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1. Trump won't return U.S. to full war in Iran 'unless he has to,' Vance says

   

   ‌Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they had supposedly resolved two weeks ago.

2. Officials fear medical crisis as Venezuelans displaced by quakes crowd shelters, hospitals

   

   Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are living in dismal sanitary conditions without access to clean water as already strained hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of emergency patients following the June 24 earthquakes that have killed more than 2,000. Aid workers say the country is facing a major medical crisis that, unless quickly controlled, will take more lives in the days and weeks ahead.

3. U.S. declines to extend CUSMA trade deal with Canada, Mexico

   

   U.S. President Donald Trump's administration officially announced that it's opting not to extend its trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, triggering what are expected to be tough negotiations on amending the deal.

4. 2 people arrested after hanging 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna

   

   Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.

5. Russia moves to import fuel, showing the depth of its gasoline crisis