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US highway bridge collapses into river
No deaths reported in incident on Interstate 5 in Washington state, which threw vehicles and people into Skagit River.
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Satellite collides with Soviet-era rocket
Ecuador official says Pegaso survived crash with remains of S14 rocket, but is damaged and unable to transmit signal.
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Russia: Syria agrees to take part in talks
Foreign ministry says Assad government has agreed "in principle" to attend US-Russia brokered proposed peace conference.
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Lebanon sectarian unrest toll rises
Fresh clashes between Tripoli residents backing rival factions in Syria's conflict bring death toll since Sunday to 23.
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IMF chief's trial over payout resumes
Lagarde questioned for second day over 2007 handling of row that resulted in large payment to French entrepreneur.
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Obama defends US drone attacks
President says maintaining policy overseas is part of US being "at a crossroads" in defeat of terrorism.
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Armed group claims Niger suicide attacks
At least 20 people killed in simultaneous blasts, but group responsible is said to have been "neutralised".
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Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing
Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of British soldier Lee Rigby as police expand probe.
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US tax official put on leave over scandal
Action against Lois Lerner, under fire over extra scrutiny of conservative groups, follows reported refusal to resign.
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Rioters continue to battle police in Sweden
Nine cars and two schools torched as fifth night of violence sweeps immigrant-dominated areas of Stockholm.