Microsoft beats expectations as Azure cloud revenue jumps 43%
Microsoft exceeded market expectations when the tech giant released its quarterly report.
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Trump pays tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington funeral
Large parts of the American political elite gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to bid farewell to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. "He was a friend none of us will forget," President Donald Trump said in his speech.
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Iran says tanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz as US talks remain off the table
A tanker has struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reports, citing Iranian authorities. According to Iran, there are no negotiations with the United States.
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Zelenskyy to meet new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in first foreign visit since taking office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United Kingdom on Monday to meet with the country's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Iran warns war will escalate if US attacks continue
Iran warned on Sunday that the war will escalate further if the United States continues its attacks on the country.
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Colin Kaepernick honored by ACLU for civil rights activism
Colin Kaepernick, a former NFL quarterback who rose to fame ten years ago when he protested police brutality in the United States, is being honored by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Trump attends Correspondents’ Dinner after April shooting scare
"Three months after the drama at the Washington Correspondents' Dinner, the event has now been held again. "Just like with my presidency, the second time is always better," Trump said from the podium.
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Zelenskyy heads to Washington for July 28 meeting with Trump
The White House confirmed on Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Washington, DC, for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
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Trump says Xi Jinping will visit Washington on Sept. 24
US President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States on Sept. 24. The visit is a response to Trump's trip to China in mid-May.
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US signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia, drawing criticism over weapons risk
The United States has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia that aims to eventually establish a civilian nuclear power program in the country. Washington says the agreement includes several security measures - at the same time, it has been criticized by opposition politicians in the United States.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Trump in Washington as pressure grows on Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump in Washington today. The meeting comes as pressure mounts on Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, which is Israel's main condition for withdrawing from southern Lebanon.
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Lebanese army begins taking over security in south as Israel agrees to pull back
On Monday, Lebanon's military began taking over security in three villages in the south, in exchange for Israel promising to withdraw its forces.
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Experts say poor renovation, not vandalism, caused Trump’s Lincoln Memorial pool damage
Renovation blunders - not vandals - are the cause of the lingering problems with the famous pond at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, according to experts consulted by The Washington Post.
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White House says Trump remains open to diplomacy as US strikes on Iran continue
US forces launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Thursday evening. Several bridges and an airport were reportedly hit, according to Iranian state media. At the same time, the White House reiterated earlier statements that President Donald Trump is always “open to diplomacy.”
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Israel and Lebanon hold positive talks in Rome on southern Lebanon trial zones
Israel and Lebanon have agreed during negotiations in Rome to implement so-called "trial zones" in southern Lebanon, according to a US government source.
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Felix Rosenqvist meets Trump at the White House ahead of Washington IndyCar race
Swedish racing driver Felix Rosenqvist met US President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House.
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Sources: Rubio controls Venezuela’s finances via WhatsApp, report says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is governing Venezuela via WhatsApp, and the US is distributing "weekly money" to the country, sources tell The New York Times.
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Expert: Graham’s death weakens Ukraine support in the US Senate
The death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham means Ukraine loses one of its defenders in Washington. His passing may also give Democrats a new opportunity in the midterm elections this fall.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is likely over, but negotiations may continue
The ceasefire with Iran is likely over, the US president says after the heaviest clashes in months. However, he is not ruling out continued negotiations.
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World Cup guide: Portugal face Spain, and is this Ronaldo’s last match?
Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favourite Spain - in what could be the star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 at the World Cup.
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World Cup guide: Ronaldo’s possible last dance against Spain in Texas
Big controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favorite Spain - in what could be the great star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 in the World Cup.
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Trump speaks after Fourth of July celebrations evacuated in Washington storm
A massive Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington was evacuated because of a thunderstorm, just hours before US President Donald Trump was due to deliver a speech there. "We cannot be deterred," Trump said as he began his speech later than planned.
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