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Major earthquakes strike near Fiji, Indonesian island

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Major earthquakes strike near Fiji, Indonesian island

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Major earthquakes struck the Pacific -- about 200 miles from Fiji and Tonga and in Indonesia's Lomback island, where hundreds died in a tremor on Aug. 5.

Report: Trump counsel McGahn 'cooperated extensively' in probe

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Report: Trump counsel McGahn 'cooperated extensively' in probe

Cyprus extradites hijacking suspect to Egypt

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Cyprus extradites hijacking suspect to Egypt

Putin attends wedding of Austrian foreign minister

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Putin attends wedding of Austrian foreign minister

Storm hits Backstreet Boys concert venue in Oklahoma, injures 14

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Storm hits Backstreet Boys concert venue in Oklahoma, injures 14

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A thunderstorm blew over supports at an outdoor performance venue in Oklahoma ahead of an appearance by the Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees, injuring 14 people.

On This Day: Gorbachev removed in coup

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On This Day: Gorbachev removed in coup

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- On Aug. 19, 1991, a coup orchestrated by hard-line Communists removed Mikhail Gorbachev as president of the Soviet Union.

Italy bridge collapse death toll climbs to 43 as country mourns

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Italy bridge collapse death toll climbs to 43 as country mourns

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The death toll in Tuesday's bridge collapse in north Italy rose to 43 on Saturday -- a national day of mourning over the tragedy.

ICE detains man driving pregnant wife to hospital for delivery

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ICE detains man driving pregnant wife to hospital for delivery

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A man driving his pregnant wife to a hospital for delivery of their baby was detained as they stopped for gas and taken into custody by immigration agents.

Putin, Merkel meet for talks on pipeline, other hot topics

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Putin, Merkel meet for talks on pipeline, other hot topics

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Saturday in Germany to discuss a Russian-German gas pipeline and other heated topics.

Iran to unveil new fighter jet

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Iran to unveil new fighter jet

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Tehran announced it will unveil a new fighter jet next week, while development of the Iran's missile capacity will remain the country's top military priority

Gaza border clashes kill 2, injure 270

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Gaza border clashes kill 2, injure 270

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Two Palestinians have been killed and 270 other people have been injured in clashes with Israeli armed forces at the Gaza border despite cease fire attempts.

Turkish president blasts U.S. for playing "games" on economy

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Turkish president blasts U.S. for playing "games" on economy

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called bluff on the Trump administration for threatening his country with sanctions.

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Vietnam court sentences activist to 20 years in prison; U.S. calls for release

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A Vietnam court sentenced an activist to 20 years in prison on what U.S. officials say are "vague" charges of trying to overthrow the government.

Venezuela announces minimum wage increase

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Venezuela announces minimum wage increase

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- As part of Venezuela's economic recovery plan, President Nicolas Maduro announced economic measures that include increasing the national minimum wage.

U.S. Navy hospital ship to be sent to Colombia

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U.S. Navy hospital ship to be sent to Colombia

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The United States is sending a Navy hospital ship to Colombia to aid hundreds of thousands of migrants coming over to escape violence and hunger in Venezuela.

Latter-day Saints leader says use church's full name, not Mormon

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Latter-day Saints leader says use church's full name, not Mormon

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed the church's style guide to use its full name, not "Mormon" or "LDS."

Kids found in Colorado oil well may have been strangled, filings suggest

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Kids found in Colorado oil well may have been strangled, filings suggest

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The defense for a Colorado man accused of killing his pregnant wife and two daughters has filed documents suggesting the girls may have been strangled.

Mueller: Papadopoulos could face brief prison time

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Mueller: Papadopoulos could face brief prison time

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- George Papadopoulos, a former Trump campaign aide, may face up to 6 months months in prison, under Special Counsel Robert Mueller's sentencing recommendation.

Former U.N. head, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan dies at 80

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Former U.N. head, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan dies at 80

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Kofi Annan, the Nobel laureate and former secretary-general of the United Nations, died Saturday from a short, undisclosed illness, his foundation announced.

On This Day: Bolt becomes most decorated track world champ

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On This Day: Bolt becomes most decorated track world champ

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- On Aug. 18, 2013, Usain Bolt became the most decorated track and field athlete in World Championship history.

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