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Croatia gets third government led by pro-EU PM Plenkovic
SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The Croatian parliament on Friday approved a government dominated by the conservative pro-European HDZ party, led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, marking his third term in the job following a parliamentary election last month.
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Roundup: Storms kill 5 in Houston, recovery may take "weeks"
HOUSTON, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of powerful storms ripping through Houston on Thursday night has risen to five as the largest city in the U.S. state of Texas is entering a "recovery mode" in the aftermath of widespread damage, authorities said on Friday.
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The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away
(Reuters) - It's every amateur photographer's nightmare: you spy a once-in-a-lifetime picture, and you forget to change your camera settings.
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Football
Soccer-Napoli European hopes hanging by a thread
(Reuters) - Italian champions Napoli's hopes of playing European football next season were hanging by a thread after they played out a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in Serie A on Friday.
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World
U.S. stocks ended mixed, Dow closing at record high above 40,000
NEW YORK, May 17 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic growth and contracting inflation.
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North Korea's Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country's nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical ballistic missiles with new guidance system, state media KCNA said on Saturday.
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Iraqi forces arrest 2 senior IS militants
BAGHDAD, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi security forces arrested two senior members of the Islamic State (IS) group in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan and the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Iraqi security forces said on Friday.
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World
Number of active drilling rigs in U.S. up this week
HOUSTON, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of active drilling rigs in the United States increased to 604 this week, up by one from the previous week but down by 116 from last year, according to the weekly data released by Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes on Friday.
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Feature: Algiers lights up with Sino-Algerian Symphony Ensemble
ALGIERS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- With a grand opening concert jointly presented by a local ensemble and a guest band from China's Suzhou city, the 13th International Cultural Festival of Symphonic Music opened Thursday night, showcasing a plethora of symphony orchestras and singers from 13 countries.
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Football
Soccer-Southampton east past West Brom to reach playoff final
SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Southampton moved a step closer to returning to the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over West Bromwich Albion in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on Friday to reach the final 3-1 on aggregate.
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Italy's inflation rate among Europe's lowest in April
ROME, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Prices in Italy rose last month less than any of the European Union's (EU) large economies, data released Friday by Eurostat showed.
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Coroner concludes Boeing whistleblower's death as suicide
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A coroner's office said in a report released on Friday that it has concluded the investigation into the death of Boeing whistleblower John "Mitch" Barnett, and all findings suggest he died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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China Film Festival in Bulgaria bridges cultures through cinema
SOFIA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- At the China Film Festival in Bulgaria, six Chinese films are expected to captivate audiences with their rich themes and diverse genres, exploring topics ranging from love and family to culture, tradition, and history.
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Golf
Golf-Morikawa in PGA contention after five straight birdies
(Reuters) - Five birdies in a row put American Collin Morikawa in good position heading into PGA Championship weekend, as the former winner harnessed a red-hot putter to card a six-under par second-round 65 in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday.
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World
U.S. Sonoma State University president resigns after agreeing to academic boycott of Israel
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Ming-Tung "Mike" Lee, president of Sonoma State University in the U.S. state of California, resigned Friday, one day after California State University (CSU) officials placed him on leave for unilaterally announcing that the campus would sever academic and financial ties with Israel.
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U.S. CDC releases guidance for preventing spread of infections in schools
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in schools from kindergarten to the 12th grade.
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Football
Soccer-Marta celebrates Brazil hosting 2027 Women's World Cup
(Reuters) - Brazil's all-time leading scorer Marta celebrated her country's selection to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Friday and called for the opening match to be played in Rio Grande do Sul, which has been devastated by recent flooding.
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Belgrade think-tank forum highlights Serbia's Belt and Road achievements
BELGRADE, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Serbia is actively participating in the development of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said on Thursday, emphasizing the ironclad friendship between Serbia and China.
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World
France accuses Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia with social media campaign
PARIS (Reuters) - France accused Azerbaijan on Friday of fanning the flames of riots in the French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia by flooding social media with what it said were misleading photos and videos targeting French police.