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Among the factors blamed for China's drop: poor economic data and a looming rules change for large investors. Markets in Europe and the U.S. also were down.
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Saudi Arabia's execution of Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has inflamed sectarian conflict and been strongly condemned by Iran. Now the Saudis have ordered Iranian diplomats out of the country.
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In an interview with CBS, Donald Trump said that the terrorist organization uses other people in its videos too. "I have to say what I have to say," Trump said.
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Ammon Bundy, one of the leaders of the occupation, said he wants ranchers to be able to freely use the Malhuer National Wildlife Refuge lands protected by the federal government.
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