September 2, 2017 (Saturday)
Armed attacks and conflicts
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Iraqi Civil War
- Seven people are killed and 13 are injured after suicide bombers hit a state-run power station near the northern city of Samarra, Iraq. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility for the attack. (Reuters)
Business and economy
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Trump Tower wiretapping allegations
- Both the FBI and NSD declare that they possess no records indicating that Trump Tower in New York City, New York was wiretapped earlier in March. (CNN)
Disasters and accidents
International relations
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Timor Gap
- Australia and East Timor settle a dispute between the two countries in the Timor Sea. (ABC.net.au)
Law and crime
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Law enforcement in Cambodia
- Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha is arrested for alleged treason. (The Chicago Tribune)