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Colombia-led multinational operation seizes 94.2 tonnes of cocaine in 105-day period

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A multinational anti-narcotics operation led by Colombia has seized up to 94.2 tonnes of cocaine in the past 105 days worth some $3.2 billion, President Ivan Duque said on Monday from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2vpKgfY

U.S. film director John Singleton dead at age 51

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John Singleton, who made his directorial debut with the acclaimed film "Boyz n the Hood" about young men struggling in a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighborhood, died on Monday at the age of 51, his family said, days after he suffered a stroke. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2GRFG0n

U.S. film director John Singleton dead at age 51

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John Singleton, who made his directorial debut with the acclaimed film "Boyz n the Hood" about young men struggling in a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighborhood, died on Monday at the age of 51, his family said, days after he suffered a stroke. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2IR7zIj

Samsung Electronics first-quarter profit falls 60 percent on-year as weak chip prices bite

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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd posted a 60 percent drop in first-quarter operating profit on Tuesday, hit by falls in chip prices and slowing demand for display panels. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2IP0sjx

Woodstock 50th anniversary going ahead, organizers say, despite investor withdrawal

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A planned three-day concert marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival was thrown into doubt on Monday after the lead investors said they had canceled the event but organizers said they were going ahead. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2VzKnnI

Woodstock 50th anniversary going ahead, organisers say, despite investor withdrawal

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A planned three-day concert marking the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival was thrown into doubt on Monday after the lead investors said they had cancelled the event but organizers said they were going ahead. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2UKB9AN

At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

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Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made clear on Monday at his first event as a presidential candidate that he stands ready to battle President Donald Trump for the support of the blue-collar workers who were key to Trump's election in 2016. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2VzFbjI

At first 2020 event, Biden sets up battle with Trump over union vote

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Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden made clear on Monday at his first event as a presidential candidate that he stands ready to battle President Donald Trump for the support of the blue-collar workers who were key to Trump's election in 2016. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2GKOPGY

U.S. House panel chairman says Barr must testify Thursday

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U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said on Monday that Attorney General William Barr must testify before his panel on Thursday, despite Barr's reported objections to a more aggressive format for questions planned by Democrats. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2DCVphW

Google parent's shares dive as YouTube changes, competition hurt revenue

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Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday saw its slowest revenue growth in three years from increased competition in advertising, stumbles in its smartphone business and disruptive changes at YouTube that left the leading internet ad company lagging rivals. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2Lb78KJ

U.S. attorney general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings

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U.S. Attorney General William Barr objects to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed session dedicated to redacted portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2ZFkWAq

U.S. attorney general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings

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U.S. Attorney General William Barr objects to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed session dedicated to redacted portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2L6YZXB

Islamic State airs video purporting to be leader al-Baghdadi

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Islamic State's media network on Monday published a threatening video message purporting to come from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in what would be his first appearance since declaring the jihadists' now-defunct "caliphate" five years ago. from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8260657 https://reut.rs/2V3mOEC