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  32. Trump praises Treasury Secretary Mnuchin but hits Fed again on rate rises

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  35. Syria state media says Israeli planes attack targets near Damascus

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  36. U.N. tells UK: Allow Assange to leave Ecuador embassy freely 1 2

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