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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French chef first woman to earn three Michelin stars in US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French chef Dominique Crenn on Thursday became the first woman in the United States to earn three Michelin stars for her modernist San Francisco restaurant Atelier Crenn.

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Macron vows 'no retreat' on reform #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron, under fire from swelling protest, insisted Thursday he would "never retreat" and cast himself as a progressive voice on the global stage.

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French MPs back ban on smacking children #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French National Assembly voted Friday in favour of a largely symbolic ban on parents smacking their children, a practice which though condemned by the UN still enjoys widespread support in the country.

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Merkel to miss start of G20 after plane malfunction scare #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will miss the opening of the G20 summit in Argentina after what she called a "serious malfunction" forced her government plane to make an unscheduled but safe landing.

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French Senate official charged with treason over North Korea spying #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A senior French civil servant, Benoit Quennedey, has been charged with treason and spying for North Korea, a judicial source said Thursday.

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Security headache as Yellow Vest protesters vow to march on Champs-Élysées #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow Vest protesters are calling for a large rally on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris on December 1, despite the government’s attempt to defuse their anger by offering to meet some of the movement’s self-declared representatives.

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Macron to meet Saudi crown prince despite Khashoggi uproar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Argentina in what would be a first meeting with a Western leader since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Trump cancels Putin meeting over Ukraine crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suddenly canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for this week's Group of 20 industrialized nations summit in Argentina, citing the current Ukraine crisis.

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Trump's former lawyer Cohen pleads guilty to misleading Congress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty in a New York court Thursday to misleading Congress over the ongoing Russia investigation.

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FRANCE 24 reports from a Ukrainian port 'under blockade' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24's correspondent in Ukraine, Gulliver Cragg, reports from the port of Berdyansk, on the Sea of Azov, which has effectively been under sea blockade from Russia for the last six days

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A look at key dates in the Ukraine-Russia crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With Ukraine and Russia at a standoff, here’s a look at the important dates in the ongoing crisis between the two countries.

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Steve McQueen aims to engage audiences with his female-led heist thriller #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar-winning British Director Steve McQueen speaks to Eve Jackson about his new female-led heist thriller “Widows”, starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki. He also talks about making deep mainstream movies and why his last film “12 Years A Slave” showed Hollywood that black-led movies make money abroad.

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Brazil's big swing to the right: The Bolsonaro presidency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The electoral dust has largely settled after one of the biggest swings to the right in Brazil's modern history. On the first day of the New Year, Jair Bolsonaro will officially pick up the reins of government, after defeating the Workers Party candidate in October's presidential election. The sociologist Glauber Sezerino joined us on set for Perspective.

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UNESCO adds reggae to global cultural heritage list #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Reggae music has found its groove on the United Nations' list of global cultural treasures.

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Louvre to open one Saturday night a month for free #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Louvre museum in Paris has announced it will open its doors for free one Saturday night a month to attract younger, less wealthy visitors.

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Ivory Coast asks France to return art #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ivory Coast became the latest country to ask France to return works of art Wednesday, days after Paris said it was willing to hand back artefacts looted from Africa.

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Ukraine president asks NATO to send ships #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko asked NATO members including Germany Thursday to send naval vessels to the Sea of Azov to back his country in the standoff with Russia.

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Trump heads to G20 to face conflict on China trade, Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump jets into Argentina on Thursday for a G20 summit, keen to do battle with China on trade and sharpening his rhetoric against Russia over Ukraine.

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US Senate advances Yemen bill in rebuke to Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Senate took a defiant stance against President Donald Trump's White House on Wednesday, advancing a measure that would end American military support for the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.

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No-deal Brexit 'could be worse for UK than 2008 financial crisis' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain risks suffering an even bigger hit to its economy than during the global financial crisis 10 years ago if it leaves the European Union in a worst-case Brexit scenario in four months' time, the Bank of England said on Wednesday.

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PSG eyes Champions League last 16 after beating Liverpool 2-1 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris St Germain revived their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Liverpool in Group C on Wednesday, leaving the English club’s hopes of reaching the last 16 hanging in the balance.

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Ex-French diplomat leads in Georgia presidential runoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Georgia's ruling party candidate Salome Zurabishvili was leading in a hotly contested presidential vote, tallies from three-quarters of polling stations showed Thursday, as the opposition called for protests over alleged fraud.

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Paris rejects German proposal to turn France's UN Security Council seat into an EU one #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz on Wednesday proposed that France give up its permanent seat on the UN Security Council and turn it into an EU seat, attracting a stinging French rebuke.

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Car bomb rocks Kabul as Afghan president outlines peace plans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A car bomb exploded outside a security contractors’ compound in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, opening the way for gunmen who battled security forces only hours after President Ashraf Ghani outlined plans for peace in Afghanistan.

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Saudi crown prince arrives in Argentina for G20 amid Khashoggi killing uproar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Buenos Aires on Wednesday to join a G20 summit, aiming to shrug off the lingering stigma of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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As French govt holds firm on diesel tax, where do 'Yellow Vest' protests stand? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

“Yellow Vest” protesters have called for renewed demonstrations in Paris on Saturday, as the French government holds firm on plans to increase a direct tax on diesel fuel in the coming year.

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Graffiti: From ghetto to gallery in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the 40 years since graffiti first started appearing on the railways and streets of less salubrious suburbs in Paris and Marseille, street art has become a sought-after commodity at art auctions in France.

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Russia to deploy new missiles in Crimea as tension rises with Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Russian military announced on Wednesday it was deploying new missiles as part of its plan to boost defences in the occupied peninsula of Crimea in the wake of a fresh flare-up of tension with Ukraine.

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Brazil withdraws candidacy to host 2019 UN climate conference COP25 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil is withdrawing its candidacy to host the UN Climate Change Conference set for next year.

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French prime minister offers to meet 'yellow vest' protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's prime minister is offering to meet with members of the "yellow vests" movement, which has caused disruption by blocking roads in protest against fuel tax increases and economic hardship.

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China scientist defends gene-editing babies, says trial on hold #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies defended the highly controversial procedure Wednesday, but announced a halt to the trial following an international outcry.

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Georgians vote in hotly contested presidential runoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Georgians on Wednesday went to the polls in the second round of a knife-edge presidential election seen as a crucial test for the increasingly unpopular ruling party led by a billionaire oligarch.

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Indonesia says Lion Air jet not airworthy on flight before crash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesian investigators said on Wednesday a Lion Air Boeing 737 jet that plunged into the sea, killing 189 people onboard, was not airworthy on a flight the day before it crashed on Oct. 29.

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Eiffel Tower staircase sells for 169,000 euros at Paris auction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A piece of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower, Paris's most famous attraction, was sold for 169,000 euros ($190,885) on Tuesday, a spokesman for auction house Artcurial said, three times the initial estimate.

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Republican Hyde-Smith wins racially charged Mississippi Senate race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith won a U.S. Senate special election runoff in conservative Mississippi on Tuesday, U.S. media projected, defeating a black challenger after a campaign that recalled the state's history of racist violence.

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Manafort denies reports he met with WikiLeaks' Assange #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort denied Tuesday that he met secretly with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, including weeks before the organization's 2016 publication of Democratic Party secrets hacked by Russian intelligence.

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Ukraine-Russia tensions rise as Kiev warns of 'full-scale war' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.

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Manchester City draw 2-2 at Lyon to qualify for Champions League last 16 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester City progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Olympique Lyonnais in Group F on Tuesday.

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Global efforts to thwart climate change far off course, UN says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Humanity is falling further behind in the race against climate change. On Tuesday, the UN reported the first rise in CO2 emissions in four years.

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France's health system to reimburse cost of condoms in fight against STDs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government said Tuesday it would take the rare step of reimbursing prescription-bought condoms to combat the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

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Musée du quai Branly head criticises report urging return of African art #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of France's greatest collection of African art hit back Tuesday at a report urging the return of thousands of artworks to the countries from which they were taken.

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'End of the world' vs. 'end of the month': Macron walks tightrope amid fuel tax protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron’s highly anticipated speech on transitioning his country’s energy mix was always going to be a delicate balancing act. But in striking a conciliatory tone, the French president hardly appears to have enchanted anyone.

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Migrant boats intercepted trying to cross Channel from France to UK #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French and British maritime authorities intercepted 18 migrants trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday, the latest in a string of attempts to reach England by boat.

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Tunisians come out in force to protest Saudi Crown Prince's visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Tuesday against a visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, denouncing the kingdom's de facto ruler as a murderer in a second straight day of demonstrations condemning the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Live: French, Russian foreign ministers address Ukraine naval standoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is due to address the naval standoff between Russia and Ukraine in a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Watch it live on FRANCE 24.

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Live: France's Macron unveils clean energy roadmap amid fractious protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Faced with violent anti-government protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday will announce a 10-year blueprint for France's transition to cleaner energy. Watch his announcement live at 10:30am Paris time (GMT+1).

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What next for France's 'yellow vest' protest movement? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday will attempt to defend controversial fuel tax hikes that triggered a nationwide protest movement known as the “yellow vests”. Who are the protesters, and what will become of them?

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General Motors to cut thousands of jobs in massive restructuring #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US auto giant General Motors announced Monday it will cut 15 percent of its workforce and shutter five factories in North America to save $6 billion and adapt to "changing market conditions".

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Ex-Trump aide Manafort 'lied to FBI' in Russia probe, broke plea deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Special counsel Robert Mueller is accusing former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort of lying to federal investigators in the Russia probe in breach of his plea agreement.

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French Senate official 'arrested for spying for North Korea' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top Senate civil servant has been arrested by intelligence agencies on suspicion of spying for North Korea, a French judicial source said on Monday.

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Trump dismisses own government's climate report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said Monday he doesn't believe his own government's report last week warning of massive economic losses if carbon emissions continue to feed climate change unchecked.

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Video games industry to bring ‘millions of new jobs to Africa’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Africa’s gaming sector is on course for a huge expansion, which could provide millions of new jobs across the continent, according to participants at the second FEJA gaming event that's just been held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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China to investigate scientist's claim of gene-edited babies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Beijing has ordered an investigation into claims by a Chinese scientist to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies, a move that would be a ground-breaking medical first but which has generated a barrage of criticism.

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The Brexit divorce deal: What's next? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU leaders finally rubberstamped a 585-page withdrawal treaty with the UK on Sunday, a document Theresa May touted as the “only possible deal” for an orderly Brexit from March 29, 2019. But by all accounts, that was the easy part. Now what?

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Theresa May sells her Brexit deal in UK Parliament speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May is speaking to MPs in the United Kingdom's Parliament in a bid to garner support for her Brexit agreement. The UK's lawmakers will decide whether or not to back her deal in a vote next month.

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Ukrainian president declares martial law, pending parliamentary approval #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on Monday to introduce martial law for 60 days, a statement on his website said, though it needs parliamentary approval to come into force.

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NASA spacecraft due to land on Mars #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NASA's top scientists admitted to sleepless nights, sweaty palms, stomach aches and moments of pure terror as their $993 million Mars Insight spacecraft approaches a high-drama finale on Monday: landing on Mars.

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Turkish military helicopter crashes in Istanbul, kills four soldiers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Turkish military helicopter with five soldiers on board crashed in an Istanbul neighbourhood on Monday, killing four of them, officials said. The fifth soldier was rushed to a hospital with injuries.

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Mitsubishi Motors sacks Ghosn, names interim chairman #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The board of Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, which is allied with Renault and Nissan, voted Monday to dismiss Carlos Ghosn as its chairman after his arrest last week, citing a lack of trust.

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UAE pardons British academic sentenced to life for spying #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Arab Emirates on Monday pardoned British researcher Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced last week to life in prison for spying, an official statement said.

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Bernardo Bertolucci, Italian director of ‘Last Tango in Paris’, dies at 77 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bernardo Bertolucci, the Italian director of seminal classics including “The Conformist”, “The Last Emperor” and the controversial “Last Tango in Paris”, has died at 77, local media said Monday, hailing the “last great maestro” of Italian cinema.

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Hundreds still missing as California's deadliest wildfire is finally tamed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday.

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Trading bullets for ballots, former al Shabaab No. 2 tests Somalia’s democratic process #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When al Shabaab’s deputy leader Mukhtar Robow defected from the jihadist group, it was hailed as a major step for peace hopes in Somalia. But now that he’s running for a December 5 regional election, some think it’s a step too far.

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Macron to address nation in wake of violent protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Faced with violent anti-government protests in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday will announce new measures in an attempt to rally support for environment-friendly tax increases.

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Ghosn set to be sacked by Mitsubishi as fresh allegations emerge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Top executives from Mitsubishi Motors gather on Monday to sack Carlos Ghosn as chairman over alleged financial misconduct that the once-revered tycoon denies, as further allegations leaked out against him.

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U.S.-Mexico border crossing closed after migrant protest halted in Tijuana #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. halted all border traffic on Sunday between San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, as Mexican police cracked down on a protest on behalf of Central American migrants massed at the border and intending to apply for asylum in the United States.

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Ukraine says Russia seized three of its ships in Black Sea after firing on them #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine accused Russia of illegally seizing three of its ships in the Black Sea after opening fire on them on Sunday, a charge that if confirmed could ignite a dangerous new crisis between the two countries.

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Croatia clinch 3-1 victory over France to win Davis Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Marin Cilic sealed Croatia's victory over defending champion France in the Davis Cup final with a 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3 win over Lucas Pouille on Sunday.

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Mexico's incoming govt denies reports of deal allowing migrants to stay pending US asylum requests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border would stay in Mexico until their asylum claims were individually approved in U.S. courts, but Mexico's incoming government denied they had struck any deal.

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More than 100 Syrians struggle to breathe after Aleppo poison gas attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 100 Syrians have been hospitalised with breathing difficulties in Aleppo, state media and a monitor said Sunday, after allegations rebels fired "toxic gas" into the regime-held city the previous day.

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‘Yellow vest’ protesters clash with police on Champs-Elysées in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-government protesters clashed with French police on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Saturday, leaving the area cloaked in tear gas and smoke from fires on a fresh day of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron.

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#NousToutes: Tens of thousands protest violence against women in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of people rallied across Europe on Saturday against sexist violence, with more than 30,000 turning out in Paris.

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UK, EU leaders to finalise divorce at Brexit summit in Brussels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At a special summit in Brussels that was almost derailed by a row over Gibraltar, the other 27 leaders will gather to sign off the agreement before May joins them to mark the milestone.

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French Davis Cup final hopes alive after doubles win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France kept their Davis Cup final hopes alive as Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Croatian pair Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6(3) in a tense doubles battle in the Stade Pierre Mauroy on Saturday.

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Spain's deal on Gilbraltar clears way for Sunday's Brexit summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European leaders resolved a last-minute dispute over the future of Gibraltar on Saturday, clearing the way for a summit to approve the Brexit deal.

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Taiwan ruling party trounced in local elections as Beijing-friendly opposition gains ground #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taiwan Premier William Lai said on Saturday he had offered his resignation to the president, who refused it, after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party was trounced in mayoral elections.

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Taiwan elections seen as test for ruling pro-independence party #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island’s pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.

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US climate change report warns of severe damage to health, economy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Climate change will cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the century, hitting everything from health to infrastructure, according to a government report issued on Friday that the White House called inaccurate.

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Duelling rallies in Paris as sexual violence protesters, 'yellow vests' take to the streets #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For months, French feminists have circled November 24 in their calendars as a day for nationwide marches to protest violence against women. But last-minute blockades staged by the country’s “yellow vests” risk eclipsing the women’s message.

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French budget minister's restaurant gaffe reveals expensive tastes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a speech urging compassion for the "yellow vests" protesting rising fuel costs and stagnating living standards, France's budget minister managed to appear out of touch by saying that a meal for one at a Paris restaurant costs €100 – without wine.

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Report calls for France to return art taken during colonialism to Africa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday that France would return 26 works of art to Benin, hours after he was presented with a report calling for thousands of African artworks in French museums and taken during the colonial period to be returned.

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France braces for further 'yellow vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is preparing for another wave of 'yellow vest' protests on Saturday, as protesters' anger over rising fuel prices shows no sign of dying down.

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Video: Hezbollah supporters celebrate Ashura in Beirut #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Every year, during the feast of Ashura, Shiite Muslims mourn the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Mohammed, who was killed more than 1,300 years ago. The split between Shiite and Sunni Muslims dates back to this time and can explain the divisions within the Muslim world that continue to this day.

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Croatia take the lead against France in Davis Cup final opener #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Croatia's Borna Coric outplayed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy to give his country the perfect start in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

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DR Congo opposition figures Tshisekedi and Kamerhe form joint ticket #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Congolese presidential candidate Vital Kamerhe endorsed rival Felix Tshisekedi on Friday, creating a second opposition bloc that will contest the December 23 election against President Joseph Kabila's preferred successor.

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Revisited: Five years on, what has Ukraine's Maidan Revolution achieved? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The "Winter on Fire" of 2013-2014 saw Ukrainians oust a kleptocratic leader in violent protests, in the name of closer ties with the EU and adherence to its values of good governance. What did they achieve? Our reporter Gulliver Cragg, who covered the protests at the time, went to meet some of those whose lives were profoundly affected by Ukraine's Maidan Revolution.

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Several detained in Kenya over Italian aid worker kidnapping #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twenty people have been detained over the abduction of an Italian woman from a village in southeast Kenya, the east African country's police chief said on Friday.

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How Spain is leading the fight against domestic violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Demonstrations are planned around the world this weekend to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In Spain, the issue of fighting domestic violence has been a national priority since 2004. Fourteen years ago, a law was passed introducing key reforms. From specialist courts, support groups and media coverage, our correspondents take a closer look at what Spain is doing to halt the violence and abuse of women by their partners.

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Dozens killed as bomb hidden in vegetables tears through Pakistan market #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 31 people were killed and 50 wounded when a bomb hidden in a carton of vegetables ripped through a crowded marketplace in Pakistan’s restive northwestern tribal region Friday, officials said.

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UN envoy to Yemen arrives in Hodeida to encourage calm #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN envoy Martin Griffiths arrived in the battleground Yemeni port city of Hodeida on Friday to encourage the warring sides to exercise restraint ahead of planned peace talks in December.

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Tiny Gibraltar risks derailing deal as clock ticks down on Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Britain heads for a weekend summit designed to seal its impending departure from the European Union, Spain is threatening to throw a last-minute spanner in the works over the tiny peninsula of Gibraltar.

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Gunmen attack Chinese consulate in Pakistan's Karachi #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least two policemen were killed when unidentified gunmen stormed the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Friday, officials said.

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Millions without healthcare as Cuban doctors leave Brazil #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first of thousands of Cuban doctors left Brazil on Thursday after criticism by Brazil's far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro prompted Cuba's government to sever a cooperation agreement, leaving millions of Brazilians without medical care.

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Tensions rise at Mexico-US border as migrants gather at crossing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tension mounted as hundreds of Central American migrants massed at a Mexican border town headed on Thursday for a bridge crossing to the United States as President Donald Trump renewed his threats to repel them.

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France sanctions 18 Saudi citizens over Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions, including travel bans, on 18 Saudi citizens linked to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and warned that more could follow depending on results of the current investigation.

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France spring Tsonga, Chardy surprise in Davis Cup final against Croatia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Captain Yannick Noah has named the surprise duo of Jérémy Chardy and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to open the hosts’ defence of their Davis Cup title against Croatia in Lille on Friday.

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Political row threatens Louvre plans to mark 500 years since da Vinci’s death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Louvre wants to show all of da Vinci’s paintings next May in one grand exhibit to mark 500 years since his death. But Italy’s League party is now threatening to scuttle the cultural exchange deal that would have made the Louvre plan possible.

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Ghosn gone as Nissan board fires disgraced chairman after shock arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nissan’s board ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday after the shock arrest of the industry heavyweight, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported without citing sources, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year alliance with Renault.

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EU, UK 'agree' draft deal on relationship after Brexit, await summit approval #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain and the European Union have agreed in principle to a text setting out their future relationship that can be endorsed by EU leaders at a summit, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday.

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Nissan board to meet for high-stakes talks on Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The board of Nissan is meeting in Japan to discuss whether or not to remove Carlos Ghosn as chairman of the carmaker. The meeting comes three days after Ghosn's shock arrest for alleged financial misconduct. We look at the composition of the Nissan board that will be making the decision. Also today, Google unveils new advertising transparency tools it plans to use during the European Parliament elections next year.

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Head of Russian spy agency accused of Skripal poison attack dies at 62 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency that the West has blamed for a string of brazen attacks died on Wednesday after “a serious and long illness,” the Russian defence ministry said.

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Ivory Coast and Chelsea football legend Didier Drogba retires at 40 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ivory Coast and Chelsea great Didier Drogba announced his retirement on Wednesday, calling time on a 20-year career in which the bullish centre forward won four Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League.

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May set for last-ditch Brussels talks on eve of Brexit summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Negotiations to secure an orderly Brexit deal will go down to the wire after Theresa May said Wednesday she would return to Brussels for more talks on the eve of a planned signing summit.

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Trump in row with chief justice of Supreme Court over 'bias' claims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump entered an extraordinary row Wednesday with the chief justice of the Supreme Court, claiming "shocking" bias against his policies in parts of the judiciary.

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‘General Haftar wants to be part of political process,’ UN’s Libya envoy tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Ghassan Salamé, head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), said he was encouraged by the "conviviality" witnessed at a Libya summit hosted by Italy last week, despite General Khalifa Haftar snubbing the main conference. "Is Haftar interested in the political process? The answer is yes," the UN envoy said.

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US says Yemen peace talks set for December, Saudis ‘fully on board’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Peace talks aimed at ending the war in Yemen have been set for early December in Sweden, with Houthi rebels, the UN-recognised government and a Saudi-led coalition all expected to take part, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Wednesday.

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Injured Neymar, Mbappé in fitness race ahead of PSG-Liverpool clash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappé are both in a race against time to recover from injuries in time for the crucial Champions League clash with Liverpool, the French club said Wednesday.

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EU Commission calls for Italy to be sanctioned over budget #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Commission has rejected Italy's proposed 2019 budget over excessive spending and asked its government to come up with a new plan within three weeks, a first in European Union history.

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UAE court sentences British academic to life for spying #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A United Arab Emirates court on Wednesday sentenced British student Matthew Hedges to life in jail after convicting him of spying.

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Nobel physics laureate Gérard Mourou on revolutionising laser eye surgery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 speaks to Gérard Mourou, one of the laureates of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics. Mourou and his colleague, Canadian Donna Strickland, were awarded the prestigious prize for their groundbreaking work on laser technology. They developed chirped pulse amplification - or CPA, as it is technically known – back in the 1980s. The technique has since revolutionised laser eye surgery.

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On the Prophet’s birthday, an endangered Libyan tradition returns to Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of Libyans packed the narrow streets of Tripoli’s old city Tuesday for a celebration of Mawlid, the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, braving security threats from hardline Salafists opposed to the ancient Sufi tradition.

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Interpol elects South Korea’s Kim as president in a blow to Moscow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Interpol announced Wednesday that Kim Jong-yang of South Korea had been chosen as its new president, beating a Russian official whose candidacy had unnerved Western nations.

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Macron should press UAE on Yemen abuses on crown prince's visit, say rights groups #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France, a leading supplier of arms to the UAE, should raise serious concerns over war violations in Yemen with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan during his visit to Paris Wednesday, said human rights groups.

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Monsanto appeals verdict in weed-killer cancer trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Monsanto on Tuesday said it is asking an appeals court to toss out a damning verdict in a landmark Roundup weed-killer cancer trial and grant it another try.

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Turkey requests US extradite 84 linked to cleric Gulen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday gave US officials a list of 84 members of Fethullah Gulen's movement -- including the cleric himself -- whose extradition Ankara is requesting.

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Trump submits written answers to Mueller's Russia probe questions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump has submitted written answers to questions from Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said on Tuesday.

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Ghosn to remain CEO as Renault appoints interim leadership #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French carmaker Renault said on Tuesday it had appointed its chief operating officer as deputy CEO to ensure day-to-day management after the arrest of chief Carlos Ghosn, who will remain chief executive.

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Trump stands by Saudi ally despite Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said the United States would not punish its Saudi ally for the gruesome murder of US-based columnist Jamal Khashoggi, despite conceding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have known of the killing.

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Spain threatens to oppose Brexit deal over Gibraltar veto #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain’s prime minister warned on Tuesday that Madrid would vote against the Brexit deal agreed between London and Brussels if it does not guarantee Madrid’s veto over Gibraltar’s future status.

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Video: Libyan coast guards force stranded migrants off rescue ship #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan authorities on Tuesday forcibly disembarked more than 70 migrants who had refused to leave a cargo ship that rescued them before docking in a port west of Tripoli. FRANCE 24’s James André reports.

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Keep Putin ‘tentacles’ off Interpol, Kremlin foes warn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alexander Prokopchuk, a former major-general at Russia's Interior Ministry, has been tipped to take over Interpol, raising fears his appointment could further embolden the Kremlin to use the international policing agency to target critics abroad.

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How a toxic pesticide poisoned French Caribbean island of Martinique #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From 1972 to 1993, more than 300 tons of chlordecone were sprayed on the banana plantations of Martinique and Guadeloupe, in the French Caribbean. The highly toxic pesticide has since generated a health and environmental crisis. Even though chlordecone has not been used for 25 years, its toxicity remains in the food chain. Today, the two islands have the highest rates of prostate cancer in the world and premature births are four times higher than the national average. Our correspondents report.

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Dozens killed in blast at Afghan religious gathering #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 40 people were killed in an explosion at a meeting of top clerics in Kabul on Tuesday, officials said, in one of the deadliest attacks to strike the Afghan capital in months.

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French police dislodge 'yellow vest' fuel tax protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police moved to dislodge protesters blocking roads and fuel depots on Tuesday as the government took a harder line on the so-called “yellow vest” movement against environmental taxes on fuel.

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US judge suspends Trump order denying asylum to illegal migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal judge on Monday put a temporary halt to a Trump administration order denying the possibility of asylum to people who enter the US illegally.

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Italy orders seizure of Aquarius migrant rescue vessel, Doctors Without Borders says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy has ordered the seizure of the migrant rescue ship Aquarius for alleged illegal waste treatment, Doctors without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiere MSF) said Tuesday.

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No proof of tax fraud by auto titan Carlos Ghosn in France, minister says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government said Tuesday it had found no evidence that auto boss Carlos Ghosn, who heads the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, had cheated on his taxes in France.

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Yemen peace push gathers pace amid fierce fighting in Hodeida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Efforts to end Yemen’s devastating war picked up pace Monday as the government and rebels edged closer to peace talks and Britain led a push at the UN Security Council for an immediate truce.

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Income inequality, financial crisis and the rise of Europe's far right #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Citizens around the world are seeing their national wealth concentrated into fewer and fewer hands. But rather than calls for redistribution, this global trend has prompted many electorates to respond with a surge of support for the far right.

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Airbnb to remove listings in Israeli West Bank settlements #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Airbnb said Monday it will remove from its rental listings settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, prompting Israel to threaten legal action against the US company.

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Police officer among dead in Chicago hospital shooting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A gunman shot to death a doctor outside a Chicago hospital on Monday before bursting into the facility and killing a woman and a police officer during an exchange of gunfire and dying in the shooting, officials said.

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White House restores CNN reporter's pass after legal fight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The White House on Monday restored press access for CNN reporter Jim Acosta, ending a legal fight that had so far gone against the Trump administration.

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Dutch pip France to Nations League semis after Germany draw #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two late goals saw the Netherlands clinch a dramatic 2-2 draw against already-relegated Germany on Monday and book their place in the Nations League semi-finals at the expense of world champions France.

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Video: Fearing torture, migrants refuse to disembark at Libya port #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of migrants and refugees aboard a merchant vessel at a Libyan port are refusing to disembark for fear of "detention and torture". FRANCE 24’s James André and Julie Dungelhoeff report from the North African country.

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French universities to lure foreign students with more English courses #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has announced plans to simplify visa procedures, reform tuition fees and boost English courses at French universities in an effort to more than double the number of foreign students over the next decade.

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French prosecutors investigate allegations of racial discrimination at PSG #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into alleged racial discrimination at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after a news website reported the club's scouts had listed the ethnic origins of young recruits.

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Indian Railways hiring! World's largest recruitment drive now underway #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Indian Railways is India's biggest employer, with 1.3 million people in its workforce. The manpower is necessary to keep one of the world's biggest networks running. But the ageing infrastructure leads to frequent accidents - over 50,000 people have died on the tracks in the past three years alone. As the Indian Railways organises one of its mammoth recruitment campaigns, we take a look at efforts to boost safety and security standards. Our correspondents report.

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Germany bars 18 Saudi suspects from Europe’s Schengen area over Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany has issued entry bans for 18 Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh's Istanbul consulate, effectively banning them from the European Union's passport-free Schengen zone.

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France's 'yellow vest' protesters block access to fuel depots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters angry over high fuel prices blocked access to fuel depots and stopped traffic on major roads Monday after the government refused to back down on fuel taxes following a weekend of demonstrations across France.

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Nissan advises dismissing chairman Ghosn for under-reporting salary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nissan announced Monday that an internal investigation had found the auto group's chairman, Carlos Ghosn, had under-reported his income and proposed that he be dismissed.

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Dozens arrested around Indian temple ordered to lift ban on women #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indian police arrested 68 people taking part in protests around a controversial Hindu temple ahead of a Supreme Court ruling Monday on whether it should be given more time to let women enter.

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APEC fails to reach consensus amid deepening US-China divide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Asia-Pacific leaders failed to agree on a communique at a summit in Papua New Guinea on Sunday for the first time in their history as deep divisions between the United States and China over trade and investment stymied cooperation.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy protest leaders go on trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges related to their involvement in massive rallies calling for political reform, as room for opposition in the semi-autonomous city shrinks under an assertive China.

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May defiant ahead of 'critical' Brussels talks on Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations with Brussels.

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Yemen's Houthis say halting missile attacks on Saudi coalition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Monday it was halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and their Yemeni allies, responding to a demand from the United Nations.

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Fresh clashes in French 'yellow vest' fuel price protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fresh clashes in the "yellow vest" fuel price protests across France led to more injuries on Sunday, adding to the more than 400 already reported by the government, as some demonstrators vowed to continue their action over the coming days.

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Netanyahu urges coalition partners not to bring down government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged his coalition partners on Sunday not to bring down the government, citing security challenges ahead and hinting at future Israeli military action against its enemies.

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Art Deco: France's love affair with the Roaring Twenties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In 1918, the cities of northern France were left in ruins. French citizens wanted to forget the war, enjoy the pleasures of peacetime and get on with rebuilding - fast. To do so, they could count on the emerging style of the time, Art Deco, which plays with geometric shapes, symmetry and curves. From luxury cars to a church and even a swimming pool, FRANCE 24 takes you to discover stunning Art Deco architecture in the north of France.

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LIVE: France's Macron speaks at German parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the German parliament at 13:30 Paris time and meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel, as the two present a united front in countering global turmoil stoked by US President Donald Trump.

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Despite CIA report, US State Department says no final conclusion on Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Trump administration on Saturday said it had not reached a final conclusion on who was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi despite a CIA assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing.

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C.Africa former militia leader extradited to face ICC trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Central African Republic lawmaker and former militia leader Alfred Yekatom was extradited to The Hague on Saturday to stand trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the first such deportation from the conflict-ridden country.

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Two ex-presidents set to compete in Madagascar election run-off #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two former presidents of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana, came out top in the country's election, results showed Saturday, and are set to compete in a run-off.

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Trump to visit California as wildfire death toll rises #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump was heading Saturday to California to meet with officials, victims and the "unbelievably brave" firefighters there, as more than 1,000 people are listed as missing in the worst-ever wildfire to hit the US state.

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LIVE: Anti-Macron ‘yellow vests’ block roads across France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

“Yellow vest” demonstrators have blocked motorways across France in protest at President Emmanuel Macron. The movement began out of fury at higher petrol taxes, but is now a general protest against Macron. Follow FRANCE 24’s blog for all the latest.

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Democrat Abrams ends Georgia governor bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams admitted defeat in her effort to become the first black female U.S. governor on Friday, but said she planned to sue the state over voting problems and "gross mismanagement" of the election.

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CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing - US media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Central Intelligence Agency has concluded Saudi's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US media reported Friday, citing people close to the matter.

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Over 1,000 people now missing in deadly California wildfire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of people listed as missing in a devastating northern California wildfire soared past 1,000 on Friday as the remains of eight additional victims were found by rescuers.

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Wreck of Argentine submarine found, one year after disappearance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wreckage of an Argentine navy submarine that exploded and disappeared one year ago with 44 crew members on board was located in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, the navy said.

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Resurgent Netherlands inflict first defeat on Les Bleus since winning World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum scored just before halftime and Memphis Depay converted an audacious late penalty as the Netherlands team that did not qualify for the World Cup beat world champs France 2-0 on Friday in the UEFA Nations League.

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A fledgling party emerges from the ashes of the French left #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Between Macron and Mélanchon a wasteland at the left of the political spectrum has been up for grabs. The latest pretender, a party launched by an essayist, an environmentalist and a leftist economist, has just held its first meeting.

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UN rights expert warns Brexit could push more Brits into poverty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s impending divorce from the European Union could drive more people in the UK into poverty unless the government takes action to shield the most vulnerable, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights warned Friday.

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'New right', old ideas? A closer look at the far right in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Angela Merkel visits the eastern German city of Chemnitz, the scene of far-right unrest this summer, we look at how extreme-right ideas are continuing to make inroads across the country. The far-right AfD party – which styles itself as "new right" – is now represented in all of Germany's regional parliaments and the Bundestag. Our correspondents went to meet AfD members, as well as local residents.

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'Yellow Vests': from left to right, French political parties struggle to respond #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the face of the "Yellow Vests" movement, French political parties find themselves walking a fine line: they need to be supportive of demonstrators without fully backing them, all the while keeping sight of their environmental goals.

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UK PM Theresa May names junior minister new Brexit secretary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday promoted a largely unknown junior health minister, eurosceptic Stephen Barclay, to be her new Brexit secretary.

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Judge orders White House to ‘immediately’ return barred CNN reporter’s press credentials #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to immediately return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta, saying Acosta suffered “irreparable harm” by the decision to bar him.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu to take over defence job as speculation of early elections soar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will take over the defence portfolio in his government after Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned this week, a spokesman for his Likud Party said on Friday, fuelling speculation of an early election.

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Reporters: An outside view of France's Fifth Republic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a full-length documentary, FRANCE 24 takes a fresh look at France's Fifth Republic, the current political system founded in 1958. Six decades on, how is the country perceived around the globe? From Charles de Gaulle to Emmanuel Macron, we examine how France has remained a key player on the world stage over the years. This film features archive footage of eight French presidents, as well as valuable insight from foreign commentators.

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US ‘accidentally’ reveals charges against Assange, WikiLeaks reveals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been charged in the United States, the organization said, in a development that could have implications for Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US presidential election.

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Bloodied but not beaten, May defends Brexit deal to British public #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced the public on Friday to defend her Brexit deal as she battles to salvage the agreement and her own political future.

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White House studying Turkey’s demands to expel Gulen, says US report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Trump administration is exploring possible ways to expel US-based Muslim cleric and Turkey foe Fethullah Gulen to convince Ankara to ease pressure on Saudi Arabia over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, according to a US network.

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France faces Netherlands to qualify for Nations League's Final Four #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World Cup winners France, Eden Hazard's Belgium and a fast-improving Netherlands under Ronald Koeman could all book places in the finals of the Nations League in matches between Thursday and Tuesday.

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Former Khmer Rouge leaders found guilty of genocide in landmark ruling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two top officials of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge were found guilty of genocide by a U.N.-backed court on Friday, almost four decades after the apocalyptic regime which oversaw the "Killing Fields" was overthrown.

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Number of missing in California wildfire soars to over 600 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of people missing in one of California's deadliest wildfires soared to more than 600 on Thursday as the remains of seven additional victims were found by rescuers.

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North Korea 'tests high-tech tactical weapon' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised the testing of a "high-tech" new weapon, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday, in a move that raises the temperature over denuclearisation talks.

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Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan wins conditional release in France rape case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tariq Ramadan, a leading Islamic scholar held in France since February on charges he raped two women, on Thursday won conditional release after testifying in an appeals court.

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Migrant caravan reaches US-Mexico border to cold welcome #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Central American migrant caravan trekking toward the United States converged on the US-Mexican border Thursday after more than a month on the road, undeterred by President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of American troops near the border.

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UN peacekeepers killed in eastern DR Congo fighting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seven United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an operation against a rebel militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo's restive east, the UN said on Thursday.

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France's love/hate relationship with Beaujolais nouveau #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais nouveau. It's France's most famous "vin primeur" (young wine) and hails from the beautiful and highly protected Beaujolais wine-producing region. Though it's a favourite in France's jam-packed cultural calendar, the tradition is quite recent. Critics say it's nothing more a marketing operation that produces undrinkable wine in large quantities. But Beaujolais nouveau has diehard fans in France and abroad.

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Netanyahu coalition at a crossroads after Israeli defence minister quits #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plotted his next moves Thursday after his defence minister resigned over a controversial Gaza ceasefire, throwing his coalition into crisis and raising the possibility of early elections.

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David LaChapelle: 'Celebrity is replacing religion in these times of turmoil' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

David LaChapelle speaks to Eve Jackson about working with stars like Kim Kardashian, Michael Jackson and Miley Cyrus, the time he fired Madonna and how moving to a remote part of Hawaii brought him back to his dream of making art.

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Costa Rica's president on climate change, migration and Nicaragua #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado, who took office in May, has granted a wide-ranging interview to FRANCE 24. Costa Rica -- a world leader in fighting climate change -- aims to decarbonise its economy and rely solely on renewables, Alvarado told FRANCE 24. He also addressed migration and the political crisis in neighbouring Nicaragua, which has seen thousands of Nicaraguans flee to Costa Rica.

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Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for five accused in Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five Saudi officials face the death penalty for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was not involved in the prominent journalist’s killing, the kingdom’s public prosecutor said Thursday.

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Live: Brexit deal sparks wave of resignations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May's position as leader of the Conservative Party -- and consequently her premiership -- is under threat after Brexit minister Dominic Raab resigned in protest at her proposed exit deal with the European Union.

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EU welcomes ‘decisive step’ on Brexit deal, but warns of long road ahead #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Council President Donald Tusk and the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday welcomed the British cabinet approval of a draft Bexit deal and called for a November 25 EU summit to endorse the agreement.

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Tight security as Brazil’s Lula leaves jail to face graft probe judge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left prison for the first time in seven months on Wednesday as he faced questioning over corruption and money laundering in relation to the wide-ranging "Car Wash" graft probe.

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Rohingya fear for safety as Bangladesh says ready to begin repatriation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bangladesh said it was ready to begin repatriating some of the more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled from army-led violence in Myanmar since last year. But refugees said they would refuse to go because of fears for their safety.

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Trump aide removed from post after Melania demands sacking #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An angry Donald Trump removed a senior advisor Wednesday after First Lady Melania Trump demanded her sacking, with more heads set to roll in a White House reshuffle triggered by infighting and setbacks in the midterm elections.

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Marie Antoinette pendant sold for $36 million at auction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A pearl and diamond pendant owned by Marie Antoinette before she was beheaded during the French Revolution sold for $36 million at an auction on Wednesday, shattering its pre-sale estimate of up to $2 million.

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France a ‘historic’ ally of US, not a vassal state, says Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview on Wednesday two long-time allies like France and America should treat each other with respect, after US President Donald Trump attacked him on Twitter.

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May says UK cabinet backs draft Brexit deal with EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British cabinet on Wednesday gave its backing to a draft Brexit deal agreed with the EU, Prime Minister Theresa May said after a meeting that lasted more than five hours.

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EU lawmakers seek checks on arms exports fuelling Yemen conflict #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tougher checks on European Union arms exports are needed and sanctions should be imposed on those countries that flout the bloc's rules, the European Parliament said on Wednesday.

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Susanna Dinnage to become Premier League's first woman CEO #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Susanna Dinnage, a senior executive at media organisation Discovery, has been appointed chief executive of the Premier League, replacing Richard Scudamore, the top flight of English football announced on Tuesday.

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Marine Le Pen buoyed by ‘growing discontent’ in France ahead of European parliamentary election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The far-right leader appears to be making a comeback ahead of the European parliamentary elections, buoyed by mounting frustration with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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French govt spokesman hits back at Trump's lack of 'decency' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump should have shown "common decency" instead of attacking his French counterpart on Tuesday, France’s government spokesman has said, noting that the country was marking the anniversary of deadly terrorist attacks.

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France sets out plan to end 'imported deforestation' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France set out plans on Wednesday to tackle deforestation around the world, saying it would look to curb imports of products such as palm oil, soy and beef that contribute to the destruction of forest areas.

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UN Security Council lifts arms embargo, targeted sanctions on Eritrea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Eritrea following a landmark peace deal with Ethiopia and a thaw with Djibouti that have buoyed hopes for positive change in the Horn of Africa.

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Israeli Defence Minister Lieberman resigns, calls Gaza ceasefire ‘capitulation to terror’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal, throwing the government into turmoil.

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Deadly clashes erupt in Cameroon’s restive English-speaking region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twenty-five separatists were killed Tuesday in fighting in a restive English-speaking region of Cameroon, security officials said Wednesday.

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Venezuelan 'tyrant' must be isolated, Colombia's Duque tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombian President Ivan Duque, who took office in August, has granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 and RFI. He focused in particular on the situation in neighbouring Venezuela. Venezuelans are fleeing a severe economic and political crisis at home, creating a migrant crisis in the wider region. "It is important for the international community to understand why we need to isolate the tyrant [Nicolas Maduro] and carry out a democratic transition in Venezuela," Duque told FRANCE 24.

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Trump picks retired Army general as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped John Abizaid, a top US general from the Iraq war who has studied the Middle East for years, as ambassador to Saudi Arabia amid growing friction between the longstanding allies.

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Sri Lanka's parliament passes no-confidence vote against newly appointed PM Rajapaksa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka's parliament passed a no-confidence vote against the controversially appointed government of Mahinda Rajapakse Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court overturned a presidential decree dissolving the legislature.

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Former coup leaders face off in Fiji vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voters in Fiji were chosing between two former coup leaders Wednesday in only the second election since the military took control of the Pacific island nation in 2006.

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'El Chapo' lawyer says drug lord a scapegoat at start of US trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A lawyer for accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman told a New York jury in opening remarks that his client was a scapegoat for the real leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

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Italy refuses to back down in budget standoff with EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's populist government defied the European Commission Tuesday by sticking to its big-spending budget plan, risking financial sanctions in a high-stakes standoff with Brussels.

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Libya crisis talks conclude in Palermo after divisions laid bare #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy and the United Nations on Tuesday praised an international conference on the Libya crisis as a success, despite the stark divisions that emerged among key players in the chaos-stricken nation.

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Hamas announces Egyptian-brokered Gaza ceasefire with Israel after violence escalates #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip announced an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel on Tuesday after a severe escalation of violence threatened to descend into full-blown war.

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The “yellow vest”, a wave of anger against a new fuel tax in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is bracing for heavy traffic over the weekend as angry drivers plan to block roads nationwide on November 17 in protest against rising fuel prices.

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Brexit: EU and UK negotiators reach draft agreement on Irish border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British and EU Brexit negotiators have agreed on a text that deals with the Irish border, Irish broadcaster RTE said on Tuesday, citing two “well-placed” sources. Britain’s cabinet will examine a draft Brexit deal on Wednesday, UK media reported.

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Trump slams Macron, France in burst of tweets after Paris visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump attacked his French counterpart on Tuesday in a series of tweets that underscored how much the once-friendly ties between the two leaders have soured, just two days after returning from Paris.

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EU officials publish contingency plans for a 'no-deal' Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU officials published a contingency plan on Tuesday for a 'no-deal' Brexit as negotiators scrambled to secure agreement in the next 24 hours, even as Britain said there were still a "small number" of issues to resolve.

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Israel, Palestinians wage worst Gaza aerial clashes since 2014 war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel carried out more strikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as Palestinians kept up rocket attacks on Israeli territory in the most serious exchanges of aerial fire since a 2014 war.

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A castle of regeneration for France’s burned-out security officers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Courbat castle welcomes French security officers and first responders suffering from burnout or post-traumatic stress. Exactly three years after the deadly Paris attacks, they testify to the increasing strains on the job.

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Nov 13 Paris terror attacks: 'Islam is part of the solution' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the third anniversary of the Paris attacks that killed 130 people, FRANCE 24 spoke to Asif Arif -- the co-author of a book about terrorist links between France and Belgium -- who argues that Islam is now part of the solution to combating jihadist activity. He believes the religion is needed to help authority figures understand where the warped concept of jihad comes from, and to help those who may have been radicalised get back on the right track.

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Live: Paris ceremonies mark anniversary of deadliest terrorist attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France on Tuesday is marking the third anniversary of the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris, in which 130 people were killed. Follow the commemorations live on FRANCE 24.

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France to mark anniversary of deadliest terrorist attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France on Tuesday is marking the third anniversary of the country’s deadliest ever terrorist attacks with a procession linking the areas in and around Paris that were struck by jihadist gunmen on November 13, 2015.

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Democrats win Arizona Senate seat for first time in 30 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Arizona Republican Martha McSally conceded her razor-thin US Senate race Monday, providing Democrats with a key pickup in a state that has not elected a member of the party to the Senate in three decades.

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'No longer a symbol of hope': Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Amnesty International on Monday stripped Aung San Suu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader's "indifference" to the atrocities committed by the military against Rohingya Muslims.

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Comic book legend Marvel's Stan Lee dies at 95 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Marvel legend Stan Lee, who revolutionized pop culture as the co-creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and The Hulk who now dominate the world's movie screens, has died. He was 95 years old.

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Canada has heard Khashoggi killing tapes, PM Trudeau acknowledges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday became the first Western leader to acknowledge his country had heard recordings of the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.

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France to use social media to track down tax cheats #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Budget Minister Gérald Darmanin unveiled on Sunday a plan to extend the use of social media in the fight against tax evasion, a tactic that was first successfully tried in the UK.

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Israeli air strikes target Gaza after barrage of rocket fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel’s military said it was carrying out air strikes “throughout the Gaza Strip” on Monday after a barrage of rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave towards its territory.

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Amid unity over WWI centenary, 'nationalist' Trump stands alone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump’s intermittent participation in World War I Armistice ceremonies alongside other world leaders in France offered fresh evidence of a disconnect between the White House and the rest of the Western world.

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'Paris Call': 51 states vow support for global rules on cyberweapons #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fifty-one states, including all EU members, have pledged their support for a new international agreement to set standards on cyberweapons and the use of the internet, the French government said Monday.

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EU's Juncker expects Brexit deal 'in coming weeks' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke to FRANCE 24's Catherine Nicholson in a wide-ranging exclusive interview. On Brexit, Juncker voiced optimism, saying a deal between the EU and UK "will be concluded in the coming weeks". The EU Commission chief also explained his support for a European army and how it would work with NATO. Finally, he discussed the rise of the far right and defended the presence of Russia's Vladimir Putin at the WWI armistice commemorations.

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Thrilling night dash sees 62-year-old Frenchman win transatlantic race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French yachtsman Francis Joyon, 62, won the Route du Rhum transatlantic race in record time on Sunday, outpacing young competitor Francois Gabart in a nail-biting final lap around Guadeloupe's main island.

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Yemenis brace for street fighting as UAE-backed troops enter Hodeida residential areas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemeni troops, backed by the United Arab Emirates, pushed into residential areas of Hodeida Monday, sparking fears of street fighting as nearly 150 people were killed in 24 hours of clashes, according to medical and military sources.

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Italy hosts Libya conference as December poll deadline appears unrealistic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya's key political players meet with global leaders in the southern Italian city of Palermo Monday in the latest bid by major powers to kickstart a long-stalled political process and trigger elections.

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How France was forced to reassess its ideas about radicalised youth #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When Paris was hit by two major terrorist attacks in 2015, France embarked on a painful journey to understand the radicalisation of its youth. Three years later, researchers have discredited initial theories about the “typical” home-grown terrorist.

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Trump's cemetery no-show 'out of concern for Paris traffic' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Stung by criticism for not attending an event honoring U.S. military dead, the White House says President Donald Trump didn't want to disrupt Paris roadways for a last-minute motorcade to a cemetery in northern France.

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California wildfire death toll mounts, matches state's deadliest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As relatives desperately searched shelters for missing loved ones on Sunday, crews searching the smoking ruins of Paradise and outlying areas found six more bodies, raising the death toll to 29, matching the deadliest wildfire in state history.

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Several killed in Israeli raid on Gaza Strip, says Hamas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in an undercover raid targeting a Hamas commander and air strikes that provided cover for the troops to escape back into Israel by car, Hamas said.

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DR Congo opposition picks little known joint presidential candidate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seven opposition leaders from the DR Congo on Sunday picked little known lawmaker Martin Fayulu as their joint candidate for long delayed presidential elections at the end of December when Joseph Kabila stands down after ruling for 18 years.

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US-backed Syrian fighters resume offensive against IS #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters resumed their ground offensive Sunday against the Islamic State group in the last territories controlled by the extremists in eastern Syria.

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Paris Peace Forum vows ‘fightback’ against nationalist, authoritarian surge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War, world leaders gathered in the French capital to hear impassioned pleas for global cooperation at a “Peace Forum” shunned by US President Donald Trump

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Live: World leaders gather in Paris for peace conference #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of world leaders are meeting in the French capital on Sunday for the opening of the inaugural Paris Peace Forum, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Click on the player above to watch our live coverage.

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Needles in strawberries mystery solved, woman charged #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A woman has been charged after a "complex" investigation into an Australian strawberry scare where needles were found stuck into the fruit, police said Sunday, in a crisis that sparked nationwide panic.

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Florida orders vote recounts in governor and Senate races #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Florida authorities on Saturday ordered a statewide recount in the contentious races for US Senate and governor, amid tit-for-tat accusations of fraud from the candidates -- plunging the state once again into election uncertainty.

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Four charged over suspected attack plot on Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four people arrested and linked to the French extreme right were on Saturday charged over a suspected plot to attack President Emmanuel Macron during World War I remembrance ceremonies.

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Live: World leaders in Paris mark 100 years since WWI Armistice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts some 70 world leaders on Sunday for a ceremony on the Champs-Elysées to mark the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Follow the commemorations live on FRANCE 24.

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Rugby: South Africa grab late victory over France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French hopes of posting a morale-boosting win in the build-up to next year's World Cup were dashed in a dramatic finish to Saturday's test against South Africa, much to the bitter disappointment of both their coach and captain.

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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 200 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to more than 200, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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A century after fighting for Paris, leaders mark armistice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World leaders will put on a show of unity on Sunday as they commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I, but modern-day tensions will be bubbling under the surface at the remembrances in Paris.

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Turkey's President Erdogan says Khashoggi tapes have been given to key foreign nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey has shared recordings linked to the murder last month of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Riyadh, Washington and other capitals, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

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Live: Macron and Merkel meet for armistice commemoration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will mark on Saturday the centenary of the end of the First World War in a special ceremony at Compiègne. Watch FRANCE 24's live coverage by clicking on the player above.

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The 1918 Armistice: 'The end of the nightmare' for the French #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At 11am on November 11, 1918 the armistice came into effect. At the frontline or further away from the conflict, the reactions were different. While some celebrated victory, most were simply relieved. And many quietly mourned their dead.

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Pro-government forces in Yemen take hospital in strategic port city #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pro-government forces fighting Huthi rebels in Yemen have taken the main hospital in the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeida, government military officials said Saturday.

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Macron and Trump meet amid European defence row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump met French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Paris on Saturday ahead of a weekend of World War 1 commemorations that risk being overshadowed by a row over Macron’s calls for a European army.

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From 'poilus' to 'gueules cassées': How France commemorates the end of WWI #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

November 11, 2018 marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the end of World War One. To mark the centenary of the armistice, we explore some of the themes and anecdotes that come up when we talk about the "Grande Guerre" here in France. From the "poilus" and the "tirailleurs sénégalais" to the "gueules cassées" and the "bleuets": how does France commemorate the end of the Great War?

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My centenary: Five years on the frontlines of the Great War #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For five years, Stéphanie Trouillard has covered WWI centenary commemorations for FRANCE 24. In more than 160 articles, she sought to untangle a conflict that shook the world, setting off in search of her own family’s wartime story in the process.

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Saudi-led coalition ends US refueling deal in war with Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia and the United States have agreed to end U.S. refuelling of aircraft from the Saudi-led coalition battling Houthi insurgents in Yemen, ending a divisive aspect of U.S. support to a war that has pushed Yemen to the brink of famine.

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Counterterrorism experts in Australia search two properties outside of Melbourne after terror attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australian counter-terrorism investigators were searching two properties in suburban Melbourne on Saturday morning, the day after a man killed one person in what authorities said was a terrorist attack in the city.

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Macron's European army proposal 'very insulting', says Trump on arriving in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said on Friday it was "very insulting" for French President Emmanuel Macron to suggest Europe should create its own army to protect itself from potential enemies, including the United States.

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Wildfires hit California city reeling from mass shooting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Even as the South California city of Thousand Oaks reeled from a mass shooting in which a gunman killed 12 people in a bar, a spreading wildfire forced thousands of people to flee their homes in a nearby area on Friday.

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WWI centenary: France’s Macron and UK’s May honour the fallen at Battle of the Somme #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May laid a wreath at a memorial in the Somme valley on Friday, honouring fallen World War One soldiers on the eve of the centenary of the war's end.

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Reporters: How the Salonica Front led to victory in WWI #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A century ago, towards the end of World War I, Allied soldiers were engaged in fighting on the Salonica Front, near the Greek city now known as Thessaloniki. Those key battles, fought in the most horrific conditions, hastened the end of the war by several months. Despite the decisive victory, the story of the Salonica Front is largely forgotten today. FRANCE 24's Laurent Rouy retraced the steps of the soldiers who fought there, between the south of present-day Macedonia and northern Greece.

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Study finds there is a baby boom for some nations, bust for others #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Soaring birth rates in developing nations are fuelling a global baby boom while women in dozens of richer countries aren’t having enough children to maintain population levels there, according to figures released Friday.

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France seizes Ryanair plane in Bordeaux over EU subsidy dispute #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French civil aviation authority said Friday it had seized a Ryanair plane to get the Irish low-cost airline to repay illegal public aid, the latest in a string of troubles for the carrier.

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Several killed in suicide bomb attack in Somali capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suicide attackers set off two car bombs at a hotel near the headquarters of Somalia's Criminal Investigations Department in Mogadishu on Friday, police said.

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Anti-Semitic acts up 69 percent in France in 2018, prime minister says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-Semitic acts in France rose by 69 percent in the first nine months of 2018, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said Friday, on the 80th anniversary of the infamous "Kristallnacht" attacks on Jews in Nazi Germany.

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One killed in Melbourne knife attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A man stabbed three people in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday, killing one, before being shot and wounded by police, who said the attack was not believed to be terror-related.

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Recounts, runoffs hang over close races in Georgia and Florida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

High-profile U.S. elections in Georgia, Florida and Arizona remained unresolved on Thursday, two days after the vote, with the prospect of legal challenges, recounts and ballot reviews setting the stage for possible weeks of uncertainty.

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Eliminating the top leaders of the IS group’s ‘CIA’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In his latest book, French journalist and writer Matthieu Suc recounts how all the planners of the deadly November 2015 Paris attacks, who operated within the Islamic State (IS) group’s “spy service”, were systematically eliminated.

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Syrian army frees 19 Druze women and children from IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The last 19 Druze women and children abducted by the Islamic State group in July from the southern Syrian province of Sweida were freed Thursday and welcomed by their relatives, state media said.

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Philippine court orders arrest of ex-first lady Imelda Marcos for corruption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Philippines’ anti-corruption court on Friday ordered the arrest of former first lady Imelda Marcos after finding her guilty on seven counts of graft during the two-decade rule of her husband and former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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Democrats seek to investigate Trump's ouster of Sessions amid fears for Russia probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democrats on Thursday demanded emergency hearings in Congress to investigate President Donald Trump's ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, calling the move an effort to undermine a federal probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.

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French court finds US artist Jeff Koons guilty of plagiarism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French court on Thursday ruled that celebrity US artist Jeff Koons copied an idea from an advertisement used by a French clothing chain, fining him along with the museum which exhibited the contested work.

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US to deny asylum to illegal border crossers in immigration crackdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States will no longer allow people who enter the country illegally to claim asylum, officials said Thursday, unveiling a controversial new crackdown on immigration.

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Yemen troops push further into rebel-held Hodeida #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi-led coalition warplanes advanced inside rebel-held Hodeida Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of civilians bracing for fighting in the streets of the Red Sea port city.

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In search for French heroes, Macron blunders – again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s embattled leader saw a week of World War I commemorations as a chance to reconnect with the French and highlight the danger of nationalism. Instead, his comments about Marshal Pétain gave further evidence of his tendency to shock and upset.

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France's Paris Saint-Germain open probe into racial profiling allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Thursday that a probe was underway into claims that young players were subject to racial profiling by talent scouts, but insisted they were unaware of such practices taking place.

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Multiple fatalities after gunman opens fire in California bar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A gunman killed at least 12 people, including a deputy sheriff, when he opened fire in a bar in southern California on Wednesday night, Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said on Thursday.

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Sessions' resignation raises questions over fate of Russia inquiry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out after more than a year of blistering attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel's Russia investigation.

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Tesla names new chair to replace Elon Musk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tesla Inc said board member Robyn Denholm will replace Elon Musk as its chair, more than a month after the billionaire had to step down as the electric-car maker’s chairman as part of a settlement with U.S. regulators.

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White House suspends CNN reporter's credentials after heated Trump exchange #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The White House on Wednesday suspended the press pass of a CNN reporter who earlier sparred with Donald Trump at a news conference, in which the US president branded the journalist an "enemy of the people."

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Champions League: United stun Juve, Real win big #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester United produced a stunning late comeback to beat Juventus 2-1 on Wednesday in what could be a turning point in their Champions League campaign, while a Gabriel Jesus hat-trick helped Manchester City all but secure a last-16 berth.

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Macron stokes anger with plan to honour Nazi collaborator Pétain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron faced a wave of criticism Wednesday after defending Nazi collaborator Philippe Petain, who led France's authoritarian Vichy regime, as a "great soldier" during World War I.

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Pakistani Christian woman freed after blasphemy sentence acquittal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman whose conviction and death sentence for blasphemy was reversed last week by the Supreme Court has been released from prison, officials said late Wednesday.

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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns at White House request, after months of Trump criticism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned Wednesday as the country's chief law enforcement officer after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks over his recusal from the Russia investigation.

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Trump reaches out, then threatens Democrats after losing House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took credit for his party’s gains in the midterm elections and offered to work across party lines. But he also vowed to put up a fight on Russia investigation attempts by the Democrats.

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After winning House, Democrats’ real power may lie in investigating Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, ending one-party rule in Washington. But with any agenda facing roadblocks in the GOP-held Senate, the party's real influence may lie in its new power to investigate the president.

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As clashes near Hodeida, aid groups plead for Yemen civilians #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International aid groups on Wednesday appealed for safe passage for civilians in Yemen, as government forces and Iran-backed rebels battle for one of the country's most densely populated cities.

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Prosecutors seek 22-year sentence for leading Rwandan dissident for insurrection #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prosecutors on Wednesday requested that Rwanda's leading dissident politician be handed 22 years in prison for inciting insurrection and forgery as her trial opened in the capital Kigali.

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Nicolas Mathieu wins France’s prestigious Goncourt book award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nicolas Mathieu won France’s prestigious Goncourt book award on Wednesday for his novel, “Leurs enfants après eux”, a coming of age story that focuses on a group of adolescents in the fictional eastern French town in the early 1990s.

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Poverty, corruption central themes in Madagascar's presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Millions of voters in Madagascar queued in long lines early on Wednesday to cast their ballots in a presidential election as the Indian Ocean island struggles to create jobs, fight poverty and end corruption.

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Kidnappers release all 79 students abducted from Cameroon’s restive anglophone region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seventy-nine students abducted by gunmen this week in a troubled English-speaking region of Cameroon have been freed, the country's communications minister told AFP Wednesday.

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Several 'firsts' among mixed results of US midterm elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

What is already the most diverse Congress ever will become even more so after Tuesday's elections, which broke barriers of race and gender.

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Trump declares midterms a ‘tremendous success’ as Republicans hold Senate, but Democrats take House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump declared Tuesday's election results a "tremendous success" for Republicans as his party maintained its hold on the Senate while Democrats picked up seats in the House.

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Champions League: Barca through, Griezmann scores, Monaco out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With voting for the 2018 Ballon d'Or closing this week, Antoine Griezmann boosted his chances of lifting the most prestigious individual trophy in soccer with an inspired display and a goal in his 50th Champions League game on Tuesday.

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LIVE: US votes in crunch midterm referendum on Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Americans heads to the polls Tuesday in midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress and deliver the US's first verdict on President Donald Trump after a bitter campaign. Follow FRANCE 24 for all the latest.

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Underdogs, robocalls and Oprah: The battle for the US midterms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Americans vote Tuesday in midterm congressional elections that will determine whether President Donald Trump continues to enjoy the support of the legislative branch or whether Democrats will be able to mount a serious challenge to his agenda.

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Armistice 1918 centenary: Augustin Trébuchon, France's last fallen soldier #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On November 11, 1918, Augustin Trébuchon fell in a hail of German fire minutes before the armistice. He was the last French soldier killed on home soil in World War I. Trébuchon’s story inspired “Augustin”, a new novel in French by Alexandre Duyck.

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Six arrested over ‘ill-defined’ plan to attack Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities arrested six people Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into a suspected plan to attack President Emmanuel Macron, according to an official familiar with the probe.

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Gender pay gap: On Nov. 6, French women start working for free #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As women in France begin working for free starting at 15:35pm (3:35pm) on November 6 due to the country’s gender pay gap, some European nations are tackling wage disparity head-on while companies say more women are good for the bottom line.

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Buffon returns to Champions League with PSG match against Napoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon said Monday that making his European debut for new club Paris Saint-Germain at home in Italy against Napoli was like an electric shock for him.

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Many feared dead as body pulled from rubble of Marseille building collapse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As many as eight people might have died in the southern French city of Marseille in two building collapses, officials said Tuesday after the first body was pulled out from the wreckage.

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya to be sworn in for seventh term amid heightened tensions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroonian President Paul Biya will be sworn in for a seventh term amid heightened tensions on Tuesday, a day after 79 students were kidnapped from a school in the country’s restive English-speaking northwest region.

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US midterms: 'Trump has made this a nail-biter' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nelson Cunningham is a lawyer and former special advisor to President Bill Clinton. He gives us his perspective ahead of Tuesday's crucial US midterm elections, which are now predicted to be a tight race. "Three months ago, Democrats felt extremely confident about these elections," Cunningham told FRANCE 24. But Donald Trump "has in the last three months changed the dynamic and he's made it a nail-biter".

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Ex-Nazi concentration camp guard, 94, goes on trial in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former SS guard, aged 94, goes on trial Tuesday in Germany charged with complicity in mass murders at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, in a case bearing symbolic and moral weight.

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US networks pull 'racist' Trump ad on eve of midterms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NBC, Fox News and Facebook pulled an ad by President Donald Trump's campaign that critics had labeled racist as a bitter election fight for control of the U.S. Congress headed on Monday for an unpredictable finish.

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USA Gymnastics 'to be shut down' in wake of sex abuse scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States Olympic Committee said Monday it had begun moves to disband the country's governing body for gymnastics, accusing the sport's rulers of failing to grapple with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

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Desperate search for survivors as buildings collapse in French city of Marseille #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French rescue workers were searching into the night Monday for possible victims under the wreckage of two dilapidated buildings that suddenly collapsed in the centre of Marseille.

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Macron marks WWI armistice, while trying to win back French voters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron has kicked off a seven-day tour of Northeastern France for the WWI armistice centenary commemorations. At the same time, the embattled French president will try to conquer back the French. Will it work?

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Florida governor's race reflects vast gulf in US politics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voters will head to the polls on 6 November for the US mid-term elections. This year, the polls are taking place against the backdrop of a polarisation in views, with a stark move away from the political centre. The Florida governor's race -- predicted to be one of the closest -- is a prime example. It pits Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate who openly supports Donald Trump, against Andrew Gillum, a progressive Democratic. FRANCE 24’s correspondents report from Florida.

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France issues arrest warrants for three Syrian security officials over prison torture #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French prosecutors have issued international arrest warrants for three senior Syrian intelligence and government officials, including security chief Ali Mamlouk, for alleged collusion in war crimes, legal sources said Monday.

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US re-imposes Iran sanctions, but waivers eight countries for oil imports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States announced a new raft of sanctions on Iran on Monday, but granted exemptions to eight countries, allowing them to temporarily continue buying Iranian oil, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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Scores of schoolchildren kidnapped in restive English-speaking Cameroon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 80 people, mostly children, were kidnapped from a school in the city of Bamenda in western Cameroon early on Monday, government and military sources said.

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Son of slain Maltese journalist seeks justice for his mother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Matthew Caruana Galizia was the first on the scene when his mother Daphne was assassinated in a car bombing just over a year ago. Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese anti-corruption journalist, whose widely read blog probed a web of corruption on the Mediterranean island. Today, Matthew is determined to see those who ordered his mother's killing brought to justice. He spoke to FRANCE 24 about his frustration at the slow progress made in the investigation so far.

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Two Saudi experts were sent to Istanbul to 'cover up' Khashoggi murder, Turkish official says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia sent a toxicologist and a chemicals expert to Istanbul to cover up the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi before the Turkish police searched the kingdom’s consulate, a senior Turkish official said on Monday.

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New Caledonia referendum leaves independence movement hopeful #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Although voters in New Caledonia rejected leaving France in a referendum on Sunday, leaders of the South Pacific archipelago’s independence movement were left buoyed by the result, which was closer than expected.

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Massive drug trafficking trial begins for 'El Chapo' in New York #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman goes on trial in New York on Monday, accused of running the world’s biggest drug cartel and spending a quarter of a century smuggling more than 155 tons of cocaine into the United States.

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