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As it happened: Tuesday, July 17

This is how we covered the key news developments this morning, Tuesday, July 17.

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Mob slaughters 300 crocodiles in Indonesia following death of local man

The mass killing was in retaliation after a villager was recently killed by crocodile.

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Elon Musk calls Thai cave rescue diver a 'pedo' in spat

Cave explorer Vern Unsworth said Musk's mini-submarine device was a "PR stunt."

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Deadly protests sweep Iraq amid growing anger over public services, unemployment

Mass unrest threatens Iraq's slow recovery from war with Islamic State.

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Pussy Riot upstages Putin with World Cup protest

A star defender says the activist group's demonstration may have contributed to Croatia's loss.

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Euroviews. Whether Trump likes it or not, Russia remains a threat | View

Whether Trump likes it or not, it's in the best interests of all NATO allies to stay united in the face of potential threats, from Russia and elsewhere.

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Coffee's survival is in danger. These scientists are fighting to save it.

Cenicafe, dubbed the NASA of coffee, is leading the fight against fungi and pests threatening the crops of the 500,000 family-run farms in Colombia.

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Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high as suicide attacks surge

The United Nations says nearly 1,700 people have been killed in the first half of 2018.

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Gaza ceasefire largely holding after day of intense Israel-Hamas fighting

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza militant groups appeared to be holding on Sunday, ending the most intensive flare-up in violence around the Palestinian enclave since a 2014 war.

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Mummies, burial shaft in Egypt shed light on embalming mysteries

The new find reveals details of exactly what types of oils were used in the mummification process thousands of years ago.

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Explosive thrown at house of former Irish nationalist leader

Gerry Adams says Irish nationalists opposed to peace deal with Northern Ireland may be responsible for attack in Belfast

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More violence rings out in Nicaragua after nationwide strike

Months of unrest pitting pro-government forces against protesters has claimed some 300 lives.

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U.S. refuses European requests for exemptions from its new sanctions on Iran

"We will seek to provide unprecedented financial pressure on the Iranian regime," the U.S. said, rebuffing Britain, France, and Germany.

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Trump in Scotland for golf, quiet after tumultuous week on world stage

"I have arrived in Scotland and will be at Trump Turnberry for two days of meetings, calls and hopefully, some golf — my primary form of exercise!" the president tweeted early Saturday morning.

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Boys rescued from Thai cave to be discharged from hospital on Thursday

"I am in good health now," said one of the boys, a 14-year-old nicknamed Note. "Thanks for saving me."

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I don't care if 'Trump baby' blimp offends president, London mayor says

The president's comments about London's mayor have been called Islamophobic and racist.

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Algeria stops forcing migrants into Sahara after widespread outrage

The North African nation was expelling migrants by the hundreds almost every week into the unforgiving desert, sometimes to their deaths.

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'Lock him up!' Britain greets Trump with dozens of protests

The president has decided to largely avoid London during his trip, perhaps mindful of being confronted with a mass display of public rejection.

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May Day: Trump blasts British prime minister ahead of meeting

The American president did, however, have some nice things to say about the Queen of England.

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Insides of ancient 'Iceman' shows signs of a well-balanced last meal

Though the researchers had previously examined Oetzi the Iceman's intestines, this was the first time they could look into his stomach.