Colombia and last rebel group to begin truce #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a half-century of armed struggle, Colombia's ELN rebels are poised to usher in a historic, if possibly temporary, truce starting early Sunday.

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War of words intensifies between Trump and mayor of Puerto Rico capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of San Juan and other officials in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, contemptuous of their claims of a laggard US response to the natural disaster that has imperiled the island's future.

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Iran bans fuel trade to Kurdistan after independence referendum 'yes' vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International pressure mounted on Iraqi Kurdistan Saturday after its controversial independence "yes" vote, with neighbouring Iran announcing joint border drills with Iraq and banning fuel trade with the autonomous region.

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Football fans hurt as barrier collapses in French league game #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three people were seriously injured when safety barriers collapsed at a French Ligue 1 game between Amiens and Lille on Saturday, leading to the match being abandoned, the match delegate said.

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Thousands march in Dublin for abortion rights #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of people marched in Dublin on Saturday to demand the loosening of some of the strictest abortion laws in the world ahead of a 2018 referendum on the issue.

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France introduces label law for ‘retouched’ images of models #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Starting Sunday, any commercial photo that has been digitally retouched will have to bear a label, according to a new French law that aims to help combat destructive body images and eating disorders.

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Spain seals off 1,300 schools earmarked as Catalan polling stations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's government said on Saturday police had sealed off 1,300 of 2,315 schools in Catalonia which had been designated as polling stations for a banned independence referendum.

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Paris’ Arab World Institute celebrates its 30th anniversary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris’ renowned Arab World Institute is celebrating 30 years since its creation by opening its doors for free on Saturday and Sunday.

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Paris jewel thieves jailed, despite perfect crime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Their first heist, on a De Beers jewelry store, went off perfectly but three audacious thieves were handed hefty jail terms by a Paris court on Friday, after attempting to repeat the feat more than a year later.

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Macron invites Iraqi PM to France to discuss Kurdish vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to visit on October 5 to discuss the Kurdish independence referendum, offering France's help in calming tensions over the vote.

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Rohingya exodus from Burma tops 500,000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

He trekked to Bangladesh as part of an exodus of a half million people from Myanmar, the largest refugee crisis to hit Asia in decades. But after climbing out of a boat on a creek on Friday, Mohamed Rafiq could go no further.

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Tillerson travels to China to pile pressure on North Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Beijing on Saturday to discuss efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear ambitions and prepare President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.

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Trump's scandal-hit health secretary resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary was forced out of the US administration Friday amid a scandal over his use of costly private jets for government travel.

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Cameroon orders 3 day total lockdown in troubled Anglophone region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroon authorities on Friday banned all gatherings of more than four people, ordered bus stations, eateries and shops to shut and forbade movement between divisions of its English-speaking region for three days to prevent planned protests.

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Catalan leader ready for vote that Madrid says won't happen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalonia's leader has made clear his government is determined to go ahead with an independence vote on Sunday that Madrid calls illegal, thrusting Spain into its most dramatic political crisis for decades.

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Mayor in Puerto Rico's capital slams US official's 'good news' comment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The mayor of the capital of Puerto Rico hit back on Friday at the comments of a top U.S. official who said federal efforts to help the territory recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria is "a good news story."

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UN to send war crimes investigators to Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Human Rights Council agreed Friday to send war crimes investigators to Yemen, overcoming resistance from Saudi Arabia which sought to fend off an independent international probe.

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Video: Indian city of Pondicherry proud of its French touch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Our reporters returned to the Indian city of Pondicherry, in the Gulf of Bengal, a former trading post of the French East India Company. Fifty-five years after it was handed back to India, French influence is waning in this former colonial enclave. But residents are keen to maintain the unique character of this little piece of France.

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US cuts over half embassy staff in Cuba, urges Americans not to travel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States is warning Americans against visiting Cuba and ordering more than half of U.S. personnel to leave the island, senior officials said Friday, in a dramatic response to what they described as "specific attacks" on diplomats.

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Dominica hopes to 'rebuild better' after hurricane devastation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Maria struck the island of Dominica on September 18 as a Category 5 storm that killed 15 people and changed the lives of almost everyone on this island nation of just 73,000 inhabitants.

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Video: Beauty queens to the rescue in Sierra Leone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In January 2016, Sierra Leone, a small West African country torn apart by war and ranked among the poorest in the world, created a sensation at the Miss Universe event. For the first time, a Miss Sierra Leone, Hawa Kamara, took part in the prestigious beauty contest. Now, the country wants to build on the new-found raised profile that that created to restore the country’s image and make it a flagship African tourist destination once more.

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Foreigners flee Iraq's Kurdistan region before international flight ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Foreigners scrambled to leave Iraqi Kurdistan Friday hours before the start of a flight ban imposed by Baghdad in retaliation for an independence referendum that has sent regional tensions soaring.

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Bearded Frenchman faces charges of drug trafficking on 'dark web' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Frenchman from Brittany was arrested on drug trafficking charges in the United States while en route to an international beard competition in August after being tracked for months on the “dark web”.

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Opposition leader and Putin critic Alexei Navalny detained in Moscow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said he was detained by police on Friday as he left his home in Moscow, hours before he was to hold a banned rally.

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Several killed in Mumbai rush hour train station stampede #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Commuters stampeded on a Mumbai railway bridge during the morning rush hour Friday killing at least 15 people, a disaster management official said.

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'Nude Mona Lisa' may have been drawn by Leonardo da Vinci #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A nude drawing that bears a striking resemblance to the Mona Lisa may have been done by Leonardo da Vinci, experts told AFP Thursday.

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UN chief urges Burma to end 'nightmare' for Rohingyas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Myanmar's authorities on Thursday to immediately end military operations that have sent over 500,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh.

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Catalan separatists call for peaceful defiance on referendum day #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalan separatists urged supporters to defy Spanish efforts to block an independence referendum on Sunday, calling for peaceful turnouts at polling stations that police have been ordered to keep shut.

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IS group leader hails jihadists despite loss of territory in Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leader of the Islamic State group urged followers to burn their enemies everywhere and target "media centers of the infidels," according to an audio recording released Thursday that the extremists said was by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Bayern Munich sack coach Ancelotti after PSG humbling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked as coach of Bayern Munich in the wake of their Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, the German club announced on Thursday.

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French court sentences mother of jihadist for financing terrorism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The mother of a Franco-Algerian jihadist who is believed to have died in Syria was sentenced Thursday in Paris to two years in prison for "financing terrorism" by sending him money, a conviction her lawyer said she intends to appeal.

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All foreign flights to Iraq Kurd capital Erbil set to end Friday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

All foreign flights to and from the Iraqi Kurdish regional capital Erbil will be suspended from Friday evening on Baghdad's orders, its airport director said, following a controversial independence referendum.

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Anti-independence Catalans keep mum before referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Catalan flag marked with a "No" flies from the balcony of Luis Filgueras, stating his rejection of independence in a region where leaders are bent on holding a referendum on October 1.

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US strike kills civilians after militants attack Kabul airport during Mattis visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suicide bombers and militants firing mortars attacked Kabul's airport during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday, prompting a U.S. air strike that accidentally killed civilians, officials said.

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Trump unveils sweeping tax reform plans, big cuts for corporations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's Republican Party rolled out a plan Wednesday to reform America's tax code, seeking deep cuts to corporate rates and the abolition of inheritance tax in a high-stakes bid to fuel economic growth and salvage the president's agenda.

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PSG thump Bayern 3-0 to top Champions League group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Edinson Cavani and Neymar both scored as Paris Saint-Germain claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in their heavyweight Champions League clash in the French capital on Wednesday.

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Eiffel Tower to celebrate 300 millionth visitor since 1889 opening #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Eiffel Tower on Thursday will celebrate its 300 millionth visitor since it opened in 1889, with the usual entrance fee waved for the first 1,500 people to arrive on the first floor after climbing 328 stairs for a party starting at 6pm.

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Socialist ideals now 'mainstream', Corbyn tells Labour faithful #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's left-wing opposition leader said Wednesday that the political center ground has shifted and his socialist ideas are "now the political mainstream."

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92% of Iraqi Kurds back independence from Baghdad, election commission says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi Kurds have voted overwhelmingly for independence in a contentious referendum, the High Elections and Referendum Commission announced Wednesday, a vote that has angered the government in Baghdad and regional heavyweights Turkey and Iran.

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Merkel welcomes Macron EU reform speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on European Union reform, which contained “a lot of material” for necessary debate on the issue, her spokesman said.

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Thailand's ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra sentenced in absentia to five years in prison #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thailand’s Supreme Court sentenced former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in absentia to five years in prison on Wednesday for mismanaging a rice subsidy scheme that cost the country billions of dollars.

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Iraq forces defeat IS group incursion near Ramadi #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Islamic State group fighters seized areas around Ramadi, west of Baghdad, on Wednesday in an apparent attempt at a diversion from offensives on its last Iraqi footholds but were swiftly defeated, security sources said.

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Exclusive: 'We are not terrorists,' says Rohingya guerilla commander #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nearly half a million people have fled violence in Burma in recent weeks, as global furore mounts over authorities’ treatment of Rohingya Muslims. Now for the first time, a Rohingya guerilla leader speaks to FRANCE 24 about taking up arms.

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Champions League: Real beat Dortmund, Kane on fire for Spurs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his 400th Real Madrid appearance as the Champions League holders defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-1, while Harry Kane grabbed a hat-trick in Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 win at APOEL Nicosia on Tuesday.

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French high-speed train maker Alstom to merge with Siemens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The maker of France's iconic TGV trains announced Tuesday a "merger of equals" with German industrial leader Siemens in a giant and politically tricky deal to create a new European rail champion.

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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for the first time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia says it will allow women to drive for the first time in the ultra-conservative kingdom.

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Paris votes to remove chocolate factory's 'Happy Negro' sign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris council voted on Monday to remove the sign “To the Happy Negro” (“Au Nègre Joyeux”) from the city’s former chocolate factory of the same name, after the Communists in the council branded the façade an “insulting and offensive presence”.

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Paris show celebrates 2,000 years of Christianity in the Middle East #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a landmark exhibition, the Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris is showcasing works, frescoes and scripts recounting the 2,000-year history of Christians in the Middle East – a heritage under threat in a region scarred by war and persecution.

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Co-leader to quit far-right AfD days after German election success #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the most prominent figures in the nationalist Alternative for Germany said Tuesday she plans to leave the party, even as other lawmakers from the anti-migrant party held their first meeting after a strong showing at the polls.

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Ireland to hold abortion referendum weeks before pope's visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ireland announced Tuesday it will hold a referendum next year on whether to repeal its constitutional ban on abortion in almost all cases -- just a few weeks before Pope Francis visits.

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Angola swears in first new president for 38 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jose Eduardo dos Santos's 38-year reign over Angola finally came to an end Tuesday when his hand-picked successor Joao Lourenco was inaugurated as president at a ceremony in Luanda.

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'No regrets' on FARC peace deal, says Colombia's Santos #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

To mark the launch of its Spanish-language channel, based in Bogota, FRANCE 24 spoke to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. In a wide-ranging interview, Santos reflected on the historic peace deal with the FARC rebels and the temporary ceasefire with the ELN rebel group. Despite a fall in his popularity over the FARC peace deal, Santos insisted he has "no regrets". He also touched on relations with Washington, Donald Trump's attitude towards Cuba, and the situation in neighbouring Venezuela.

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Colombia: How culture is helping to change a nation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For the past 50 years Colombia was talked about for all the wrong reasons: the FARC, cocaine and kidnappings. But as FRANCE 24 opens its fourth channel, this time in Spanish with headquarters in Bogota, Eve Jackson has been to the capital to discover how the country is healing and moving on to become one of South America’s creative hubs. From music by a former guerrilla fighter to a behind-the-scenes look at one of the top telenovelas, check out FRANCE 24's cultural adventures in Colombia.

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Live: French President Macron presents vision of post-Brexit Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is on Tuesday presenting his vision for Europe post-Brexit. Watch his speech from the Sorbonne University in Paris live by clicking on the player above.

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FRANCE 24, now in Spanish! Join us live for the inaugural broadcast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 in Spanish launches live from Bogota, Colombia, on Tuesday. Join us here for the Spanish-language news channel’s inaugural broadcast at 1pm Paris time (11am GMT).

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Detained opposition leader Diane Rwigara charged in Rwanda #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police have charged Rwandan opposition leader Diane Rwigara, who was detained at the weekend along with her mother and sister, with "offenses to state security and forgery," according to a statement issued Monday.

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High-turnout Kurdish independence vote raises regional fears #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi Kurds voted Monday in a landmark referendum on supporting independence, a move billed by the Kurdish leadership as an exercise in self-determination but viewed as a hostile act by Iraq's central government.

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Latest Republican bid to replace Obamacare on verge of collapse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The latest bid backed by US President Donald Trump to dismantle his predecessor's health care law likely unraveled Monday when a crucial third Republican formally came out against the plan.

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‘Uber isn’t perfect, but politics is about the signals you send worldwide’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Transport for London’s (TFL) decision last week not to renew Uber’s operating license in the British capital brought both praise and condemnation, and sparked a wider debate on the merits of the service still operating in over 96 European cities.

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French parliament divided over anti-terror bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French MPs started to debate President Emmanuel Macron’s anti-terrorism bill on Monday, with a big divide between those on the right who want the bill to go further, and voices from the left saying it will create a “permanent state of emergency”.

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North Korea accuses Trump of declaring war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea's foreign minister has accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country, adding that Pyongyang has "every right" to shoot down US bombers.

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Abe triggers snap election in Japan amid North Korea crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday called a snap election, seeking a fresh term at the helm of the world's third-largest economy as tensions with nearby North Korea reach fever-pitch.

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BNP Paribas subject of full-scale Rwanda probe in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French judicial investigators have opened a full-scale inquiry into allegations of complicity in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, an official at the public prosecutor's office said on Monday.

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French unions block fuel depots in labour reform protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French trade unions CGT and FO blocked access on Monday to several fuel depots in protest against an overhaul of employment laws, seeking to test the government's will to reform the economy.

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Germany's Merkel squeezed by populists' rise at the ballot box #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The anti-immigration AfD party’s success at the ballot box was hard for some Germans to swallow. It also put Chancellor Angela Merkel in a delicate position as she explores her coalition options.

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Defying Baghdad, Iraqi Kurds vote in independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voting started on Monday in an independence referendum organised by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq, despite regional and international fears that it would stoke instability and violence across the Middle East.

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NFL players unite to defy Trump over anthem protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NFL teams staged a show of solidarity with protesting players before Sunday's games by kneeling, linking arms or staying off the field during the national anthem, defying President Donald Trump's call for owners to fire those who refuse to stand.

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New Trump travel ban targets North Korea, seven other nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States will prohibit entry of citizens from North Korea as part of a sweeping new travel ban that also slaps restrictions on Iran, Chad, Libya, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and Somalia, the Trump administration said on Sunday.

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Kurds vow to hold independence vote despite threats from Baghdad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq's Kurds said Sunday they will hold an independence referendum "whatever the risk and price", despite threats of retaliation from the country's central government on the eve of the vote.

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French conservatives retain Senate majority as Macron's party disappoints #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron's fledgling La République en marche (LREM) party suffered a setback in Senate elections on Sunday as the conservative Les Républicains party strengthened its hold on the upper house of parliament.

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Merkel set for fourth term as chancellor as CDU leads parliamentary vote, exit polls say #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel secured a fourth consecutive term on Sunday after her Christian Democrats (CDU) and the allied Christian Social Union (CSU) won the largest parliamentary bloc with 32.5 percent of the vote, exit polls showed.

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Officials to vote on half of France's Senate seats in key test for Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France renews half of its Senate seats on Sunday in a vote that will prove crucial to President Emmanuel Macron's sweeping reform plans and poses another political test as he struggles with declining popularity ratings.

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Video: Why more retired Germans are heading back to work #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Many German pensioners are finding life difficult after retirement with pensions often barely covering living costs, leaving more and more retirees with no choice but to return to work.

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Merkel seeks fourth term as polls open in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to cruise to victory in elections Sunday but also to face the breakthrough into parliament of hard-right populists for the first time in Germany's post-war history.

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NFL commissioner blasts Trump's 'lack of respect' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump and the sports world engaged in an intensifying spat on Saturday after he called for National Football League owners to fire players who protest during the U.S. national anthem.

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N. Korea's foreign minister says Trump is 'mentally deranged' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea's foreign minister assailed US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Saturday, deriding him as a "mentally deranged" leader whose threats had increased the chances of military confrontation.

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Trump criticises nuclear deal after Iran's missile test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Saturday pointed to a reported missile test by Iran to renew his criticism of the nuclear agreement it reached with the U.S. and other nations.

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French soldier killed in Iraq-Syria military zone, Élysée Palace says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French soldier from the 13th regiment of paratroopers was killed this morning while fighting in the Iraq-Syria region, the French presidency announced on Saturday.

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PSG drops first points of season in draw against Montpellier #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Montpellier put on a spirited and gritty display to hold Paris Saint-Germain to a goalless draw as the French league leader dropped its first points of the season on Saturday.

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New Zealand's ruling party wins most votes but needs help to form coalition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Bill English's National Party won the most votes in New Zealand's general election on Saturday but not enough to form a government without help from other political parties.

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Prosecutor probing Argentina's former president was murdered, investigators say #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A team of forensic investigators has concluded that a prosecutor investigating a 1994 bombing in Buenas Aires and Argentina's former president for her alleged role in shielding those responsible was murdered.

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In Germany’s ‘Little Istanbul’, winning hearts is key to election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Keupstrasse in Cologne, Western Germany, is one of the country’s most famous Turkish shopping streets. Locals there have been keenly tuning in to the diplomatic crisis between Berlin and Ankara, which has tainted the election campaign.

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Far left rallies protesters in Paris against Macron labour reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon rallied thousands on Saturday to protest against labour reforms signed into law by President Emmanuel Macron a day earlier.

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'Natural' quake detected near N. Korea nuclear site #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake detected in North Korea on Saturday was a "suspected explosion", raising fears the isolated state had conducted another nuclear bomb test just weeks after its last one.

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Video: Tensions rise in Kirkuk ahead of Kurdistan independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the disputed city of Kirkuk, hoisting the Kurdish flag is a controversial matter. Both Baghdad and Erbil lay claim to this oil-rich province.

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UAE says Iran violates 'letter and spirit' of 2015 nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Arab Emirates said on Friday it considers that Iran violates both the "letter and spirit" of the 2015 nuclear deal agreed between the Islamic Republic and world powers.

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Video: In the ruins of Mosul's old city #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the battle for Mosul over FRANCE 24's James André reports from Iraq's second city, left in ruins after months of gruelling fighting between IS group fighters and government forces.

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Kurds ready to 'pay any price' as independence vote nears #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) President Massoud Barzani said on Friday that Iraq’s Kurds were ready “to pay any price for freedom”, rejecting pressure to call off the referendum on independence planned for Monday in northern Iraq.

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British PM seeks two-year transition after Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May called on Friday for Britain to stay in the European Union’s single market during a roughly two-year transition out of the EU while offering concessions as she appealed for a revival of Brexit negotiations.

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Jennifer Lawrence on why she's unafraid to speak out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence speaks to Eve Jackson about fainting on set in "Mother!", playing a weak woman for the first time and why she wanted to speak out for gender pay equality.

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The torment of Christians living in Syria’s Khabur valley #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the last few years, Syria’s Christians have been subjected to violent attacks and kidnappings by the Islamic State group. Churches have been burnt and entire villages in the northeastern Khabur River valley have been destroyed. Despite the jihadist threat, Christians still living in Syria refuse to imagine the prospect of exile. Meanwhile, others displaced in neighbouring countries, or that have emigrated to Europe or the US, dream of returning to their birthplace.

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Suspect in London Tube bombing charged with attempted murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police said Friday they had charged an 18-year-old man with attempted murder following last week's bombing of a London Underground train, which injured 30 people.

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Macron signs sweeping labour reforms into law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday signed sweeping changes to France's complex labour code into law, sealing a signature reform after four months at the helm.

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City of London will not renew Uber's operating licence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

London stripped Uber on Friday of its licence to operate from the end of September in a huge blow to the taxi app that will affect more than 40,000 drivers in one of the world's biggest cities.

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Video: Anti-immigration AfD party appeals to Germany's forgotten #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is poised to become the first far-right group to enter the German parliament in the post-war era. A strong showing in Sunday's vote would be a major snub for Angela Merkel.

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Defying Trump, Iran's Rouhani vows to pursue missile defense #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran's president says his country will press ahead with its missile program and continue to boost military capabilities in defiance of U.S. demands to the contrary.

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EU nervous as tensions mount ahead of Catalan independenct vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Catalonia's independence referendum crisis deepens, EU officials are staying doggedly tight-lipped even as diplomats privately voice serious concern at a situation some regard as a challenge to fundamental European values.

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UN Security Council says opposes Kurd independence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council on Thursday warned that a referendum on independence by Iraq's Kurdistan region was potentially destabilizing, adding its weight to international opposition to the vote.

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Ya esta! France 24 now available in Spanish #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France 24 is now available in Spanish after the launch of of its Spanish-language website Thursday, with the a new television channel set to begin broadcasting on September 26.

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Trump orders new sanctions to squeeze North Korea nuclear program #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump ordered new sanctions on Thursday that open the door wider to blacklisting people and entities doing business with N. Korea, including its shipping and trade networks, further tightening the screws on its nuclear and missile program.

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Shimon Peres's memoir reveals lifelong optimism for peace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In many parts of the world, Jewish custom holds that a tombstone be placed on the one-year anniversary of one’s death. For the late Israeli politician Shimon Peres, that anniversary is being marked by the release of his autobiography.

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French billionaire L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dies at 94 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, the world's richest woman, has died at the age of 94, her family said.

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Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai: 'I asked Macron to invest $300m in girls' education' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The youngest laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala Yousafzai, talks to FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman. The UN messenger of peace is at the UN General Assembly to meet world leaders and urge them to increase the funding of girls’ education. She also calls on them to provide education for children in refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and Kenya.

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Landmark CETA trade deal between Canada and EU enters into force #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A landmark free trade deal linking the EU and Canada went into effect on Thursday despite lingering opposition from activists worried about the pact's consequences on the environment and health.

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Burma should give access to investigators, says UN rights chief #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman meets Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Hussein urges Burma to allow an investigation team to enter the country and stop what he calls the 'ethnic cleansing' of Muslim-minority group, the Rohingyas. He also talks of the war in Yemen where violations of international law are observed on a daily basis.

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Teenager is sixth person arrested in London Tube attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police have arrested a sixth person in connection with last week's attack on a London subway train.

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Split looms in French far right as Marine Le Pen’s key aide quits #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Florian Philippot, for many years the closest aide of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen, said on Thursday he was quitting the National Front party, opening up a likely split in the country’s far-right ranks.

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Mexico in frantic search for survivors after huge quake #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rescuers dug frantically Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1- magnitude earthquake that killed more than 200 people in Mexico, as the nation watched anxiously for signs of life at a collapsed school in the capital.

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Whole of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Maria devastates island #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over 80 years destroyed homes, knocked out power across the entire island and triggered heavy flooding Wednesday in an onslaught that could plunge the U.S. territory deeper into financial crisis.

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'The door is open for dialogue with Madrid,' says Carles Puigdemont #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carles Puigdemont is president of Spain’s Catalonia region. As national authorities crack down on the region’s preparations for an October 1 independence referendum that Madrid says is illegal, Puigdemont has accused the national government of adopting a “totalitarian attitude”.

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Paris's Montparnasse Tower to get dazzling €300mn revamp #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Montparnasse Tower has long been derided as the ugliest building in Paris. But the 1970s skyscraper is set to undergo a total revamp, costing €300mn, to become a stunning, ecological landmark for when Paris hosts the 2024 Olympic Games.

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At United Nations, Rouhani defends Iran nuclear deal against 'rogue newcomers' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday defended the nuclear deal at the United Nations, saying it was an internationally backed accord that should not be destroyed by "rogue newcomers to the world of politics."

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Iraqi Kurdistan FM: 'We are determined to go ahead' with independence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Falah Mustafa Bakir, the foreign minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government, spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. He admitted that the international community has "asked" his government to postpone the September 25 referendum on Kurdish independence but said Erbil is "determined to go ahead".

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Marchers rally in rival Togo protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several thousand people thronged the streets of Togo's capital Wednesday after the ruling party urged supporters to march at the same time as planned opposition protests demanding the removal of President Faure Gnassingbe.

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Spanish police arrest top aide to Catalan vice-president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's Guardia Civil police force on Wednesday arrested the Catalan vice-president's right-hand man, police and Catalonia's regional government said.

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Hurricane Maria heads for Virgin Islands after lashing Dominica, Guadeloupe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Maria closed in on the US Virgin Islands late Tuesday as the US National Hurricane Center warned of a "potentially catastrophic" impact from a storm that has already killed at least two people in the Caribbean.

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France picks AIDS drama ‘120 Beats Per Minute’ for Oscar bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has selected Robin Campillo's “120 Beats Per Minute”, this year’s Grand Prix winner at the Cannes Film Festival, as its submission in the best foreign-language film category of the Oscars.

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At UN, Trump looks to sell 'America First' to the world #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Boastful, bellicose and, at times, confused, Donald Trump's maiden address to the United Nations General assembly on Tuesday was largely what observers have come to expect from the US president's public speeches.

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Police make third arrest in London Tube bombing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police on Tuesday arrested a third suspect over the bombing of a packed London Underground train which injured 30 people last week.

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Powerful 7.1-magnitude quake rattles central Mexico #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing some buildings, cracking the facades of others and scattering rubble on streets on the anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake.

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Hamas offers to return control of Gaza to Palestinian Authority #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hamas on Tuesday invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to send officials to Gaza to resume control of the coastal enclave the Islamic militant group seized a decade ago.

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Macron defends Iran deal, Paris climate accord at UN General Assembly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron hit back at US President Donald Trump on Tuesday by staunchly defending the Iran nuclear deal at the UN General Assembly, speaking soon after Trump called the deal an "embarrassment to the United States".

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Trump strikes bellicose tone on North Korea in speech to UN General Assembly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will be forced to “totally destroy” North Korea unless Pyongyang backs down from its nuclear challenge, mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a “rocket man” on a suicide mission.

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Rio mired in economic crisis a year after the Olympics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A state of "financial calamity" was declared in Rio de Janeiro just before it hosted the August 2016 Olympic Games. Salaries for public servants went unpaid and funding was delayed for all sectors of local government while emergency funds were made available for the Games. More than a year later, the economic crisis has worsened and violence has returned to the favelas. FRANCE 24 correspondents report.

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French Cardinal Barbarin to face trial for covering up clerical sex abuse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin will go on trial in April on charges of covering up for a priest accused of abusing children in his Lyon diocese over 25 years ago, a court ruled Tuesday.

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Live: Trump to address the United Nations General Assembly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump makes his first official address before the annual UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. To follow Trump's speech live on FRANCE 24 starting at 4:30pm Paris time, click on the video player below.

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Feuds and flattery: Trump’s quirky history with the UN #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump steps up to the podium and into the history books on Tuesday, addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York for the first time, but his own history with the UN is a long, chequered and quirky one.

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Trump to target 'rogue regimes' Iran, N. Korea in UN speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump will take aim at Iran and North Korea and strike a stridently nationalistic tone in his maiden address to the UN General Assembly Tuesday, rejecting the half-century-old drive toward global governance.

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French islands on alert as Hurricane Maria bears down on Caribbean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Islands in the Caribbean still reeling from megastorm Irma braced Monday for a fresh battering as Hurricane Maria approached, wielding potentially lethal force.

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Inspired by Bastille Day visit, Trump considers July 4th military parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Monday revealed plans to transform America's Independence Day celebrations next July 4 into a vast military parade, styled on France's Bastille Day.

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Battle of Hawija looms in Iraq, but so does Kurdish independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The battle for the northern Iraqi city of Hawija is due to start within days, opening a key front in the battle against the Islamic State group.

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Spain to expel North Korean ambassador over nuclear stance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain on Monday ordered North Korea's ambassador to leave the country by September 30 in protest over Pyongyang's nuclear tests, which it has criticised as "a serious threat to peace".

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California boosts anti-Trump resistance by becoming 'sanctuary' state #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

California declared itself a “sanctuary state” over the weekend, showing the world that resistance to the Trump administration continues to gain traction throughout the United States.

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Trump to deliver first speech at the United Nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump makes his debut at the United Nations on Monday when he addresses a US-sponsored event on reforming the 193-member organisation that he sharply criticised on the campaign trail.

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Iraq's Supreme Court orders suspension of Kurdistan independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq's supreme court on Monday ordered the suspension of a September 25 referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan, to examine whether such a poll would be constitutional.

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North Korea threat looms large as Trump and Macron make UN debuts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facing an escalating nuclear threat from North Korea and the mass flight of minority Muslims from Myanmar, world leaders gather at the United Nations on Monday to tackle these and other challenges – from the spread of terrorism to a warming planet.

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Family challenges fate of Swedish WWII hero Raoul Wallenberg in court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Moscow court on Monday began hearing a lawsuit brought by the descendants of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews during WWII. The family suspects the secret services played a role in Wallenberg's death.

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'The Handmaid’s Tale' wins top honours at politically charged Emmys #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

"The Handmaid's Tale" and political comedy "Veep" won the top prizes at the Emmy awards on Sunday, but satirical sketch show "Saturday Night Live" won the most Emmys overall on the back of a season of Donald Trump spoofs.

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Bangladesh restricts movement of Rohingya refugees #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday took steps to restrict the movement of Muslim Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar into crowded border camps and started immunising tens of thousands of children against diseases.

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Hurricane Maria is a growing threat to storm-battered Caribbean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The hurricane-battered islands of the Caribbean are facing yet another storm threat: Forecasters said Sunday that Tropical Storm Maria is likely to hit the Leeward Islands as a strengthening hurricane on Tuesday.

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Spanish police seize pro-Catalan referendum pamphlets #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spanish police on Sunday seized 1.3 million pamphlets and posters supporting Catalonia's independence referendum, the latest move to try to block the vote.

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Ultra-Orthodox Israelis protest against military draft #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several hundred ultra-Orthodox Jews scuffled with police in Jerusalem on Sunday in protest against a court ruling that could require them to serve in the army like secular Israelis.

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Independence vote in Iraqi Kurdistan: ‘We have no place in this artificial country called Iraq’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the date looms for Iraqi Kurdistan’s referendum on independence, pressure is mounting on Kurdish leaders to postpone the controversial vote amid fears it could deflect focus from the region’s war on the Islamic State (IS) group.

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Tillerson says US could stay in Paris climate accord #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States could remain in the Paris climate accord under the right conditions, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Sunday.

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US tourists hurt in French acid attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two young female American tourists were sprayed with hydrochloric acid in the French city of Marseille on Sunday by a woman who appeared to have psychological problems, a police source said.

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France beats Serbia to reach Davis Cup tennis final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France punched their ticket to the Davis Cup final when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Dusan Lajovic 2-6 6-2 7-6(5) 6-2 to give the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead against Serbia on Sunday.

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Protesters smash windows in 2nd violent night near St Louis in US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protests turned violent for a second night near St. Louis following the acquittal of a white former police officer in the fatal shooting of a black man, as a small group of demonstrators refused to disperse.

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Kuwait gives N. Korea's ambassador a month to leave Gulf state #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US ally Kuwait has given North Korea's ambassador a month to leave the Gulf state and will downgrade its diplomatic representation with Pyongyang, a senior Kuwaiti diplomat told AFP Sunday.

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French journalist Loup Bureau arrives in France after being released from Turkish jail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A young French reporter who had been held on terror charges in Turkey, in a case that sparked tensions with France, arrived in Paris on Sunday after being freed.

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Second man arrested over London tube terrorist attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A second man has been arrested by police investigating Friday's bomb attack on a London underground train, police said.

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S. Korea and US agree on need for stronger N. Korea sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump agreed to exert stronger pressure through sanctions on North Korea following its nuclear and missile tests, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday.

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Hamas ready for reconciliation deal with Palestinian Authority leader Abbas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Hamas militant group said Sunday it has accepted key conditions demanded by its rival, President Mahmoud Abbas, including nationwide elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, to clear the way for a reconciliation deal after a 10-year rift.

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Spain tightens grip over Catalan spending as tensions soar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's central authorities have increased their control over Catalonia's regional spending to make sure that no funds are diverted to paying for a suspended independence referendum, the country's finance minister said Friday.

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Kareem, governor of Iraq's Kirkuk region: 'we're not afraid of threats' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 correspondent James Andre interviews Najmaddin Kareem, the governor of Iraq's Kirkuk region, after the province voted to take part in the September 25 Kurdistan independence referendum. "We're not not against Baghdad, but we're not afraid of threats", Kareem says.

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Iraq could use force if Kurdish referendum leads to violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq is prepared to intervene militarily if the Kurdish region's planned independence referendum results in violence, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told The Associated Press on Saturday.

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Dozens of Burundi refugees killed in clashes with DR Congo forces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 36 Burundian refugees have been killed in clashes with Congolese security forces who allegedly fired indiscriminately at protesters, the United Nations envoy to Congo said Saturday.

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North Korea seeks military 'equilibrium' with US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea said Saturday it was seeking military "equilibrium" with the United States as leader Kim Jong-Un vowed to complete Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

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France take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup semi-final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two-time Grand Slam champions Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Filip Krajinovic and Nenad Zimonjic 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (3) to give France a 2-1 lead over Serbia in the Davis Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Rohingya exodus to Bangladesh tops 400,000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina headed for the UN General Assembly on Saturday to plead for global help coping with the Rohingya crisis, as the refugee deluge escaping a crackdown in Myanmar topped 400,000.

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British police arrest 18-year-old in connection with London Tube attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police hunting those behind a bomb which injured 29 people on a London train on Friday said they had arrested an 18-year-old man in a move described as significant.

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Iraq launches offensive on IS group by Syrian border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi armed forces said on Saturday they had started an offensive to dislodge Islamic State from an area on the border with Syria south of the Euphrates river.

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US appeals court reinstates California ban on French foie gras delicacy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US appeals court has reinstated California’s ban on foie gras, a delicacy made from force-feeding birds, in a move hailed by animal rights advocates who say the process in making the liver pate amounts to nothing less than “torture on toast”.

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UN Security Council condemns 'highly provocative' N. Korea missile launch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council on Friday strongly condemned North Korea's "highly provocative" launch of a missile that flew over Japan and demanded that Pyongyang immediately halt such actions.

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Open season on France's Laurent Wauquiez, hardliner eyeing top party job #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French conservative Laurent Wauquiez is eyeing his party's top job, months after its presidential hopes were dashed by scandal. But the hardliner, riled by inconvenient revelations himself this week, is finding he won’t get there unchallenged.

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UK raises terror threat to highest level after IS group claims London tube blast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain raised its national threat level to maximum on Friday after a bomb detonated on a London Underground train, and Prime Minister Theresa May said troops would be deployed to key locations.

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Iraq’s Kurdish parliament approves September 25 independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region's parliament approved a plan to hold a Sept. 25 referendum on independence, ignoring Iraqi, Iranian and Turkish opposition as well as U.S and Western concern that the vote could cause new conflicts in the region.

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Iceland's PM calls snap election after government collapses #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iceland's prime minister on Friday called for a second snap election in less than a year after a party quit the coalition government because he hid his father's involvement in seeking a clean record for a convicted paedophile.

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Qatar emir meets Merkel, Macron on first foreign tour since crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Qatar's ruling emir met German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday on his first trip abroad since a diplomatic crisis erupted between the tiny Gulf nation and its neighbours.

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Video: Dried-up Aral Sea springs back to life #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Straddling the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea was once the fourth-largest saline lake in the world, an inland sea of 66,000 square kilometres. But in 1950, the Soviets diverted the two rivers that fed it in order to irrigate fields and grow cotton. Little by little, the Aral Sea dried up, ruining thousands of livelihoods. Since the construction of a dam in 2005, the water is slowly beginning to rise, and with it residents' hopes. FRANCE 24 went to meet them.

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Don’t mention independence: the football fan who fell out with Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carlos Soler has been a passionate Barcelona fan for as long as he can remember. But then politics – and a divisive referendum on Catalan independence – got in the way.

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French journalist Loup Bureau to be released from Turkish jail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A young French reporter who has been held on terror charges in Turkey for the last seven weeks is set to be freed Friday, his lawyers said.

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US extends Iran sanctions relief under nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States on Thursday extended some sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal but said it has yet to decide whether to preserve the deal itself, the State Department said.

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Video: How the Haredim, Israel’s ultra-Orthodox, make their own rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Israel, the Haredim community (or "Those in awe of God") lives separately from the rest of Israeli society. Dressed all in black, these ultra-Orthodox practise a strict form of Judaism, cut off from modern society. In cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, they have their own neighbourhoods, shops and schools and do not hesitate to challenge the authorities. Our correspondents in Israel went to meet members of this inward-looking community that’s often tyrannical towards its own.

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Emergency services attend 'incident' on London underground #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police and ambulance services said they were responding to an "incident" at the Parsons Green underground station in west London on Friday, following media reports of an explosion.

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Man arrested in Paris after attacking soldier with knife #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A soldier on anti-terrorism patrol in Paris was attacked by a man who was subsequently arrested, France’s armed forces minister said on Friday.

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Brazil's President Temer charged with leading 'criminal organisation' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian President Michel Temer was charged with obstruction of justice and leading a criminal organization on Thursday, another blow to the embattled leader and the stability of Latin America's largest nation.

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Video: Inside recaptured Tal Afar with the Iraqi army #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tal Afar, one of the last strongholds of the Islamic State (IS) group, was recaptured by Iraqi forces in August. FRANCE 24 was able to enter the newly liberated city alongside Iraqi soldiers tasked with restoring security after years of IS rule.

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North Korea 'fires missile over Japan' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea fired an unidentified missile eastwards over Japan on Friday, Seoul and Tokyo said.

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‘Leave us alone!’ Independence vote puts Catalan mayors in a bind #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The mayors of Catalonia are stuck between a rock and a hard place ahead of the planned independence vote on October 1, with both Spanish prosecutors and Catalan separatists breathing down their necks.

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Tunisia ends ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisia has abolished a decades-old ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims, the presidency said Thursday.

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IS group claims twin attacks in southern Iraq that kill at least 50 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 50 people including Iranians were killed Thursday in twin gun and car bomb attacks near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, local officials said. The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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Iraq governor sacked over Kurd independence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq's parliament voted on Thursday to sack the governor of oil-rich Kirkuk over his decision for the northern province to vote in a Kurdish independence referendum opposed by Baghdad.

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Venezuela rivals edge closer towards crisis talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Talks between Venezuela's government and opposition inched closer Wednesday as delegates from both sides began exploratory contacts with mediators in the Dominican Republic.

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World's oldest captive panda 'Basi' dies in China #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The world's oldest captive giant panda has died at age 37, more than 100 years in human years, her handlers in China said on Thursday as they gave "Basi" an emotional send-off befitting a minor celebrity.

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Trump and Democrats reach deal to protect young immigrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Top US congressional Democrats emerged from a meeting with President Donald Trump Wednesday claiming progress on a deal that protects young immigrants and boosts border security, while not including a border wall.

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Deadly fire tears through Malaysia school #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twenty-five people, most of them students, were killed Thursday when a blaze tore through a Malaysian religious school, in what officials said was one of the country's worst fire disasters for years.

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Eight die in Florida nursing home after Irma knocks out power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eight residents died at a Florida nursing home which has been without power since Hurricane Irma and the state governor vowed a full investigation Wednesday into what he called an "unfathomable" event.

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Monaco held to 1-1 draw in Champions League opener with Leipzig #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Youri Tielemans levelled a minute after Emil Forsberg's opener for RB Leipzig to salvage a 1-1 draw for French champions Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Paris officially named host city for the 2024 Olympic Games #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Olympic Committee named Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics on Wednesday, crowning two cities at the same time in a historic first for the embattled sports body.

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UN chief Guterres calls on Burma to halt military action against Rohingyas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Wednesday on Myanmar to halt its military campaign against Rohingyas in Rakhine state, acknowledging that the Muslim minority was facing ethnic cleansing.

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How migrants are struggling to cross Italy's border into France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has pledged to take in 30,000 migrants, currently in Greece or Italy, by the end of 2017. But so far, fewer than 2,000 are believed to have been relocated to France. At the French-Italian border, police patrols have risen since the 2016 terror attack in Nice, making it very hard for migrants to reach France. Meanwhile, activists such as farmer Cédric Herrou, who received a suspended fine for helping migrants, are providing support. FRANCE 24’s Aurore Dupuis and Karim Yahiaoui report.

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Paris set to celebrate award of 2024 Olympic Games #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Olympic Committee will confirm Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics here in Lima on Wednesday, crowning two cities at the same time in a historic first for the embattled sports body.

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Spain prosecutors threaten to arrest Catalan pro-referendum mayors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's state prosecutor office says he is investigating more than 700 Catalan mayors for cooperating with a referendum on independence that has been suspended by a court, and has ordered police to arrest them if they don't comply.

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Amid calls for independence, Catalonians for a unified Spain struggle to be heard #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Close to a million people took to the streets of Barcelona on Monday to rally for independence on Catalonia’s national day. But those who wish to remain part of Spain say that expressing their views has become increasingly difficult.

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Family challenges fate of Swedish WWII hero Raoul Wallenberg in court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 72 years after the disappearance of a young Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Nazis, his family is going to court to challenge Russia's claims of how World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg ended his days.

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Israel’s supreme court cancels conscription exemption law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled legislation exempting Jewish religious seminary students from military service, angering ultra-Orthodox lawmakers who could destabilise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition.

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International pressure mounts on Burma’s Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International pressure has been growing on Buddhist-majority Burma to end the violence in the western state of Rakhine that began on Aug. 25 when Rohingya militants attacked about 30 police posts and an army camp.

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US gay marriage pioneer Edith Windsor dies aged 88 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Edith Windsor, a widow who brought a landmark Supreme Court case that struck down parts of a federal anti-gay marriage law and paved a path toward legalizing same-sex nuptials nationwide, died Tuesday. She was 88.

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Venezuela's Maduro says ready for talks with opposition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday his government was prepared to meet the opposition for talks, offering a glimpse of a breakthrough in a political standoff marked by months of deadly protests.

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Apple unveils iPhone X, with no 'home' button #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Apple on Tuesday rolled out its much-anticipated iPhone X, a redesigned product of glass and stainless steel with an edge-to-edge display that Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook called "the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone."

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Quarter of Florida Keys homes destroyed, US officials estimate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Search-and-rescue teams made their way into the Florida Keys' farthest reaches Tuesday, while federal officials estimated one-quarter of all homes in the Keys were destroyed.

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Live: Glasgow Celtic take on Neymar’s PSG in Champions League opener #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Big-spending Paris Saint-Germain bring their star-studded line-up to Celtic Park on Tuesday for the opening game of the Champions League group stage. Follow all the action on our liveblog.

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NATO missile shield is 'weak link' in North Korea threat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NATO has joined world powers' diplomatic efforts to stop North Korea's missile programme but it cannot yet rely on its U.S.-built shield to defend Europe, experts and diplomats said.

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For billionaires PSG, trip to Glasgow is journey through football history #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain’s €220 million superstar Neymar has said he wants to “help the club make history”. In Glasgow, where the Parisian juggernaut takes on Celtic on Tuesday, he has found the perfect place to start.

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Riot police, youth clash in rally against French labour reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Riot police clashed with hooded youths on the fringe of a protest in central Paris against French President Emmanuel Macron's reforms to loosen labour regulations.

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Turkey signs landmark Russian weapons deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 missile defence systems, its first major weapons purchase from Moscow, in an accord that could trouble Ankara's NATO allies.

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Thousands take to the streets to rally against French labour reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of people are expected to protest against labour reforms across France on Tuesday, the first widespread demonstrations of Emmanuel Macron's presidency. Some 180 protests are expected to take place in cities nationwide.

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Iraq lawmakers vote against Kurdish independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Iraqi parliament voted on Tuesday to oppose an independence referendum planned by Iraqi Kurdish leaders for later this month prompting a walkout by Kurdish lawmakers.

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Under fire for storm response, Macron heads to hurricane-hit French islands #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Guadeloupe on Tuesday before travelling on to Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy to inspect storm damage and relief operations as his government comes under fire for its handling of Hurricane Irma.

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Irma leaves Florida Keys devastated, but state escapes the worst #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Millions of Florida residents were without power and extensive damage was reported in the Florida Keys but most of the Sunshine State appeared to have dodged forecasts of catastrophic damage from Hurricane Irma.

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UK lawmakers back EU withdrawal bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British MPs voted in favour of a bill Tuesday to end Britain's EU membership, a key moment for the government's Brexit strategy despite opposition accusations of an unprecedented power grab.

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Right-wing coalition claims Norway re-election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Norway's tax-cutting Conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg declared victory on Tuesday after a parliamentary election, narrowly defeating a Labour-led opposition with her promises of steady management of the oil-dependent economy.

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UN Security Council unanimously backs new North Korea sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea, slapping a ban on textile exports and restricting shipments of oil products to punish Pyongyang for its sixth and largest nuclear test.

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Macron faces first major street protests of his presidency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron faces the first major street protests of his tenure on Tuesday as one of the country’s biggest trade unions prepares to lead demonstrations against his planned labour reforms.

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France urges Chad to hold elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France on Monday urged Chad to press ahead with parliamentary elections after securing billions of dollars in pledges from donor countries aimed at helping to revive the country's struggling economy.

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French-Lebanese film director briefly detained over Israel visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanese film director Ziad Doueiri, who was detained briefly for previous visits to Israel, lashed back against critics who accused him of normalisation with the Jewish state.

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Sinai attack kills 18 Egyptian policemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 18 Egyptian policemen were killed and three injured on Monday in an attack claimed by Islamic State on a security convoy in the Sinai Peninsula, which is gripped by an insurgency.

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Thousands to rally for Catalonia's independence in Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of thousands of Catalans were expected to rally on Monday to demand their region break away from Spain, in a show of strength three weeks ahead of a secession referendum banned by Madrid.

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UN: Burma's treatment of Rohingyas is 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN human rights chief on Monday slammed Myanmar's apparent "systematic attack" on the Rohingya minority, warning that "ethnic cleansing" seemed to be underway.

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Diminishing Hurricane Irma tears through central Florida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma took aim at heavily populated areas of central Florida on Monday as it carved a path of destruction through the state with high winds and storm surges that left millions without power, ripped roofs off and flooded city streets.

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After winning film prize at Venice, French-Lebanese director faces military court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French-Lebanese director Ziad Doueiri, whose most recent film just won a prize at the Venice Film Festival, was briefly detained after arriving at Beirut airport and must appear at a military tribunal Monday, he told AFP.

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Spain's Rafael Nadal wins his third US Open and 16th Grand Slam #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rafael Nadal described the year 2017 as "one of the best of his career" on Sunday after winning a third US Open and 16th Grand Slam.

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Mexico buries its dead after worst earthquake in decades #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sobbing Mexican families followed coffins through the streets and picked nervously at the ruins of their homes Sunday as help trickled in after a huge earthquake killed 90 people.

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French President Macron to arrive on Hurricane Irma-hit St Martin island #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With ports mended and weather cleared, officials sent in more aid and arranged stepped-up evacuations Monday in remote Caribbean islands devastated and cut off by Hurricane Irma.

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Suspect in Paris 'explosives lab' linked to Islamic State group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French prosecutor said on Sunday that a man arrested last week after a police raid on a flat near Paris had a direct connection with the Islamic State group.

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Thousands rally in Australia ahead of same-sex marriage vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Australians dressed in rainbow colours rallied Sunday in support of same-sex marriage ahead of a postal ballot, as polls showed the "yes" campaign's lead shrinking despite backing from the nation's top political leaders.

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Cuba surveys devastation in wake of Hurricane Irma #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma has ripped roofs off houses, collapsed buildings and flooded hundreds of miles of coastline while raking Cuba's coast cutting a trail of destruction that has left 22 people dead so far across the Caribbean.

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Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili's train stalled near Ukraine border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A train carrying former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was prevented from leaving a railway station in Poland for Ukraine on Sunday as a standoff between Saakashvili and Ukranian authorities intensified.

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French Caribbean ravaged by Hurricane Irma but spared by Jose #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ravaged by Hurricane Irma, Saint Martin and Saint Barts escaped a further battering by Jose, which had "markedly less" of an impact on the two Caribbean islands than anticipated, France's meteorological agency said Sunday.

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Venice film festival closes with Mexican director taking top prize #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexican director Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water”, a dark fairy tale in which a mute cleaning lady falls in love with an aquatic creature, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

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After Irma, a storm of claims awaits Florida's insurance industry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Hurricane Irma descended on Barbuda, enveloping the small island with 300 km/h winds, traders in the United States began frantically dumping shares in Clearwater, home to Florida's Heritage Insurance Holdings.

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Syrian army retakes strategic military airport from Islamic State group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian troops broke the Islamic State group's siege of Deir Ezzor military airport Saturday, dealing a fresh blow to the jihadists who also face a new offensive from US-backed fighters elsewhere in the province.

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Through war and IS threat, the Erbil teahouse that never closed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

History lives in Machko, a book-lined teahouse in Erbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. With a controversial independence referendum looming, the past is once again determining the future as the lessons of history are not necessarily being learned.

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Live: Hurricane Irma regains strength as it nears Florida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Wind gusts have begun pummelling the southern tip of Florida as Hurricane Irma regains category 4 strength just hours before hitting the mainland. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Burma's Rohingya insurgents declare one-month ceasefire as exodus grows #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rohingya insurgents in Burma, also known as Myanmar, have declared a one-month unilateral ceasefire to ease the humanitarian crisis in northern Rakhine state, where an army crackdown has seen nearly 300,000 of the Muslim minority flee to Bangladesh.

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Vulnerabilities discovered in German electoral system #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Chaos Computer Club (CCC), a group of German hackers, is warning that there are major flaws in software that will be essential to the vote count in Germany's September 24 legislative elections.

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French artist's giant toddler appears on Mexico-US border wall #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French artist JR has erected a photo of a giant toddler peering over the steel wall that divides Mexico from the United States, in an effort to prompt discussion of immigration.

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Saudi Arabia suspends dialogue with Qatar after phone call between leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia on Saturday suspended any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of distorting facts soon after a phone call between the rulers of both countries offered hope of a breakthrough in the three-month-old Gulf crisis.

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Live: Irma lashes Cuba, with another hurricane in its wake #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma is lashing Cuba and aiming for Florida after devastating several Caribbean islands, with Hurricane Jose following close behind. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Five million told to flee as Hurricane Irma heads for Florida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Irma trained its sights on Florida and officials warned more than 5 million people that time was running out Friday to evacuate ahead of the deadly hurricane as it followed a path that could take it from one end of the state to the other.

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US formally requests UN vote Monday on N. Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States has formally requested a United Nations Security Council vote on Monday to impose tough new sanctions against North Korea despite resistance from China and Russia.

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Irma victims across the Caribbean prepare for another hurricane #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Irma victims across the Caribbean fought desperately to find shelter or escape their storm-blasted islands altogether Friday as another hurricane following close behind threatened to add to their misery.

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China's Xi asks Macron for French help with North Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on France to help ease the situation in North Korea during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, state media said Friday, days after Pyongyang's largest ever nuclear test.

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Israel PM Netanyahu's wife faces potential corruption trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally told that she faces a possible trial over alleged misuse of public funds, the justice ministry said on Friday.

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Netflix series 'Narcos' causes controversy in Colombia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombian tour guide Nicole rolls her eyes when the King of Cocaine comes up in conversation as she leads journalists along the cobblestones of Bogota's Old Town under slate-gray skies.

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Peugeot suspected of fraud in diesel scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Investigators suspect French carmaker PSA intentionally built diesel cars that failed to meet pollution rules, the daily Le Monde reported Friday, but the company immediately denied it acted fraudulently.

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Visa pour l'image: Report from 'the frontline of global warming' wins digital award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Photojournalist Vlad Sokhin won on Thursday the award for the Best Digital News Story for his long-term project documenting climate change in Russia’s Far East at the Visa pour l’image photojournalism festival in the south of France.

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Transsexual prostitutes in Paris face increasing threat of violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Last year, France passed a law making it illegal to pay for sex - but not to sell it. The legislation was aimed partly at protecting sex workers from prosecution, but many of them say it is simply driving them further underground and exposing them to far more danger. Transsexual prostitutes who work in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, a large park just west of the capital, are disproportionately affected. FRANCE 24 went to meet some of them and listened to their harrowing stories of violence.

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Video: In DR Congo, karate helps rape victims rebuild their lives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For the past three years, Frenchwoman Laurence Fischer, a three-time world karate champion, has travelled to the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo to help female victims of rape. Alongside the renowned surgeon Dr. Mukwege, the top athlete teaches these traumatised women self-defence and tries to help them regain self-confidence and rebuild their lives.

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Pierre Bergé, former business partner and companion of Yves Saint Laurent, dies at 86 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pierre Bergé, the former companion and business partner of legendary French designer Yves Saint Laurent, died Friday at the age of 86.

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Deadly 8.1-magnitude quake strikes Mexico coast, tsunami warning issued #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A massive 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico, toppling houses in Chiapas state, causing buildings to sway violently as far away as the country's distant capital and setting off a tsunami warning.

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Video: Hurricane Irma sweeps through Saint Martin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma has swept through the French Caribbean territory Saint-Martin, leaving utter devastation in its wake.

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Police discover bomb-making lab in Paris suburb raid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police investigating a suspected bomb factory near Paris found more ingredients on Thursday which could have been used to make the explosive device known as TATP. Three suspects have been arrested.

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Israeli air strikes hit military facility in Hama province, Syrian army says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria’s army said Israel targeted one of its positions in Hama province early on Thursday, which a war monitor said was a branch of the government agency accused by the U.S. of producing chemical weapons.

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LIVE: Hurricane Irma hits Caribbean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Keep up to date with the progress of Hurricane Irma as it strikes the Caribbean, including the French overseas territories of Saint Martin and Saint Barthelmy.

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Spain challenges Catalan independence referendum bid in court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Spanish government asked the country's top court on Wednesday to nullify a vote in the Catalan parliament over a disputed independence referendum bill.

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Pope heads to Colombia, pleads for lasting peace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis set off for Colombia on Wednesday to plead for a "stable and lasting" peace in a divided country just emerging from a 50-year war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

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Hurricane Irma batters French overseas territories #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma roared into the Caribbean with record force early Wednesday, its 185mph winds shaking homes and flooding buildings on a chain of small islands including French overseas territories.

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UK Brexit position is more uncertain than ever #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UK Parliament will start debating on Thursday a bill clearing the way for ‘hard Brexit’, with the vote on Monday. But with a government majority of just one, and MPs bitterly divided, the outcome looks foggy.

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From Bozizé to Zuma, the African leaders' children in the hotseat over graft allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Is being the son or daughter of a president the best way to get rich in Africa? You could try asking Duduzane Zuma, Teodorin Obiang or Julienne Sassou-Nguesso. But the justice system and public opinion are poised to have their say, too.

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French fashion giants ban super-skinny models #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A host of French-owned fashion labels spanning Christian Dior to Saint Laurent pledged Wednesday to ban ultra-thin models from their advertising and catwalk shows following repeated scandals about anorexia and mistreatment.

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Syrian forces behind Khan Sheikhun sarin gas attack, says UN probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

United Nations war crimes investigators on Wednesday said they had evidence that Syrian government forces were behind the chemical attack that killed dozens of people in Khan Sheikhun in April.

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Aung San Suu Kyi slams 'misinformation' over Rohingya exodus #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Global outrage over Myanmar's treatment of its Rohingya Muslims is being fuelled by "a huge iceberg of misinformation", Aung San Suu Kyi said on Wednesday, after the UN led calls for her government to end violence that has forced 125,000 to flee.

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EU court rejects Hungary, Slovak case against taking refugees #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union’s top court dismissed complaints on Wednesday by Slovakia and Hungary about EU migration policy, upholding Brussels’ right to force member states to take in asylum seekers.

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Can Paris become the world's bicycle capital? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to make Paris the world’s most bikeable city. But the congested and polluted capital still has a long way to go before it can rival the likes of Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

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Brazil formally charges ex-presidents Lula, Rousseff in graft probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil on Tuesday formally charged ex-presidents Dilma Rousseff and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with racketeering for plotting to skim funds from Petrobras, the state oil giant.

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Obama: Ending 'Dreamers' programme 'cruel and self-defeating' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Barack Obama on Tuesday called the Trump administration's decision to repeal a program protecting young immigrants from deportation "cruel" and "self-defeating." He urged Congress to pass a bill fixing the situation "with a sense of moral urgency."

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Mother of jihadist faces trial in Paris for 'financing terrorism' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French woman whose radicalised son fought in Syria where he allegedly died as a jihadist is standing trial on Tuesday accused of financing terrorism.

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The City of Lights is sparkling once more #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With tourists returning in huge numbers and a host of exciting new projects underway, the French capital is having a moment again. What a difference a year makes.

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Trump to scrap Obama’s “Dreamers” scheme #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump’s administration will “wind down” a program protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, Attorney General Jeff Sessions declared Tuesday.

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French prosecutor pins corruption in IAAF on son of ex-president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s financial prosecutor on Tuesday said investigations had revealed that the son of the former president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) was at the centre of a large corruption racket.

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Hurricane Irma surges to category 5 storm as it nears Caribbean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm Tuesday as it roared toward the northeast Caribbean on a path that could take it to the United States.

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Britain’s Labour party will not back EU exit bill without amendment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s main opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday it could not vote for the government’s legislation to sever ties with the European Union unless it was amended to prevent ministers from grabbing powers from parliament.

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Brazil police launch raid to probe vote-buying for 2016 Olympics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil’s federal police said on Tuesday they served arrest warrants and conducted search and seizure operations to probe a suspected international vote-buying scheme which could have helped Rio de Janeiro’s successful bid to host the 2016 Olympics.

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Syrian army breaks IS group siege on Deir al-Zor, says state media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria's army broke a years-long Islamic State (IS) group siege on the government enclave of Deir al-Zor city on Tuesday, entering into a military base, state media said.

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Number of cholera cases in Yemen reaches 600,000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of people hit by cholera in Yemen since an outbreak began in April has reached 612,703, data from the World Health Organization and Yemen’s health ministry showed on Tuesday.

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Odinga rejects Kenya election re-run date without 'guarantees' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Tuesday his coalition would not participate in the re-run of a presidential election proposed for Oct. 17 unless it is given "legal and constitutional" guarantees.

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EU rights court backs employee fired over private messages #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europe’s top rights court ruled Tuesday in favour of a Romanian man fired by his employer over private messages sent at work, overturning a previous decision with wide ramifications for privacy in the workplace.

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‘Kexit’ woes: why a Kurdish independence referendum has few backers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kurdish regional authorities have called for an independence referendum for Iraqi Kurdistan on September 25. But regional and international powers are united in their opposition to the vote and there’s dissent within Iraq's Kurdish community.

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Threats of force risk against North Korea risk ‘global catastrophe’, Putin warns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of a global “catastrophe” unless a diplomatic solution is reached over North Korea, rejecting US calls for further sanctions on Pyongyang as useless.

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Five years on, death of family in the Alps remains a mystery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five years ago on Tuesday, Saad and Iqbal al-Hilli were found shot to death on a remote road near Annecy along with Iqbal’s mother, Suhaila al-Allaf. The body of Sylvain Mollier, a French cyclist, was found lying metres away.

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Cambodian opposition leader charged with treason #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has been charged with treason and could face a jail term of 15 to 30 years if convicted, a court said on Tuesday.

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Caribbean braces for impact as Hurricane Irma nears #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Irma surged to a dangerous Category Four storm Monday as it churned toward the Leeward islands, sparking alarm and alerts from the Caribbean to Florida, which declared an emergency.

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North Korea 'begging for war', US tells United Nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US accused North Korea of "begging for war" Monday, as it pushed for the "strongest possible measures" on Pyongyang following its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, but faced resistance from China and Russia.

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Guatemala's Supreme Court requests lifting President Jimmy Morales' immunity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Guatemala's Supreme Court has sent a request to lift President Jimmy Morales' immunity from prosecution to congress for final consideration.

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French President Macron meets Venezuela's opposition figures in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with senior figures of Venezuela's opposition who are on a self-styled "European tour" to rally international pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

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Kenya to hold new presidential vote this October #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenya's electoral commission has announced that fresh presidential elections will be held on October 17.

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Another vote, another wrangle between Germany and Turkey #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Just months after an ugly spat over Turkey’s constitutional referendum, Ankara has reacted furiously after the German chancellor and her main challenger in forthcoming elections both said they would seek to end talks on Turkey’s bid to join the EU.

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S. Korea's President Moon pressured to alter policy on N.Korea after nuclear test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea has been condemned internationally for conducting its most powerful nuclear test yet, but, across the border, South Korean President Moon Jae-in is also attracting flak for his policy of pursuing engagement with Pyongyang.

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Thousands in Russia's Chechnya protest for Burma's Rohingya Muslims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an apparent bid to raise his profile as Russia's most influential Muslim, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov brought tens of thousands of people to the streets of the capital Grozny on Monday to protest the "genocide of Muslims" in Myanmar.

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Colombia's government agree ceasefire with ELN rebels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia’s government and ELN rebels have agreed to a ceasefire after months of talks, the rebels announced Monday.

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Could China help resolve North Korea crisis? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After North Korea said it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb on Sunday, tensions on the Korean peninsula have intensified. Could a reluctant China be persuaded to defuse the crisis?

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Cambodian paper closes shop, lamenting drift to 'dictatorship' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The forced closure of The Cambodia Daily, a highly regarded broadsheet that helped foster independent journalism in the Southeast Asian country, marks the latest step in an escalating crackdown on freedom of speech.

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UN calls for probe into Burundi government's crimes against humanity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN investigators on Monday accused Burundi’s government of crimes against humanity, including executions and torture, and urged the International Criminal Court to open a case “as soon as possible”.

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Britain's Prince William and wife Kate expecting third child #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kensington Palace said Monday that Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child.

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Tensions rise in Kenya as opposition rules out power share #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Sunday that his coalition will not share power, two days after the Supreme Court annulled last month’s presidential election and ordered a new poll within 60 days.

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Fleeing Burma, 87,000 Rohingya Muslims arrive in Bangladesh #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Some 87,000 refugees have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar (Burma) since fresh violence erupted in late August, the UN said Monday, with most of those fleeing members of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority.

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Chemicals, sewage mix with Harvey floodwaters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Harvey's filthy floodwaters pose significant dangers to human safety and the environment even after water levels drop far enough that Southeast Texas residents no longer fear for their lives, according to experts.

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Merkel leads as rival Schulz fails to make inroads in key debate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three weeks before elections, Angela Merkel appeared to be powering ahead Monday to a possible fourth term as chancellor of Germany, after her rival Martin Schulz failed to halt her advance in a crucial televised debate.

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S. Korea holds missile drill in response to North's nuclear test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Korea's military launched a volley of ballistic missiles simulating an attack on the North's nuclear test site Monday, Seoul said, in an exercise responding to a test of what Pyongyang says was a hydrogen bomb.

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Los Angleles wildfire 'biggest city has ever seen' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Smoke filled the sky and ash rained down across Los Angeles on Sunday from a wildfire that the mayor said was the largest in city history — one of several blazes that sent thousands fleeing homes across the U.S. West during a blistering heat wave.

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France held to shock Luxembourg draw in World Cup qualifier #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Luxembourg resisted bravely under sustained pressure to hold France to a 0-0 draw in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.

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Germany’s Merkel looks to end Turkey’s EU membership talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday that she would ask the European Union to call off membership talks with Turkey, amid escalating tensions between Berlin and Ankara.

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Iranian court upholds 10-year prison terms for three Americans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Iranian judiciary on Sunday upheld a 10-year jail term for an American citizen, two US-Iranian dual nationals and a Lebanese citizen for "collaborating" with the US government.

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Trump leads condemnation of N Korea nuclear test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump led international censure of North Korea's announcement Sunday that it had tested a hydrogen bomb, saying its actions were "very hostile and dangerous to the United States".

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PSG likely to dump ‘dead wood’, boost revenue to meet UEFA fair play rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After spending 380 million euros ($450.66m) to secure the services of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain's next task is to make sure they don't break UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

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Timeline: North Korea’s quest to become a nuclear power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea said Sunday it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb that can be loaded onto a missile, hours after seismologists detected a huge tremor. Here is a timeline of the secretive state’s race to develop nuclear weapons.

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Venezuela blocks opposition activist’s trip to meet Europe leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of one of Venezuela's top detained opposition figures said airport agents on Saturday stopped her from traveling to meet the leaders of France, Germany, Spain and Britain.

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US seizes control of Russian diplomatic posts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States seized control Saturday of three Russian diplomatic posts in the U.S. after confirming the Russians had complied with the Trump administration's order to get out within two days, officials said.

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'Blockbuster' WWII bomb in Frankfurt forces evacuation of 60,000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 60,000 people will be forced from their homes in central Frankfurt on Sunday, as Germany begins an operation to defuse a huge unexploded World War II bomb dubbed "blockbuster".

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Earthquake suggests North Korea has conducted sixth nuclear test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A shallow, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook North Korea on Sunday, suggesting it had detonated a sixth nuclear device, hours after it said it had developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that possesses “great destructive power”.

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Cambodian opposition leader arrested over alleged plot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was arrested in Phnom Penh early on Sunday and the government of veteran Prime Minister Hun Sen said he was accused of treason.

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Trump meets hurricane Harvey victims in Houston #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump flew to Houston on Saturday to meet with victims of Hurricane Harvey and see the effects of the record-setting storm while he presses for a multi-billion-dollar aid package.

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After ‘bombshell’ ruling, Kenya faces uncertain future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hailed as an “example for Africa”, the decision by the Kenyan Supreme Court to cancel the results of last month’s presidential election and call for a new vote within 60 days has presented the country with a mammoth challenge.

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Paris embellishes skyline with organic rooftop farms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris has taken the farm out of the field and planted parts of it onto its rooftops to make the city greener and more sustainable. This summer, metro operator RATP became one of the first companies to host a commercial farm on one of its roofs.

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Hezbollah, Syrian army seek new route for stranded IS group convoy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the Syrian army are seeking a new route for a convoy of Islamic State fighters and their families bound for the jihadists’ stronghold in eastern Syria, a commander in the military alliance backing Syria’s government said.

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United States and South Korea agree to boost Seoul's missile capabilities #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US and South Korea agreed Friday to strengthen Seoul's defenses and Washington gave a nod to billions in arms sales to the country, the White House said, days after North Korea fired a missile over Japan and threatened further launches.

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UN chief urges restraint after Burma clashes leave '400' dead and masses flee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Friday of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in western Myanmar and urged security forces to show restraint after hundreds were reported dead in communal violence and thousands continued to flee.

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Search for Harvey survivors continues as Trump requests aid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rescuers searched painstakingly through flooded neighborhoods across southeastern Texas on Friday for people stranded by Hurricane Harvey’s deluge as President Donald Trump asked Congress for $7.85 billion in federal disaster relief.

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Kenyan court ruling puts ‘election observer industry’ in a tight spot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenya’s Supreme Court Friday ruling nullifying last month’s presidential election has raised questions about international election monitors' assessment that the 2017 polls were free and fair.

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One week after hitting Texas coast, Harvey still chasing people from homes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nearly a week after Harvey crashed into the Texas coastline, the storm chased more people out of their homes Friday after dumping heavy rain on Louisiana.

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Shadow of Nigeria’s Biafra war still looms large, 50 years on #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On May 30, 1967, General Emeka Ojukwu declared Nigeria’s southeastern Biafra region an independent state, sparking what would become a bloody civil war that claimed more than one million lives. Fifty years on, many veterans from both sides of the conflict have taken their stories to the grave, but FRANCE 24 managed to meet with some who shared their memories of bravery, desertion and near-death experiences.

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UEFA opens probe into Paris Saint-Germain football club over financial fair play rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UEFA has put Paris Saint-Germain's finances under formal investigation after "recent transfer activity" triggered concern the club was again flouting rules designed to control excessive spending.

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Hungary asks EU to pay half the cost of anti-migrant border fencing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungary's prime minister has asked the European Union to pay for half of the cost of anti-migrant fences it built on its southern borders, or about 440 million euros ($523 million).

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Former spokesman for charity founded to help victims of Nice attack on trial for fraud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vincent Delhomel, the former secretary general of a non-profit set up to help victims of a terrorist attack on Bastille Day 2016 in the southern city of Nice, goes to court Friday on charges that he defrauded the organization he oversaw.

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Video: Returning to Fukushima #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake and tsunami in northeast Japan triggered the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, in 1986. Just like in the Soviet Union, thousands of people were evacuated around the disaster zone. But unlike the Soviet authorities, the Japanese government has worked hard to make the stricken area once again fit for human habitation. Authorities are now trying to convince the 80,000 former residents of the exclusion zone to return home.

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Viet Thanh Nguyen: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and Vietnam war refugee on US identity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From 'Apocalypse Now' to 'Platoon', from Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American' to Michael Herr's ‘Dispatches’, when you consider the so-called 'best' books and films about the Vietnam War, few come from Vietnamese voices. But when our guest Viet Thanh Nguyen started writing his debut Vietnam-War-era spy novel, he was determined not to write for a Western audience or translate Vietnamese culture.

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A round-up of France's controversial labour law reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Minister of Labour Muriel Pénicaud unveiled reforms to France’s infamously inflexible labour laws on Thursday in a bid to lower unemployment and reinvigorate the job market.

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Kenya's Supreme Court overturns presidential election, orders new vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenya's Supreme Court on Friday declared the results of last month's presidential poll "invalid, null and void" and ordered the election be re-run within 60 days.

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Iraq declares victory over IS group in 'liberated' Tal Afar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi Prime Minister Hayder al-Abadi declared victory over Islamic State militants in Tal Afar and the entire province of Nineveh on Thursday, despite continued fighting in the small town of al-‘Ayadiya.

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FARC rebels reinvent themselves as political party, but keep acronym #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former leftist rebels in Colombia have chosen a familiar-sounding, if polarizing, acronym for their fledgling political movement - FARC.

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Volunteer flotilla of makeshift rescuers comes to Harvey-hit Houston's aid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Healthcare worker Jeremy Sparkman cut short his vacation in the Ozark Mountains. Horse wrangler Chris Pustejovksy collected money and supplies and led a convoy down from Fort Worth. Surgeon Rick Ngo paddled over from a nearby subdivision.

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