Catalonia stops short of formal independence declaration to allow talks

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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalonia's leader stepped back from a formal declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday, claiming a mandate to launch secession but saying he would delay doing so to allow time for talks with Madrid on the region's future.

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Trump to announce broad Iran strategy this week: White House

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will make an announcement this week on an "overall Iran strategy," including whether to decertify the international deal curbing Tehran's nuclear program, the White House said on Tuesday.

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Brazil congressional report recommends shelving Temer charges

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BRASILIA (Reuters) - A Brazilian congressional report recommended on Tuesday that President Michel Temer should not face trial for obstruction of justice and membership in a criminal organization, arguing that the charges against him were unfounded.

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U.S. steps up pressure on Hezbollah, offers reward for two operatives

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States offered multimillion-dollar rewards for two Hezbollah officials on Tuesday as it stepped up a pressure campaign against the Iranian-backed Lebanese group that it has long designated an international terrorist organization.

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North Korea Tests Flying Soldiers in New Paraglider Battle Strategy Against South Korea–US Combined Forces ... - Newsweek

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South Korean defense officials believe North Korea is training special forces in the use of paragliders. The teams held drills in mid-September involving an attack on the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command in Seoul, according to South Korean ...

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Exclusive: U.S. warship sails near disputed island in South China Sea - U.S. officials

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, three U.S. officials told Reuters, even as President Donald Trump's administration seeks Chinese cooperation in dealing with North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

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Sorry, Trump, but Talking to North Korea Has Worked - Slate Magazine

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Sorry, Trump, but Talking to North Korea Has Worked
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U.N. bans four ships over North Korea contraband, U.S. delays four more

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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council has banned four ships from ports globally for carrying cargo from North Korea, including one vessel that had ammunition, but the United States postponed a bid to blacklist four others pending further investigation.

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Trump's bold declarations don't always lead to the results he promises - Washington Post

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Trump's bold declarations don't always lead to the results he promises
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Should President Trump announce later this week that he will “decertify” the Iran deal he has derided as a historic “embarrassment” to the United States, he in effect would be passing along to Congress responsibility for the fate of the international ...
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Catalan leader proclaims independence but suspends it pending talks

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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday proclaimed the region's independence from Spain but said its effects would be suspended to allow for talks with the Madrid government.

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In rightward shift, Dutch PM seals new government pact

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THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sealed a deal to form a new coalition government on Tuesday, announcing a major tax overhaul and steering the Netherlands towards the political right.

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Swiss say to expel two Tunisians with link to Marseille attacker

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GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland is sending a Tunisian couple who include the brother of the presumed knife attacker at Marseille train station in France back to their home country for security reasons, Swiss federal police said on Tuesday.

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UK royal Kate makes first public appearance since pregnancy revealed

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LONDON (Reuters) - Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, made her first public appearance on Tuesday since it was announced she was pregnant, joining husband Prince William and his brother Harry at events to mark World Mental Health Day.