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Immigration group planned girl’s pope encounter for a year
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Modi in US: CEOs express concerns, but still ‘bullish’ on India
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PM Modi to host G-4 summit, UNSC seat on agenda
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He promised to treat US investors in China fairly and to fight against commercial cyber theft, a growing complaint against China by American businesses.
President Obama declares major disaster in California fire
Several areas remained under an evacuation order more than a week after the fire's start as crews continue to clear debris and trees and restore damaged power lines.
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