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U.S. and Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump's apocalyptic threats
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Emperor and his family visit education facility in Fukushima Prefecture
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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders and unnerves some Republicans
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably wil...
Kids who can’t read risk Philippines’ status as call center hub
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North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes
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Intel warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to U.S. as White House downplayed risk
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Stocks rally and yen strengthens after U.S. and Iran agree to ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz will be open during that period, allowing for the safe passage of oil tankers.