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Sparkling flares in Champagne bottles coming too close to ceiling ignited deadly bar fire, officials believe
Initial investigations suggest the fire that tore through a Swiss ski resort bar started when "fountain candles" attached to Champagne bottles were carried aloft too close to the ceiling, the local prosecutor said on Friday.
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Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats on Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries.
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Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
As the era of bilateral bad blood between Canada and the U.S. drags on, some snowbirds are facing a choice this January: Go south to warmer climes, or boycott a country that has gone from friend to somewhat of a foe.
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Kim Jong-un's daughter visits family mausoleum, promoting her potential status as heir in North Korea
The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step that experts say bolstered her status as her father's potential heir.
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Trump's 'unprecedented' diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
The Trump administration’s recent recall of 30 career diplomats from around the world as part of its "America First" priority push is unprecedented, according to experts who say it may serve to politicize the American Foreign Service while populating it with those who lack the skills to deal with challenging diplomatic issues.