Afghanistan Independence Day

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani attends a ceremony to mark the Independence Day at the Minarette of Liberty, in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 19, 2015. King Amanullah Khan won the country's independence from Britain in 1919.
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Illegal fishing in Indonesia

Indonesian Navy burn a foreign fishing vessel caught fishing illegally in Indonesian sea, near Belawan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 19, 2015. According to media reports, Indonesia has sunk foreign boats across the country, as part of an ongoing push to stop illegal fishing in its waters and marking the 70th independence day celebrations.
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Syrian regime airstrikes kill 20 civilians in Aleppo

Regime barrel bombs kill 20 civilians in opposition-controlled areas in northern Syria
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Eight Macedonian police killed in gunfight

At least 22 people, including eight Macedonian police officers and 14 attackers have been killed in two days of clashes near Kosovo border.
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US Justice Dept. to soon decide on probe of Baltimore police

Loretta Lynch says department considering request of probe of possible civil rights violations.
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UK elections: Exit poll gives lead to Conservatives

Survey predicts lack of majority as it makes Conservatives largest single party with 316 seats; Labour gets 239.
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US Senate approves Iran nuclear review bill

Bill would prevent President Barack Obama from waiving congressional sanctions against Iran.
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