Two Miss Universe Judges Resign Before Finale, Deepening a Crisis

One accused the competition of being rigged. It is the second scandal to roil the pageant after an organizer berated a contestant in public.

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Trump Administration Escalates Pressure on Venezuela

The Trump administration on Sunday placed an aircraft carrier in the Caribbean and announced it would designate a Venezuelan group as a foreign terrorist organization.

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China Escalates Japan Feud With Island Patrols and Warnings to Citizens

China sent Coast Guard ships near disputed islands and warned travelers and students about safety risks in Japan. The escalation is over comments on Taiwan by Japan’s new prime minister.

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That Time Xi Jinping Joked About Espionage

Xi Jinping gave two cellphones to South Korea’s president, who asked how secure they were. “You can check if there’s a backdoor,” he said with a laugh.

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South Korea Gifts Trump a Replica of an Ancient Gold Crown

President Trump received a replica of a golden crown excavated from an ancient royal tomb in Gyeongju. He called it “very special.”

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Storm Drenches Central Florida, Creating ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Situation

A rare flash flood emergency was declared for parts of Lake County on Sunday, which received up to 18 inches of rain.

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2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea

A helicopter and a fighter jet went down in separate incidents while operating from a U.S. aircraft carrier on Sunday, the Navy said. The crews were rescued.

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South Korea Tries to Curb Anti-China Protests Ahead of Xi Visit

The recent surge in demonstrations by far-right groups presents a challenge for the South Korean government, as it prepares to host both Xi Jinping, the leader of China, and President Trump.

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Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane

The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.

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Emirates Cargo Plane Slides Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing 2 Ground Crew

The plane, arriving from Dubai, skidded off the runway after landing and fell into the sea, Hong Kong officials said.

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