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Officials: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

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CAIRO (AP) — A fire ripped through a church in the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Sunday sending huge amounts of thick black smoke into the air as congregants worshipped, killing at least 41 and injuring 14, the Coptic Church said.

More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
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More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China. China responded to Pelosi’s visit by sending missiles, warships and warplanes into the seas and air around Taiwan.

Top lawyers hired by those linked to Georgia election probe
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Top lawyers hired by those linked to Georgia election probe

ATLANTA (AP) — In the state investigation spurred by then-President Donald Trump's call to Georgia’s top election official, people who have been called to testify — or who might be — about potential interference in the 2020 presidential contest are turning to high-profile lawyers.

Shelling kills 1 in Ukraine; Russia wants nuke plant pledges
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Shelling kills 1 in Ukraine; Russia wants nuke plant pledges

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces on Sunday fired rockets on the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine, killing at least one person, and a Russian diplomat called on Ukraine to offer security assurances so that international inspectors could visit a nuclear power station that has come under fire.

Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes
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Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes

Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles.

High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half
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High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion. The increase is a boon for the kingdom and the crown prince's spending power a…

Palestinian gunman wounds 8 in late-night Jerusalem shooting
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Palestinian gunman wounds 8 in late-night Jerusalem shooting

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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian gunman opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem’s Old City early Sunday, wounding eight Israelis in an attack that came a week after violence flared up between Israel and militants in Gaza, police and medics said.

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