Fireworks and revelry: Thousands celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris amid tight security #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated New Year's Eve on Paris' Champs-Élysées avenue and aross the capital in a festive and jubilant atmosphere undeterred by the heavy police presence.

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Live: France's Macron delivers traditional New Year address #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will lay out his priorities for 2019 on Monday as he delivers his traditional New Year greetings following a bruising 12 months that saw his popularity plummet. Watch his address live at 8pm Paris time (GMT+1).

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Sacked aide contradicts French presidency on Macron contacts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron's disgraced former security advisor said on Monday he continued to exchange messages regularly with the French president even after he was sacked in the summer for violent conduct, a claim dismissed by the Elysée Palace.

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Macron's 2018: 'The year Jupiter plunged from Mount Olympus' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From the scandal involving his bodyguard Alexandra Benalla to the Yellow Vest protests that have rocked France, 2018 has been a bruising year for the country's "Jupiterian"' president, Emmanuel Macron. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.

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Debunked in 2018: A year of battling misinformation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Bahrain court upholds five-year jail term for prominent activist Nabeel Rajab #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A prominent Bahraini activist, who played a key role in the 2011 Shiite-led anti-government protests, on Monday lost his final appeal against a five-year jail term for writing tweets deemed offensive to the state.

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NASA to usher in New Year with flyby video of farthest cosmic body #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A NASA spaceship is zooming toward the farthest, and quite possibly the oldest, cosmic body ever photographed by humankind, a tiny, distant world called Ultima Thule some four billion miles (6.4 billion kilometers) away.

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Russia detains US citizen in Moscow over suspected espionage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia has detained a US citizen in Moscow accused of spying, the FSB security service said on Monday.

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Top 10 stories of 2018: Facebook in freefall, the Khashoggi affair and Brett Kavanaugh #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It was the year that Facebook's reputation went into freefall, Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated, a US president met with Kim Jong-un and Prince Harry got hitched. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the Top 10 stories of 2018.

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Macron's ex-aide Benalla admits using diplomatic passports months after dismissal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The disgraced former aide of President Emmanuel Macron admitted Sunday he had used his diplomatic passports "for personal convenience" after being fired in August, a day after investigators opened a probe into his failure to return the documents.

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French police braces for NYE unrest as Yellow Vests plan Champs-Élysées rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is deploying more than 147,000 security forces nationwide to gird for New Year's Eve unrest as yellow vest protesters prepare to join the public revelry.

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US senator suggests Trump will slow down Syria troops withdrawal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday.

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Japan court extends detention of ex-Nissan boss Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will be spending the beginning of 2019 behind bars after a Tokyo court on Monday extended his detention through to January 11.

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UK, France to take action over rise in Channel migrant crossings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain and France have agreed to boost bilateral cooperation over a spike in migrants trying to cross the Channel, the UK's Home Office said Sunday.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina wins election as opposition claims vote rigged #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said early on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged.

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Volatile DR Congo votes after two-year delay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After two years of delays, crackdowns and political turmoil, the Democratic Republic of Congo voted Sunday in presidential elections that will determine the future of Africa's notoriously unstable giant.

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Le Monde Magazine creates controversy with “constructivist” cover of Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French newspaper Le Monde faced huge criticism on Sunday after it published a highly provocative cover of French President Emmanuel Macron for its Saturday M magazine.

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Afghanistan delays presidential election until July #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Afghanistan's presidential election will be postponed by three months to July 20 to give authorities more time to organise the ballot, election authorities announced on Sunday, following mounting speculation of a delay.

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Top ten visual art shows to see in Paris in 2019 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tutankhamun’s treasures, major works by Leonardo da Vinci, Victor Vasarely’s optical illusions, Pablo Picasso and his muse, Dora Maas - 2019 looks set to be a memorable year for exhibitions in Paris. Here is our guide to the top ten shows:

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Ivorian man who spoke out against racist violence in Tunisia is murdered #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Two killed in election-day violence in Bangladesh #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two people were killed in election-related violence in Bangladesh Sunday as voting began following a campaign marred by deadly clashes and a crackdown on the opposition by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

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Polls open as DR Congo chooses successor to longtime leader Kabila #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo go to the polls on Sunday in elections that will shape the future of their vast and troubled country amid fears that continuing unrest could overshadow the ballot.

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Italian MPs approve revised budget after EU standoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italian lawmakers passed Saturday the populist government's revised 2019 budget before a year-end deadline, despite complaints from the opposition that it was dictated by Brussels and had been rammed through without debate.

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EU's Juncker doubts Romania's ability to assume EU presidency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker voiced doubts on Saturday about Romania's ability to take over the EU's six-month rotating presidency next month, amid tensions between Bucharest and Brussels.

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After Gilet Jaunes, climate crusaders take on Macron's government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

2018 was France's warmest year on record, with temperatures averaging 14°C. While the French government's response has been negligible, climate crusaders are fighting back with a record-breaking petition and plans to sue the government.

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Turkey and Russia to 'coordinate' after US withdrawal from Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia and Turkey on Saturday agreed to coordinate ground operations in Syria after last week's shock announcement of a US military withdrawal, Moscow's top diplomat said.

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Yellow vest protests remain small for 7th round #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow vest protesters are turning out in small groups in Paris and elsewhere in France, even as momentum for their movement appears to be waning.

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Houthi rebels cede control of Yemen’s primary port, officials say #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say Yemen's Shiite rebels have handed over control of the main port in the Red Sea city of Hodeida to the government's navy and coast guard.

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100 kilos of onions: The back-breaking work of Dakar’s porters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Netanyahu and Bolsonaro play up 'brotherhood' but avoid embassy talk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on Friday announced a nascent "brotherhood" between their countries, though there was no word on plans to move Brazil's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

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Bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egyptian security officials say a roadside bomb has hit a tourist bus in an area near the Giza Pyramids, in the outskirts of Cairo, killing at least two people and wounding 10 others.

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Protests as DR Congo's Kabila defends election delay in Ebola areas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters angry with the postponement of Sunday's presidential election in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo rallied for a second day on Friday as President Joseph Kabila blamed a deadly Ebola outbreak for the last-minute decision.

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Amoz Oz, revered Israeli writer and peace activist, dies at 79 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Acclaimed Israeli novelist Amos Oz, a tireless campaigner for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, has died of cancer at the age of 79, his daughter said on Friday.

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Syrian army deploys to Manbij after Kurdish calls for protection from Turkey #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Syrian army said it had deployed forces to Manbij in northwest Syria on Friday, after the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) urged Damascus to protect the town from the threat of Turkish attacks.

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From Facebook failures to prison holidays, FRANCE 24's week in review #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From Facebook fails to prison "breaks" and the gastronomic delights of Christmas in France, a look back at some of the FRANCE 24 stories, TV shows and interviews of the week.

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Transformer blast lights up New York skyline — and Twitter #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A transformer explosion at an electric power substation in the New York City borough of Queens lit up the night sky with a bright blue light on Thursday, mystifying some residents, but officials said no one was injured in the incident.

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Yellow Vest protests to continue on Saturday and New Year’s Eve #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The “yellow vest” anti-government protests that have rocked France will be held on Saturday and New Year’s Eve, and continue into 2019, several sources in the movement said Thursday.

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Macron's scandal-hit former aide Benalla under fire for consulting work #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A sacked security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron who was at the centre of a scandal that shook the government this summer is under fresh scrutiny over the nature of his recent work as a consultant.

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US government shutdown extends into next week #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US government partial shutdown was set to stretch deep into next week after legislators failed Thursday to make a breakthrough in the row over President Donald Trump's demand for a US-Mexico border wall.

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Rescue boat set to arrive in Spain with over 300 migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Spanish charity rescue boat is due to arrive in a southern Spanish port Friday morning carrying more than 300 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya a week ago.

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Michelle Obama is ‘America's most admired woman’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over.

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Ten Burkina Faso police officers killed in ambush #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ten police officers were killed in an ambush in northwestern Burkina Faso on Thursday, the west African country's security ministry said.

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Saudi king orders cabinet reshuffle after Khashoggi killing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia's King Salman ordered a sweeping government reshuffle Thursday, replacing key security and political figures including the foreign minister, as the kingdom grapples with the international fallout over critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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Boy rescued after 40 minutes under avalanche in French Alps 'miracle' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A 12-year-old boy in the French Alps was found alive by a sniffer dog after being buried under snow for 40 minutes, an event his rescuers are calling a true "miracle".

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Taiwanese launch tax protests with nod to French Yellow Vests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France's yellow vest movement, protested Thursday for the third time in a week to demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes.

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Madagascar's provisional results say Rajoelina wins presidential runoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Madagascar's electoral commission announced provisional results in the runoff presidential election, saying Andry Rajoelina received more than 55 percent of the vote while Marc Ravalomanana received more than 44 percent.

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Fan dies as clashes, racist chants wreck Italy football match #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Inter Milan fan died following clashes with Napoli supporters outside San Siro Stadium ahead of a Serie A game on Wednesday, which was also marred by racist chants.

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Sporadic protests erupt after DR Congo delays elections in troubled regions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Security forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo fired live rounds and tear gas on Thursday to scatter demonstrators who burned tires and attacked Ebola centres in protest at their exclusion from the presidential election. The electoral commission (CENI) announced on Wednesday that it was cancelling voting in Sunday’s election in the cities of Beni, Butembo and their surrounding areas due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak and militia violence. Those places are strongholds of opposition to outgoing President Joseph Kabila, and local politicians denounced the move as an effort to swing the vote in favour of his preferred candidate, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary. Protesters ransacked an Ebola isolation centre in Beni and it is possible that patients fled, according to Aruna Abedi, the deputy director of the Ebola response.

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UAE to reopen embassy in Syria for first time in seven years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria says the United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Damascus for the first time in seven years.

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Judge orders IS group children be returned to Belgium #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Belgian judge has ordered the government to repatriate six children of Islamic State (IS) militants and their mothers who have been detained in a camp in Kurdish-controlled Syria, the national news agency Belga said on Wednesday.

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Under fire for failing to protect users, 2018 was a losing year for Facebook #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For US tech titans, 2018 was characterised more by scandal than by cutting-edge innovation. Facebook fell into particular disrepute, criticised for its failings on user privacy in a series of scandals that revealed the limits of its business model.

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Associate of Charlie Hebdo attackers to begin prison sentence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French jihadist Peter Cherif, a close associate of the Charlie Hebdo attackers, was transferred overnight to the Paris prosecutor's office to face new charges and finally begin the five-year prison term handed down in 2011.

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Egypt's ex-presidents Mubarak and Morsi face-off in court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two former Egyptian presidents appeared Wednesday in the same Cairo courtroom, with Hosni Mubarak testifying in a retrial of Mohammed Morsi on charges related to prison breaks at the height of the 2011 uprising that toppled Mubarak.

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Flights rerouted as Indonesia raises danger level for deadly tsunami volcano #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesia on Thursday raised the danger alert level for a volcano that sparked a killer tsunami at the weekend, after previously warning that fresh activity at the crater threatened to trigger another deadly wave.

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Asian shares ride Wall Street surge, oil rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Asian shares on Thursday latched on to a dramatic surge on Wall Street as markets, battered by a recent drum roll of political and economic gloom, cheered upbeat U.S. data and the Trump administration's effort to shore up confidence.

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President Donald Trump makes surprise first visit to troops serving in Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump is making an unannounced visit to Iraq - his first ever visit with US troops in the troubled region.

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Boxing Day football: Liverpool pull six points clear and Pogba grabs a double for Man Utd #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester.

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Frenchman sets sail across Atlantic in a barrel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A 71-year-old Frenchman set sail across the Atlantic on Wednesday in a barrel-shaped orange capsule, hoping to reach the Caribbean within three months thanks to ocean currents alone.

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Quake from Mount Etna volcano jolts Sicily, sparks panic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An earthquake triggered by Mount Etna's eruption jolted eastern Sicily before dawn Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, damaging churches and houses on the volcano's slopes, and prompting panicked villagers to flee their homes.

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DR Congo's presidential vote postponed by months in troubled zones #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Democratic Republic of Congo's already long-delayed election set for Sunday will be postponed for months in certain communities where a deadly Ebola virus outbreak has infected hundreds of people, the electoral commission announced Wednesday. Some in the opposition called it a ploy to hurt their chances at the polls, with more than 1 million voters affected. The election in and around Beni and Butembo in North Kivu province, and Yumbi in Mai-Ndombe province, will be in March instead, the commission said. That's long after Congo's "definitive" presidential election results are set to be announced on Jan. 15, with the inauguration three days later. Congo's election has been delayed for more than two years, leading to sometimes deadly protests. Opposition parties have said they will not accept further delays of the vote to choose a successor to longtime President Joseph Kabila.

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France drops probe into attack that sparked Rwandan genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French judges have dropped their long-running investigation into the deadly 1994 attack on former Rwandan president Juvenal Habyarimana, which sparked the country's genocide, a legal source told AFP on Wednesday.

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Prominent Chinese rights lawyer 'missing' for three years goes on trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chinese police locked down a courthouse on Wednesday for the trial of a prominent rights lawyer who is accused of subversion of state power and whose case has attracted widespread concern in Western countries.

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Rescuers in desperate search for Indonesia tsunami survivors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesian search and rescue teams Wednesday plucked stranded residents from remote islands and pushed into isolated communities desperate for aid in the aftermath of a volcano-triggered tsunami that killed over 400.

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Paris's Louvre Museum gets a record 10 million visitors in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It’s one of the most famous museums in the world. Paris’s Louvre is on track to break its record with 10 million visitors in 2018. In the aftermath of the November 13 2015 terror attacks, visitor numbers were in freefall. But the Louvre has since recovered – in part thanks to a refurbishment project, which includes new signage in English. Foreign tourists may be returning in droves to visit the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa but the Louvre also wants to attract more locals. Just 29 percent of people who visited the museum in 2017 were French. They’re put off by the museum’s busy crowds, its size and the scale of its collections. In a bid to attract a younger and more local audience, the Louvre will offer free night visits on the first Saturday of each month starting in January 2019.

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Japan to restart commercial whaling after deadlock with International Whaling Commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling next year, a government spokesman said Wednesday, in a move expected to spark international criticism.

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Syria says Israel strikes weapons depot near Damascus #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon fired missiles towards areas near the Syrian capital of Damascus late Tuesday, hitting an arms depot and wounding three soldiers, Syrian state media reported.

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Second Guatemalan migrant child dies in US custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An eight-year-old migrant from Guatemala died in government custody on Tuesday, US Customs and Border Protection said, the second child fatality in US detention this month.

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Tunisian clash with police after self-immolation of journalist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisian security forces on Tuesday fired tear gas at protesters in the western city of Kasserine following the funeral of a journalist who had set himself on fire over harsh living conditions in this North African country.

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Trump says US government shutdown to last until agreement on border wall #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday he would not reopen the government until he gets $5 billion to fund his border wall, as the partial government shutdown dragged into a fourth day.

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Video: Haitian inventor makes robot from recycled parts to help son talk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Nissan executive linked to Ghosn case released on bail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted bail for a Nissan executive Greg Kelly, accused of a key role in the financial misconduct case involving auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn, who remains in detention.

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Militants attack Libya's foreign ministry in Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gunfire and explosions rocked Libya's foreign ministry on Tuesday as attackers stormed the building in the capital Tripoli, killing at least one person, witnesses and a security source said.

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Turkey warns France 'no benefit' in staying in Syria to protect Kurd militia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will not gain in any way by retaining forces to protect a Kurdish militia in Syria, Turkey's foreign minister said on Tuesday, after Paris announced it would maintain a presence despite an imminent US withdrawal.

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On Christmas Eve, Trump questions child about belief in Santa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fielding a phone call from a seven-year-old on Monday, US President Donald Trump put himself on Santa Claus's naughty list by raising doubts about his existence.

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Mexican governor, senator killed in helicopter crash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The governor of the Mexican state of Puebla and her husband, a senator and former governor, were killed on Monday in a helicopter crash, the country's president said.

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Actor Kevin Spacey to be charged with sexual assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual assault of a teenager in a restaurant in 2016, prosecutors said on Monday.

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Pope urges more 'sharing and giving' in Christmas mass #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis on Monday assailed the "insatiable greed" of today's consumerism, calling on people in his Christmas homily to make "sharing and giving" more a part of their lives.

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US judge orders N. Korea to pay $501 million over Otto Warmbier's death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A U.S. court on Monday ordered Pyongyang to pay $501 million in damages for the torture and death of U.S. college student Otto Warmbier, who died in 2017 shortly after being released from a North Korea prison.

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More than 1.6 million sign petition to sue France over climate inaction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 1.6 million people have so far signed an online petition launched by environmental groups last week calling for the French state to face court for not doing enough to fight climate change.

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Pilgrims gather in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas Eve #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pilgrims from across the world gathered in Bethlehem on Monday for Christmas Eve, queuing to see the grotto where Jesus is believed to have been born and taking in a festive parade.

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French PM meets with police attacked by Yellow Vest protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's prime minister met Monday with police officers targeted by violent yellow vest protesters, in a show of support amid growing concerns about growing brutality from both sides.

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Ousted Pakistan PM Sharif jailed seven years for corruption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to seven years in prison for corruption Monday, state media reported, the latest conviction in a series of allegations which saw him ousted from power last year.

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Israel PM Netanyahu's party announces early elections in April #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel will hold a general election in April, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanuyahu said on Twitter, after a meeting between members of his governing coalition.

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Car bomb explodes outside Afghanistan ministry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A suicide bomber blew up a car packed with explosives outside Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works on Monday, with gunfire then breaking out, an interior ministry official said.

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Video: Moroccan mountain oasis ruined by trash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Second Nicaraguan journalist detained for ‘terrorism’ in press crackdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A second journalist critical of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was accused Sunday of inciting terrorism after authorities raided the TV station's offices in their latest salvo against independent media and nongovernmental organisations.

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Trump says Erdogan assures 'will eradicate' any IS group left in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump late Sunday said his Turkish counterpart assured him that any remaining Islamic State group fighters in Syria will be eliminated, after Trump abruptly ordered US troops in Syria to leave.

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Head of UN ceasefire monitors arrives in Yemen's Hodeida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of the United Nations team tasked with monitoring a fragile ceasefire arrived in Yemen's embattled port city of Hodeida on Sunday, a UN source said.

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Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took "deep comfort" that his long reign had been one of peace as he remembered the "countless lives" lost in World War II.

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Myanmar Reuters journalists to appeal seven-year sentence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two Reuters journalists jailed while reporting on the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar are set to appeal the decision Monday, after spending more than a year behind bars despite global outcry over their convictions.

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Sudanese police fire tear gas on people protesting higher bread prices #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fresh protests against price hikes rattled Sudan on Sunday, as riot police were deployed around the capital Khartoum, on the fifth day of demonstrations that have claimed at least eight lives. 

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Italy violin makers rush to save damaged wood #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An unprecedented wave of storms has knocked trees down in Italy’s forests and artisans are racing to salvage the valuable wood before it rots. More than 2,500,000 red spruce trees were felled in violent storms. Red spruce is a wood prized by violin makers – and they are concerned that supplies of it are running out, which makes destructive weather like this even more devastating.

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Trump replaces defence head Mattis with deputy Shanahan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump on Sunday announced he would replace Defense Secretary Jim Mattis with his deputy Patrick Shanahan, days after the outgoing Pentagon chief quit while citing key policy differences with the US president.

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Macron says he "deeply regrets" US decision to withdraw troops from Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron held a press conference with the Chadian President Idriss Déby in the capital N’Djamena on Sunday, where he spoke about Syria and military operations in the Sahel.

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UK police release pair without charge over Gatwick drone chaos #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police on Sunday released without charge two people arrested in an inquiry into the illegal use of drones at London's Gatwick Airport that crippled operations for three days last week.

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Pacific Ring of Fire: Why is Indonesia prone to natural disasters? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesia is no stranger to natural disasters like tsunamis. Many of the country's islands lie on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes occur. FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye reports on what makes the region so vulnerable.

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Partial US government shutdown likely to extend past Christmas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The federal government was expected to remain partially shut down past Christmas as the standoff deepened Saturday over President Donald Trump's demand for funds to build a border wall with Mexico.

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Deaths as tsunami hits beaches in Indonesia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 20 people have been killed and more than one hundred injured in a tsunami in Indonesia that may have been caused by a volcano known as the "child" of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said early Sunday.

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Macron in Chad to meet French troops deployed in Sahel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Chad this Saturday to meet French troops deployed in the Sahel with Operation Barkhane, ahead of talks with his counterpart Idriss Deby.

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Top US envoy in fight against IS group resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A U.S. envoy leading a global coalition fighting Islamic State has quit over President Donald Trump's decision this week to pull U.S. troops out of Syria, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

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Former president Rajoelina poised to win Madagascar election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina was set to return to power as partial election results on Saturday gave him a clear lead over his rival Marc Ravalomanana, who has alleged the vote count was fraudulent.

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France’s Macron visits Chad amid Russian intervention fears in neighbouring CAR #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Chad this weekend, where he will meet his counterpart Idriss Deby to discuss the crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR), amid widespread concerns about increasing Russian influence in the country.

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Deadly blast near Somalia’s presidential palace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An explosives-packed vehicle detonated at a checkpoint near Somalia's presidential palace, killing at least six people and wounding others, police said. The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group, which often targets Mogadishu, claimed responsibility.

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Rubbish from 25 countries found on Cape Verde beach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Protesters return to streets as Hungary's Orban digs in #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 5,000 demonstrators took to the streets of the Hungarian capital Budapest late Friday, as rightwing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed a wave of protests against a new labour reform as "hysterical shouting".

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Versailles closes ahead of 'yellow vest' protest as numbers fall #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French "yellow vests" prepared for a sixth Saturday of nationwide demonstrations, but numbers on the streets are falling fast as the police clear protest camps in the run-up to the Christmas holidays.

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Two people arrested for drone use in London Gatwick Airport case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British police say two people were arrested early Saturday morning for suspected "criminal use of drones'" in the Gatwick Airport case that has created nightmarish holiday travel delays for tens of thousands of passengers.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump request to restart asylum ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Supreme Court on Friday dealt a setback to President Donald Trump by refusing to allow his administration to implement new rules prohibiting asylum for people who cross the U.S. border illegally.

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US House adjourns, ensuring a government shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned just before 7 p.m. on Friday night (0000 GMT on Saturday), leaving the Capitol before approving government funding and thereby ensuring a government shutdown.

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US Justice Ginsburg recovering after cancer surgery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery on Friday to remove two malignant nodules from her left lung, a court spokeswoman said.

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Dozens of protesters and police hurt as Spain cabinet meets in Catalonia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 60 people were injured and 13 others arrested as Catalan pro-independence supporters clashed with police on Friday in protests against a Spanish government cabinet meeting in Barcelona, branded a provocation by separatists

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UN Security Council approves deployment of Yemen ceasefire monitors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved the deployment of a UN advance team to monitor a ceasefire in Yemen’s Hodeidah region after days of wrangling that pitted the United States against ally Britain.

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France welcomes Yazidi women and children fleeing IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first 16 Yazidi women enslaved by the IS group in Iraq and Syria landed with their children at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Thursday, part of a refugee welcome programme that aims to provide shelter to some 100 women by next year. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the programme in October during a meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad, herself a Yazidi victim of the jihadist group. Murad was present at the airport on Thursday to greet the newcomers. “These women are looking for peace and they are feeling comfortable now because they know that France is a country that wants peace,” she said. “They will be safe here because it's a country that respects the law.”

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In Niger, unregulated medicine 'sold like sweets' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Kurds urge France to play bigger role in Syria amid US troop withdrawal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A senior Kurdish politician has called on France to play a stronger role in Syria following the withdrawal of US troops from the country.

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2018: 'The Year of the Woman?' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For the last show of 2018, Annette Young heads to New York where we ask whether it really has been 'The Year of the Woman'. The year has been full of memorable moments such as Ireland repealing its abortion ban and the record number of women now entering the US Congress. Yet at the same time, populist leaders are on also the rise, leading an angry pushback against women’s rights. We also meet Susan Chira, Senior Gender Editor for the New York Times, who talks about how far we have come, or not

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Dancing with the dead: Venezuelans turn to desperate measures to survive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela is facing the worst economic crisis in its history. For those who live in the capital Caracas, daily life is about survival. Public services are barely able to function, the welfare state nothing but a distant memory. Violent crime is on the rise, while prisons are full. From the hospital to the morgue and the cemetery, FRANCE 24’s reporters show you the harsh reality of life in Caracas, where extreme poverty means people are turning to desperate measures to get by.

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How do the French celebrate the holiday season? With delicious food! #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The holiday season is upon us! Christmas is a big deal in France, a traditionally Catholic country. So what's the French way to celebrate Noël? And how do the French ring in the New Year? In this episode of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot walk you through the end of year celebrations – les fêtes de fin d’année. Hint: it involves a lot of delicious food.

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Week in Review: The FRANCE 24 stories you may have missed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From the Yellow Vests and the Trump Foundation to Carey Mulligan and Rupert Everett, a look back at some of the FRANCE 24 stories, TV shows and interviews of the week.

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Nissan’s Ghosn re-arrested, likely to spend Christmas in jail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese prosecutors arrested Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn again on Friday on new allegations of making Nissan shoulder $16.6 million in personal investment losses, dashing chances he would be released on bail before Christmas.

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Gatwick Airport slowly reopens after drone chaos #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s Gatwick Airport reopened on Friday after a rogue drone saboteur wrought travel chaos for hundreds of thousands of Christmas travellers by playing cat-and-mouse with police snipers and the army.

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French National Assembly approves Macron’s tax concessions to 'Yellow Vest' protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French National Assembly on Friday approved a package of emergency concessions first announced by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to end the violent “yellow vest” protests.

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French jihadist Cherif arrested in Djibouti #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French jihadist Peter Cherif, a known associate of the Kouachi brothers who killed 12 people in the 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, has been arrested in Djibouti said an informed source Thursday.

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U.S. House passes funds for Trump wall; government shutdown looms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have added $5 billion to a government spending bill to help President Donald Trump make good on a pledge to build a border wall.

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UN Security Council to vote on sending observers to Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Friday to endorse a ceasefire agreed by the warring parties in Yemen's Hodeidah region and authorise an advance U.N. team to begin monitoring the deal, diplomats said.

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Trump plans to pull a large number of US troops out of Afghanistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, according to a US official.

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US Defence Secretary Mattis quits, citing policy differences with Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, a stabilising force in President Donald Trump's Cabinet, abruptly announced his resignation on Thursday and said Trump should pick a successor whose views align more with his own.

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Suspects behind Morocco murders of Scandinavians ‘pledged allegiance’ to IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Moroccan authorities said on Thursday that four suspects in the murder of two female Scandiniavian tourists in the Atlas Mountains had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group before the killings.

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Resource-rich DR Congo, a country wracked by political instability and violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Africa's second largest country, Democratic Republic of Congo, is rich in raw materials and minerals but cursed by deadly violence, insurgencies, graft and poverty.

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Mission (almost) impossible: Uniting France’s battered, fragmented left #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The multitude of mini-parties that make up France’s splintered left have more in common than they wish to admit. But getting their squabbling leaders to sit together at the same table is no mean feat.

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DR Congo presidential election delayed until December 30 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic Republic of Congo’s election board announced on Thursday that it had postponed the presidential election scheduled for Sunday by one week until Dec. 30 due to delays deploying voting materials to polling sites.

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Videos show Indian security forces opening fire on protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Thousands take to Sudan streets to protest corruption, higher food prices #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands have taken to the streets in several Sudanese towns to protest economic hardship, especially higher bread prices, with a mob in the northern city of Atbara torching the ruling party’s offices, activists said Thursday.

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Carey Mulligan: 'We allow so much from men on screen but women are not allowed to misbehave' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British actress Carey Mulligan speaks to Eve Jackson about her new film "Wildlife", why she has had to defend her character and how refreshing it is to play a flawed female role.

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Drone sightings bring London Gatwick airport to standstill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

London Gatwick Airport was forced to suspend all flights Thursday due to drones flying over the airfield, causing misery for tens of thousands of stuck passengers just days before Christmas.

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US allies in Syria say IS group not yet defeated #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared victory over the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria and ordered the withdrawal of US ground troops from the country. Britain and France, however, say the fight against jihadists in Syria is not yet over.

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EU officials agree to ban single-use plastics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union officials have agreed to ban some single-use plastics, such as disposable cutlery, plates and straws, in an effort to cut marine pollution.

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France hikes police wages to defuse anger in wake of Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government signed late on Wednesday an agreement with three police unions aimed at defusing anger among police officers after weeks of protests by the disruptive Yellow Vest movement.

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Japanese court rejects request to extend Ghosn's detention #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn could soon be freed on bail after a Japanese court Thursday rejected prosecutors' request to extend his detention, in a move nearly as unexpected as his sudden arrest.

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After century of trying, US Senate passes anti-lynching law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a century of failed attempts, the US Senate finally passed legislation Wednesday that makes a federal crime of lynching, the racism-driven extrajudicial killings that came to symbolize America's stained past.

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Both candidates claim victory in Madagascar presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Both candidates in Madagascar's presidential election have claimed victory in the fierce battle for power in the Indian Ocean island.

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Nearly 700 Catholic clergy accused of sex abuse in Illinois #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Almost 700 clergymen in Illinois have been accused of child sexual assault, a far greater number than the Catholic Church had previously disclosed, the Midwestern US state's top prosecutor revealed Wednesday.

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Terrorism suspected in Morocco murder of Scandinavian hikers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Moroccan prosecutors investigating the murder of two female Scandinavian hikers on Wednesday said that the killings are suspected to be an act of Islamist terrorism.

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French police move in to clear ‘Yellow Vest’ blockades #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police have this week worked to clear the last of the country’s “Yellow Vest” road blockades as President Emmanuel Macron looks to turn the page on more than a month of often violent anti-government protests. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin and Karim Hakiki report.

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Bolstered by Iran, Hezbollah 'capable of destruction on a whole new scale' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Amid an ongoing Israeli operation to find and destroy a Hezbollah cross-border tunnel network, the Lebanese Shia militia poses a greater threat than ever to the Jewish state, strengthened by growing support from Iran and combat experience in Syria.

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UN ratifies global migration pact opposed by US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN General Assembly endorsed a sweeping accord to ensure safe and orderly migration on Wednesday, overriding opposition from five countries, including the United States and Hungary.

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In Senegal, foul and sickening water gushes out of taps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Trump says IS group ‘defeated’ in Syria, hints at US withdrawal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States has defeated the Islamic State group in Syria, US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday, adding that it was the only reason he had kept troops in the country.

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EU warns of transport delays, border checks, with no-deal Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union set out short-term measures on Wednesday to limit disruption to air traffic, financial services and trade if Britain left the bloc without a deal next March.

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France to become first EU nation to levy special tax on tech giants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France decided this week to introduce a tax aimed at companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook, set to take effect on January 1. It will be the first European country to introduce a tax aimed specifically at the tech giants.

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Overwhelmed by Yellow Vest protests, French police launch ‘slow-down strike’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police protesting overwork and thousands of unpaid hours were dragging their feet at passport check-in lines in at least one terminal at Charles de Gaulle airport Wednesday, creating long lines of waiting passengers.

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Trump's charity to shut down over allegations of misuse of funds #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's charitable foundation reached a deal Tuesday to go out of business, even as Trump continues to fight allegations he misused its assets to resolve business disputes and boost his run for the White House.

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UN urges all sides to reject violence ahead of DR Congo presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council Tuesday urged all parties to reject violence five days before the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Cuba 'to scrap same-sex marriage law' in new constitution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cuba will leave out of its new constitution changes that would have paved the way for legal same-sex marriage, despite majority support in local assemblies, a government official said Tuesday.

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IMF approves $4bn financial aid package for Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Monetary Fund executive board on Tuesday gave final approval to a new loan package for Ukraine and released $1.4 billion for immediate use.

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Cuba 'to scrap sam-sex marriage law' in new constitution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cuba will leave out of its new constitution changes that would have paved the way for legal same-sex marriage, despite majority support in local assemblies, a government official said Tuesday.

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UK puts troops on standby as plans for 'no-deal' Brexit stepped up #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government on Tuesday said it was allocating two billion pounds ($2.5 billion) to fund Brexit and putting 3,500 troops on stand-by after ministers agreed to make no-deal planning "an operational priority".

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'Disgust and disdain': Judge blasts ex-Trump aide Flynn as sentencing delayed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal judge Tuesday abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, for lying to the FBI and raised the unexpected prospect of sending the retired Army lieutenant general to prison.

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Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announces resignation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announced his resignation Tuesday, less than two weeks after his main coalition partner quit in a row over migration, leaving him leading a minority government.

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French economic growth slowed down by 'Yellow Vests' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French growth should bounce back early next year after violent anti-government protests and wilting business confidence cut short a previously expected year-end recovery, the INSEE stats agency said on Tuesday.

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Two ex-presidents face off in Madagascar’s elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Madagascar goes to the polls for the second round of its presidential elections on Wednesday in a run-off between two ex-presidents, Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina, who clashed during the country’s 2009 political crisis.

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International Migrants Day: 'Migration has become a political issue instead of a human one' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Immigration is a hot button issue for politicians across the world, resulting in a toughening up of migration policies: last year alone, 68 million people were forced to flee their homes. “Migration has become a political issue instead of a human one,” says Dina Ionesco, Head of Migration, Environment, and Climate Change Division of the International Organisation for Migration, in an interview with FRANCE 24. “We need to think concretely, technically, and in practical terms about how to manage migration.”

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Thousands protest Palestinian authority’s social security scheme #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Rupert Everett: The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rupert Everett speaks to Eve Jackson about his directorial debut "The Happy Prince", his admiration of Oscar Wilde and why it was important for him to focus on the writer's final years in exile in Paris after being released from prison following his conviction for "gross indecency" – the result of a homosexual affair.

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In Ukraine's Donbas region, war rumbles on #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Last month, a naval incident saw Russia shoot openly at Ukrainian military personnel for the first time and seize 24 Ukrainian sailors. Ukraine, in response, has declared martial law in ten regions, made good on promises to create an independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and ended a treaty of friendship with Russia that was still in force. Little noticed by the world, war rumbles on in the eastern Donbas region, occupied by Russian-backed forces. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports.

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France proposes €300 bonus to police on duty for Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government proposed an amendment to the budget law on Tuesday that would give police and security forces mobilised for the Yellow Vest protests a €300 bonus.

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'Another Brexit vote needs to be about the lives of real people,' campaigner Gina Miller tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A new deadline has now been set for the British parliament's Brexit vote. Can Theresa May get her deal through the House of Commons by January 18? And if not, then what? Calls for a second referendum are growing louder. The government says any new poll would only divide the UK further. But Remain campaigner and transparency activist Gina Miller tells FRANCE 24 the so-called "People's Vote" is the only way to break the deadlock in parliament.

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DR Congo elections: A look at the Catholic Church's impact on the vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the two years since President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step aside, the Catholic Church has remained an institution that can speak without fear.

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El Salvador court frees woman jailed under strict anti-abortion law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Salvadoran woman accused of the attempted murder of her newborn baby under the country’s strict abortion laws after she was raped by her stepfather was freed by a court on Monday after more than 18 months in jail.

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Manchester United sack Mourinho after loss against Liverpool, abysmal start to season #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect following a dismal start to the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

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Reports detail how Russia used social media to sow US divisions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election on social media was more widespread than previously thought and included attempts to divide Americans by race and extreme ideology, reports released Monday said.

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French toll operator wants drivers to settle up after Yellow Vest damage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Major French toll road operator Vinci Autoroutes is planning to invoice motorists who drove on without paying during the recent “Yellow Vest” protests in France.

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Hungary state TV hit as 'slave' labour law protests continue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-government protests in Hungary hit the country's public broadcaster on Monday, with the opposition galvanised by the furious reaction to a controversial new labour law.

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'Clashes in Yemen's Hodeida' as ceasefire comes into force #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Clashes erupted Tuesday morning in Yemen just minutes after a ceasefire deal took effect in the country's flashpoint port city of Hodeida, a pro-government official said.

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'Accomplice' of Strasbourg Christmas market gunman charged #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French anti-terrorist court on Monday charged a man arrested for allegedly supplying a revolver used in a mass shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg last week, a judicial source said.

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US military says it killed 62 militants in Somalia with air strikes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. military said on Monday it had killed 62 militants in six air strikes on Saturday and Sunday in the vicinity of Gandarsh in Somalia's south-central Banaadir province.

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Video: Playing football with one leg in Gaza #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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UK PM Theresa May says Brexit vote to be held week of Jan 14 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

PM Theresa May said Monday that the postponed vote in Parliament on Britain's Brexit agreement with the EU will be held the week of Jan. 14 - more than a month after it was originally scheduled and just 10 weeks before Britain leaves the EU.

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France to introduce tax on large internet, tech firms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will introduce its own tax on large internet and technology companies from January 1, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Monday amid difficulties in finalising a new EU-wide levy.

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Four months after Genoa bridge collapse, residents want answers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On December 15, demolition began of what remains of the Morandi bridge - the viaduct near Genoa that collapsed in August, causing the death of 43 people. It's the beginning of a long reconstruction project that will last several months. This Monday, the technical report on the investigation into the cause of the disaster is being presented at a hearing in Genoa. Our Italy correspondent Natalia Mendoza reports on how local people are coping, four months after the tragedy.

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‘Yellow Vests’ open a new front in the battle: Popular referendums #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Many of the "Yellow Vests" who hit the streets again on Saturday wielded signs with the acronym RIC – for "Citizens' Initiative Referendum" – as demonstrators demanded popular votes be held to allow citizens to vet government policy proposals.

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PSG to face United as Liverpool draw Bayern in Champions League last 16 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Liverpool will take on fellow five-time winners Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Jose Mourinho's struggling Manchester United face French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

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DR Congo prepares to vote in end-of-an-era election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic Republic of Congo goes to the polls this week in elections which could see the country emerge from 17 years of conflict-ridden rule under controversial President Joseph Kabila.

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Thousands protest Orban government 'slave law' in Budapest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters threw smoke grenades at police who responded with tear gas in Budapest on Sunday as thousands of people rallied against a new “slave law” passed by the government of conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Saudi Arabia slams US Senate 'interferece' after Yemen, Khashoggi votes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia on Monday slammed as "interference" US Senate resolutions over its war in Yemen and critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder, warning that the move could have repercussions on its strategic ties with Washington.

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Scuffles break out at Belgium protest against UN migration pact #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police deployed teargas and water cannon after scuffles broke out Sunday as thousands of people answered a call by far-right groups to reject a UN migration pact.

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French govt says made 'mistakes', hopes for end to 'Yellow Vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government was on Sunday hoping the sharp drop in "yellow vest" demonstrators signalled an end to the biggest crisis of Emmanuel Macron's presidency, but conceded "mistakes" had been made.

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Macron’s ex-bodyguard Benalla faces fresh charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron’s former top security aide Alexandre Benalla, who caused a political storm after it emerged he had roughed up protesters at a May Day demonstration, is facing further charges over the affair.

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Tears and songs as Strasbourg honours victims of Christmas market attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Residents of Strasbourg gathered on Sunday at a memorial ceremony for the four people killed and the dozen wounded during a shooting attack near the city’s famous Christmas market earlier this week.

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France's handball world champions clinch European gold #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's handball world champions edged Russia 24-21 during a tense final in Paris on Sunday to win the women's European championship in front of a delighted home crowd.

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‘The Alps have always protected people,’ says Frenchman convicted of helping migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When far-right activists last spring descended on the French town of Briançon to prevent migrants from illegally crossing the border, some Alp residents quickly joined forces to stop them. “These mountains have always protected people,” they argue.

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French President Macron’s speech a ‘key factor’ behind reduced Yellow Vest turnout #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron’s concessions to appease Yellow Vest protesters on Monday were a major reason for the reduced turnout in ‘Act 5’ of the protests on Saturday, said Andrew Smith, French politics specialist at Chichester University.

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Air strikes, clashes hit Yemen's Hodeida despite ceasefire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Air strikes and fierce clashes shook the outskirts of Yemen's rebel-held port city of Hodeida overnight, pro-government sources and residents said Sunday, despite a UN-brokered ceasefire.

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Egypt unveils "one of a kind" ancient tomb, expects more finds #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt unveiled a well-preserved 4,400-year-old tomb decorated with hieroglyphs and statues south of Cairo on Saturday, and officials expect more discoveries when archaeologists excavate the site further in coming months.

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Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister Wickremesinghe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated Sunday, his party said, ending a 51-day crisis that had paralysed the island nation and pushed it towards debt default.

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Ukraine creates church independent from Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A historic council of Orthodox bishops in Kiev has created a new Ukrainian church independent from Russia, President Petro Poroshenko announced on Saturday.

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Arrest of ex-Shabaab-leader-turned-politician sparks deadly clashes in Somalia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The arrest of a former al Shabaab leader who is running for a regional election has sparked deadly clashes on Friday in the southern Somali city of Baidoa, imperiling the country’s fragile democratic process.

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Trump's Interior Secretary Zinke to step down amid ethics probes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who has sought to open US offshore waters to oil and gas drilling despite environmental protests, will be leaving his post at the end of the year, President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday.

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Approximately 300 dead as DR Congo battles Ebola outbreak #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed roughly 300 lives. “There were 303 deaths (255 confirmed and 48 almost certainly) and 179 cured,” according to the statement from the ministry of health. Health expert have said this Ebola outbreak, the 10th in DR Congo, is like no other as they also face the threat of attack from armed groups and resistance from a wary population in a region that has never faced an Ebola outbreak before. Tracking suspected Ebola victims remains a challenge in areas controlled by rebels. The latest WHO assessment, released Thursday, simply calls the circumstances "unforgiving." Furthermore, DR Congo is set to hold a presidential election on Dec. 23, with this unrest already brewing. FRANCE 24’s Clément Bonnerot reports.

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Nations inch towards climate deal at marathon UN summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nations on Saturday inched towards a deal to implement the Paris climate goals, after all-night negotiations to hammer out a plan to limit global temperature rises exposed a range of conflicts.

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Live: French ‘Yellow Vests’ protestors are back but mobilisation weakens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Defiant "Yellow Vest" demonstrators are facing off against thousands of police across France Saturday, but this fifth and decisive weekend for the anti-government movement indicates it may be running out of steam. Follow events on our live blog.

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The 'prophet' in Haiti who claims to raise people from the dead #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal judge in Texas ruled late Friday that the US health care law known as Obamacare is unconstitutional -- a ruling that opposition Democrats vowed to appeal.

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Brazil president signs extradition order for Italian ex-militant Battisti #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian President Michel Temer on Friday signed an extradition order for an Italian ex-militant, Cesare Battisti, wanted in his homeland for murders committed in the 1970s, after a judge ordered his arrest.

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Kosovo votes to create its own army, enraging Serbia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kosovo on Friday passed laws to build an army, asserting its statehood in a US-backed move that prompted outrage in Serbia, which does not recognise its former province's independence.

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France prepares for fifth wave of Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will deploy tens of thousands of police nationwide and around 8,000 in Paris on Saturday to handle a fifth weekend of Yellow Vest protests, although the movement appears to be losing steam after concessions by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Fighting breaks out in Yemen's Hodeida after truce deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fighting broke out on the outskirts of Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on Friday, residents said, a day after a ceasefire agreement was reached by the warring parties at UN-sponsored peace talks.

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Trump picks Mulvaney as chief of staff – for now #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Friday moved to end speculation that he was having a hard time finding a new chief of staff, naming his budget chief Mick Mulvaney to the top post on a temporary basis.

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Australia recognises west Jerusalem as capital of Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia now recognises west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday, but a contentious embassy shift from Tel Aviv will not occur until a peace settlement is achieved.

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Climatologist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele 'optimistic' about COP24 talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former vice-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Jean-Pascal van Ypersele tells FRANCE 24 that he expects the COP24 talks in Katowice, Poland, to result in an agreement. One of the key sticking points is how future climate action will be funded – in particular how wealthier countries will give a helping hand to developing countries. The talks are due to wrap up on December 14. Van Ypersele says that the US pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement doesn’t necessarily represent a spanner in the works, stating that the US is “not only what happens in the White House” and that “one shouldn’t give too much attention to what is happening in Washington”. This is because US states can also play their role in combatting climate change – and they do, as with California’s ambitious carbon-reduction targets.

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May fails to get reassurance on Brexit at EU summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May left the EU summit on Friday exactly as she had arrived – promising talks to extract reassuring words from EU leaders to help her sell the Brexit deal back home.

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New deadly protests in Togo, in the grip of a political crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US-backed forces retake IS group hub in east Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kurdish-led and US-backed forces seized the town of Hajin from Islamic State group on Friday, a milestone in a massive and costly operation to drive the jihadists out of eastern Syria.

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Libya: Tripoli on the brink of stability #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Our reporters have just returned from 10 days filming in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, a city in turmoil ever since the 2011 revolution. The last all-out battle between rival militias in the city took place in August, killing dozens of people. Since then, a fragile UN-brokered ceasefire has been holding up. In this exclusive report, FRANCE 24 takes you to meet ordinary citizens trying to go about their daily lives in a city that's facing cash shortages and where gunfire rings out every night.

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'A geopolitical bonfire': Canada feels heat of US-China trade war after Huawei arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the two weeks since a Huawei tech executive was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States, two other Canadians have been detained in China. Are Ottawa’s fears of becoming a proxy in the trade war between the US and China bearing out?

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Guatemalan migrant girl, 7, dies in US custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A seven-year-old Guatemalan girl died in American custody after being detained by US border police in New Mexico, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.

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Strasbourg reopens Christmas market after gunman killed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A relieved Strasbourg prepared to reopen its popular Christmas market on Friday after French police shot dead the gunman who killed three people there in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

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UN special envoy for Yemen hails 'tangible' agreements at peace talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN special envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, spoke to FRANCE 24 after a week of closely watched peace talks in Sweden. For the first time in two years he managed to get rival sides in Yemen's civil war to sit down at the negotiating table, hailing the agreements reached as "tangible" and "very real".

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Released refugees describe 'torture' in Libyan detention #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Libya’s security situation deteriorates, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for refugees to be evacuated urgently to Niger. Since UNHCR evacuations began in January, 2,500 people have been flown out of Libya to Niger and then on to resettlement countries, often in Europe. FRANCE 24’s James André travelled to meet some of the migrants released from Libya's notorious detention centres. Families were reunited after months of separation and suffering. Many are from Eritrea, Somalia or Ethiopia and have been through hell at the hands of smugglers. "They're not human. I've seen three or four people die ever day from starvation, dehydration, illnesses and scabies ... I've seen their skin fall off ... They tortured us to force us to pay. I've seen it with my own eyes. I don't wish it upon anybody," said Nogoussa, an Eritrean refugee.

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Trump presidency 'good news' for the world, says controversial French author Houellebecq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Controversial French author Michel Houellebecq has again raised eyebrows with a quasi defense of the US president. Under Donald Trump, "America is no longer the world’s leading power," he said, adding: This is "good news for the rest of the world".

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Strasbourg shooter 'probably didn't have real organisational links with IS group' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The gunman, Chérif Chekatt, who killed three people at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, was shot dead by French police on Thursday. The propaganda wing of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group claimed him as one of its "soldiers" but offered no evidence. The perpetrator of the attack in the city of Strasbourg ... "is one of the soldiers of the Islamic State and carried out the operation in response to calls to target nationals of the coalition" against IS, its Amaq propaganda arm said in a message posted on Twitter. The IS claim follows a similar template the group often uses, according to FRANCE 24’s jihadism expert Wassim Nasr. “It shows that [Chekatt] didn’t have real organisational links with the group, meaning he didn’t have a budget to make this attack. He didn’t have help getting arms. He didn’t benefit from a real web or sleeper cell."

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French study recommends legalising therapeutic cannabis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A scientific committee convened by the French government has concluded that it might be “appropriate” to legalise cannabis for therapeutic use in a report made public on Thursday.

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Brazil 'orders arrest' of fugitive Italian guerrilla Battisti #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Cesare Battisti, an Italian former left-wing guerrilla convicted of murder in his country, opening the way for his extradition, Globo TV reported on Thursday.

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US Senate votes to end military support for Saudi coalition in Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Senate dealt President Donald Trump a double blow over Saudi Arabia on Thursday, approving a resolution to end US military support for the war in Yemen, and another holding the Saudi crown prince responsible for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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EU leaders unmoved by May's plea over Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU leaders rebuffed a plea by Theresa May on Thursday to help her sell her Brexit deal to parliament, warning she must set out exactly what she wants -- and announcing they would step up contingency plans in case the deal collapses.

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LIVE: Strasbourg Christmas market shooting suspect killed, say police sources #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police on Thursday shot and killed the suspected gunman behind Tuesday’s deadly attack on Strasbourg’s Christmas market, several police sources said. Follow our blog for live updates.

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Strasbourg Christmas market shooting suspect killed, say police sources #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police on Thursday shot and killed the suspected gunman behind Tuesday’s deadly attack on Strasbourg’s Christmas market, several police sources said.

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Turkish soldier killed in clashes with Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Turkish soldier was killed on Thursday in the northern Syrian region of Afrin after coming under fire from a Kurdish militia, the Turkish defence ministry said.

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Cameroonian president halts prosecution of hundreds of anglophone separatists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroon President Paul Biya on Thursday called a halt to the prosecution of 289 separatists from the West African country's western English-speaking regions, his office said.

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro under pressure over suspect payments to family #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro faced growing scrutiny Thursday as a government financial crime unit questioned payments made to his son and wife that totalled more than $300,000.

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DR Congo election campaign: 'I saw police open fire' on opposition supporters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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UN chief says Yemen rivals agree to a province-wide ceasefire in Hodeida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN chief Antonio Guterres announced Thursday a series of breakthroughs in talks with rivals in the Yemen conflict, including a ceasefire for a vital port.

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French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government on Thursday urged "yellow vest" protesters not to hold another round of demonstrations this weekend as police hunted for a second day for the fugitive gunman who attacked a Christmas market in the eastern city of Strasbourg.

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Amid deteriorating security, economic migrants in Libya opt to return home #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Before the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya attracted economic migrants seeking a better future from all over the world. But since the 2011 revolution the economic and security situation has sharply deteriorated, and many who have been living in the country for decades are now trying to leave. FRANCE 24's James André, Julie Dungelhoeff and Abdallah Malkawi spoke to some of them.

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Israel finds secret Hezbollah tunnels running from Lebanon into its territory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel has for the first time discovered tunnels running into Israeli territory from Lebanon, dug over a number of years by Lebanese militant Shiite group Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a military operation – dubbed “Northern Shield” – to search for more tunnels; three have so far been found that are as sophisticated as those dug by Hamas. As the search continues, the Israeli army fears an escalation with Hezbollah. FRANCE 24’s Irris Makler, Antoine Mariotti and Cécile Galluccio report from Metula, Israel, on the search for tunnels and the reactions of residents living nearby.

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Strasbourg attack: Who are the victims? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Thai tourist was among those killed in the deadly shooting at a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg Tuesday, while an Italian radio journalist was reportedly one of several injured in the rampage.

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Lyon clinch Champions League last-16 place as Bayern top group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lyon clinched the final Champions League last-16 place as Nabil Fekir's second-half strike grabbed a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in a snowy Kiev on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich pipped Ajax to top spot in Group E.

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Theresa May wins Conservative Party no-confidence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote from her Conservative party on Wednesday, but 117 of her lawmakers said she was no longer the right leader to implement Britain's exit from the European Union.

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Trump’s ex-lawyer Cohen sentenced to 3 years in hush-money scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen delivered a blistering attack on his ex-boss as he was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday for multiple crimes.

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Strasbourg shooting suspect fits familiar criminal-jihadist profile #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Strasbourg shooting suspect was convicted multiple times for theft and violence and has been followed by the French intelligence services since 2015 after he showed signs of radicalisation in jail.

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Watch: bringing music to displaced kids in DR Congo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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What is France's 'fichier S' watchlist – and does it work? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The alleged shooter in Tuesday's Christmas market attack in Strasbourg was on a French watchlist known as “fichier S”, as were the perpetrators of several terrorist attacks over the past few years. How does the list work and is it falling short?

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Condolences and conspiracy theories: French media react to Strasbourg shooting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, December 12: We look at reactions in the French papers to Tuesday night's attack at a Strasbourg Christmas market in which several people were killed. We take a look at what we know so far about the suspect, reactions from French and European politicians, and at some of the conspiracy theories that are circulating online following the shooting.

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Britain's PM Theresa May to face leadership challenge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party on Wednesday triggered a confidence vote in her leadership after Britain's planned divorce from the European Union was plunged into chaos.

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Strasbourg Christmas shooting: What we know so far #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police were Wednesday hunting a lone gunman who killed three people and wounded around a dozen others at the famous Christmas market in Strasbourg.

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Liverpool, Spurs, PSG advance to Champions League knockout stage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mohamed Salah's first-half goal and a stunning late save from Alisson saw Liverpool edge into the Champions League knockout stage after a 1-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday, while Lucas Moura's late strike saw Tottenham progress with a draw at Barcelona.

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Canada judge orders Huawei exec released on bail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Canadian judge granted bail Tuesday to a top Huawei executive after her arrest on a US warrant, in a case that has frayed relations between the North American allies and China.

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Did Juliette Binoche and Marion Cotillard really join the Yellow Vests? No. #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Putin's Stasi identity card discovered in German archives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The identity card, issued more than three decades ago by East Germany's Stasi secret police, would be of little interest were it not for the name of the man staring out: Vladimir Putin.

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At least one dead and several injured in Strasbourg shooting, police say #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least one person was killed and six others injured in a shooting at a Christmas market in central Strasbourg on Tuesday, police said.

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Neo-Nazi sentenced to life in prison for Charlottesville protest death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An American neo-Nazi who drove his car into a group of counter-protesters last year during a white supremacist rally in Virginia, killing a woman, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.

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Yemen's government, rebels name thousands for prisoner swap #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen's government and rival rebels agreed Tuesday on a mass prisoner swap, exchanging more than 15,000 names, but warned that talks this week were unlikely to yield a truce.

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French students protest at hundreds of schools for 'Black Tuesday' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Students protested in hundreds of French high schools on Tuesday, following on from the Yellow Vest protesters who have taken to the streets of Paris over four successive weekends. The students' demonstrations were quieter than expected.

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No renegotiation on Brexit, EU leaders tell May #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German leader Angela Merkel, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk all ruled out further Brexit renegotiations on Tuesday as UK Prime Minister Theresa May toured Europe seeking to save her deal.

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‘All smoke and mirrors’: Yellow Vest protesters reject 'crumbs' offered by Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Placating the disruptive protests that have rattled France was always going to be a hard sell for embattled President Emmanuel Macron. His long-awaited concessions on Monday left most protesters dissatisfied and the broader public on the fence.

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Khashoggi, other journalists named Time 'Person of the Year' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in October at his country's Istanbul consulate, was on Tuesday named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" alongside several other journalists.

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Opposition supporters in Togo take to the streets over upcoming elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two people died on Monday in Sokode, an opposition stronghold in central Togo, following days of violence between security forces and opposition supporters, sources said. A man was shot dead and another was beaten and thrown into a fire after clashes broke out over the weekend ahead of legislative elections scheduled to take place later this month. "This morning the military blocked all the streets and demanded the children to go home," said Ouro Akpo Tchagnaou, a local politician from the opposition party ANC (National Alliance for Change).

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Yemen’s warring factions hold first direct talks in Sweden #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Representatives of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Houthi rebels held their first face-to-face talks in Rimbo, Sweden, as the UN announced it was seeking $4 billion to provide humanitarian aid to the war-stricken nation.

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Brazil will pull out of UN migration pact in January #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil's future administration announced Monday that it would withdraw from the UN migration pact adopted in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh when far right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro takes office in January.

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Macron promises 'strong measures' to appease Yellow Vest protesters, but who will foot the bill? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a raft of measures Monday aimed at placating the 'Yellow Vest' protests that have gripped the country in recent weeks. But, analysts ask, will this be enough to quell public anger and who will pay the bill?

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UK's May heads to Europe in bid to save Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Germany's Angela Merkel Tuesday as she works to salvage her Brexit deal, the day after delaying a parliamentary vote on it to avoid a crushing defeat.

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Alleged Russian agent 'to plead guilty' to NRA spying charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Accused Russian agent Maria Butina, suspected of trying to infiltrate the National Rifle Association, is expected to plead guilty this week following a deal between her lawyers and prosecutors, according to court filings on Monday.

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Riding wave of social unrest, French high-school students vow ‘Black Tuesday’ protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Even as it grapples with violent demonstrations over living costs, the French government is hunkering down for a “Black Tuesday” of protests by high-school students who have jumped onto the Yellow Vest bandwagon.

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Macron to speed up tax cuts, raise wages in response to Yellow Vest unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pledged to cut taxes for pensioners and raise the minimum wage in January but refused to reinstate a wealth tax, as he sought to respond to a wave of protests that have challenged his authority.

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LIVE: Macron addresses the nation on Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron is addressing the French nation as he seeks to engage with the Yellow Vest protesters who have grabbed international attention after taking to the streets of Paris for three successive weekends.

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Belgium’s Africa Museum reopens to confront its pro-colonial past #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgium's Africa Museum reopened on Sunday after five years of renovations designed to modernise the museum following years of criticism for its pro-colonial propaganda. Despite this, the DRC has still called for the return of artefacts.

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Video: Iranian forest rangers resuscitate lizard (and save thousands of animals) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Nobel laureate Mukwege warns DR Congo vote could lead to war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo this month could lead to conflict if they are not free, fair and peaceful, and evidence suggests they will not be, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege said on Monday.

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Yemen's Saudi-backed government rejects UN troops in Hodeida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen's Saudi-backed government is willing to accept a UN role in Hodeida's seaport, a lifeline for millions of people during the country's war, but not a long-term presence in the city itself, Foreign Minister Khalid al Yamani said on Monday.

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Does the UN migration pact really 'consider illegal immigration a human right'? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As a majority of UN member states adopt a non-binding pact on migration, FRANCE 24's "Fact or Fake" segment looks at rumours that have been circulating online about the agreement. We focus on a Swedish website with close ties to far-right and anti-immigrant groups. In November, it published several false claims about the UN pact. Among them was a petition claiming the UN text would "consider illegal immigration to be a human right". We take a closer look.

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UK's May is said to have halted the parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May abruptly decided on Monday to pull a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, throwing Britain's plan to leave the European Union up in the air on the eve of the vote.

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World must 'protect' Yazidis, Murad says in Nobel acceptance speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yazidi activist Nadia Murad, a survivor of IS sex slavery, implored the global community to help free hundreds of women and girls still held by the jihadists in her Nobel acceptance speech Monday, saying the world must protect her people.

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Russia denies involvement in ‘Yellow Vest’ protest movement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Kremlin on Monday denied involvement in the "yellow vest" protests that have rocked France, after reports that Russia-linked social media accounts are waging a campaign to encourage unrest.

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'Yellow Vest' protests blamed for cut in French growth forecast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French economic growth is set grind to a near-standstill in the final quarter, the central bank estimated on Monday, citing the impact of the "Yellow Vest" protests that have rocked the country.

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UN conference adopts global migration pact despite withdrawals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A United Nations conference on Monday adopted a global pact to better handle migrant flows, despite a string of withdrawals driven by anti-immigrant populism.

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Japanese prosecutors indict Carlos Ghosn, but do they have a solid case? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After being held for three weeks without charges following his shock arrest, Carlos Ghosn was indicted Monday for financial misconduct. But the case has put Japan’s notoriously opaque criminal justice under the international spotlight.

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Africa Cup of Nations host to be decided on Jan. 9 after Cameroon snub #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The new hosts of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be chosen on January 9, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ahmad Ahmad told AFP on Monday.

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EU top court rules UK can unilaterally cancel Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union's top court ruled on Monday that the British government may unilaterally reverse its decision to leave the bloc, without consulting the other member states.

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Why have the 'Yellow Vest' protests spilled over into Belgium? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As ‘Yellow Vest’ protesters clashed with police on Saturday in cities across France, most notably in its capital, around 1,000 protesters clad in the high visibility vests that have become symbolic of the movement also gathered in Brussels, Belgium.

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‘I can’t breathe,’ were Khashoggi’s final words, says US media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jamal Khashoggi's final words were "I can't breathe," CNN said Sunday, citing a source who has read the transcript of an audio tape of the final moments before the journalist's murder.

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Tokyo prosecutors charge Carlos Ghosn, Nissan over financial violations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tokyo prosecutors indicted Nissan Motor along with its ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn, domestic media reported on Monday, shifting the focus of the financial misconduct scandal to the Japanese automaker and its CEO's responsibility.

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UN to adopt migrant pact hit by withdrawals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Politicians from around the globe will gather Monday in Morocco for a major conference to endorse a United Nations migration pact, despite a string of withdrawals driven by anti-immigrant populism.

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Russia 'now world's second biggest arms producer' after US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia has overtaken Britain to become the world's second biggest arms producer behind the United States, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said in a report published on Monday.

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Armenian PM's bloc takes clear lead in parliamentary elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenia's acting prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, is on his way to bolstering his authority as his political bloc appeared to have taken a clear lead in elections in the ex-Soviet country on Sunday, preliminary results showed.

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River Plate beat Boca Juniors in extra time to lift Copa Libertadores #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

River Plate won the Copa Libertadores by beating their fiercest rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, bringing an end to a final tainted by violence and moved more than six thousand miles away from Argentina.

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France asks Trump to stop meddling in its domestic affairs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump should not meddle in French affairs, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Sunday after Trump criticised France in two tweets following riots in Paris.

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Saudi foreign minister rules out extraditions over Khashoggi killing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Sunday rejected demands to extradite suspects connected to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as sought by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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China summons US ambassador over Huawei executive's arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China summoned the US ambassador on Sunday to protest the “extremely bad” arrest of telecom giant Huawei’s chief financial officer in Canada and demand that the United States drop its extradition request.

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Yellow Vests: Macron to meet with heads of Senate, National Assembly, unions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet representatives of trade unions, employers’ organisations and associations of local elected officials on Monday, an Élysée Palace source said on Sunday.

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Belgium left with minority government over UN migration pact dispute #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgium’s Prime Minister Charles Michel was left leading a minority administration on Sunday after the Flemish nationalist party quit the ruling coalition over his support of a UN migration pact.

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Yellow Vests: Erdogan and Trump pile in on Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The fourth weekend of riotous protests in France as part of the Yellow Vests movement drew global attention, particularly from other world leaders.

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Pro-European activists in UK launch 'Bollocks to Brexit' campaign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Calls for a new referendum now attract significant cross-party support from dozens of MPs. May has repeatedly ruled out another vote but could face pressure to call one if Britain slips into political paralysis. Supporters of a second referendum received a boost from a European Court of Justice legal opinion last week stating that Britain does have the unilateral right to revoke its Brexit decision. The ECJ's final ruling is expected Monday. FRANCE 24's Joe Welsh and Catherine Norris-Trent report from London.

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The 99.9%: Japan’s justice system under scrutiny after Ghosn arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The shock arrest and prolonged detention of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who has been held without charge since his November 19 arrest, has sparked questions over the idiosyncrasies of Japan's criminal justice system.

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Russian human rights activist Lyudmila Alexeyeva dies aged 91 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lyudmila Alexeyeva, a Soviet-era dissident who became a symbol of resistance in modern-day Russia as a leading rights activist, died after a long illness at the age of 91 in Moscow on Saturday.

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Iraq's Anbar rebuilds one year after defeat of IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An exclusive report by FRANCE 24's Simona Foltyn.

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Belgian PM set for minority after biggest ally quits coalition in migration treaty row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said his government would continue as a minority administration after the biggest party in his coalition quit on Saturday in a row over signing the UN migration compact.

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Armenians vote in election testing revolution's power shift #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenians on Sunday started voting in parliamentary elections triggered years ahead of schedule by reformist leader Nikol Pashinyan, who is aiming to cement his political authority in the post-Soviet country.

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All eyes on Macron after fresh 'yellow vest' protests hit Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French "yellow vest" demonstrators clashed with riot police in the latest round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron.

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Trump says chief of staff John Kelly to leave at end of year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced his chief of staff John Kelly will soon be leaving the administration, the latest key personnel move at a time of mounting pressure for the president.

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France faces South Korea in 2019 Women’s World Cup opening game #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tournament hosts France will face South Korea in the opening game of the 2019 Women’s World Cup after being placed in the same group at Saturday’s draw ceremony alongside Norway and Nigeria.

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Tens of thousands protest against Italy-France high-speed train link #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Many thousands of protesters rallied on Saturday in Turin to protest against a high speed train project to the French city of Lyon, fiercely opposed by environmentalists, as a waste of public funds.

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'Green vests': Paris climate marchers spot overlap with 'yellow' comrades #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several thousand people demonstrated in Paris on Saturday in a “March for the Climate” largely overshadowed by violent clashes taking place elsewhere in the French capital. “Yellow vests, green vests, we are all angry”, the Paris crowd chanted.

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Murdered French monks to be beatified in Algeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Catholic Church will on Saturday beatify in Algeria seven French monks and 12 other clergy killed during the country's civil war, the first ceremony of its kind in a Muslim nation.

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Yemen's Houthis say port city of Hodeida should be neutral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen's port city of Hodeida should be declared a "neutral zone", the main negotiator of the Iran-aligned Houthi group said on Saturday on the sidelines of peace talks underway in Sweden with the delegation of the Saudi-backed government.

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Video: When amazing nature shots are a bit too good to be true #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Russian offered Trump campaign 'political' cooperation in 2015 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US prosecutors revealed Friday that a Russian offered cooperation to Donald Trump's campaign as early as 2015, declaring that the president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen had provided "relevant" and "substantial" help to the Russia investigation.

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Live: Hundreds detained in Paris as France braces for new anti-Macron riots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris police detained nearly 300 people Saturday ahead of fresh anti-government "yellow vest" protests which authorities fear could turn violent for a third weekend in a row.

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Paris in lockdown as France braces for new anti-Macron riots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris was in lockdown early on Saturday with thousands of French security forces braced to meet renewed rioting by "yellow vest" protesters in the capital and other cities in a fourth weekend of confrontation over living costs.

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Aux barricades! France’s long history of revolt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French are no strangers to taking to the streets. The burgeoning "Yellow Vest" movement, which has vowed to cause widespread disruption for a fifth consecutive Saturday, echoes other rebellions that have brought previous French leaders to heel.

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Reporters: What do France's 'Yellow Vest' protesters want? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Paris braces for fresh "Yellow Vest" protests after consecutive weekends of riots, FRANCE 24 reporters head out of the capital to meet protesters in rural France. In the small town of Montargis, 130 kilometres south of Paris, the Yellow Vests have set up camp at a strategic roundabout and are preparing to spend the Christmas holidays making their voices heard. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the reasons behind their anger.

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At Sweden talks, Yemen's government wields Hodeida threat as rebels stand firm #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen’s government would not rule out an offensive on the key port of Hodeida if rebels refuse to withdraw, sparking an immediate rebuff by the Huthi insurgents as the warring sides met for UN-brokered talks on Friday.

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Huawei exec Meng faces fraud charges in US, Canada court hears #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. prosecutors want a top executive of China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to face charges of fraud linked to the skirting of Iran sanctions, a Vancouver court heard on Friday.

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In the run-up to Christmas, businesses take a hit from ‘Yellow Vest’ protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The ‘Yellow Vest’ protest movement in France has hit businesses hard. In the crucial shopping weeks leading up to Christmas, retailers have been told to close up shop, petrol stations have run dry and tourists have been avoiding the capital.

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Merkel loyalist Kramp-Karrenbauer elected leader of Germany's CDU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, a close ally of Angela Merkel, won a tight race to succeed her as party leader Friday, seeing off a longtime rival of the German chancellor.

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Trump picks ex-Bush official Barr as new US attorney general #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said on Friday he had chosen former U.S. Attorney General William Barr to once again lead the Justice Department, a role that would put him in charge of the federal probe into Russian election interference.

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Tearing up São Paulo’s tarmac to let gardens grow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Outcry as French high-school students rounded up by police, forced to kneel in mud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A video showing a mass police round-up of high-school students in Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines department in the western suburbs of Paris has caused outrage in France. The video started circulating on social media on Thursday evening.

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French inventor touts new tech to battle drought #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As climate change amplifies extreme weather episodes, farmers and growers in France and beyond have struggled with long, difficult bouts of drought. As part of France 24’s climate series, we talk to Philippe Ouaki di Giorno, a French horticulturalist who has invented highly absorbent granules he calls polyter that capture and store moisture so that only five percent of the water is lost during watering. This technology, says Ouaki di Giorno, could help battle deforestation and drought. France 24’s Catherine Norris-Trent and Sylvain Rousseau report.

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Visiting Paris? Yellow Vests could wreak havoc on your plans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

If you’re a tourist in Paris, Saturday would be a good day to go to Versailles or, say, Giverny. Or anywhere outside of the city, because the threatened Yellow Vest protest promises once again to plunge the capital into chaos.

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The end of an era as Germany’s Merkel gives up party leadership #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hand off leadership of her party Friday after nearly two decades at the helm, with the race wide open between a loyal deputy and a longtime rival.

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Trump expected to nominate former Fox News anchor as ambassador to UN #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump will nominate State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, two White House officials said Thursday, tapping someone with no prior policy or political experience tapping for a key diplomatic post.

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Canada's Trudeau insists arrest of Huawei CFO not 'political' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canada on Thursday defended its arrest of an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei on a US extradition request as markets wobbled on fears of fresh friction between Washington and Beijing.

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US fails in bid for UN condemnation of Hamas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US resolution championed by Ambassador Nikki Haley to condemn the Palestinian Hamas movement at the United Nations for firing rockets at Israel failed to win enough votes for adoption on Thursday.

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Aquarius ship to end migrant rescues, say MSF and SOS Méditerranée #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

MSF and SOS Méditerranée announced Thursday they will be ending the operations of the Aquarius migrant rescue ship, which has become a lightning rod for the controversy surrounding Europe's policies on accepting migrants.

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Eiffel Tower, museums to close during new 'Yellow Vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris's Eiffel Tower will close on Saturday over fears of fresh violence during nationwide protests against President Emmanuel Macron, as police urged shops and restaurants on the Champs-Elysees to shut their doors too.

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Cape Verdeans try to clean up their 'paradise island' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Fears of new 'Yellow Vest' unrest despite Macron reversal on fuel-tax hike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris police and store owners are bracing for new violence at protests Saturday, despite President Emmanuel Macron's surrender over a fuel tax hike that unleashed weeks of unrest.

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Could the Trump-Xi G20 deal help get a handle on the US opioid crisis? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Although it was a secondary point in the Sino-American trade agreement negotiated at last week’s G20 summit, China has vowed to crack down on the production of fentanyl – a potentially decisive step in the fight against the US opioid crisis.

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Suicide bomber kills several in southeast Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A suicide bomber killed at least four people outside a police headquarters in the port city of Chabahar in restive southeastern Iran on Thursday, its governor said.

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Climate change is melting the French Alps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Climate change is causing glaciers in the French Alps to melt at an unprecedented rate, as well as causing dangerous rockslides. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent and Sylvain Rousseau report.

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France 24’s The 51% wins Ricardo Ortega Prize #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France 24 programme The 51% won the United Nation Correspondents’ Association’s Ricardo Ortega Prize on Thursday for a special edition on female peacekeepers.

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Yemen peace talks set to get underway in Sweden #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Peace talks between the Yemeni government and rebels, aimed at ending four years of war that has pushed 14 million people to the brink of famine, were due to open Thursday in Sweden.

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Canada arrests chief financial officer of China's Huawei #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested the chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies for possible extradition to the United States.

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Macron abandons fuel-tax hike amid fears of new ‘yellow vest’ protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that he was abandoning a proposed fuel-tax hike amid fears of more unrest after weeks of nationwide protests that have already cost several lives and millions of euros in damages.

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Macron calls for political unity in face of 'Yellow Vest' unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government on Wednesday urged parties across the political divide to calm protests that have raged nationwide for more than two weeks, and signalled it was ready to make further concessions to avoid more violence.

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Suspected mafia members arrested in coordinated international raids #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police arrested dozens of suspected mobsters in Europe and South America on Wednesday in a huge international swoop targeting Italy's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia clan, officials said.

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US bids farewell to former president George H.W. Bush #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States bid farewell to former president George H.W. Bush at a solemn Washington service on Wednesday attended by Donald Trump and all four living former presidents as well as a number of foreign dignitaries.

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One year on, the struggle to clean up Guinea’s capital continues #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Controversy in Paris after women's Ballon d'Or winner asked to twerk on stage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg said the introduction of a women’s Ballon d’Or was a “big step forward” for the game, playing down suggestions her historic victory was overshadowed after being asked to perform a “twerk” live on stage.

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Macron considers 'strong gesture' to end fiery tax protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French leader Emmanuel Macron faced growing pressure on Monday to find a way out of the deepest crisis of his presidency after protests over taxes sparked Paris’s worst rioting in decades.

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AMLO launches probe into missing students as part of Mexico 'transformation' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Newly installed President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador launched his "transformation" of Mexico Monday with a return to presidential press conferences and a commission to investigate the internationally condemned disappearance of 43 students in 2014.

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UK parliament starts five days of crucial debate on Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May will urge parliament to back her Brexit deal on Tuesday at the start of a high-stakes five-day debate that could determine her fate and whether Britain leaves the European Union without a deal.

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Late President Bush lies in state in US Capitol #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The body of George H.W. Bush was placed in the US Capitol to lie in state on Monday as mourners gathered to commemorate the 41st president's lifetime of service to his country.

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Modric beats French World Cup stars to win Ballon d'Or #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

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Ukraine raids Orthodox churches with Russia ties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian authorities on Monday raided three Orthodox churches aligned to Russia as political and religious tensions between the two countries grow.

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Fuel supplies, schools hit on third week of France's 'yellow vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of French "yellow vest" demonstrators blocked access to a major fuel depot and several highways on Monday on the third week of anti-government protests which led to major riots in Paris at the weekend.

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Trump says US-China ties make 'BIG leap forward' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump boasted Monday that US relations with China have taken a "BIG leap forward" following his meeting in Argentina with President Xi Jinping.

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'Yellow vest' protests knock wind out of French economy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three weeks of "yellow vest" protests have hit the French economy hard with trade in retailers, hotel chains, high-street stores and restaurants falling significantly, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday.

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Tokyo Governor Koike: ‘Big city solutions on climate can help the whole planet’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike sees climate change as one of the major challenges faced by the world and she's at the forefront of leaders looking to tackle the problem. In 2020, Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics and for that she's vowed to deliver clean games. Here she talks to Clovis Casali.

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'It's real me': Nigerian president denies being replaced by lookalike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday quashed a rumour stemming from his ill health that he had died and been replaced by a lookalike impostor from Sudan, his spokesman said.

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Yellow Vests: Government seeks course of action after weekend of violent clashes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government is organising emergency meetings to respond to the wave of violence that broke out across the country over the weekend as part of the ‘Yellow Vest’ movement.

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Wounded Houthi fighters to be evacuated from Yemen, says Saudi coalition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fifty wounded Houthi militants in Yemen's rebel-held capital will be evacuated to Muscat for treatment on Monday, a Saudi-led military coalition said, calling it a "confidence building" measure ahead of planned peace talks in Sweden.

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Far right wins seats in Spain regional vote in first since Franco #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A far-right party on Sunday won seats in a Spanish regional parliament for the first time since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, results in Andalusia's election showed.

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The elusive face of the Paris rioters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Angry "yellow vest" protesters, hard-core agitators or young delinquents: building a typical profile of the rioters in Paris this weekend is no easy task.

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UN climate talks open in Poland with call for 'urgent' action #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Representatives from nearly 200 countries began crunch UN climate talks in Poland Sunday against a backdrop of dire environmental warnings and a call for action against the "urgent" threats posed by climate change.

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Shock at attack on Paris’ Arc de Triomphe during ‘Yellow Vest’ protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of France’s most revered monuments, the Arc de Triomphe, was stormed and vandalised on Saturday during the 'Yellow Vest' demonstrations, in one of the worst instances of unrest Paris has seen since the protests and riots of 1968.

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Egyptian actress to face trial for wearing racy dress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Egyptian actress is set to face trial in January for wearing a see-through dress at the Cairo film festival this week that showed her legs, a judicial source said Saturday.

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Israeli police recommand indicting Netanyahu in graft probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on bribery charges related to a corruption case involving Israel's telecom giant, prompting immediate calls for his resignation.

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French govt considers imposing state of emergency after 'Yellow Vest' protest violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government will consider imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of France's worst riots in years, but while it is open to dialogue it will not change course, its spokesman said on Sunday.

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The US and China reach 90-day ceasefire in their trade dispute #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States and China reached a 90-day ceasefire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth.

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'Putin refuses to talk to me', Ukraine's Poroshenko tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine’s president urged Russia to return the boats and sailors seized a few days ago in the Sea of Azov, which he described as a deliberate act of aggression. He he wanted to deescalate the situation but lamented that Russian president Vladimir Putin has refused to talk to him since the beginning of the crisis. Poroshenko urged Moscow to return the boats and the sailors, whom he described as prisoners of war. He refused to say he was disappointed by the reaction from western countries.

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G20 leaders back WTO reform ahead of Trump, Xi trade talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leaders of the world's largest economic powers on Saturday backed an overhaul of the global body that regulates international trade disputes, ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Leftist Lopez Obrador sworn in as Mexico president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was sworn in as Mexico's next president Saturday, after the anti-establishment leftist won a landslide election victory promising to "transform" a country fed up with crime, poverty and corruption.

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How Trump's bashing of The New York Times and CNN has benefited all #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Although Donald Trump has an antagonistic relationship with The New York Times and CNN, the ‘Trump bump’ has been a business boon to these outlets, while the US president has been keen to use them to pursue publicity and legitimacy.

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World AIDS Day: How a hidden epidemic threatens Madagascar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On paper, Madagascar is largely unaffected by AIDS and HIV: according to UNAIDS, the prevalence of HIV is 0.3 percent. But experts agree that there is likely a hidden epidemic.

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George HW Bush: from war hero to war leader, thirty years in politics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

George H.W. Bush, former Republican president and father of George W. Bush, died Friday at age 94. He is mainly remembered for his widely praised stewardship of the Gulf War in 1991, as well as his much-criticised handling of the US economy.

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French police deployed as more 'Yellow Vest' protests hit Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities have deployed thousands of police on Paris' Champs-Elysées avenue to try to contain protests by people angry over rising taxes and President Emmanuel Macron's government.

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Saudi crown prince mingles with G20 leaders as Trump fuels summit tensions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fissures on trade, climate change and Ukraine divided world leaders Friday as US President Donald Trump came under sustained fire and Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler came in from the cold at G20 talks.

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Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him out of office after a single term, has died. He was 94.

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Cameroon stripped of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroon gets a red card for hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. This as the Confederation of African Football cites delays in its preparations for the tournament.The UN warns that the current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is now the second biggest in history with over 400 cases reported in the east of the country.Plus with World Aids Day on December 1st, we explore South Africa's progress in the fight against the virus.

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Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroon has been stripped of the right to stage the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup finals, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Friday.

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Ukraine bars entry to Russian men of combat age #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine on Friday banned Russian men of combat age from entering the country, a move introduced under martial law after Russia fired on and captured three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea last weekend.

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Benoît Quennedey: North Korea enthusiast or spy? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Benoît Quennedey never hid his passion for North Korea. But did it push him to use his position as a senior civil servant at the French Senate to spy on behalf of the communist country?

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'Yellow Vest' delegates refuse meeting with French PM because not filmed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Delegates from France's 'Yellow Vest' protesters turned down a planned meeting with Prime Minister Édouard Philippe on Friday, on the grounds that it would not be filmed.

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Diplomats from G20 countries in fraught discussions over final summit statement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Diplomats from the Group of 20 countries were haggling hard over a final summit statement Friday, with deep divisions over what language to use on the Paris climate accord and the WTO, say two European officials involved in the discussions.

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South Koreans go to North to explore railway reconnection #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A train carrying South Korean engineers and officials crossed into the North on Friday to begin a landmark joint survey to reconnect railway tracks between the two Koreas.

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Reporters: Fighting Ebola in a DR Congo warzone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently fighting its worst ever Ebola epidemic, concentrated to its restive North Kivu region. But armed militia groups are making access for WHO specialists and local health workers difficult. The crisis could therefore deteriorate quickly. FRANCE 24’s Bastien Renouil reports from a country that is fighting a war on several fronts.

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East Africa may lose its crown as 'cradle of mankind' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Archaeologists in Algeria have discovered stone tools and cut animal bones that may be up to 2.4 million years old, bringing into question East Africa's title as the cradle of humanity, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science.

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