New York latest state to approve driver's licenses for illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants to the United States will be able to obtain driver's licenses in New York under a bill passed by the state legislature on Monday and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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French storm: Hail batters south-east France

Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage.

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What does this hat mean to Americans?

The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.

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Britain's Hammond 'prepared to resign' over May's spending plans: ITV, citing PA

British finance minister Philip Hammond is "prepared to resign" over Prime Minister Theresa May's legacy spending plans, ITV said on Tuesday, citing the Press Association.

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Venezuela frees jailed opposition lawmaker ahead of U.N. rights chief's visit

Venezuela on Monday freed opposition lawmaker Gilber Caro, who was detained in April in what allies said was a violation of his parliamentary immunity, the opposition-controlled National Assembly said on Twitter.

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Saudi air defenses intercept two Houthi drones: Saudi press agency

Saudi air defenses intercepted two Houthi drones, one of them targeting a residential area in the southern city of Abha, the Saudi press agency said on Tuesday, citing the Saudi-led coalition.

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UK's Hammond 'prepared to resign' over May's legacy spending plans: ITV

British finance minister Philip Hammond is "prepared to resign" over Prime Minister Theresa May's legacy spending plans, ITV reported on Tuesday, citing the Press Association.

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'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Increasing numbers of people aged between 41 and 60 are being recruited by criminals to launder money.

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New York poised to become latest state to grant driver's licenses to illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants to the United States would be able to obtain driver's licenses in New York under a bill passed by the state legislature on Monday, and a representative for Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign the measure.

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Trump says U.S. agency will begin removing millions of illegal immigrants

President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. authorities will begin next week removing millions of illegal immigrants in the United States.

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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'

Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.

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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

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76 MEPs back Catalan separatists blocked from collecting European Parliament credentials: letter

The Spanish government has violated the rights of three Catalan leaders elected to the European Parliament by blocking them from collecting their credentials, 76 MEPs said in a letter sent to the governing body of the European legislature on Monday.

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Trump ex-aide Manafort moved to Manhattan, arraignment seen near: source

Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, was transferred to a detention facility in Manhattan on Monday ahead of an expected arraignment on state charges in New York, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Death toll from China quakes rises to 11

The death toll from two strong earthquakes in China rose to 11 on Tuesday, with 122 people injured, state media said, adding that rescuers pulled some survivors from rubble in a part of the country that often suffers strong tremors.

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Salvini proclaims Italy to be Washington's best EU ally

Italy is the United States' most reliable ally in Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday, keen to present himself as a strong, trustworthy statesman during a flying visit to Washington.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

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U.S. says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were defensive purposes, citing concerns about a threat from Iran.

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Navy SEAL's trial for war crimes begins in San Diego

Jury selection began on Monday in the trial of a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon leader court-martialed on charges of murdering a wounded Iraqi prisoner and shooting unarmed civilians, a war crimes case that has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.

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UK to launch "groundbreaking" China share market link

UK-listed companies will be able to sell shares in Shanghai under a new share link, Treasury says.

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Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.

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