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Jun 20
12m 53s

Two-week Iran deadline, Putin, LA Lakers...

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he will decide on U.S. action in Iran within two weeks as European leaders meet to try and coax Tehran back to the negotiating table. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s keeping a close eye on developments in Iran – a close ally of Moscow’s. The $10 billion sale of LA Lakers basketball is the largest ever of a sports f ... Show More
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