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Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Russian Spies Went After Hillary Clinton, FBI Documents ShowUnsealed records have revealed a female Russian agent pretending to be a US accountant was deported after attempting to worm her way into working for then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2010. One anonymous FBI source said the Russians "set their sights on Hillary Clinton's circle" early in her tenure in the Obama administration.—The HillCatalan Leaders Vow to Defy Spain
Catalan foreign affairs official Raul Romeva said "the people and the institutions in Catalonia" would not allow Spain to impose direct rule over the territory. Along with dismissing the current regional authority, the Spanish government is reportedly ready to seize power over the regional police force and the Catalan broadcaster TV3.—BBC NewsAt Least 13 Killed by Suicide Bombs in Nigeria
At least 13 people died and 16 were wounded when three female suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in the city of Maiduguri Sunday. Although no group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombings, Boko Haram has carried out multiple attacks in the area in recent years.—Deutsche WelleJames Toback Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 38 Women
The Hollywood writer and director is facing dozens of allegations of sexual harassment spanning decades. Many of the 38 women who came forward said the abuse—which often allegedly centered on Toback masturbating in front of or on them—took place at phony auditions after he approached them on the street.—Los Angeles TimesLil B Says He Got 'Jumped' and Had Equipment Stolen
The rapper was forced to cancel his set at California's Rolling Loud festival, appearing onstage to claim A Boogie wit da Hoodie's crew attacked him and "stole my shit." Lil B accused fellow MC Boogie of being among the attackers.—NoiseySZA Making Album with Mark Ronson and Tame Impala
Having released her debut album Ctrl this summer, the rising R&B star says she is already collaborating on a new, full-length project. Ronson and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker played an unnamed track featuring SZA at the 2017 Governor's Ball.—i-DBritish Actor Taunts ISIS by Playing Ariana Grande in Syria
A volunteer fighting with the Kurdish YPG rebel group Michael Enright was filmed playing Grande's track "Bang Bang" in Raqqa. Referring to the Manchester Arena bombing, the actor turned soldier said, "They came to my city—and they tried to shut up Ariana Grande."—VICE
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Catalan foreign affairs official Raul Romeva said "the people and the institutions in Catalonia" would not allow Spain to impose direct rule over the territory. Along with dismissing the current regional authority, the Spanish government is reportedly ready to seize power over the regional police force and the Catalan broadcaster TV3.—BBC NewsAt Least 13 Killed by Suicide Bombs in Nigeria
At least 13 people died and 16 were wounded when three female suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in the city of Maiduguri Sunday. Although no group immediately claimed responsibility for the bombings, Boko Haram has carried out multiple attacks in the area in recent years.—Deutsche Welle
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The Hollywood writer and director is facing dozens of allegations of sexual harassment spanning decades. Many of the 38 women who came forward said the abuse—which often allegedly centered on Toback masturbating in front of or on them—took place at phony auditions after he approached them on the street.—Los Angeles TimesLil B Says He Got 'Jumped' and Had Equipment Stolen
The rapper was forced to cancel his set at California's Rolling Loud festival, appearing onstage to claim A Boogie wit da Hoodie's crew attacked him and "stole my shit." Lil B accused fellow MC Boogie of being among the attackers.—NoiseySZA Making Album with Mark Ronson and Tame Impala
Having released her debut album Ctrl this summer, the rising R&B star says she is already collaborating on a new, full-length project. Ronson and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker played an unnamed track featuring SZA at the 2017 Governor's Ball.—i-DBritish Actor Taunts ISIS by Playing Ariana Grande in Syria
A volunteer fighting with the Kurdish YPG rebel group Michael Enright was filmed playing Grande's track "Bang Bang" in Raqqa. Referring to the Manchester Arena bombing, the actor turned soldier said, "They came to my city—and they tried to shut up Ariana Grande."—VICE