Naruhito formally invested as Japan's new emperor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, a day after his father's historic abdication, and vowed to stand with the people as the country begins a new imperial era.

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Ajax beat Spurs 1-0 in first leg of Chamions League semi-final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ajax closed in on a first Champions League final for 23 years as Donny van de Beek's early goal beat an injury-hit Tottenham 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday.

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Bashir is gone, but who will lead, or seize, Sudan's revolution? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Weeks after President Omar al-Bashir’s ouster, tensions between Sudan’s protest movement and powerful military are mounting with regional powers ready to seize on divisions between and within rival camps.

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High security planned for France's May Day protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities were planning high security measures Tuesday for May Day demonstrations in Paris and across the country, as anti-government yellow vest protesters are expected to join trade union activists.

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Live: Venezuela's opposition leader Guaido claims support of soldiers in Caracas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said Tuesday that a group of "brave soldiers" were supporting his uprising against President Nicolas Maduro in a video broadcast on social media. Follow our live blog for all the latest.

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EU court advisor sides with Airbnb over row in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The legal advisor to the EU's top court sided with Airbnb on Tuesday as the home-sharing giant faces legal action in France aimed at restricting its services.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido claims to have support of soldiers in Caracas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido announced Tuesday that he had support from a group of "brave soldiers" in a video recorded at an air force base in Caracas and broadcast on social media.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates throne after 30-year reign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy, as his son Naruhito prepared to take the Chrysanthemum Throne and usher in a new imperial era.

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Man arrested after suspected explosive device found in Christchurch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New Zealand police said on Tuesday a man was arrested and bomb disposal officers found a package with a suspected explosive device at a vacant property in Christchurch, where 50 people were killed in attacks by a lone gunman on two mosques in March.

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France and Italy mark 500th anniversary of Da Vinci’s death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Commemorations for Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th anniversary begin this week in Amboise, in the Loire Valley, with France and Italy setting aside recent tensions to honour the memory of the Renaissance genius in the town where he spent his final years.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito set for historic abdication #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's Emperor Akihito prepared Tuesday to become the country's first monarch to abdicate in more than 200 years, handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son and ushering in a new imperial era.

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US deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who chose Special Counsel Robert Mueller to lead the Russia interference probe and protected him from political intrusion, announced Monday he was stepping down.

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John Singleton, first African American nominated for best director Oscar, dies age 51 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

John Singleton, director of the groundbreaking 1991 movie about US inner city life "Boyz n the Hood," died Monday at the age of 51, his family announced, triggering a flood of tributes hailing him as an "inspiration."

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Uganda's opposition pop star Bobi Wine jailed over protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Ugandan pop star and opposition politician known as Bobi Wine was remanded to a maximum-security prison on Monday after being charged over his alleged role in a street protest last year against a tax on social media.

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Elle Fanning, Yorgos Lanthimos, Enki Bilal join Cannes jury #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US actress Elle Fanning and Serb-born French comic book writer Enki Bilal will join the jury for this year's Cannes festival alongside Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos and French counterpart Robin Campillo, organisers said Monday.

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IS group chief Baghdadi appears in progaganda video for first time in five years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The elusive chief of the Islamic State group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has purportedly appeared for the first time in five years in a propaganda video released Monday by the jihadist organisation.

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A look back at Japanese Emperor Akihito's three-decade reign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at his 30 years as head of state.

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Covering the fire at Notre-Dame: our reporters' perspective #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two weeks after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame cathedral, our reporters look back at how the night unfolded. FRANCE 24's Charli James, Mark Owen and Chris Moore speak about their experience of covering breaking news.

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Experts warn Macron against rushing to rebuild Notre-Dame #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than a thousand architects, conservationists and academics from around the world urged French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to exercise caution as he moves forward with plans to rapidly rebuild Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral.

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Spanish PM's three options after election win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

He may have won Spain's snap election on Sunday, but Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez does not have the necessary parliamentary majority to govern solo.

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'Orange Vest' volunteers in Algeria help mediate between police and protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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UN Libya envoy warns against backing strongman Haftar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations envoy for Libya on Monday warned countries tempted to continue backing eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar that he was no democrat and his political agenda was not supported by most Libyans.

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France detains four over 'extremely violent' attack plot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three adults and a teenager have been arrested over a planned attack on the security forces in the coming days, prosecutors said Monday, which a minister described as "extremely violent". 

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France moves to stem surge in police suicides #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government on Monday opened a suicide prevention unit for police officers after a sharp rise in the number taking their own lives since the start of this year.

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Pastor among victims of deadly raid on Burkina Faso church #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gunmen killed four worshippers and a pastor in an attack on a church in Burkina Faso, security and local sources said Monday, in the latest violence to rock the formerly peaceful West African nation.

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UN gives $13 million as second cyclone pounds Mozambique #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations has said it will grant Mozambique $13 million in emergency funds to help cope with the massive flooding and destruction caused by Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical storm to hit the country within weeks.

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Man accused of being UAE spy ‘commits suicide’ in Turkish jail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A suspected United Arab Emirates spy who was detained by Turkish authorities 10 days ago has committed suicide in prison, a Turkish government source and state media said on Monday.

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Sri Lanka bans face coverings in wake of Easter attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday announced a ban on all face coverings, a week after Islamist militants carried out coordinated suicide bombings at churches and hotels that killed 253 people.

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‘Unopposed election’: Benin voters shun polls with only one choice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

People in Benin on Sunday boycotted in large numbers parliamentary polls with no opposition candidate to choose from, as rights groups warned of a crackdown on basic freedoms.

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Government, Haftar forces battle house-to-house in Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Forces backing Libya's internationally recognised government fought house-to-house battles with troops loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar in southern parts of the capital Tripoli on Sunday and appeared to be gaining ground.

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US synagogue gunman 'believed to have acted alone' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A 19-year-old man accused of opening fire on Sabbath worshippers in a deadly shooting rampage at a Southern California synagogue is believed to have acted alone, without help from any organized group, authorities said on Sunday.

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Sudan's journalists experience newfound freedom in wake of Bashir's ouster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since the ouster of autocratic leader Omar al-Bashir, journalists in Sudan are experiencing a new wave of freedom, reporting on the continuing protests and dissent without the usual fear of government interference and intimidation.

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Thousands urgently evacuated as dyke breaks near Montréal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Up to 6,000 people from a municipality west of Montréal were urgently evacuated overnight Saturday to Sunday after a dyke gave way, creating new problems for authorities already battling major floods that have affected eastern Canada for weeks.

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#BalanceTonMetro: New hashtag condemns sexual harassment on French transport #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Launched on April 24, the #BalanceTonMetro hashtag - in the tradition of #MeToo – aims to give voice to women who are sexually persecuted on public transport and to provide a practical service by alerting RATP to the abuse women are suffering.

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Sri Lanka celebrates first Mass since terrorist attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka’s Catholics celebrated Mass in their homes via a televised broadcast on Sunday as churches across the island nation shut over fears of militant attacks, a week after the Islamic State-claimed Easter suicide bombings killed over 250 people.

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Fabien Galthie to replace Jacques Brunel as France’s rugby coach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former captain Fabien Galthie will succeed Jacques Brunel as France head coach after this year's World Cup, French rugby federation chief Bernard Laporte confirmed on Sunday.

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The digital cemetery: When Facebook controls our history #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of Facebook profiles of people who have died may exceed the number of living profiles in just 50 years, according to a new study. As such, the social network could become the keeper of a significant part of humanity’s memory.

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Rennes stun PSG to win the French cup on penalties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kylian Mbappe was sent off for a shocking tackle as Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by Rennes in Saturday's French Cup final, losing 6-5 on penalties after a dramatic game finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.

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Polls open in Spanish election marked by far-right resurgence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A divided Spain is voting in its third general election in four years, with all eyes on whether the rise of conservative nationalism will allow the right wing to unseat the incumbent prime minister.

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Sudan's protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint council #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's protest leaders and army rulers agreed Saturday to establish a joint civilian-military ruling council, a major breakthrough in talks between the two sides over demonstrators' demands for a handover to civilian rule.

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Multiple people injured in shooting at synagogue outside San Diego #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The San Diego County sheriff's office said Saturday that a man has been detained in connection with a shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue outside San Diego that left multiple people injured.

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Oliver North forced out as NRA chief after accusing group of financial improprieties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Retired US Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North said Saturday he was being forced out as head of the National Rifle Association due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties.

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South Africa marks 'Freedom Day', 25 years since the end of apartheid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Calls for more jobs for South Africa's black majority and respect for the rights of the LGBTI community marked Freedom Day celebrations on Saturday commemorating the 25th anniversary of the end of apartheid.

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Unconvinced by Macron's promises, Yellow Vests keep up the pressure #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow Vest protesters have taken to the streets for a 24th consecutive Saturday, with many saying French President Emmanuel Macron's proposals announced this week don't go far enough to address the plight of struggling workers.

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Can Notre-Dame rise from the ashes with 3D printing? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to rebuild Notre-Dame in just five years. This timeframe would be very difficult to achieve using traditional construction methods but one company believes it might be possible with 3D printing.

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Opposition leader denies Bashir ouster was 'military coup', calls for Sudan to join ICC #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top opposition leader called Saturday for Sudan to join the International Criminal Court which has indicted its ousted president Omar al-Bashir, as protesters and the military met to discuss civilian rule.

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Notre-Dame's chief organist raises US funds to rebuild cathedral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For Catholics around the world, Notre-Dame is the mother of all cathedrals. "Notre-Dame is the world's church ... it's iconic for the entire world," said Walter Rossi, rector of Washington's Basilica in DC.

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Far-right Vox party pushes for changes to Spain's laws on firearms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's far-right Vox party is pushing to loosen the country's strict laws on firearms, but the changes don't necessarily appeal to the average man or woman on the street.

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In Argentina, some shopkeepers offer seeds instead of small change #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US to pull out of UN arms treaty, Trump announces at NRA event #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a largely symbolic gesture to a group that helped him win the White House, President Donald Trump said Friday he is pulling the US back from an international deal on the arms trade, telling the National Rifle Association it is “badly misguided.”

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Top Spanish candidates urge voters to reject far-right ahead of elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Appealing to Spain's large pool of undecided voters, top candidates on both the right and left are urging Spaniards to choose wisely and keep the far-right at bay in Sunday's general election.

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Shooting breaks out in eastern Sri Lankan town during police raid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shooting erupted between security forces and a group of men in eastern Sri Lanka during a search and cordon operation related to the Easter Sunday attacks, a military spokesman said.

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Russian agent Butina sentenced to 18 months, deportation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US federal judge on Friday sentenced Russian agent Maria Butina to 18 months in prison after Butina pleaded guilty in December to conspiring with a Russian official to infiltrate a gun rights group and influence US conservative activists.

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The Free India Legion, Hitler's Indian soldiers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On August 15, 1947, after 150 years under British rule, India gained independence. Gandhi and Nehru earned their place in the history books. But few mention Subhas Chandra Bose, an Indian independence activist controversial for his agressive nationalism – and who solicited Adolf Hitler's help in liberating India from colonial rule. Our reporters have been finding out more.

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French intelligence summons journalists after release of classified report on arms in Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three journalists face questioning next month by France’s domestic intelligence agency after releasing a classified report detailing French weapons being used in Yemen. In a statement on Thursday, 37 news outlets voiced support for their colleagues.

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People are becoming angrier and more stressed, Gallup report says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

People around the world are becoming angrier and more stressed – especially in Armenia and Greece, the annual Gallup Global Emotions Report has found.

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Week in Review: Notre-Dame probe looks at safety violations, Uma Thurman & the secret tailor of Cannes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Notre-Dame fire investigators zero in on safety violations, FRANCE 24 speaks to the tailor to the stars at Cannes, Uma Thurman discusses her new show "Chambers" and India votes in the world's largest election.

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Who are the NTJ? Tracking the group blamed for Sri Lanka bombings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Sri Lanka, investigations into Sunday's deadly terror attacks have pinned the blame on a little known extremist group called the National Thowheeth Jamaat (NTJ), which emerged in 2014 in eastern Sri Lanka.

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Permaculture brings prosperity to Ethiopia's rural areas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Over 10 million people in the Horn of Africa region are at risk of food insecurity. But on a small scale, some people are working to reverse the trend. That's what's happening in a village in the Tigray region, about 800 kilometres from Ethiopia's capital. Since the end of the 1990s, food production there has been multiplied by ten and farmer incomes by twenty. Today, this village serves as an example. Our team reports.

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US military bases on Okinawa an unwelcome legacy of war with Japan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Japanese archipelago of Okinawa was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Over 82 days in early 1945, an estimated 200,000 soldiers and civilians died in a "typhoon of steel". The legacy of war survives to this day. The United States never left the islands, setting up 32 military bases there. They were used during the wars in Vietnam and Korea, as well as more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Chinese workers take naps on top of 50-metre electrical tower #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Key points of Macron's plans after 'Great National Debate' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a series of new measures on Thursday, the result of months of "Great National Debate" he launched in response to the Yellow Vest protests. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at some of Macron's plans.

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Sri Lanka says suspected Easter bombing leader died in one of the blasts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said Friday that the leader of a group suspected of plotting the deadly Easter bombings died in the blast at the Shangri-La hotel, one of six sites targeted in attacks that killed more than 250 people.

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'We fight for our right to exist,' indigenous leaders tell Brazil congress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Over 150 indigenous leaders met with lawmakers to discuss land rights and the role of their communities in the protection of the environment Thursday amid protests against the policies of Brazil's new far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro.

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Algeria targets Bouteflika allies, tycoons in anti-corruption campaign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian authorities are embarking on a "Clean Hands" campaign aimed at rooting out corruption that has been linked to top tycoons and current and former government officials, including close allies of ousted leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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Powerful Cyclone Kenneth hits Mozambique #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A powerful cyclone made landfall in northern Mozambique Thursday evening, barely a month after a super-storm slammed into the country's centre, leaving hundreds dead and causing devastation.

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Death toll in Sri Lanka attacks revised down to 253 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Authorities in Sri Lanka on Thursday lowered the death toll in a spate of Easter bombings by more than 100 to 253, admitting some of the badly mutilated bodies had been erroneously double-counted.

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French mayors urge government to do more to shelter asylum seekers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The mayors of 13 major French cities, frustrated over a lack of shelter for asylum seekers, have penned an open letter to the government demanding it do more to address the situation.

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Misleading photos circulate online after Sri Lanka bombings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Macron promises 'significant' tax cuts, reforms after months of Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron Thursday promised significant tax cuts but also a return to public order in France as he revealed his long-awaited response to nearly half a year of street protests.

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Residential areas of Libya's capital becoming 'battlefields', says Red Cross #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Intensified fighting for control of the Libyan capital is turning residential areas of Tripoli into "battlefields", the Red Cross said Thursday, amid a row over France’s alleged backing of military strongman Khalifa Haftar.

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Women set to play crucial role in Indian election outcome #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the show this week, we focus on Indian women and the role they are expected to play in shaping the outcome of the country's election. Women who choose to run as candidates face discrimination, however, as our team on the ground found out. Plus we speak to novelist and filmmaker Vijay Singh to find out what he makes of five years of Modi rule, and ask him if the PM should return to office.

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LIVE: Macron announces measures in response to national debate, Yellow Vest anger #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce a set of new policies aimed at quelling Yellow Vest protesters' rage, in a public address at 6pm Paris time. Watch FRANCE 24's special programme for live coverage of his speech.

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Sudan military council says 'agreement' reached with protest leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three members of Sudan's ruling military council resigned Wednesday after it said it reached "agreement on most demands" with protest leaders who have called for a million-strong march to demand a civilian government.

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Uma Thurman on women in Hollywood and her Netflix show 'Chambers' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Actress Uma Thurman talks to Eve Jackson about her new Netflix series "Chambers", playing a grieving mother and how Hollywood is changing for women.

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Former US vice-president Joe Biden enters 2020 presidential race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former US vice-president Joe Biden announced Thursday he was entering the 2020 White House race, joining an already crowded list of candidates running on the Democratic Party platform.

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Iran proposes prisoner swap for jailed UK national Zaghari-Ratcliffe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday proposed a prisoner swap for a British-Iranian mother detained in Tehran, saying the United States should drop charges against an Iranian woman it is seeking in Australia.

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Frappart to become first female referee in France’s top football league #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A men's top-flight match in France will be refereed by a woman for the first time this weekend when Stéphanie Frappart takes charge of the Ligue 1 game between Amiens and Strasbourg, the French Football Federation (FFF) has announced.

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US measles cases reach highest level since eradication in 2000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States has confirmed 695 measles cases so far this year, the highest level since the country declared it had eliminated the virus in 2000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.

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Putin, Kim Jong-un meet for start of summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean's Kim Jong-un met Thursday for the start of their first-ever talks, with the Russian leader declaring his support for Pyongyang's efforts to mormalise relations with Washington.

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Ex-Nissan, Renault boss Ghosn granted bail for second time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Japanese court granted Carlos Ghosn bail Thursday, meaning the former Nissan boss could soon walk out of his Tokyo detention centre to prepare his defence against multiple charges of financial misconduct.

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Sudan military council says 'agreement' reached with protest leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three members of Sudan's ruling miliary council resigned Wednesday after it said it reached "agreement on most demands" with protest leaders who have called for a million-strong march to demand a civilian government.

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Macron to announce measures to allay Yellow Vest rage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shaken by five months of often-violent "yellow vest" protests, Emmanuel Macron will announce a package of measures that could include lower taxes and the abolition of France's elite Ecole Nationale d'Administration to quell the unrest.

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UN study warns war has already reversed development in Yemen by 21 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A UN Development Program (UNDP) study released Tuesday estimates the war in Yemen and subsequent humanitarian disaster means the country has already lost more than two decades in terms of development.

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DRC Congo park ranger's selfie with gorillas goes viral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Notre-Dame fire investigation focuses on safety violations, lack of preparedness #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As investigators search for clues as to the cause of the devastating blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, details about staff response to the disaster and the lack of fire-safety measures to protect the building have emerged.

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UK, Irish leaders join mourners at slain N. Irish journalist’s funeral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leaders of Britain and Ireland joined hundreds of mourners on Wednesday at the funeral of journalist Lyra McKee whose killing by an Irish nationalist militant gunman has sparked outrage in the province.

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Sudan protest leaders vow 'million march' for civilian rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese protest leaders mounted pressure on the country's military council on Wednesday by calling for a million-strong march for civilian rule, a day after hundreds of protesters arrived on a packed train to join their weeks-long sit-in.

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France marks first national commemoration of Armenian genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is marking its first "national day of commemoration of the Armenian genocide" on Wednesday, fulfilling a pledge by President Emmanuel Macron that has angered the Turkish government.

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Timeline: 10 African strongmen deposed since 2011 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Africa has a long history of strongmen who have spent decades in power. But since the 2011 Arab Spring, no less than 10 of them have been toppled, with two – Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir – forced out in April.

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North Korea's Kim enters Russia en route for Putin summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossed the border into Russia on Wednesday by train, Russian media reported, for his first trip there aimed at galvanising support from President Vladimir Putin while nuclear talks with Washington are in a limbo.

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Death toll from Sri Lanka Easter bombings rises to 359 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The toll in a series of suicide bomb blasts on Easter Sunday targeting hotels and churches in Sri Lanka has risen to 359, police said Wednesday, adding that 18 suspects were arrested during overnight raids.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy protest leaders jailed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A court in Hong Kong handed down prison sentences of up to 16 months Wednesday to eight leaders of massive 2014 pro-democracy protests after they were convicted last month of public nuisance offense

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France, New Zealand launch bid to end online extremism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New Zealand and France will bring together global leaders at a Paris summit next month aimed at stopping social media being used to organise and promote terrorism, the countries' leaders announced Wednesday.

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Brazil court reduces prison sentence for ex-president Lula #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Brazilian appeals court on Tuesday reduced leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 12-year sentence for bribery and money laundering.

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France blasts US for weakened UN resolution on sexual violence in conflicts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Security Council on Tuesday approved a watered-down resolution on sexual violence in conflicts, eliminating language on providing survivors "sexual and reproductive health care" to get US support in a move criticised by France.

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One million species at risk of extinction due to human actions, UN report says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Up to one million species face extinction due to human influence, according to a draft UN report obtained by AFP that painstakingly catalogues how humanity has undermined the natural resources upon which its very survival depends.

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African summit in Egypt urges ‘democratic transition’ in Sudan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt hosted African leaders for emergency talks on Tuesday on the upheavals in Sudan and Libya, as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned against "a slide into chaos".

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Egyptians approve amendments allowing Sisi to remain president until 2030 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nearly 90 percent of Egyptians who voted in a constitutional referendum backed amendments that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stay in power until 2030, the election commission announced Tuesday.

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Chinese construction company sets up toll booth in Congo, angers locals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Synagogue that survived Mosul battle now faces reconstruction challenge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The owner of a Jewish synagogue that was damaged in the war against the Islamic State group wants to reconstruct the ancient site and preserve the cultural diversity that marked Mosul’s Old City. But it's an uphill challenge.

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France to invest €6 million in free breakfasts at public schools #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A number of French public schools have begun serving free breakfast to students as part of a new government programme aimed at improving student performance by combatting hunger.

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Youssou Ndour: King of African pop returns with new album ‘History’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

He's a first-class singer and Grammy Award-winning musician but also a politician and the former culture minister for Senegal. The king of African pop has become a worldwide ambassador for his continent's music. Youssou Ndour speaks to Eve Jackson about his new album "History", what his 1994 duet with Neneh Cherry "7 seconds" changed for him, and what he believes is the biggest challenge for Senegal's future.

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IS group claims responsibility for Sri Lanka attacks without providing evidence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic State group on Tuesday said it was behind a devastating string of suicide attacks against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed more than 320 people on Easter Sunday.

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Former French PM François Fillon to face trial over 'fake jobs' scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon, whose 2017 bid for France’s presidency was torpedoed by a fake job scandal involving his wife, will face trial over the allegations, a judicial source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Algeria's richest man held in corruption probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria’s richest man Issad Rebrab has been detained in jail on the public prosecutor’s orders, state media reported Tuesday a day after his arrest as part of a corruption probe.

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Macron, Abe meet to coordinate summits amid backdrop of Ghosn affair #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe visits French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The leaders, presiding this year over the G20 and G7, respectively, meet against the unusual backdrop of the Carlos Ghosn affair.

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New IRA admits responsibility for killing Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dissident republican group the New IRA on Tuesday admitted responsibility for killing Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee during rioting in Londonderry last week, in a statement to The Irish News.

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In Khartoum with Sudan's round-the-clock demonstrators #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Demonstrators in Sudan remain camped out in the capital Khartoum, nearly two weeks after the country’s army removed President Omar al-Bashir from power on April 11, ending his 30-year rule.

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Sri Lanka falls silent on day of mourning for attack victims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sri Lanka began a day of national mourning Tuesday with three minutes of silence to honour more than 300 people killed in suicide bomb blasts that have been blamed on a local Islamist group.

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Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters journalists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Myanmar's top court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail for breaking the Official Secrets Act, in a landmark case that has raised questions about the country's transition to democracy.

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Spain rivals clash over Catalonia in election debate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's outgoing prime minister faced an onslaught of criticism Monday from his right-wing rivals over Catalonia's secession crisis in a testy four-way debate ahead of elections, while he warned them against cozying up to the far-right.

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North Korea confirms Kim to meet Putin in Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will "soon" visit Russia for his first summit with President Vladimir Putin, state media reported Tuesday, confirming a Kremlin announcement.

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Hamilton Mourão: Loyal deputy to Brazil’s Bolsonaro or dangerous rival? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s first months in office were marked by infighting within his administration. He now finds himself competing with his own vice president, Hamilton Mourão, a hardliner-turned-moderate who is pushing his own agenda.

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Ukraine takes leap into the unknown with new president Zelensky #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine leapt into the unknown Monday after comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was elected president on promises of change but with just a vague blueprint of what he might do as leader.

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US to end Iran sanctions waiver, Tehran slams Trump's 'illegal' move #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Trump administration said Monday that it will no longer exempt countries from US sanctions if they continue to buy Iranian oil, in a move that sparked condemnations from Tehran as well as Iran's major oil importers, including China and Turkey.

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Malian ex-finance minister named new prime minister #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita appointed finance minister Boubou Cisse as prime minister on Monday, days after the government resigned following pressure to respond to the vigilante massacre of about 160 Fulani herders.

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Algerian police arrest businessmen close to Bouteflika’s inner circle #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five Algerian billionaires appeared in court on Monday to face charges from the general prosecutor following their arrest as part of an anti-graft investigation, Ennahar TV said on Monday.

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Sri Lankan govt announces nationwide emergency after deadly Easter Sunday attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A nationwide emergency goes into effect at midnight, the Sri Lankan presidential office announced Monday in the aftermath of Sunday’s devastating attacks on hotels and churches, which killed more than 290 people and injured nearly 500.

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FRANCE 24 speaks to Alaa Salah, the new face of Sudan's protest movement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alaa Salah is a Sudanese woman who gained internet fame after images of her leading protest chants against President Omar al-Bashir went viral. FRANCE 24 spoke to her about the demonstrations and what is next for Sudan after Bashir's resignation.

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The Cranberries bid goodbye #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than a year after the death of The Cranberries' lead singer Dolores O'Riordan, bandmates Noel and Mike Hogan speak to Eve Jackson about their final album "In the End," why it's time for the band to say goodbye to fans, and their legacy.

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Inquiry opened after Yellow Vests goad police to ‘commit suicide’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into allegations that Yellow Vest protesters assailed police over the weekend with taunts urging officers to kill themselves.

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Explosion goes off as Sri Lankan police try to defuse bomb near Colombo church #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A van parked near a Sri Lankan church has exploded in Colombo on Monday, as bomb squad officials were trying to defuse a new bomb found by the site, police said.

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Deadly landslide hits southwestern Colombia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seventeen people have been killed and five injured in a landslide in the southwestern Colombian province of Cauca, the country’s disaster relief agency said on Sunday

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Carlos Ghosn charged a fourth time for breach of trust #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese authorities on Monday hit former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth formal indictment against the auto sector tycoon.

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North Macedonia presidential vote heads to runoff #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Macedonia's pro-Western candidate, Stevo Pendarovski, and his main rival Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova emerged tied in the first round of presidential vote dominated by deep divisions over a change of the country's name under a deal with Greece.

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Sudanese protesters suspend talks with military #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Organizers of Sudan's protests said Sunday they have suspended talks with the ruling military council because it has failed to meet their demands for an immediate transfer to a civilian government following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.

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Challenger Zelenskiy wins Ukraine presidential race by landslide, exit polls suggest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday, exit polls showed, dealing a stunning rebuke to the country's political establishment.

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EU parliamentary elections and the Brexit headache #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the Brexit deadline delayed until autumn, Britain will still be an EU member when elections for the EU Parliament begin May 23 and thus obligated to elect its own MEPs. It is a confusing state of affairs that puts Europe in an “absurd” position.

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Paris Saint-Germain crowned champions of France's Ligue 1 for eighth time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the French league title without kicking a ball as second-place Lille could only draw 0-0 at Toulouse on Sunday.

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World leaders express shock, sorrow over deadly attacks in Sri Lanka #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Religious and world leaders expressed shock after a series of blasts in Sri Lanka killed more than 200 people on Sunday, including dozens of foreigners – with British, Dutch, Chinese and American citizens believed to be among them.

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Lamenting Sri Lanka bloodshed, Pope Francis delivers Easter message of peace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis denounced the "cruel violence" of the Easter Sunday slaughter of Christians and foreigners in Sri Lanka as he celebrated the most joyful moment on the Christian liturgical calendar by pleading for an end to conflict.

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At least 10 Malian soldiers killed in suspected jihadist attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 10 Malian soldiers died Sunday in an attack by suspected jihadists in the centre of the African country, a security source told AFP.

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Sudan protest leaders, army rulers to hold new talks on power transfer #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protest leaders and Sudan's army rulers were due to hold a new round of talks on transferring power to a civilian administration on Sunday, with thousands of demonstrators massed outside the army headquarters to exert pressure on the military.

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Explosions rock Tripoli as battle rages outside Libyan capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several air strikes and explosions shook the Libyan capital Tripoli overnight, residents said, as forces loyal to Libya's unity government announced a counter-attack against military strongman Khalifa Haftar's fighters.

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Comedian takes on incumbent in Ukraine presidential runoff vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The two finalists in the weekend’s Ukrainian presidential election, President Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, are set to debate Friday evening in Kiev’s Olympic Stadium, capping a bitter, unusual campaign season.

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Multiple blasts hit Sri Lankan churches on Easter Sunday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Explosions have hit churches and hotels in and around the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, police said Sunday, reporting multiple casualties.

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Fierce clashes erupt outside Libyan capital Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Heavy clashes broke out in the southern districts of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Saturday, with shelling audible in the city centre, residents said, as the death toll from two weeks of fighting between the country's rival governments rose to 220.

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Does Notre-Dame Cathedral really have devil statues? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Fighting ramps up in Ukraine's Donbas ahead of presidential elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukraine goes to the polls on Sunday amid an uptick in fighting in the eastern Donbas region, where two Russian-backed republics broke away in 2015. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg and Jonathan Walsh report.

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Le Pen's National Rally goes green in bid for European elections votes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In its European election manifesto unveiled on Monday, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (formerly the National Front) adopted an environmentalist approach in an attempt to woo French voters beyond its base.

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Live: Paris feels the heat for Act 23 of the Yellow Vests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters have set small fires and police have fired tear gas on the sidelines of the 23rd weekend of Yellow Vest demonstrations in the French capital.

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Ukrainian army struggles to demine war-stricken Donbass region #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Eastern Donbass region of Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mined in the world, according to the UN, as some 2,000 people have been killed or injured by landmines since war began. But demining is only possible in some areas.

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France under pressure to come clean over Yemen arms exports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s lucrative arms exports to the Gulf came under renewed scrutiny this week following the release of a classified report showing that the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has made much wider use of French arms than officials in Paris acknowledge.

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Blast, gunfire rock central Kabul as gunmen target ministry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A loud explosion and follow-up gunfire were heard in an ongoing assault near the Afghan communication ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, officials said.

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Egypt votes on referendum to back extended Sisi's rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egyptians began voting on Saturday on constitutional changes that will potentially allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030 and bolster the role of Egypt's powerful military.

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Teenagers arrested over killing of Northern Ireland journalist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in Northern Ireland on Saturday arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of a journalist during rioting in the city of Londonderry.

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War in Donbass: Local youth turn their backs on Ukraine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The two finalists in Sunday’s presidential election in Ukraine share at least one common point: both have promised to end the ongoing war in the country's easternmost region. The conflict began in 2014, when pro-Moscow separatists took control of the Donbass area, resulting in the founding of two self-proclaimed republics.

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Anger-fuelled Yellow Vests to protest in first Saturday after Notre Dame fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French interior minister warned on Friday that violence could flare up on the 23rd Saturday of Yellow Vest marches, the first after the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. Protesters felt outraged when near one billion euros was pledged to restore it.

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Careful organisation lies behind Sudan’s massive sit-in protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators massed around a sit-in outside the Sudanese Ministry of Defence on Friday in the latest round of protests to push for civilian rule since Omar al-Bashir’s ouster.

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Trump discussed ‘shared vision’ in phone call to Libyan warlord Haftar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Khalifa Haftar, the White House revealed Friday, as the Libyan warlord’s forces continued to push toward the heart of Tripoli with heavy shelling in the southern parts of the Libyan capital.

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Northern Irish journalist shot dead during riot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in Northern Ireland said Friday they are searching for multiple suspects in the fatal shooting of a journalist during overnight rioting in the city of Londonderry.

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Chinese mosque partially destroyed in govt campaign against Muslim minority #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Tens of thousands of Algerians return to protest for ninth straight Friday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of demonstrators returned to Algeria's streets Friday to press demands for wholesale democratic change well beyond former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation after six weeks of mass protests.

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Comedian, incumbent set for ‘unorthodox’ Ukrainian presidential debate in football stadium #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The two finalists in the weekend’s Ukrainian presidential election, President Petro Poroshenko and comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, are set to debate Friday evening in Kiev’s Olympic Stadium, capping a bitter, unusual campaign season.

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Ten EU policies that have changed Europeans' day-to-day lives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Although Brussels is often criticised as distant and overly bureaucratic, the EU’s decisions make a key difference to the lives of every citizen of its member states. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of its flagship policies.

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Climate change: Could Red Sea corals save the world’s reefs? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Could Red Sea corals save the world’s reefs? While most corals are very heat-sensitive, languishing if water temperatures rise by as little as 2 degrees Celsius, Red Sea specimens appear to be adapted to a warmer, more salty environment. And these are precisely the conditions that await our oceans as a result of climate change.

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Last Notre-Dame artworks removed as officials head inside #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The remaining paintings inside Notre-Dame in Paris are to be removed on Friday and stored, with fire service officials now satisfied the iconic cathedral is safe enough to go inside.

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Hundreds of climate activists block access to Paris business quarter #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of climate activists staged a protest in Paris's business district of La Défense on Friday morning to highlight the "toxic alliance" between the French state and multinationals that they accuse of being responsible for global warming.

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Week in Review: The world watches as Notre Dame burns, Cannes announces its selections and life on a French houseboat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 reported from outside Notre-Dame in the wake of the blaze that threatened to destroy one of the world's most beloved landmarks. Also, the 72nd annual Cannes film festival announced its "romantic, political" selections.

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Mueller report: key takeaways from the Trump-Russia probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump may not have obstructed justice, but it wasn't for lack of trying, according to the long-awaited report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller that details multiple efforts Trump made to curtail the probe.

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Huge crowds gather in Sudan to demand civilian rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Huge crowds formed outside Sudan's defence ministry on Thursday, joining a sit-in protest to demand that the country's transitional military council hand power to civilians.

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Mali prime minister, whole government resign after spike in violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mali's prime minister and his whole government resigned on Thursday, four weeks after a massacre of some 160 Fulani herders by an ethnic vigilante group shocked the nation.

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Paris court rejects appeal, sentences brother of Toulouse attacker to 30 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Paris court of appeals on Thursday sentenced Abdelkader Merah to 30 years in jail for complicity in the murders committed by his brother, Mohamed Merah, in 2012.

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Libya’s UN-backed govt accuses France of supporting Haftar, ends cooperation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya's internationally recognised interior ministry on Thursday accused France of supporting eastern commander Khalifa Haftar and said it would halt cooperation with Paris. France however said it supports the Tripoli-based government.

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Has Indian nationalism heightened under Modi? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In this week’s edition of the show we ask South Asian historian Audrey Truschke about the state of nationalism in India, the need to rewrite the history books and if there’s any room left for critical thinking.

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Notre-Dame fire donations pour in, spark controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Monday’s calamitous fire at Notre-Dame elicited an unprecedented outpouring of generosity from donors near and far, great and small. But as the embers cooled, so have cracks appeared in the initial élan of unity and controversy flared over funds.

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Mueller report reveals Trump tried to seize control of Russia probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller's removal.

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Flamingo poachers in Pakistan sentenced after posing with kills #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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‘No collusion’ says Barr ahead of Mueller report release #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Thursday offered a spirited defense of President Donald Trump ahead of the release of Robert Mueller's report, stressing it found no collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia on the 2016 campaign.

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Hatred fuels violence against journalists, warns Reporters Without Borders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hatred of journalists whipped up by populist and authoritarian leaders is degenerating into violence across the world, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned Thursday.

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Cannes unveils 'highly political' 2019 festival lineup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Veteran directors Ken Loach and Terrence Malick head the line-up of a "highly political" Cannes film festival next month, its director Thierry Fremaux said Thursday.

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France holds day of tribute to Notre-Dame firefighters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is paying a daylong tribute Thursday to the Paris firefighters who saved the internationally revered Notre Dame Cathedral from collapse and rescued its treasures from encroaching flames.

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French weapons not used against Yemeni civilians, says minister #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French weapons are not being used against civilians in Yemen, France’s armed forces minister Florence Parly told Radio Classique on Thursday.

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Iranian female boxer to stay in France over arrest fears #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Iranian woman, who became the country's first female boxer to win an international fight, intends to stay in France, her spokesperson said Wednesday, adding an arrest warrant had been issued against her in Iran.

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DOJ to release two redacted versions of Mueller report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two redacted versions of the report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller will be released, the Justice Department said Wednesday, with one for the public and another with fewer redactions that will eventually go to certain members of Congress.

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North Korea's Kim oversees test of new 'tactical guided weapon' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of a new tactical guided weapon, state media said on Thursday, the North's first public weapons test since a second summit with the United States ended without agreement in February.

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Champions League: Spurs triumph over Man City in thriller to reach semi-finals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester City's Champions League dream ended in dramatic fashion Wednesday night as Tottenham progressed on away goals despite losing 4-3 in Manchester, while Liverpool strolled past Porto to join them in the semi-finals.

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EU Commission Clash: The Candidates' Debate - Part 1 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France 24 exclusively hosts the first TV debate between the two candidates seen as frontrunners to become the next President of the European Commission -Current First Vice-President of the EU Commission Frans Timmermans from the Party of European Socialists; and Manfred Weber of the European People's Party.The two candidates share their thoughts on Brexit's impact and the latest extension of the EU, as well as the rise of populism, and their proposals for migration into the EU

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EU Commission Clash: The Candidates' Debate - Part 1 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France 24 exclusively hosts the first TV debate between the two candidates seen as frontrunners to become the next President of the European Commission - Current First Vice-President of the EU Commission Frans Timmermans from the Party of European Socialists; and Manfred Weber of the European People's Party. The two candidates share their thoughts on Brexit's impact and the latest extension of the EU, as well as the rise of populism, and their proposals for migration into the EU.

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Bus crash on Portugal's Madeira Island kills mostly tourists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An official on Portugal's Madeira Island says a tour bus crash has killed 28 people, most of them German tourists.

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Israeli president asks Netanyahu to form next government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's president has formally nominated Benjamin Netanyahu for a fourth consecutive term as prime minister.

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Restoring Notre-Dame: Tough decisions ahead #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious five-year timeline for the reconstruction of Paris’s famed Notre-Dame Cathedral. But architects and experts disagree about the feasibility of this plan.

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Turkish opposition candidate declared winner of disputed Istanbul vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey's main opposition candidate was declared Istanbul's mayor Wednesday after election recounts were completed, despite an appeal still pending by President Tayyip Erdogan's party to re-run the vote.

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Peru’s ex-president shoots himself before arrest bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Peru's former president Alan Garcia shot himself in the head at his home Wednesday as police were about to arrest him in a sprawling corruption case, his lawyer and hospital officials said.

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EU voices ‘strong opposition’ to Trump’s Cuba sanctions policy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU on Wednesday reiterated its opposition to European firms and citizens being caught out by US sanctions on Cuba, calling on Washington to adhere to a 1998 agreement to grant a consistent waiver for EU companies and citizens.

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France launches global contest to rebuild Notre-Dame spire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will invite architects from around the world to submit designs for rebuilding the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral that was destroyed in a devastating blaze, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Wednesday.

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Sudan's ousted president Omar al-Bashir transferred to prison #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan’s deposed president Omar al-Bashir was moved to Kobar prison in the capital Khartoum late on Tuesday, two family sources said.

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Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame in five years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame "even more beautifully" within five years, as all of France's cathedrals prepared to ring their bells on Wednesday to mark 48 hours since the colossal fire began.

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Egypt parliament votes to extend Sisi rule until 2030 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt's parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments allowing general-turned-president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030, state media reported.

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First Red Cross aid arrives in Venezuela #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first shipment of humanitarian aid from the Red Cross intended to alleviate a dire economic crisis in Venezuela arrived in the once-prosperous, oil-rich country on Tuesday, a representative of the organization and a lawmaker said.

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Trump vetoes bill ending US support for Yemen war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed a resolution from Congress directing him to end US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, the second such move of his presidency.

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Polls open in Indonesia's biggest-ever election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesia kicked off one of the world's biggest one-day elections Wednesday, pitting president Joko Widodo against ex-general Prabowo Subianto in a race to lead the Muslim-majority nation.

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Champions League: Ajax stun Juve, Barca beat United #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ajax produced a spell-binding display of inventive, passing football to win 2-1 away to Juventus on Tuesday and end the Serie A team's dreams of winning the Champions League, while a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona cruised past Man Utd.

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'A symphony of stone': Artists pay tribute to Notre-Dame after blaze #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Author Victor Hugo called it “a sublime and majestic edifice” and lamented the state of “this aged queen of our cathedrals” in the 19th century. As Notre Dame is reduced to a shadow of its former glory by a tragic fire, we take a look at the building’s cultural and artistic resonance over the years.

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How to avoid falling for fake news about the Notre-Dame fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Coronations, requiems, liberations, Notre-Dame’s bells have tolled for them all #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The bells of Notre-Dame have tolled through centuries of French history, marking epic moments since medieval times. The iconic structure has been damaged, neglected, restored and celebrated in life and art.

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Algeria's constitutional council chief resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of Algeria's constitutional council stepped down Tuesday after weeks facing the ire of protesters, state television reported.

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Investigators seek cause of Notre-Dame blaze after 12-hour battle with flames #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As firefighters doused the smoldering ruins of Notre-Dame with water on Tuesday, investigators were busy at work trying to establish what started the raging inferno that swept through the Gothic cathedral in the heart of the French capital.

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Fundraising campaigns multiply as Macron vows to rebuild Notre-Dame #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral after it was ravaged by fire on Monday, saying that he would launch a national funding campaign as international fundraising gathered momentum.

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'Flames and tears': French and world media respond to Notre Dame Cathedral fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

'The soul of France has gone up in flames': French and international media react with shock and sadness over the extensive damage caused by a fire to Paris's iconic 12th century Notre Dame. The cathedral has survived centuries of turmoil, including the French Revolution and two World Wars, to be ravaged by flames Monday evening. Authorities say the fire may be linked to restoration work at the site.

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‘It’s a funeral’: Tears, prayers and hymns as Paris mourns Notre-Dame #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Parisians gathered in the streets around Notre-Dame on Monday evening and held a vigil on the banks of the River Seine after a devastating fire tore through the city’s beloved cathedral.

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World 'watches and weeps' as Notre-Dame burns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From tourists gathered on the banks of the Seine to religious and state leaders from around the world, there was an outpouring of shock and sadness Monday night as flames ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

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Notre Dame blaze: Flying water tankers 'could lead to collapse' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The use of flying water tankers to extinguish the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral is not an option, French officials said on Monday night. The weight of the water could cause the entire structure to collapse.

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LIVE: French President Macron postpones TV address amid Notre Dame fire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron was set to address the nation on TV in a highly-anticipated speech on the Yellow Vest crisis, but cancelled at the last minue after news emerged that the landmark Paris cathedral Notre Dame was on fire.

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Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral on fire, officials report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday afternoon, a spokesman from the fire department said.

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Global measles cases up 300 percent from last year, says UN #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Measles cases rose 300 percent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the UN said Monday, as concern grows over the impact of anti-vaccination stigma.

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Trump is ‘endangering lives’ and encouraging ‘hate’, says Democrat Omar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 9/11 attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of encouraging “hate”.

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Dakar Rally moves from South America to Saudi Arabia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Dakar Rally will be held in Saudi Arabia from 2020, organisers announced Monday, offering contestants an "unknown landscape and uncharted terrain".

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Amid trade war fears, EU overrules France and green lights talks with USA #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union countries on Monday overruled France and gave the green light for Brussels to open trade talks with Washington as soon as possible and defuse trans-Atlantic tensions.

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Canary Islands beach choked by tiny bits of plastic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Sudan protest organisers say military tried to break up sit-in #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese protest organisers Monday called on their supporters to mobilise outside the army headquarters, saying there was an attempt to "disperse the sit-in" where thousands have camped out for 10 days.

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Black identity in the spotlight at Paris’s musée d’Orsay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Black identity is being put firmly in the spotlight at a landmark exhibition at Paris’s musée d’Orsay, which focuses on the ‘forgotten’ black models who inspired the French avant-garde.

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Japan’s Supreme Court rejects Ghosn’s appeal against detention #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by lawyers for Carlos Ghosn against his detention, in a decision relayed to foreign media Monday, dashing the former Nissan boss's hopes for an early release.

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Giving peace a chance: Algerian youth groups launch new initiatives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian youth organisations have launched a new initiative to motivate young people to take an active role in the country’s political life.

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Libyan commander Haftar meets Egypt's Sisi as fighting erupts near Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met in Cairo with Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar who is under intense international pressure to halt an advance on the capital Tripoli.

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Red Cross nurse kidnapped in Syria in 2013 'may still be alive' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A New Zealand nurse abducted with two drivers in Syria in 2013 may still be alive, the International Committee of the Red Cross has revealed for the first time in an appeal for news of her whereabouts.

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PSG made to wait on title again after 5-1 thrashing at Lille #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 title celebrations were delayed again when they suffered an embarrassing 5-1 defeat by second-placed Lille after being reduced to 10 men on Sunday.

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Social Democrats claim narrow win over populists in Finland election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Finland's Social Democratic Party declared a narrow victory in Sunday's general election after the party scraped a lead of just 0.2 percent over the far-right Finns Party with 99 percent of votes counted.

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Sudan's military council names new intelligence chief #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan’s military council has appointed a new intelligence chief and removed defence minister Awad Ibn Aouf from his role, a spokesman said on Sunday.

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Fairtyale comeback for Tiger Woods as he wins first major in 11 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tiger Woods won the 83rd Masters on Sunday, capturing his 15th major title to cement an epic return from scandal and injuries that once threatened his career.

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Macron set to reveal new measures to allay Yellow Vest anger #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will go on television on Monday evening to announce a series of policy changes based on the feedback received over two months of public consultations triggered by the Yellow Vest revolt.

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Seychelles president: 'It’s a question of survival of our humanity' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There remain few unexplored frontiers left on planet earth but one is the depths of the Indian Ocean. This is the site of a scientific mission that's underway off the coast of the Seychelles. More than 200 metres underwater, the Nekton mission is going where no one has gone before, exploring an area that's already reeling from the effects of global warming. Seychelles President Danny Faure has visited Nekton's research vessel and called on all nations to take urgent action to protect our oceans.

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'Fake news' driving ethno-religious crisis in Nigeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Misinformation risks worsening ethnic and religious tensions in Nigeria, media commentators and researchers say, at a time of heightened concern about internal security and fragile community relations.

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'No NATO country will taunt the Russians' in the Black Sea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Washington is working on a plan to send new NATO ships to the Black Sea in response to the November armed clash between the Russian and Ukrainian navies off the annexed Crimean Peninsula.

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Eastern Libya parliament says forces will push on in Tripoli offensive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eastern Libyan forces will pursue their advance on the capital Tripoli, the head of the eastern parliament in the divided country said on Saturday, despite international calls for a halt in an offensive that risks causing many civilian casualties.

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Paris Marathon: Athletes take on monumental course through French capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The 43rd edition of the Paris Marathon set off Sunday with a record 60,000 signed up to take part in the race through the monument-steeped streets of the French capital.

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Venezuela crisis dominates Pompeo regional tour ahead of border visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Peru on Saturday on the third-leg of a four-nation tour of Latin American allies focusing heavily on Venezuela and countering China’s economic reach.

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Thousands of Serbian gather against populist leader Vucic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands in Serbia protested again Saturday against populist President Aleksandar Vucic as riot police deployed inside the country's parliament, saying they wanted to prevent the opposition from storming the building.

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European football struggles with racism as French team Amiens halts Ligue 1 game #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The interruption of the Dijon-Amiens Ligue 1 match on Friday after visiting captain Prince Gouano was the target of monkey chants adds to a string of recent racist incidents across Europe.

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Could Macron and Brexit make Paris the capital of European tech? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shortly after his election in May 2017, President Macron said he wanted France itself “to think and move like a start-up” – a vision of the country’s digital future that is gaining traction as Britain wrestles with Brexit.

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UN exhumes Yazidi mass graves from Islamic State massacre in northern Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

United Nation teams have begun exhuming mass graves around the city of Kocho, hoping to identify bodies of missing people and allow their families to bury their remains, five years after the IS group killed thousands of Yazidis.

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Sudan's security and intelligence chief resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of Sudan’s feared National Intelligence and Security Service, Salih Ghosh, has resigned from his post, the country’s new military rulers said on Saturday.

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Yellow Vests look to keep up pressure with 22nd consecutive Saturday of protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s Yellow Vest protesters take to the streets on Saturday for a 22nd consecutive weekend of demonstrations. They have named Toulouse the “capital” of this edition, the first since a controversial anti-rioting law took effect on Thursday.

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WHO says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo not yet global emergency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not yet warrant being declared a global emergency but is of “deep concern,” the World Health Organization said Friday.

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Africa Cup of Nations draw: Spectacular setting, intriguing groups #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Under the gaze of the Sphinx, a spectacular Africa Cup of Nations draw in Giza on Friday night produced an intriguing set of groups that leave many riddles to be answered.

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Pete Buttigieg, the Democrat Midwest mayor who could be the 'antidote to Trump' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Were Pete Buttigieg to win the 2020 US presidential election, the intellectual Democrat would become the youngest person ever, and first gay man, to hold the office. The mayor of South Bend has the media’s attention and hopes the polls will follow.

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Sudan defence minister steps down as head of transitional military council #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan’s Defence Minister Awad Ibn Aouf said on Friday that he is stepping down as head of the country’s transitional military council, a day after former president Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in a coup.

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Protestors clash with police in Algerian capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of youths clashed with police in central Algiers Friday, hurling back tear gas grenades fired by security forces attempting to disperse demonstrators, AFP journalists said.

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‘No excuse for throwing him to the lions’ says Ecuador’s ex-president of Assange’s arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ex-Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa, who granted Julian Assange asylum in 2012, told FRANCE 24 (video player) that while Assange violated his asylum terms “that’s no excuse for throwing him to the lions.” The dramatic end to his asylum has sparked curiosity about his seven-year stay inside Ecuador’s embassy in London that officials say was marked by skateboarding and harassment of his caretakers. And others agree with the ex-leader. Despite this support, for Ecuador, which prides itself on its hospitality and spent almost $1mn a year protecting Assange, his behaviour was seen been by some as a national insult. “We’ve ended the asylum of this spoiled brat,” President Lenin Moreno said Thursday explaining his decision to withdraw protection of Assange. “From now on we’ll be more careful in giving asylum to people who are really worth it, and not miserable hackers whose only goal is to destabilise governments.”

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ICC judges reject request for Afghanistan war crimes probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Just days after the United States government revoked the visa of the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor, ICC judges rejected her request to open an investigation into alleged atrocities in the war in Afghanistan, citing practical reasons.

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Victims of Italy’s deadly ‘Years of Lead’ demand justice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Starting in the late 1960s, Italy experienced more than a decade of violence, known as the "Years of Lead". Armed groups on the far right and far left carried out bombings, kidnappings and assassinations. Almost 400 people were killed. In January, after 40 years in exile or on the run, the Italian far-left militant Cesare Battisti was arrested, later confessing to four murders from the 1970s. FRANCE 24's reporters went to meet the families demanding justice for the victims of this dark period.

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Haftar’s militia attack military camp of UN-backed government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A war plane belonging to the eastern Libyan forces on Friday blasted a military camp of a force allied to the UN-backed government near the western town of Zuwara, an eastern military source and residents said.

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Sudan's military promises civilian government after Bashir toppled #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan’s ruling military council on Friday promised the country would have a new civilian government, a day after the armed forces overthrew President Omar al-Bashir, but the proposal was immediately rejected by the main protest group.

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French National Assembly criticised for mural depicting racist stereotypes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Lesbos: Migrants in limbo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24's reporters Claire Paccalin and Zohra Ben Miloud explore what humanitarian organisations are calling a mental health crisis among migrants and refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos. They say the 5,000 people living in Moria Reception and Identification Centre, a camp run by the Greek government, are particularly affected by poor living conditions and a sense of hopelessness.

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Week in Review: Suicides among French police, Afghan women soldiers and Freddie Highmore #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 this week looked at French soul-searching over the genocide in Rwanda, women leading the charge in Sudan and spoke to actor Freddie Highmore. We also explored workplace abuse in South Korea and Leonardo da Vinci's years in France.

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French rugby clubs vote against naming foreign coach for national team #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French rugby clubs have opposed the idea of having a foreign coach for the national team, according to the results of a referendum released on Friday.

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Protesters in Algeria keep pressure on regime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian protesters gathered for the first Friday demonstrations since the announcement of presidential elections to succeed ousted leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika, fearing a government ploy to stay in power.

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Japanese court extends ex-Nissan chief Ghosn's detention by 10 days #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Japanese court on Friday ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the former Nissan boss over allegations of financial misconduct.

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Israeli spacecraft crashes during moon landing attempt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's attempt at a moon landing failed at the last minute Thursday when the craft suffered an engine failure as it prepared to land and apparently crashed onto the lunar surface.

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Ex-pope blames abuse scandals on sexual freedom of the '60s #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former pope Benedict XVI on Thursday blamed the Catholic clerical sex abuse scandals on the 1960s sexual revolution and a collapse in faith in the West, immediately drawing criticism from some theologians.

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Sudan protesters defy military curfew after Bashir ouster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's army ousted veteran president Omar al-Bashir Thursday, but protestors against his iron-fisted rule denounced a "coup" and thousands rallied outside army headquarters as a night-time curfew kicked in.

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Julian Assange's arrest: ‘A sad day for human rights, for freedom of expression and for Ecuador’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 spoke with Fidel Narvaez, former consul at Ecuador's embassy in London, who shared his disappointment with his country's decision to revoke asylum from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Trump to attend 75th anniversary of D-Day landings in Normandy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will attend ceremonies to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy that broke Nazi Germany's grip on France.

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Women lead the charge and chants in Sudan protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan was a repressive place for women under Omar al-Bashir’s Islamist 30-year reign. But women have reclaimed their voice during the latest anti-regime protests and are determined to secure their place in the future.

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Monsanto loses appeal in French farmer's poisoning case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French court on Thursday upheld a guilty verdict against chemicals giant Monsanto over the poisoning of a farmer who suffered neurological damage after using one of its weedkillers.

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India votes: Millions head to polls in election seen as referendum on PM Modi (Part 1) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of millions of Indians joined queues nationwide on Thursday to vote in the world's largest election, choosing representatives for India's parliament and issuing a verdict on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Chinese mining companies left a Central African river 'in ruins' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Sudan's Omar al-Bashir: A political survivor felled by a people's revolt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Omar Hassan Bashir survived multiple armed rebellions, economic crises and attempts by the West to make him a pariah before he was finally ousted as Sudan's president by the military on Thursday following protests against his 30-year rule.

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested by UK police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested by British police on Thursday after they were invited into the Ecuadorean embassy, where he has been holed up since 2012.

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Timeline: Four months of mounting protests in Sudan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protests that erupted in Sudan in December over a hike in bread prices quickly escalated into nationwide demonstrations demanding that President Omar al-Bashir end his 30-year grip on power.

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Man U's own goal hands victory to Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Barcelona will take a 1-0 lead over Manchester United into next week's second leg of their Champions League quarter-final after a 12th-minute Luke Shaw own goal gave them victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

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Sudan state TV says army to make 'important statement soon' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan state television said on Thursday that the armed forces would make an important announcement soon, amid speculation that a coup attempt could be underway against President Omar al-Bashir following months of protests against his 30-year rule.

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India's marathon election begins as Modi seeks second term #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India's gargantuan election, the biggest in history, kicked off on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a second term from the South Asian behemoth's 900 million voters.

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New species of early human found in Philippines #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The human family tree has acquired a new branch with the unearthing of a previously unknown species of human that lived on an island in today's Philippines some 50,000 years ago.

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Live: EU leaders consider granting Britain a Brexit extension to June 30 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union leaders are debating Wednesday whether to save Britain from a potentially calamitous no-deal exit by granting British Prime Minister Theresa May's request to delay the Brexit deadline again, this time to June 30.

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Benny Gantz's coalition concedes defeat to Netanyahu in Israeli elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured a clear path to re-election on Wednesday, with religious-rightist parties set to hand him a parliamentary majority and his main challenger conceding defeat.

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Can a 'people's vote' stop Paris airports from going private? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French opposition lawmakers from left and right who banded together to trigger a public referendum on President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to privatise Paris airports have cleared a first hurdle in a complex process often regarded as nearly impossible.

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Algeria sets presidential election for July 4 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's new interim leader Abdelkader Bensalah announced Wednesday that a new presidential election would be held on July 4. The Algerian constitution requires a new vote within 90 days of the appointment of an interim president.

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Carlos Ghosn's wife returns to Japan for questioning by prosecutors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has returned to Japan where she is to be questioned by prosecutors about her husband's alleged financial misconduct, the couple's lawyer said Wednesday.

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Algeria's powerful army chief backs interim leader Bensalah #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's powerful army chief on Wednesday backed the country's newly appointed interim leader, and said the military will watch over the process to prepare for presidential elections, but suggested it doesn't want to intervene.

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Boko Haram renews attacks on civilians in Niger: 'We can’t count on security forces to protect us' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Right-wing world leaders congratulate Netanyahu on likely election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World leaders reacted Wednesday to a likely electoral victory for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with fellow right-wing leaders hailing his triumph while others were more circumspect.

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Astronomers unveil the first-ever photo of a black hole #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Astronomers on Wednesday unveiled the first photo of a black hole, one of the star-devouring monsters scattered throughout the Universe and obscured by impenetrable shields of gravity.

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Brazilian military open fire on family car, killing father #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian soldiers opened fire on a family driving to a baby shower in Rio de Janeiro, riddling their vehicle with more than 80 bullets and killing one of the occupants, reports said Monday.

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Former Blair advisor Campbell makes case for second Brexit referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union in two days, but Brexit is still clouded with uncertainty. FRANCE 24 spoke to Alastair Campbell, the press secretary to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, about the Brexit deadlock.

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What's next in Brexit? The possible scenarios #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As British Prime Minister Theresa May scrambles to secure a Brexit extension at Wednesday's crucial EU summit, what are the possible scenarios in the days to come?

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Airbnb reverses decision to remove listings in occupied West Bank #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Home-sharing platform Airbnb on Tuesday announced it will back off a plan to remove Jewish settler homes in the occupied West Bank from its rental listings to end lawsuits brought by hosts.

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Global executions down a third to lowest level in a decade: Amnesty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Executions fell worldwide by nearly a third last year to their lowest levels in at least a decade, but several countries recorded a rise, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

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Special coverage: Netanyahu and challenger Benny Gantz in tight race as Israel votes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel votes Tuesday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fends off a challenge from former military chief Benny Gantz. Follow FRANCE 24's live coverage of preliminary results starting at 9pm Paris time (GMT+2).

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EU's Tusk proposes long Brexit delay, but not more than a year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged the bloc's leaders to allow Britain to delay Brexit for up to a year, as London and Brussels scramble to avoid a chaotic "no deal".

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French Senate cancels controversial meeting with Yellow Vest protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow Vest activists called for fresh protests in Paris on Tuesday after the Senate cancelled a meeting with representatives of the movement at the last minute.

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Killing of endangered hippopotamus in Senegal sparks outrage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Turkish authorities reject Erdogan party's request for full recount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish electoral authorities on Tuesday rejected a request by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party for a full recount of ballots cast in Istanbul in March 31 municipal elections.

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Is Saudi Arabia on track to become a nuclear power? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi leaders say they need nuclear energy to wean their country of its dependence on fossil fuels. But construction of a first reactor is sparking fears about the Gulf state’s quest for nuclear power in a volatile region.

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Abdelkader Bensalah named Algeria's interim president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian lawmakers on Tuesday named upper house speaker Abdelkader Bensalah as interim president, state television reported, following the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the face of mass protests.

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With army appeal, Sudan protesters test Bashir’s ‘coup-proof’ regime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters’ decision to place their faith in the Sudanese army poses a challenge to longtime leader Omar al-Bashir, who has built an extensive and multi-pronged security apparatus designed to ensure he is not forcefully removed.

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Nissan ex-chair Ghosn says he is the victim of a 'conspiracy' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn is maintaining he is innocent and in a video released by his legal team accuses some executives at the Japanese automaker of a "conspiracy" that led to his arrest on financial misconduct allegations.

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UK's May heads to Paris and Berlin to seek Brexit delay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May meets the leaders of Germany and France on Tuesday in a last-gasp bid to keep her country from crashing out of the European Union later this week.

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Polls open in high-stakes election in Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics.

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Hong Kong Umbrella Movement leaders found guilty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of Hong Kong democracy leaders were found guilty on Tuesday for their involvement in mass rallies at a trial that sparked renewed alarm over shrinking political freedoms under an assertive China.

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US threatens tariffs on EU goods over Airbus subsidies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US on Monday threatened to impose tariff counter measures of up to $11.2 billion on a host of European products in response to subsidies received by aircraft maker Airbus.

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French lawmakers back tax on tech giants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French lawmakers on Monday approved a new tax on digital giants such as Facebook and Apple that has angered the United States, with Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire boasting that France was proud to be in the vanguard of such a move.

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US Secret Service Director Alles to leave Trump administration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph "Tex" Alles is leaving the Trump administration, the White House said, amid a shake-up in the upper echelon of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Britain takes legal steps needed to vote in EU parliament elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government said Monday it had taken the necessary steps required by law to participate in European parliament elections on May 26 but said it did not intend to hold them as Britain should have left the EU by then.

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French prosecutor opens probe into Macron officials in 'Benalla scandal' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris prosecutor has opened a preliminary investigation into alleged perjury related to the so-called “Benalla scandal” involving former and current officials from President Emmanuel Macron’s administration.

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Italy's Salvini calls for far-right unity ahead of EU parliament elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's hardline Interior Minister Matteo Salvini called Monday for unity among Europe's far-right parties ahead of European parliamentary elections.

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Does this video really show foreign mercenaries killing Fulani villagers in Mali? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a 'terrorist organisation' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US had designated Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a "foreign terrorist organisation" as part of efforts to increase international pressure on the country.

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French PM highlights 'need for justice and equity' after nationwide debate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French PM Edouard Philippe on Monday outlined the initial conclusions of the so-called Grand Débat, or grand debate, a nationwide public consultation President Emmanuel Macron launched in January in response to the Yellow Vest protest movement.

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Wave of police suicides in France sparks alarm #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of police suicides in France this year has risen to 25, after two officers were confirmed dead over the weekend after apparently taking their own lives.

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Is Israel's Haifa a model of religious co-existence? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With just one day to go until the Israeli parliamentary election, FRANCE 24 visited the city of Haifa, often described as a model of religious co-existence. But some of the city's Arab inhabitants say they feel like second-class citizens.

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French spy turned engineer behind Sydney Opera House dies at 97 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former French spy hailed as a genius for an engineering feat that made building the Sydney Opera House possible has died aged 97, officials said Monday.

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Sudan security forces disperse protesters after second night of protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese security forces on Monday fired tear gas at thousands of protesters who had massed outside the army headquarters in Khartoum for a second night demanding that President Omar al-Bashir resign, witnesses said.

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Nissan shareholders vote to remove Carlos Ghosn from board #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nissan shareholders voted Monday to eject Carlos Ghosn from the board, as the detained former chairman fights multiple financial misconduct charges that have landed him in custody.

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PSG forced to put title celebrations on hold in draw with Strasbourg #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain squandered the chance to clinch the Ligue 1 title in record-equalling time on Sunday after a 2-2 draw at home to Strasbourg, with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's incredible miss from on the goal-line costing his team dear.

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Trump's head of homeland security Kirstjen Nielsen resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, the front-line defender of the administration's controversial immigration policies, would leave her position.

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Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s wife flees Japan for France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn said she hastily left Japan and flew to Paris because she feared for her safety following her husband's latest arrest last week.

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Sudanese protesters hold second day of sit-in outside Bashir’s residence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of protesters held a sit-in outside Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's residence in Khartoum on Sunday, having camped there overnight after the biggest demonstration in months of protests against his 30-year rule, witnesses said.

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Paris mayor's race sees incumbent Anne Hidalgo as narrow favourite for 2020 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five years into her term as Paris mayor, Anne Hidalgo is poised to officially launch her campaign for re-election in 2020. The incumbent’s prominence gives her an advantage, but her accomplishments have also drawn plenty of criticism.

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Erdogan’s party seek Istanbul city vote recount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party will ask Turkey's top electoral board for a recount of all votes cast in local elections in Istanbul, a senior party official said on Sunday.

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Haftar’s forces claim air strike on Tripoli suburb as Libya crisis escalates #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar’s forces said Sunday they had carried out their first air strike on a suburb of Tripoli, where fighters loyal to a rival UN-backed administration announced a "counteroffensive" to defend the capital.

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Israeli extreme right set to become kingmaker #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With just days until the election, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that if re-elected, he will annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. The dramatic policy shift is an attempt to rally his base and appeal to the extreme right.

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LIVE: Rwanda marks 25th anniversary of genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rwanda on Sunday begins one hundred days of mourning for over 800,000 people slaughtered in a genocide that shocked the world, a quarter of a century from the day it began. To watch FRANCE 24's live coverage, click on the player above.

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Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares 'definitive' escalation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promised will be a "definitive" escalation of pressure to force the country's embattled leftist leader from office.

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Algerian parliament to meet Tuesday to select interim president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's parliament on Tuesday will elect a new interim president, state news agency APS said on Saturday, after veteran ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned following mass protests.

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Sudan protesters reach army HQ, clash with security forces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Sudanese protesters clashed with security forces outside President Omar al-Bashir's residence in Khartoum Saturday in what appeared to be the biggest demonstration in months of protest against his 30-year rule, witnesses said.

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Pressure mounts on Libya’s Haftar to halt Tripoli offensive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

EU foreign ministers on Saturday upped pressure on Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to halt his offensive on Tripoli. But they failed to detail enforcement mechanisms if the Libyan strongman refused to commit to a political solution.

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France's role casts a long shadow, 25 years after the Rwandan genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Rwanda marks 25 years since the genocide that killed an estimated 800,000 people in just 100 days, France is renewing efforts to shine a light on its role in the country, long a source of tension between Paris and Kigali.

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French Yellow Vests stage ‘Act 21’ of protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters from the Yellow Vest movement took to the streets of France for a 21st straight weekend, with hundreds gathered for a march across Paris, one of numerous protests around the country.

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Israeli political parties seek to integrate former generals into their ranks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With security a major concern among voters, Israeli political parties seek to integrate former generals into their ranks. The phenomenon is not new, but it has become more widespread during the current legislative elections.

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UK starts issuing passports without EU on the cover – despite Brexit uncertainy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain has begun issuing passports with the words "European Union" removed from the front cover -- despite Brexit being delayed and uncertainty over when the country will leave the bloc.

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Rwanda to mark 25th anniversary of genocide, as France examines own role #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rwanda on Sunday commemorates the 25th anniversary of the genocide in which at least 800,000 mainly Tutsi people were beaten, hacked or shot to death in 100 days of slaughter.

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Seven convicted in French 'Air Cocaine' smuggling trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French court on Friday sentenced seven people implicated in a drug smuggling operation to up to 18 years in prison each with two ex-air force pilots getting six-year terms.

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Morocco upholds sentences against Rif protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of activists linked to the Hirak protest movement that rocked northern Morocco in 2016 and 2017 had prison sentences of up to 20 years upheld by a court of appeal on Friday.

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UN calls on Haftar's forces to halt Libya advance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan forces under Khalifa Haftar battled their way to the south of Tripoli on Friday, prompting the UN Security Council and the G7 to demand a halt to the military advance on the capital.

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How the West’s silence emboldened Libya’s Haftar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar’s advance on Tripoli has shocked the international community and sparked a UN call for a military halt. But is it too little too late to contain the self-aggrandising military man’s ambitions?

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G7 divided over how to handle jihadists still in Syria and Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The interior ministers of the Group of Seven, a gathering of the world's most advanced economies, adopted joint commitments on Friday to better handle the world's security challenges, even though different views on how to handle jihadists remain.

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Rent control makes a controversial comeback in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government issued a decree on March 22 paving the way for Paris to reintroduce citywide rent control, in a resounding victory for housing advocates.

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Week in Review: Khashoggi's fiancée seeks answers, directing Steve Bannon and the price of insulin is killing Americans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week FRANCE 24 spoke to the fiancée of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, interviewed the director of a documentary on Steve Bannon and profiled the outspoken new face of the Macron government, Sibeth Ndiaye.

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UN chief meets Libya’s Haftar as his troops stall at Tripoli checkpoint #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi Friday in a bid to avert renewed civil war as his forces advanced on the capital Tripoli to challenge the UN-backed government.

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Rwanda, story of a genocide foretold #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twenty-five years after the Rwandan genocide, both Kigali and Paris are still trying to shed light on some of the grey areas of the massacre of nearly one million people between April and July 1994. Did the then French government turn a blind eye to the evidence? Did it allow some of the perpetrators to go free? In this exclusive documentary, we hear from witnesses and observers in an effort to understand what led to one of the worst genocides in history.

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Macron appoints team to investigate French action during Rwandan genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appointed a panel of experts to investigate France's actions in Rwanda during the country's genocide 25 years ago, a subject that has dogged Franco-Rwandan relations since the 1994 massacres.

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Women's rights activists in Algeria threatened with acid attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Brexit effect: Investment in France hits record high #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International investment in France hit a new record high in 2018, with British firms behind the biggest rise. Pascal Cagni, head of Business France, explains the "Brexit effect," the impact of Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms, and the potential concerns for foreign firms putting down roots in France.

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UK's May asks EU for Brexit extension until June 30 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk on Friday asking to delay Brexit until June 30 to allow divided British lawmakers to agree a withdrawal deal.

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Bouteflika’s gone, but protests to continue as emboldened Algerians look to future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerians are planning further protests on Friday in a key test of whether they can keep up the pressure for wholesale political change following the resignation of longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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Amazon's Bezos and wife reach record $36 billion divorce deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, finalized the biggest divorce settlement in history on Thursday, leaving him with 75 percent of their stock in the tech giant and giving her nearly $36 billion in shares.

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Tokyo court extends Ghosn detention until April 14 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will remain in custody until at least April 14, a Japanese court ruled on Friday, as prosecutors quiz him over fresh allegations of financial misconduct.

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Congress votes to end US support for Yemen war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US lawmakers voted Thursday to end military support for the bloody Saudi-led war in Yemen, dealing a harsh bipartisan rebuke to Donald Trump and taking the historic step of curtailing a president's war-making powers.

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NZ mosque attack suspect ordered to undergo mental health assessment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A New Zealand judge on Friday ordered the accused Christchurch mosque gunman to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to face trial for the murder of 50 Muslim worshippers.

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Libyan militia chief Khalifa Haftar tells troops to 'advance' on the capital Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops Thursday to "advance" on Tripoli, seat of the internationally-recognised unity government, after UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against a major flare-up.

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Pompeo urges France to drop plans for tax on tech giants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday warned France to drop plans for a tax on digital giants such as Facebook and Apple, saying it would hurt American business.

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Rwanda marks 25 years since the genocide (Part 1) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rwanda on Sunday marks 25 years since the devastating genocide that erupted between the country's ethnic Hutus and Tutsis, leaving up to 800,000 people dead.

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Ekrem Imamoglu, from opposition underdog to Istanbul mayor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ekrem Imamoglu became one of the most visible faces of the opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after winning Istanbul’s mayoral race this week. His victory has even fueled speculation of a possible presidential run in 2023.

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'Les médias': How the global journalism crisis affects France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The media in France is in the midst of a crisis. The rise of the Internet and social media has led to a change in the way people consume the news. Many people say they just don't trust journalists anymore. Whether it's TV, radio or print, the media is often accused of being in the hands of a few powerful businessmen. So who owns what? And are journalists really elitist and disconnected from ordinary people, as critics claim?

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‘Racist’ statue in Catholic churchyard in Ghana provokes backlash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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The Bolivarian Militia: Meet the Venezuelans on a war footing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The political standoff in Venezuela continues between Nicolas Maduro's government and self-proclaimed president Juan Guiado. The regime still has control of state institutions, including the armed forces. But it also relies on a network of unlikely volunteers, prepared to defend it against any attacks. The Bolivarian Militia was created by former president Hugo Chavez and today is said to have 1.6 million members. Our reporters went to meet some of them in the Petare district of Caracas.

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Macron aides summoned for questioning over ex-bodyguard scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three close aides to French President Emmanuel Macron have been summoned for questioning as part of a wide-ranging probe into a scandal involving Macron's former bodyguard Alexandre Benalla, the president's office said Thursday.

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UN chief urges restraint as Haftar forces draw closer to Libya's Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN secretary-general appealed on Thursday for restraint from rival factions in Libya as forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar moved to within 100 km (60 miles) of the capital Tripoli.

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EU lawmakers approve 'no-deal Brexit' visa waiver for UK citizens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a law allowing Britons visa-free travel to the bloc even in the event of a "no deal" Brexit, despite outrage in some quarters over the status of Gibraltar.

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Fear, blame and anti-vaxxers: Measles makes a comeback in the USA #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Rockland County, New York, a state of emergency has been declared over an outbreak of measles - a disease officially eradicated in the US in 2000, but whose re-emergence has triggered a backlash of blame and recriminations.

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Crew of crashed Ethiopia jet followed Boeing procedures, report says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ethiopian Airlines pilots followed proper procedures when their Boeing MAX 8 airplane repeatedly nosedived before a March 10 crash that killed 157 people, Ethiopia’s minister of transport said on Thursday.

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Brazilian football legend Pelé hospitalised in Paris with infection #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian football great Pelé was hospitalised in Paris with a strong fever but his condition is not life-threatening and he should be released "within a couple of days", his spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Joe Biden vows to respect women’s ‘personal space’ amid allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former US Vice President Joe Biden attempted on Wednesday to tamp down a controversy over allegations of unwanted physical contact with women, releasing a video in which he pledged to be “more mindful" of respecting "personal space".

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Man accused of Christchurch mosque massacre to face 50 murder charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Australian man arrested over New Zealand's mosques shooting massacre will face a total of 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in court on Friday, police said.

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More than 60 killed in Burkina Faso violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 60 civilians have been killed in tit-for-tat clashes between communities in northern Burkina Faso in recent days, the government said on Wednesday, the latest in a bout of inter-communal violence afflicting West Africa's Sahel region.

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Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn re-arrested in Tokyo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn was rearrested early Thursday in Tokyo on fresh financial misconduct allegations, with the auto tycoon slamming his detention as "outrageous and arbitrary".

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May holds 'constructive' Brexit talks with opposition leader Corbyn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May held "constructive" talks Wednesday with Britain's opposition leader in a bid to forge a Brexit compromise that avoids a chaotic "no-deal" departure from the EU in nine days' time.

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NATO chief warns US Congress of rising threat from Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday that a "more assertive Russia" continued to pose a tangible threat, citing its military buildup, the use of nerve agents and cyberattacks.

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EU approves visa-free travel for Britons even after 'no deal' Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union lawmakers approved a law Wednesday that will allow Britons visa-free visits even after a "no deal" Brexit, despite a furious dispute over the status of Gibraltar.

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Lori Lightfoot: Chicago's first openly gay, black female mayor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lori Lightfoot made history on April 2 when she became the first openly gay black woman to be elected mayor of Chicago. A political newcomer, her progressive policies, personal history and status as an outsider appealed to voters.

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British soldiers use photo of Jeremy Corbyn as target practice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Could Spain's far-right Vox party become kingmaker? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In less than a month, voters in Spain will head to the polls for an early general election. The vote could see a far-right party, Vox, enter the national parliament for the first time since Spain returned to democracy in 1975. Formed in 2013, Vox failed to make an impact on Spanish politics until last December, when it gained 12 seats in the Andalusian parliament. So how did it make such a breakthrough, and could it do the same nationwide? Our correspondents report.

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Turkish officials order Istanbul recount after Erdogan party appeal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish electoral authorities on Wednesday began a vote recount of Istanbul districts after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP challenged tallies showing an opposition candidate won a weekend local election.

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With Bouteflika swept away by protests, Algerian officials plot next steps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria is facing a new era after President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation – and questions about what happens next for this gas-rich country and key ally to the West in the fight against Islamist terrorism.

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Ghosn ready to ‘tell the truth’ as Tokyo prosecutors mull further charge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn promised to "tell the truth" at a news conference next week, taking to Twitter to announce his first briefing since being released on bail, amid reports that prosecutors are preparing a fresh case against him.

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Canada's Trudeau ousts two ex-ministers from ruling party in bid to end scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday sought to quell a crisis that threatens his chances of re-election, expelling from party ranks two former cabinet members he said had undermined the ruling Liberals.

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Chicago makes history with election of first black female mayor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chicago on Tuesday became the biggest US city to elect a black woman its mayor, as voters put their faith in an openly-gay political novice to tackle difficult problems of economic inequality and gun violence.

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Special coverage: Algeria's longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation late Tuesday, shortly after the country's army chief of staff demanded that he leave office "immediately". Follow our special broadcast starting at 7am Paris time (GMT+2).

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Venezuela's Guaido stripped of immunity from prosecution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido's immunity Tuesday -- and authorized the high court to criminally prosecute him for proclaiming himself the crisis-hit country's ruler.

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A look back at Abdelaziz Bouteflika's years in power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation on Tuesday, shortly after the country's powerful army chief of staff demanded that he be declared unfit and leave office "immediately".

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EU elections: Eastern, southern Europeans dread emigration more than immigration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With just seven weeks to go before EU Parliament elections a sweeping study shows that, despite a rise in anti-immigration rhetoric, many Eastern and southern Europeans say they are more worried about emigration.

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Algerian army chief of staff says Bouteflika must resign immediately #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's army chief of staff demanded on Tuesday that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared unfit for office, the private Ennahar TV station said on Tuesday.

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UK’s Theresa May to request further Brexit delay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday she would ask the EU for a further delay to Brexit beyond April 12 to give her time to sit down with the opposition Labour Party in a bid to break the impasse over Britain's departure.

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Carlos Ghosn’s family lawyer slams tycoon’s detention conditions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24 Tuesday, François Zimeray, a lawyer representing Carlos Ghosn's family, said the ex-Nissan boss was held in detention in Japan for over 100 days without access to the charges against him.

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Macron, Irish PM urge UK to propose alternative Brexit plan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday warned the European Union could not "be held hostage" to the Brexit crisis and said that a lengthy extension of the deadline for Britain to leave the bloc was "not a certainty".

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Marc-Vivien Foé Award 2019: the 11 nominees for best African player in France's Ligue 1 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

RFI and FRANCE 24 have unveiled the 11 nominees for the 2019 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which rewards the best African player in France's top football league this season.

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Local rivalry sparks deadly attack on Burkinabe village #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eight people have died in eastern Burkina Faso in what a minister described as a struggle between traditional chiefs, a statement said on Tuesday.

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With #KuToo, Japanese women fight back against high heels in the workplace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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The price of insulin is killing Americans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The price of insulin in the United States is so high that many diabetics are having to ration their doses of the life-saving hormone. This has led to the deaths of at least six diabetics over the past three years, according to civil rights groups. Our correspondents Jessica Le Masurier and Céline Bruneau report.

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Saudis give Khashoggi children homes and money, Post says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The children of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have received multimillion-dollar homes and are being paid large sums each month to ensure they "continue to show restraint in their public statements", The Washington Post reported Monday.

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No-deal Brexit more likely by the day, says EU's Barnier #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned Tuesday it is "day after day more likely" that Britain will crash out of the bloc next week without an orderly withdrawal agreement.

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Erdogan party defeated in Istanbul mayoral race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's conservative party has lost control of Turkey’s biggest city, final tallies showed on Tuesday, sanctioning one of its most serious electoral setbacks in years.

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Algeria’s next in line: Bouteflika loyalist Abdelkader Bensalah #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Abdelkader Bensalah, the man tipped to take over as Algeria's interim leader, is a longtime Bouteflika loyalist whose appointment would be unlikely to appease protesters calling for an overhaul of the entire political system.

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Rolling Stones tour postponed over Mick Jagger ‘heart surgery’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will undergo surgery to replace a heart valve, with the band postponing the North American leg of a tour as a result, US media said Monday.

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Whistleblower: Trump White House reversed security clearance denials #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Some 25 White House officials including top advisors of President Donald Trump were given security clearances despite staff recommendations against it, a whistleblower has told Congress.

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Venezuela judge moves to strip Guaido of immunity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's chief justice on Monday asked lawmakers to strip opposition leader Juan Guaido of immunity, taking a step toward prosecuting him for alleged crimes as he seeks to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

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UK lawmakers vote down all four alternatives to rejected Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's exit from the European Union remained deadlocked on Monday after parliament failed to agree on any alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal.

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Outspoken Macron aide Sibeth Ndiaye named new face of French government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New French minister and government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye has spent almost five years at Emmanuel Macron’s side as his media adviser, earning a reputation for blunt speech and a willingness to put the press in its place.

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Khashoggi's fiancée Hatice Cengiz: 'I want to know who gave the order to kill Jamal' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Exactly six months ago, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. He had gone there to collect documents for his upcoming marriage to his fiancée, Turkish national Hatice Cengiz. The brutal murder sparked an outcry around the world and tarnished the reputation of Saudi Arabia. Six months on, Cengiz spoke to FRANCE 24 about living with her grief and how she hopes the full truth will still emerge about Khashoggi's killing.

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Algerian President Bouteflika to resign by April 28 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will step down before his mandate ends on April 28, his office said Monday in a statement broadcast on state media.

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Taiwanese student protesting China's Xi Jinping detained by Paris police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Little hope for Ukrainian prisoners in Russian jails #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the main issues in Ukraine's ongoing presidential campaign is how to deal with Russia. A key concern is the fate of prisoners. Russia has detained a large number of Ukrainian citizens for what Ukraine says are political reasons. Kiev says it would like to organise a prisoner swap, but Moscow appears unwilling to negotiate. Our correspondents report from Ukraine and Russia.

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May under pressure to seek softer Brexit as MPs mull way forward #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

MPs will try again to chart a new Brexit path on Monday after rejecting Prime Minister Theresa May's deal for a third time, with hardliners in her party worried she may back a customs unions with the EU as a way to end the current impasse.

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No joke: Comedian Zelenskiy leads race to Ukrainian presidency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ukrainians headed to the polls on Sunday for the first round of presidential elections. Many are disappointed in incumbent Petro Poroshenko for his failure to address corruption. They don't think much of his more traditional rival, former premier Yulia Tymoshenko, either. Instead, the frontrunner in the polls is Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who wrote and starred in a TV series in which an ordinary guy gets himself elected president. Life could soon imitate art, as Gulliver Cragg reports.

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Bolsonaro's call to celebrate coup anniversary triggers Brazil protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several thousand protesters chanting "dictatorship never again" took to the streets of Brazil´s biggest cities Sunday on the 55th anniversary of the coup that established more than two decades of military rule.

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Japan says name of new imperial era will be 'Reiwa' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan on Monday unveiled a new name for the imperial era that begins on May 1, drawing from an ancient Japanese text for the first time, echoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's conservative agenda that aims to bolster national pride.

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