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UN peacekeepers accuses Israel of firing on Lebanon HQ
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Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet
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EU discusses deportation hubs to stem migration
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EU talks deportation hubs to stem migration
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Death toll rises to 109 after Haiti gang attack, official says
The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti last week has risen to 109 people with around 40 more injured, a local government official said Wednesday.
Wall Street indices hit fresh records as Chinese shares tumble
Wall Street indices powered to fresh records Wednesday despite an impending major hurricane to Florida, while Chinese stocks tumbled on disappointment over a lack of fresh stimulus.
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United Nations officials warned Wednesday that Lebanon was staring down a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis as the number of internally displaced people hit 600,000 and Israel presses its offensive against Hezbollah militants.