Russia's Putin, eyeing election next year, pledges to prosecute vote violations

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia's central election commission urged President Vladimir Putin on Monday to ensure all investigations into election violations detected in Russia last month were completed, and the Kremlin leader promised to do so.

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Exclusvie: EU may shun Myanmar generals in new sanctions - draft

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union proposes cutting back contacts with Myanmar's top generals in a first step to increase sanctions over an army offensive that has driven Rohingya Muslims out of the country, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

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Irish Che Guevara stamp prompts protest

A stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Che Guevara arouses the ire of Cuban-Americans.

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NBA's Wild Wild West: Who could dethrone the Warriors?

Sports Pulse: USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and AJ Neuharth-Keusch break down the NBA's Western Conference.

     

 

 

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NPR News: Boat Carrying Rohingya Refugees Capsizes Off Bangladesh

Boat Carrying Rohingya Refugees Capsizes Off Bangladesh
At least 12 people are dead and 30 others missing, many of them children. Meanwhile, the situation in refugee camps in Bangladesh grows dire.

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Boko Haram suspects on trial in Nigeria's Kainji town

The secret trials of thousands taking place in Nigeria raise concerns about lack of transparency.

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Trump: Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Indianapolis was 'long planned'

Vice President's trip has been criticized, with many calling it a political stunt.

     

 

 

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Harvey Weinstein firing: Meryl Streep, Lena Dunham speak out about 'disgraceful' scandal

With Harvey Weinstein officially fired from the Weinstein Company, voices in Hollywood continue to come forward to condemn his behavior.

     

 

 

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Puerto Rico governor: 'hell to pay' over water, food deliveries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello said on Monday he ordered an investigation of water distribution on the hurricane-battered island and warned that there would be "hell to pay" for mishandling of the supplies.

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New Zealand Police sorry for crash death tweet

The police tweeted an apology after an "insensitive" tweet they "quickly realised was wrong".

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Boy shot in head while riding pillion on motorbike in Huyton

The boy is in a serious condition after the shot caused him to fall off the motorbike, police say.

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HIV Brighton hairdresser 'pressured man into sex'

The man claims he later got a text saying, "Maybe you have the fever... and you have HIV LOL."

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Puerto Rico governor: 'hell to pay' over water, food deliveries

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello said on Monday he ordered an investigation of water distribution on the hurricane-battered island and warned that there would be "hell to pay" for mishandling of the supplies.

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U.S. insured wind, storm surge loss from Hurricane Nate around $500 million: KCC

(Reuters) - Insured losses in the United States from Hurricane Nate will be close to $500 million, catastrophe modeling company Karen Clark & Company (KCC) said on Monday.

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Dolphins aware of video of OL coach Chris Foerster snorting white powder - ESPN

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Dolphins aware of video of OL coach Chris Foerster snorting white powder ESPN The Miami Dolphins said Sunday night that they are aware of a video that appears to show offensive line coach Chris Foerster snorting a white powder off a table before a meeting. "We were just made aware of the video and will have no comment at this ... Hyde: New line coach coming after video; Alonso, Jones top PFF gradesSun Sentinel (blog) Dolphins offensive line coach caught on tape snorting a white powdery substance, team reportedly investigatingNew York Daily News Facebook video appears to show Dolphins assistant coach snorting drugsWashington Post Miami Herald -CBSSports.com -Sports Illustrated -USA TODAY all 68 news articles »

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Turkey urges U.S. to review visa suspension as lira, stocks tumble

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey urged the United States on Monday to review its suspension of visa services after the arrest of a U.S. consulate employee sharply escalated tensions between the two NATO allies and drove Turkey's currency and stocks lower.

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