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Donald Trump says Europe must take ISIS prisoners or they will be freed following defeat in Syria

Heather Nauert says she'll withdraw as President Trump's nominee for UN Ambassador

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  • The robbery and brutal beating in the lift of an MRT station in Kuala Lumpur was captured on surveillance camera, and the video has since gone viral.

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  • Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya officiating at the opening of a centre for the To Be Number One anti-drug and youth development project at Phichit Pittayakom school on Thursday.

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  • Artist Thomas Yeo at his home with his favourite artwork made in 1967 which is not for sale.

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  • The Wandering Earth earned $633 million in 10 days, making it China's fifth-highest grossing film. Based on a novella by award-winning author Liu Cixin, the movie took four years and $68 million to complete.

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