The statement does not say who made the request of the military.
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Trump says Duchess Meghan was ‘nasty’ about him, fueling debate ahead of state visit
However, he quickly emphasizes that ‘I’m sure she will do excellently’ as royalty.
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Inflatable ‘Tank Man’ in Taiwan marks Tiananmen protests
Public remembrances of the pro-democracy movement are forbidden in mainland China but regular commemorations occur in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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Reports: Justice Department preparing antitrust probe of Google
Analysts say the company controls too much of the digital ad process: It makes the technology, hosts the largest search site where ads appear and collects data from all ad campaigns that it runs.
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Arkansas city of 4,500 makes ‘last ditch’ flood effort
The Arkansas River isn’t expected to crest in the Little Rock area until Tuesday but officials say they think it will back up storm drains and cause roads to become inaccessible.
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Taylor Swift asks Tennessee senator to support Equality Act
The bill would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, but in the Republican-controlled Senate, its chances of passing appear slim.
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Texas struggles to keep pace as thirst for water intensifies
The state, whose population is expected to double by 2050, is up against increased drought, aging water lines and outdated treatment plants.
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Italy’s Mount Etna spews lava
Europe’s most active volcano began a new phase of eruptions Thursday but officials say there’s no risk to people.
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Delaware woman says she was attacked at Dominican Republic resort
A guest at the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana in January says she’s certain her attacker was wearing a uniform with the hotel’s name embroidered on it.
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Man wielding knife slashes 19, kills one at Japanese bus stop
At least 13 children are among the wounded.