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The Torch How The Olympic Medal Tables Explain The World They are a concise lesson in world history, reflecting wars won and lost, economic growth and decline and a country's overall standing in the world. Read this story Politics Trump Launches Fundraising Blitz As GOP Donors Wonder Whether He Can Win The Republican nominee has 21 fundraisers planned in the next 31 days — but amid falling poll numbers and a series of stumbles, some big Republican donors may not contribute to Trump's campaign. Read this story The Two-Way Nelson Mandela's Party Faces Big Setback In South African Elections The African National Congress has lost key races in municipal elections following a series of corruption scandals. It has governed South Africa since the country's first post-apartheid vote in 1994. Read this story The Two-Way Fire Sweeps Through Bar In France During Birthday Party, Killing At Least 13 French authorities say the fire in Rouen happened when birthday candles ignited a combustible ceiling. The interior minister says more than 50 firefighters battled the fast-moving blaze. Read this story Politics Some Bernie Sanders Supporters Finding A New Home Within The Green Party The former Democratic candidate may have been mentioned more than the Green Party's own presumptive nominee, Jill Stein, at the third party's convention this weekend in Houston. Read this story

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