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Germany's Andre Greipel, right, crosses the finish line ahead of Peter Sagan of Slovakia, left, Norway's Alexander Kristoff, second left, and Germany's John Degenkolb, center, to win the the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 183 kilometers (113.7 miles) with the start in Mende and the finish in Valence, France.

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Japan is seeing a mixed reaction to the lower house of Parliament's approval of legislation that would expand the nation's military role. International Edition's Sarah Williams interviews Michael Cucek of Temple University Japan's Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies, on what the vote means for Japan, and the context behind it.

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US President Barack Obama says the Iran nuclear accord represents the world's best means of ensuring that Iran does not get a nuclear weapon.

Demonstrators throw Molotov cocktails at police guards in front of Greece's parliament building, as lawmakers begin debate on demands by lenders.

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill at least 45 people in northeastern Nigeria.

Ukrainian officials say eight soldiers have been killed and 16 wounded as fighting between government forces and pro-Russian rebels intensifies.

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The bull Smoke Show goes after Mike Lee of Fort Worth, Texas, after he got bucked off in the Bull Riding event during Championship Sunday at the finals of the Calgary Stampede rodeo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July 12, 2015.

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A therapist applies traditional moxibustion treatment on a patient in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Many Chinese believe that applying herbs on acupuncture points during summer can prevent diseases and ailments in the winter.

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Negotiators reach an agreement with Iran that will limit the country's nuclear program in exchange for eased economic sanctions.

Greece's government submits legislation to parliament supporting stringent reforms demanded by European creditors in exchange for a bailout.

Iraq's army and allied paramilitary forces attack Islamic State positions around Ramadi.

Rwandan lawmakers approve a measure that would pave the way for President Paul Kagame to seek re-election when his second term ends in 2017.

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Villagers use pumps to get water from a partially dried-up pond in Penglai, Shandong province, China. Severe drought hit part of Shandong province in eastern China due to lack of substantial rainfalls since this spring, local media reported.

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A rat being trained by the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) is pictured on an inactive landmine field in Siem Reap province. Gambian pouched rats were deployed to Cambodia from Tanzania in April by a Belgian non-profit organization, APOPO, to help clear mines.

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An Asian elephant swims in a 65-meter-long pool at Fuji Safari Park in Susono, at the foot of Mt. Fuji, southwest of Tokyo, Japan.

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Kite surfers take advantage of strong westerly winds and choppy waves on Sydney's Botany Bay, Australia.