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US works to ensure Venezuela election credible but faces obstacles, official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S sees it as a “very open question” whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro can win re-election if he holds a free vote in July, and Washington is trying to ensure the ballot is credible in the face of significant obstacles, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
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Rescue operations concluded at building collapse site in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Search and rescue efforts at the site of a recent building collapse in South Africa, which claimed the lives of at least 33 people, were concluded on Friday, said local authorities.
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Protesters, school administration reach deal to clear encampment in University of Washington
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- An encampment at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, U.S. state of Washington, will be shut down after an agreement was reached between protesters and the university administration, according to a news release by the protesters on Friday.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.