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South Korea, UAE sign deal to slash import duties at leaders’ summit
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Fire extinguished at Kailua building
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Accused drug dealer from Mexico arrested on Hawaii island pleads not guilty
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Washington man, 70, dies after apparent drowning off Kauai
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North Korea’s Kim vows never to give up space reconnaissance project
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Israel denies strike on camp near Rafah that reportedly killed 21
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