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  Hong Kong court dismisses appeal of Jimmy Lai, six other pro-democracy activists

  United Press International - Darryl Coote

  Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Hong Kong's top court on Monday unanimously dismissed the final appeal of Jimmy Lai and six pro-democracy activists. Lai, the …

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  U.S., South Korea to start joint military drills next week amid mounting North Korea threats

  United Press International - Thomas Maresca

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The United States and South Korea will kick off a large-scale joint military exercise next week, both countries announced …

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  Helicopter on unauthorized flight crashes into Australian hotel, killing pilot

  United Press International - Darryl Coote

  Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the northeastern Australian city of Cairns early Monday, according to authorities …

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  China condemns killing of Hamas leader, supports Iran in defending security

  United Press International - Darryl Coote

  Aug. 12 (UPI) -- China on Sunday told Iran it condemns the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and supports Tehran's defense of its …

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  Death toll in Uganda landfill collapse rises to 23

  United Press International - Mark Moran

  Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The death toll from a landslide in a Ugandan landfill rose to 23 on Sunday, officials said as workers continue to dig through debris …

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  Banksy's latest work stripped, onlookers boo

  United Press International - Mark Moran

  Aug. 11 (UPI) -- For a few hours Saturday, the crafty artist known as Banksy made an open billboard of his canvas, with a painting that ­included ­a …