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Happy “St. George Wasn’t Even English” Day!
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Taliban morality police dismiss over 280 men without beards from security forces
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Reform UK breaks into ‘red wall’ strongholds as Labour suffers heavy local losses
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US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea
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Top UN official tells Security Council that Islamic State group, affiliates gaining power in Africa
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