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Protests erupt in West Papua over alleged police brutality, racism

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Protests erupt in West Papua over alleged police brutality, racism

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Protests that erupted in West Papua over the weekend turned violent Monday when demonstrators set fire to a parliament building and local stores in anger against alleged police brutality committed against ethnic Papuans.

Moon urges North Korea, United States to seize dialogue opportunity

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Moon urges North Korea, United States to seize dialogue opportunity

Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first female governor, dies at age 76

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Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first female governor, dies at age 76

Invasive fish, snakes tracked with high-tech surveillance

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Invasive fish, snakes tracked with high-tech surveillance

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.

CBP seizes 4 tons of marijuana hidden in shipment of jalapeños

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CBP seizes 4 tons of marijuana hidden in shipment of jalapeños

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Border agents seized nearly 4 tons of marijuana in a shipment of jalapeño peppers at the U.S-Mexico border, according to authorities.

China warns Canada to 'stop meddling' in Hong Kong

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China warns Canada to 'stop meddling' in Hong Kong

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- China's Embassy in Ottawa told Canada to "stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs" after the North American country made a statement with the European Union in support of the right to peaceful assembly in Hong Kong.

Ohio man arrested for threatening to attack Jewish center

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Ohio man arrested for threatening to attack Jewish center

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Ohio police arrested a self-identified white nationalist over the weekend in possession of a cache of weaponry after he made threats against a Jewish community center, authorities said.

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Bernie Sanders releases plan to reform 'dysfunctional criminal justice system'

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Bernie Sanders releases plan to reform 'dysfunctional criminal justice system'

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders released a plan to "reform America's dysfunctional criminal justice system" on Sunday.

Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow says there's 'no recession on the horizon'

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Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow says there's 'no recession on the horizon'

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow and trade adviser Peter Navarro dismissed concerns about a recession Sunday after markets plummeted on Wednesday but bounced back by the week's end.

Hong Kong protests show no sign of slowing as 1.7 million rally

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Hong Kong protests show no sign of slowing as 1.7 million rally

HONG KONG, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The organizers of a rally on Sunday afternoon in Hong Kong's Victoria Park claimed that at least 1.7 million protesters turned out in a massive show of force against government leaders and the police.

Iranian oil tanker sets sail after Gibraltar rejects U.S. detainment order

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Iranian oil tanker sets sail after Gibraltar rejects U.S. detainment order

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Gibraltar authorities released an Iranian oil tanker seized by Britain over 40 days ago after rejecting a request by the United States to continue detaining the vessel.

2 dead, 1 missing after plane crashes into New York home

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2 dead, 1 missing after plane crashes into New York home

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Two people died and one remained missing Sunday morning after a small plane crashed into a home in upstate New York on Saturday.

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.

At least 63 dead in explosion at Afghanistan wedding

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At least 63 dead in explosion at Afghanistan wedding

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Afghanistan officials believe dozens are dead after an explosion rocked a crowded wedding hall west of the country's capital of Kabul Saturday evening.

Stabbing in Germany kills 2; suspect in custody

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Stabbing in Germany kills 2; suspect in custody

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A man and woman were stabbed to death Saturday during a dispute at a German train station.

Portland alt-right rally ends without major incident after Trump's tweet

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Portland alt-right rally ends without major incident after Trump's tweet

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- What some billed as a possible major confrontation between right-wing activists and those opposing them in Portland, Ore.. that caught the attention of President Donald Trump ended with no major skirmishes.

Border patrol arrests Cuban stowaway at Miami airport

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Border patrol arrests Cuban stowaway at Miami airport

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Customs and Border Protection officers took into custody a 26-year-old Cuban national at the Miami International Airport early Friday after he arrived in the belly of a passenger plane from Havana.

Italy lets 27 minors off migrant ship after loosening ban

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Italy lets 27 minors off migrant ship after loosening ban

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Under political heat, Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini loosened ban Saturday to let 27 unaccompanied minors off stranded migrant rescue ship.

Sudan military seals power-sharing deal with civilians

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Sudan military seals power-sharing deal with civilians

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Sudan's military council and civilian opposition alliance Saturday sealed a power-sharing deal to pave the way toward democracy in a few years.

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