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Rapper known as 50 Cent files for bankruptcy after court loss

[2015-07-15 08:00]

The rapper 50 Cent, known for the album Get Rich or Die Tryin', has filed for bankruptcy.

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[2015-07-15 08:00]

Data appears to have proved the existence of particles made of five quarks, solving a 50-year-old puzzle about the building blocks of matter, researchers said on Tuesday.

IS group kills 15,000civilians in 16 months

[2015-07-15 08:00]

The conflict in Iraq has taken a terrible toll on civilians, with nearly 15,000 killed and 30,000 wounded by the Islamic State group, Iraqi security forces and others during a 16-month period ending on April 30, according to a report released by the United Nations on Monday.

Stampede at religious bathing festival leaves 27 people dead, dozens injured

[2015-07-15 08:00]

At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured on Tuesday in a stampede during a Hindu religious bathing festival on a river bank in southern India.

US gets challenge to inspect 'anthrax plant'

[2015-07-15 08:00]

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has challenged the entire US Congress to come and inspect a biotechnical institute in Pyongyang, which US experts have suggested is a facility for mass-producing anthrax for the military.

10 get prison terms for insulting monarchy

[2015-07-15 08:00]

A Thai military court sentenced 10 people on Tuesday to up to five years in prison over audio and video recordings deemed insulting to the monarchy - the latest convictions in a series of cases brought since a coup more than a year ago.

'Bad words' on social media land woman in jail

[2015-07-15 08:00]

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday it was working with law enforcement officials in Abu Dhabi to help an Australian women who has been jailed for posting "bad words" on social media.

Iran says deal opens 'new horizons'

[2015-07-15 08:00]

The nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers is a new chapter in relations between Iran and the international community, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in a live TV broadcast on Tuesday, following the announcement of a deal.

World leaders' comments

[2015-07-15 08:00]

"The Iran nuclear deal will safeguard the global nuclear nonproliferation system and proves the world can solve pressing issues though negotiation."

Germans lament 'disaster' in Greece talks

[2015-07-15 08:00]

Chancellor Angela Merkel may appear to be the victor in the Greek bailout standoff, but many Germans looked on in dismay at the heavy cost to the country's image.

Athens comes up with yen to pay off series of Japanese 'samurai' bonds

[2015-07-15 08:00]

Greece on Tuesday paid off a series of "samurai bonds" to Japanese investors in a symbolic gesture to win back investor confidence, despite missing its second IMF payment in two weeks.

Key officials fired over Guzman's prison break

[2015-07-15 08:00]

The Mexican government offered a $3.8 million reward for the capture of fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on Monday and sacked top prison officials amid suspicions that guards helped him escape.

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