prospective immigrants from a number of primarily Muslim countries, has been expanded to include six more countries. Four of these countries are African nations and three have Muslim majority populations. The government claimed the countries did not meet America's security or information sharing standards.

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US president Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate may end in his acquittal as soon as Friday, after Democrats' failed to convince the required number of Republicans of the need for new witnesses. Democrats needed four Republicans to vote in favor of further witnesses, but Lamar Alexander of Tennessee has openly opposed the idea with Utah's Mitt Romney and Maine's Susan Collins remaining the only Republican supporters.

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At US president Donald Trump's impeachment trial, being presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts, tensions heightened as senators submitted questions for approval, to be put to witnesses during senate interrogations. Trump's defense team maintains that the president only withheld aid from Ukraine to combat corrupt practices, with Democrats objecting to the stipulation.

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Kunal Kamra, an Indian comedian, has been banned from flying with four different Indian airlines for insulting a nationalist TV anchor. A 2-minute video of the incident became viral and was met with both praise and criticism. Many felt that he had gone too far and was insulting the anchor in the same way the anchor insults the guests on his show.

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World-famous climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced that she will be trademarking her own name as it is very regularly misused without her permission. She said in a tweet that she has no interest in trademarks but that this must be done. She complained about corporations using her name for commercial purposes without her consent.

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Ahead of the UK's exit from the European Union, EU fishing ships will no longer automatically be allowed access to the UK's waters by the EU's common fisheries law, with a new bill introduced in the UK parliament replacing the EU law and placing stricter permission controls on fishing vessels, with a focus on more environmentally friendly fishing policies.

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US President Donald Trump has unveiled his new Middle East peace plan that would make Jeruselum Israel's undivided capital and allow for the creation of the state of Palestine. This plan was immediately shot down by Palestinian leaders, who said that it could have 'dangerous consequences'.The plan also calls for negotiations between Israel and Palestine to begin as soon as possible.

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The Pentagon has announced that around 50 different US soldiers have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries due to an Iranian missile strike on a US base located in Iraq. Eighteen of these troops have been sent to Germany for further treatment while the rest have returned to duty after being treated in Iraq.

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Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that he wants greater federal powers during natural disasters and that there should be a framework via which he could declare a state of emergency during these disasters. He claimed the reason he could not act effectively this year was that local governments were overseeing disaster management.

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American prosecutors have said that Prince Andrew has offered zero cooperation in their investigation into Jeffry Epstein's sex trafficking activities and his co-conspirators. The Prince has refused to give an interview with the FBI despite the fact that he had established links to Epstein when he committed some of these crimes.

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US President Donald Trump's new immigration policy that would prevent immigrants, who may require government assistance, from getting residency in the country, has been approved by the Supreme Court. The policy was heavily criticized by immigration activists, who claimed the policy will keep out non-white immigrants. Trump claims the policy will ensure that all immigrants will be self-sufficient within the country.

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New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's government has announced national elections on September 19, with the government dissolving on August 12. Ardern will be campaigning for re-election, while opposition leader Simon Bridges will be organizing his campaign around Maori land disputes and Ardern's gun buy-back scheme. Ardern's campaign will be focusing on the government's capital spending, which has reached its highest point in 20 years.

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The Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura has warned that the spread of the coronavirus could lead to a decrease in factory production within China as well as a decrease in the global market. Since Chinese people will be consuming less due to disruptions in transport and business, exports to China may also slow down.

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China has traced the origin of the Coronavirus to a seafood market that was also illegally trading wildlife products. In response to this, the government has banned all wildlife trade in the country, saying those places that breed wildlife should be isolated and no wildlife should be transported until the crisis is averted.

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North Korean State Media has told the people of the country to prepare for a difficult future. The government expects the US sanctions to get worse and thus conditions in the country to worsen for the general public. They also said that there is now no agreement stopping them from carrying out nuclear and missile tests.

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The police have started using live rounds against the protesters in Baghdad, killing at least one person. The protesters are demanding the resignation of all government officials and that free and fair elections be held in the country. Five missiles were recently fired at the US embassy, wounding three people in a rare attack on the compound.

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Responding to Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's statement that Iran would only be open to negotiations with the US once sanctions were lifted, US president Donald Trump posted "No thanks!" on Twitter, closing the doors on possible future negotiations amid rising tensions after a US airstrike on an airport in Baghdad, Iraq killed top Iranian military official Major General Qassem Soleimani.

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Venezuelan leader Juan Guaido defied travel restrictions to speak at the European Parliament and World Economic Forum, recently hosting a rally in Madrid, Spain to garner support for his opposition campaign against current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, who has been in power since 2013. Thousands attended the rally, chanting slogans and holding signs supporting Guaido's party.

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The Indian government has allowed people in Kashmir to access just 300 whitewashed websites after nearly six months of no internet access. The people there still cannot access social media and do not have access to fast internet speeds. This internet ban persists despite a large amount of pressure from both the Indian Supreme Court and the international community.

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Aleksandr Dolgopolov, a 25-year-old comedian from Russia, was forced to flee the country after the government began investigating footage of his standup. His routine involved him making some jokes about Putin and the Virgin Mary. He was forced to flee fearing for his safety as Russia's anti-blasphemy laws carry a strict punishment.

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The Iraqi security forces raided the main protest site in Baghdad after having violently clashed with the protesters. Many people were injured in these clashes as the security officials used live rounds and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The protesters were standing against the US presence in the country.

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The heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, has recently said in an interview that he would like to make an official visit to Iran at some point. He made this announcement during as tensions between Iran and the Western world were at a high point and has not given any details or dates regarding this visit.

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Jeanine Anez, the 52-year-old Bolivian interim president, and former TV news anchor and lawyer, has announced her campaign for the country's presidential elections in May. Anez, a Senator, assumed the presidency after the ousting of 13-year president Evo Morales following allegations of mass voter fraud in the national elections. While Morales is not running in Bolivia's upcoming elections, he is still directing his socialist party's campaign from Argentina.

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In almost nine hours, members of the Democratic party in Congress presented evidence to support their arguments in favor of US President Donald Trump's impeachment, focusing primarily on the argument that Trump's attempt to involve Ukraine in the United States' political process constitutes an abuse of power, and that his consequent attempts to hinder Congress' investigations constitute obstruction of justice.

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Multiple senators, both democrats, and republicans have been accused of falling asleep or playing games during the Trump impeachment trial. These senators will act as jurors in the trial and have been defending themselves on social media, some claiming they were 'multitasking'. All electronics have been banned during the trial.

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