Private firefighters highlight wealth divide in ruined Los Angeles
PACIFIC PALISADES — On one side of the street lie the ashes of ruined houses, lost to the huge blazes that defeated Los Angeles firefighters when hydrants ran dry.

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China urges Asean to fight cross-border crimes in show of new urgency
BEIJING - China&s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Southeast Asian countries on Thursday to take strong measures to crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud, urging the "relevant" nations to shoulder their responsibilities.

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Israel holds off approving Gaza ceasefire
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM — Israel delayed approval of a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, but the United States said it still expected the agreement to go into effect on Sunday as planned.

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Musk's Starship set for launch after Bezos orbital triumph
WASHINGTON - The rivalry between the world's two richest men is going cosmic.

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David Lynch: the dark side of the American dream
PARIS - For seven years, US director David Lynch drank the same chocolate milkshake each day at the same time from the same place in Los Angeles because he believed it helped his creativity.

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'Mulholland Drive' and 'Twin Peaks' director David Lynch dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - David Lynch -- the groundbreaking director behind "Mulholland Drive" and television's "Twin Peaks," who gained a cult following for his unsettling portraits of American life -- has died. He was 78 years old.

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