Colombia’s FARC rebels start disarming under UN supervision #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia's FARC rebels are due to begin disarming Wednesday under United Nations supervision, the culmination of a historic peace process to end half a century of conflict.

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Malaysia charges two women with Kim murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Appearing calm and solemn, two young women accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader, were charged with murder Wednesday.

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Watch live: Trump outlines policy goals in first speech to Congress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump will deliver a major speech to Congress Tuesday night – his first since taking office last month – where he is expected to lay out the goals of his fledgling administration. Follow it as it happens with FRANCE 24's liveblog.

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Two injured in accidental shooting at Hollande speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French policeman accidentally fired his weapon Tuesday, slightly injuring two people at an event where President Francois Hollande was speaking in southwestern France.

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Russia, China veto new UN sanctions on Syria for chemical weapon use #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a Western-backed UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons use, in the first clash at the Security Council since US President Donald Trump took office.

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Le Pen set to lose EU parliament immunity over gruesome IS group tweets #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European lawmakers paved the way Tuesday for French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to lose her parliamentary immunity for tweeting graphic images of Islamic State (IS) group atrocities.

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Mysterious US billionaire played crucial role in Trump, Brexit victories #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The secretive US billionaire Robert Mercer played a crucial role in the United Kingdom’s campaign to leave the European Union, as well as US President Donald Trump’s election victory, according to a recent media report.

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UK inquiry slams Tunisian police's 'cowardly' response to beach attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

"Cowardly" Tunisian security forces let down the victims of a shooting at a beach hotel, making "deliberate and unjustifiable" delays in their journey to the scene, a UK inquiry found on Tuesday.

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Tensions still high in Paris suburbs after police rape allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Widespread protests have spread in France over the past month after four police officers stopped a 22-year-old black man, known only as Théo, in a Parisian suburb and allegedly raped him with a baton. CCTV footage of the incident soon went viral, and the country's police force was once again criticised for brutality. Our journalists revisit Aulnay-sous-Bois, where the alleged incident took place, to gauge local reactions.

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‘Oui on peut!’ French voters want Obama to run for president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Posters of Barack Obama have popped up around Paris in what started as a joke by four friends calling for the former US president to run for the Élysée Palace

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France opens murder probe into family’s mysterious disappearance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French investigators have opened a murder probe after bloodstains were found at the home of a family of four whose mysterious disappearance has stumped the nation.

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Two women to be charged with murder of Kim Jong-Un's half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two women arrested for the nerve agent assassination of Kim Jong-Nam are to be charged with his murder, Malaysia said Tuesday, as North Korea sent a senior diplomat to seek the return of the body.

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Mosul residents caught between IS group fighters and Iraqi forces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several hundred civilians fled through the desert on Tuesday to escape fighting against jihadists in the Mosul area, reaching an Iraqi position south of the embattled city.

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First hearing for US veteran charged with Indian engineer’s murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A white U.S. Navy veteran charged with murdering an Indian software engineer at a Kansas bar gazed at a camera from jail and gave curt answers to a judge by video during his initial court appearance on Monday.

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Samsung chief faces bribery charges amid South Korea political crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The heir to the Samsung empire and four other top executives from the world's biggest smartphone maker were indicted Tuesday on multiple charges including bribery and embezzlement, South Korean prosecutors said.

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‘Jihadists’ attack police posts in northern Burkina Faso #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two police posts in Burkina Faso were attacked by jihadists on Monday night, officials said, just months after 12 soldiers were killed by militants in a raid near the Mali border.

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SpaceX unveils plans to send two tourists around moon in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

SpaceX said Monday two private citizens have paid money to be sent around the Moon in what would mark the farthest humans have ever traveled to deep space.

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Wave of bomb threats against US Jewish centres after cemetery attacked #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jewish centers and schools across the nation coped with another wave of bomb threats Monday as officials in Philadelphia began raising money to repair and restore hundreds of vandalized headstones at a Jewish cemetery.

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Israel opens criminal investigation into German submarine contract #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's state attorney has ordered the opening of a criminal investigation into an arms deal with a German company involving members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entourage, the justice ministry said on Monday.

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Do Scandals Matter? Fillon, Le Pen cry 'witch-hunt" over corruption probes (part 1) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When the French start picking a president in less than two months, there could be not one but two major party candidates under formal investigation. But as we've seen in the United States, legal troubles doesn't mean that far-right leader Marine Le Pen of Les Républicains candidate François Fillon can't get elected. Both blame the media and brand the judiciary as biased. What are the consequences of what's been said so far and what's still to come?

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‘We no longer expect anything from politicians,’ say French farmers at agriculture fair #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French farmers criticised politicians for failing to do enough to resolve the country’s ongoing milk crisis at the opening of the 2017 International Agriculture Fair this weekend in Paris.

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Trump proposes $54 billion hike in military spending #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump's first budget proposal includes a substantial $54 billion dollar increase in defense spending, with corresponding cuts in foreign assistance and other non-military spending.

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Morocco to withdraw forces from Western Sahara buffer zone #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Morocco on Sunday announced the withdrawal of its forces from a U.N. buffer zone in the disputed Western Sahara territory, where for months they had been in a standoff with troops from the Polisario independence movement.

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French left-wing leaders fail to forge alliance for presidential race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Socialist presidential candidate Benoit Hamon and hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon failed to agree on an alliance in France’s upcoming presidential election, the two men indicated on Sunday.

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Iraqi forces build floating bridge across Tigris in push to reclaim Mosul #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces pushed deeper into western Mosul on Saturday, advancing in several populated southern districts after punching through the defences of Islamic State's last major urban stronghold in Iraq a day earlier.

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Oscars kick off with Trump jibes as 'La La Land' expected to win big #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Host Jimmy Kimmel opened the Oscars Sunday with a salvo of jokes targeting President Donald Trump on a night expected to be as remarkable for political protest as for its celebration of Hollywood.

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Police foil attempted suicide attack in Algeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A policeman managed to foil an attempted suicide attack in eastern Algeria on Sunday, opening fire on the bomber and triggering the explosives belt he was wearing, officials said.

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Thousands march in Moscow to honour slain opposition leader Nemtsov #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Russians marched through Moscow on Sunday shouting slogans such as “Russia will be free!” and “Putin is war!” to mark two years since opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was gunned down outside the Kremlin.

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Nearly 10 anti-migrant attacks a day in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany saw more than 3,500 attacks against refugees and asylum shelters last year, interior ministry data showed, amounting to nearly 10 acts of anti-migrant violence a day as the country grapples with a record influx of newcomers.

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Over 150 lawmakers call on France to recognise Palestinian statehood #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 150 French lawmakers signed an open letter on Sunday urging outgoing President Francois Hollande to officially recognise the Palestinian Territories as a state.

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Renowned French historian detained for 10 hours by US customs officials #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French historian was detained for 10 hours by US customs officials this week while on his way to an academic conference in Texas.

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Iraqi forces push deeper into west Mosul #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces pushed deeper into western Mosul on Saturday, advancing in several populated southern districts after punching through the defences of Islamic State's last major urban stronghold in Iraq a day earlier.

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Trump to skip White House correspondents' dinner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump, who has been criticizing the news media and is famously thin-skinned, says he won't be attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner - sparing himself the dubious honor of being an in-the-house target of jokes.

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Democrats elect new party chief to lead opposition to Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the daunting task of rebuilding the party and heading the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump.

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Three injured after car ploughs into pedestrians in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three people were injured on Saturday, one of them seriously, when a car ploughed into pedestrians in the southern German city of Heidelberg, police said. The driver was shot and arrested.

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New Islamic State group call to violence sparks panic among Copts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An IS group video directed at Coptic Christians, the discovery of a shoulder-fired missile launcher near Cairo airport and recent killings have raised fears of increased terrorist activity in Egypt and resulted in Sinai Copts fleeing their homes.

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Paris agriculture fair showcases a changing industry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President François Hollande was present on Saturday for the opening ceremony of the Paris International Agriculture Show (Salon de l'Agriculture), the biggest annual event for an industry struggling with sector-wide changes.

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Mexico warns US as Trump says border wall ‘way ahead of schedule’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An emboldened Mexico hardened its opposition to President Donald Trump on Friday by saying it would retaliate if the United States imposed a border tax and that it can afford to lose financial aid that might be pulled to pay for a border wall.

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President Hollande fires back at Trump’s anti-France digs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President François Hollande hit back at Donald Trump with a dig about gun control Saturday, after the new US President attacked France’s immigration policies and Paris.

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Syria suicide attack kills more than a dozen in Homs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian media says multiple explosions have struck a security building in the central city of Homs, inflicting numerous casualties.

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US man charged with killing Indian in possible hate crime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the middle of a crowded bar, Adam Purinton yelled at two Indian men to "get out of my country," witnesses said, then opened fire in an attack that killed one of the men and wounded the other, as well as a third man who tried to help.

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Huppert’s “Elle” wins as Clooney blasts Trump at France’s César awards #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Isabelle Huppert and her thriller "Elle" were the big winners late Friday at the "French Oscars" — the Cesars — in a politicised ceremony marked by Hollywood star George Clooney warning about Donald Trump's US presidency.

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Huppert thriller 'Elle' a favourite at France's César awards #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Isabelle Huppert and her revenge thriller "Elle" are favourites at Friday night's César awards, known as the French Oscars. But they could see some stiff competition from François Ozon's romantic drama "Frantz".

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Macron’s economic platform echoes Hollande’s, French economist says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Already criticized for being thin on policy, independent French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron is facing fresh criticism after releasing details of his economic programme.

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Video: French gymnast turns samba queen at Rio Carnival #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former professional gymnast from France will lead one of the most renowned samba troupes at this year’s Carnival in Brazil. FRANCE 24 spoke to the dancer as she prepared for the performance of a lifetime.

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Prosecutors open criminal case into Fillon's 'fake jobs' scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prosecutors announced Friday that a criminal probe had been opened into claims that presidential candidate François Fillon paid his wife hundreds of thousands of euros to serve as his parliamentary assistant, a job she may never have performed.

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Addressing conservatives, Trump renews attack on media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation’s largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticisms of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.

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Scores of Syrian civilians killed in attack near recaptured town of Al-Bab #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of civilians were killed in northern Syria on Friday after a suicide bomber drove a car laden with explosives into a crowd waiting to reenter the city of Al-Bab, just hours after it had been recaptured from IS group militants.

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Video: India’s Kuki people, possible descendants of one of Israel's lost tribes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In northeastern India, a small ethnic group claims to be one of the lost tribes of Israel. The fervour of the Kuki people has persuaded the Chief Rabbi of Israel to approve their immigration to the Promised Land. Kuki men are traditionally fighters, so once in Israel most of them become soldiers, while their wives try to adjust to their new lives in the settlements.

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Annette Bening on Hollywood, Donald Trump and new film '20th Century Women' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American actress Annette Bening has notched up a slew of Oscar nominations, Golden Globes and SAG Awards over the course of a nearly 40-year career. In her latest movie, Mike Mills' semi-autobiographical "20th Century Women", Bening plays a free-spirited single mother raising a son in 1979 southern California. France 24's Richelle Harrison Plesse sat down with Bening when she was in Paris to talk about cast chemistry, women in Hollywood and why Bening is scared of the Trump administration.

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French far-right leader Le Pen refuses police questioning in jobs probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen refused Friday to attend questioning by investigating magistrates over claims she broke the rules on the use of European Parliament funds.

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Hong Kong divided over its future, 20 years after UK handover #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On July 1, 1997, after more than a century of British rule, Hong Kong was officially handed back to China and became a Special Administrative Region. Thanks to the principle of "one country, two systems", the city retains certain prerogatives such as its money, laws and political system. Today, Hong Kong has become a world city hit by recurring political crises, while Hongkongers are still searching for their identity.

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136 Turkish diplomats, relatives seek asylum in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 130 Turkish diplomats, soldiers and their family members have sought refuge in Germany since last July's failed coup, according to German government data in documents seen by AFP on Friday.

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Iraqi forces enter western Mosul neighbourhood #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi forces pushed into the first neighborhood in western Mosul on Friday and took full control of the international airport on the city's southwestern edge from the Islamic State group, according to Iraqi officials.

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South African anti-immigrant protesters clash with migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South African police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades to break up clashes between local protesters and migrants in Pretoria on Friday at a march against immigration.

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Philippines jails high-profile critic of Duterte's drug war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The highest-profile critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal drug war was arrested Friday on charges supporters said were meant to silence her, but she vowed to keep campaigning against killings and "repression".

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Google accuses of Uber of stealing self-driving car tech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alphabet on Thursday filed a lawsuit accusing Uber and its self-driving vehicle unit Otto of stealing technology from Waymo, a subsidiary of the Google parent company.

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Nerve agent found on face of Kim Jong-Nam, say Malaysian police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's half brother was assassinated with a lethal nerve agent manufactured for chemical warfare, Malaysian police said Friday.

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France ‘must change its approach’ to deradicalising Islamists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a parliamentary report this week said that French deradicalisation efforts were failing to produce results, Sociologist Farhad Khosrokhavar spoke to FRANCE 24 about what the country can do to improve its track record.

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Mexico expresses ‘worry and irritation’ about US policies to Trump envoys #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senior Mexican officials on Thursday expressed “worry and irritation” about U.S. policies during a visit by two of President Donald Trump’s top envoys, who in turn sought to cool tempers after weeks of tension between the neighbors.

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French candidate Macron outlines plans to cut corporate taxes and state jobs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron on Thursday outlined an economic programme that includes corporate tax cuts and public sector redundancies, after facing increasing pressure to unveil a more detailed manifesto.

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Green Party candidate Jadot ends French presidential bid, backs Socialist Hamon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Green Party candidate Yannick Jadot announced Thursday that he was withdrawing from the presidential race and would throw his support behind Socialist party candidate Benoît Hamon in the April-May elections.

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Police arrest activists at dwindling Dakota pipeline protest camp #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than a dozen of a dwindling number of protesters at a camp near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline were arrested on Thursday after defying a previous deadline set by authorities to vacate the Army-owned land.

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Turkey-backed rebels retake Syrian town of al-Bab from IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels said Thursday they had fully captured the town of Al-Bab from the Islamic State group, marking a key defeat for the jihadists after weeks of heavy fighting.

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Students teargassed while protesting alleged police rape #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of French high-school students staged an unauthorised anti-police rally on Thursday, blocking the entrances to a dozen schools in Paris in the latest in a series of protests over the alleged rape of a young black man with a police baton.

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Dutch far-right leader Wilders cancels public events over security leak #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-Islam Dutch MP Geert Wilders and his far-right Freedom Party suspended all public activities Thursday after a police agent was arrested for allegedly leaking information about him to a Moroccan gang.

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Iraqi forces storm Mosul airport in bid to retake city #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi forces on Thursday entered Mosul airport, which lies on the southern edge of the city, for the first time since the Islamic State group overran the region in 2014.

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Racism, sex abuse and impunity: French police’s toxic legacy in the banlieues #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A horrific case of alleged rape by police officers has once again highlighted the culture of abuse and impunity that has driven a wedge between law enforcement and youths in France’s deprived suburbs.

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Low expectations as Syria talks resume once again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN-brokered Syrian peace talks resume in Geneva on Thursday, but hopes of a breakthrough are dim, clouded by persistent violence and deadlock over the country's political future.

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Populist Dutch politician’s security official held for suspected leak #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Dutch security official responsible for protecting Geert Wilders has been detained on suspicion of leaking classified information, a police spokesman said Wednesday, sparking fears for the safety of the anti-Islam lawmaker.

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N. Korea blames 'immoral' Malaysia for death of leader's half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea's state media broke a 10-day silence Thursday on the murder of Kim Jong-Un's half brother, launching a ferocious assault on Malaysia for "immoral" handling of the case and for playing politics with the corpse.

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Mexico rejects 'hostile' Trump immigration rules as US talks loom #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexico reacted with anger on Wednesday to what one official called "hostile" new U.S. immigration guidelines as senior Trump administration envoys began arriving in Mexico City for talks on the volatile issue.

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Budapest withdraws bid to host 2024 summer Olympics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungary's government announced on Wednesday it would withdraw Budapest's bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics, citing a lack of political and national unity behind the application that it blamed on the opposition.

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Scientists discover potentially ‘life-nurturing’ planets in Earth’s galaxy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Researchers announced Wednesday the stunning discovery of seven Earth-like planets orbiting a small star in our galaxy, opening up the most promising hunting ground so far for life beyond the Solar System.

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Amnesty chief urges France to 'stay true to its values' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This year, London-based Amnesty International took the unusual step of unveiling its much-awaited annual report in France. Amnesty Secretary-General Salil Shetty explains why France is under the human rights spotlight and what it means for the international community.

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French centrist Bayrou rallies behind presidential hopeful Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Centrist politician François Bayrou on Wednesday announced he would not stand as a candidate in France’s upcoming presidential election, offering instead to form an alliance with independent Emmanuel Macron.

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#BringBackOurInternet: English-speaking Cameroon hit by digital blackout #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since mid-January, minority English-speaking regions of Cameroon have had their internet access cut off. These regions have seen anti-government protests in recent months, and many people believe the outage is part of attempts to stifle dissent. An international campaign to restore internet access has been launched on social media, but with little success so far. Those working in digital start-ups have suffered the most from not being able to get online, as our correspondents report.

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French Parliament unveils list of assistants amid Fillon ‘fake jobs’ scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s lower-house National Assembly on Wednesday published a full list of lawmakers and their assistants in the wake of a ‘fake jobs’ scandal that has rocked François Fillon’s presidential campaign.

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Morocco uses migrant crisis as leverage in EU free trade dispute #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 850 migrants have breached the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the past week, amid heightened tensions between the North African kingdom and the European Union over a free trade dispute.

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Le Pen aides questioned in police custody in graft probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two aides to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen were being questioned in police custody Wednesday, a source close to the inquiry told Agence France-Presse.

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Former French president Sarkozy joins AccorHotels' board #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been appointed as a director of AccorHotels and will chair its newly created international strategy committee, Europe’s largest hotels group said on Tuesday.

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South Africa court rules against ICC pullout plan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A South African court on Wednesday ruled the government's plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was "unconstitutional and invalid", providing a boost to the embattled Hague-based institution.

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Macron takes French presidential campaign to London #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged expats in London to bring their talents home to France, following a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Malaysia seeks North Korea diplomat for questioning in Kim killing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysian police named on Wednesday a senior official in the North Korean embassy and another linked to its state airline, wanted for questioning over the murder last week of Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean leader’s estranged half-brother.

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Life expectancy 'set to hit 90 for first time' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

By 2030 life expectancy for South Korean women could top nine decades, an average lifespan long thought to be out of reach, researchers said Wednesday.

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Trump, other world leaders 'demonising' entire groups, says Amnesty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump and other leaders whose policies "demonise" entire groups of people pose a growing danger for the world, Amnesty International said Wednesday in its annual report.

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Trump policy rewrite could see millions targered for deportation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Millions of people living in the US illegally could be targeted for deportation — including people simply arrested for traffic violations — under a sweeping rewrite of immigration enforcement policies announced Tuesday by the Trump administration.

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French police arrest three men over alleged terror plot #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police on Tuesday arrested three men suspected of planning a terror attack in raids in the Paris area, Marseille and the central city of Clermont-Ferrand, legal sources said.

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Video: Vermeer masterpieces brought together in Paris for rare show #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Louvre Museum in Paris on Wednesday will unveil a rare exhibition on Flemish master painter Johan Vermeer, the first such show in France in half a century.

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Circus in France is an ever-growing art form #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the announced closure of the famed Ringling Brothers Circus, it may appear that a beloved form of entertainment is dying. But here in France, circus is not only alive and well, it is thriving and evolving.

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Slapstick, stunts and a sweet 'pas de deux' in the streets of Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From ballroom dancing in the suburbs to vertiginous exploits on the Eiffel Tower, Fiona Gordon has created a unique brand of burlesque, acrobatic comedy alongside her partner Dominique Abel. Blending dance, mime and theatre, the duo have brought their synchronicity to their latest film "Lost in Paris". Fiona joins us in the studio to talk about upturning Parisian clichés, the awkwardness of human interactions and finding inspiration in everyday clumsiness.

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‘Last night in Sweden’: Sources behind Trump claims say facts, quotes were distorted #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The police officers who appeared in a video that US President Donald Trump cited in his false claims of an incident in Sweden have lashed out at the US filmmaker who interviewed them, saying their quotes were heavily edited and taken out of context.

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'Turkey is the biggest jail for journalists in the world' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Can Dündar is the former editor in chief of Turkey’s Cumhuriyet newspaper. After being charged with espionage and surviving an assassination attempt in May 2016, he fled his country and now lives in exile in Germany. Dündar has become a symbol of the crackdown on the press in Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He spoke to FRANCE 24 from Geneva about the state of press freedom in his home country.

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French foie gras region faces another duck cull due to bird flu #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's agriculture ministry on Tuesday ordered all remaining 600,000 ducks in a key foie gras-producing region be slaughtered to try to stem a growing outbreak of bird flu.

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French-Israeli soldier sentenced to 18 months for killing wounded Palestinian #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French-Israeli soldier who shot dead an incapacitated Palestinian assailant in the occupied West Bank was sentenced on Tuesday to 18 months in jail.

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Suicide bombers conduct deadly attack on Pakistani court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suicide bombers attacked a court complex in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least four people, officials said, in the latest incident in a new surge of Islamist violence.

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Trump picks McMaster to replace Flynn as national security adviser #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser, replacing the ousted Michael Flynn.

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Police search French far-right party’s HQ in EU parliament jobs probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police were searching the headquarters of Marine Le Pen’s National Front party west of Paris on Monday in relation to a probe into alleged misuse of European Union funds to pay parliamentary assistants, an FN official told Reuters.

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Paris court sends ‘Spiderman’ thief to prison for €109mn museum heist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A thief nicknamed "Spiderman", who stole five masterpieces from a top Paris museum, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday for one of the most daring art heists in recent years.

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Merkel postpones Algeria visit as Bouteflika battles bronchitis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called off a visit to Algeria on Monday "at the last minute" because President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was suffering acute bronchitis, the two countries announced.

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France's election: 'The Russians are doing what they can to bring down Macron' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alarmed by allegations that Russia meddled in the US presidential election, potentially swinging the vote in Donald Trump's favour, France's foreign minister warned Russia this week against trying to steer France's own election towards right-wing parties with an affinity for Vladimir Putin. Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress, tells FRANCE 24 why she is worried history will repeat itself.

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French court calls for policeman to be charged with rape #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French court on Monday called for a policeman charged with assaulting a black man to be instead charged with rape, two weeks after a similar incident triggered several nights of unrest in the French capital’s restive suburbs.

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French far-right leader Le Pen visits Beirut as she eyes Elysée Palace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right leader and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen on Monday met for the first time with a foreign head of state, holding talks with Lebanese President Michel Aoun in the capital of Beirut.

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Libya PM convoy hit by 'intensive gunfire' in Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The convoy of Libya's contested unity government chief, Fayez al-Sarraj, came under gunfire in Tripoli on Monday, without causing any casualties, his administration said.

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Pence underscores US commitment to transatlantic ties in Brussels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure Europe on Monday of the new US administration's commitment to transatlantic ties as he met with EU chiefs in Brussels at the tail end of a European tour.

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Over three years of war have resulted in a famine in South Sudan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Sudan's government said Monday that more than three years of war have led to famine in parts of the nation, a tragedy aid agencies criticised as "man-made".

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'President Erdogan assassination plot' trial opens in Turkey #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A trial of almost 50 suspects accused of plotting to assassinate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the botched July 15 coup opened Monday in southern Turkey.

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NATO chief Stoltenberg: The US is 'strongly committed to NATO' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24 at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the US commitment to NATO under President Donald J. Trump and the Alliance's relations with Russia.

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EU, NATO next on US VP Pence’s European charm offensive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Vice President Mike Pence meets EU and NATO leaders Monday at the end of a European trip aimed at reassuring allies worried that President Donald Trump might abandon them.

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Iraqi forces push towards airport in bitter battle to retake west Mosul #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi government forces are targeting Mosul airport as they launch a long-awaited offensive to retake the western part of the city, the Islamic State group's last major stronghold in the country.

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Malaysia summons N. Korea envoy as tensions mount over Kim killing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysia summoned the North Korean ambassador on Monday for a dressing-down over Pyongyang's attack on its investigation into the assassination of leader Kim Jong-Un's half-brother, deepening a diplomatic row.

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Trump says Sweden comment based on TV report as country left baffled #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A day after falsely suggesting there was an immigration-related security incident in Sweden, President Donald Trump said on Sunday his comment was based on a television report he had seen.

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Ruling party candidate leads Ecuador presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The hand-picked candidate of socialist President Rafael Correa took the lead in early results from Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, and was just under the threshold needed to win outright and avoid a runoff against his nearest rival.

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French far-left candidate Mélenchon presents €270 billion spending plan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon would raise spending by 273 billion euros ($290 billion), his team said in a presentation online on Sunday.

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Customers pack French café after accidental Michelin star #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Waiters at a cheap and cheerful restaurant in central France have been worked off their feet since the eatery earned a coveted Michelin star... by mistake, the daily Le Parisien reported Friday.

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Four famines put more than 20 million at risk of starvation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 20 million people risk dying from starvation within six months in four separate famines, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned last week.

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Somalia car bomb kills at least 12 in Mogadishu market #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A blast from a suicide car bomb ripped through a market in Somali capital Mogadishu on Sunday, killing 18 people and wounding at least 25, a local official said, days after the country elected a new president.

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Hungarian slaughterhouse romance wins top prize at Berlin film festival #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungary's "On Body and Soul", a tender love story set in a slaughterhouse, won the Golden Bear top prize Saturday at the Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year.

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France condemns alleged cyber attacks targeting presidential candidate Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suspected Russian cyberattacks on the French presidential campaign are "unacceptable", France's foreign minister said Sunday, adding it was clear that pro-Europe candidate Emmanuel Macron was being targeted.

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French presidential hopeful apologises for controversial comments on colonialism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron attempted on Saturday to end the controversy triggered by his comments condemning France’s colonial past in Algeria.

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Iraqi Prime Minister announces operation to retake west Mosul from IS Group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi forces launched an offensive on jihadists defending Mosul’s west bank Sunday, in what could be the most brutal fighting yet in a four-month-old operation on the city.

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Over 150,000 join pro-migrant protest in Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of people marched through Barcelona on Saturday urging the Spanish government to immediately meet its pledge to take in thousands of refugees.

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Turkish foreign minister holds pro-Erdogan rally in Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey's prime minister drew criticism Saturday for holding a rally in Germany urging Turks there to support a referendum that would expand President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers.

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Russia’s Lavrov announces new Ukraine ceasefire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed on Saturday to use their influence to implement a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons from Monday in eastern Ukraine.

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French protests against police violence move to central Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Anti-racism groups and other protesters rallied in Paris on Saturday to support victims of police violence after a young black man was allegedly raped with a police baton earlier this month.

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Why colonisation remains a political football in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron sparked uproar this week when he described French colonialism as a "crime against humanity". FRANCE 24 spoke to historian Pascal Blanchard about why it remains such a controversial subject in France.

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Trump organisation opens golf course in Dubai #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons arrived in the United Arab Emirates for an invitation-only ceremony Saturday to formally open the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai.

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Petition challenge threatens Budapest Olympic bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A petition launched by a grassroots group in Hungary that opposes Budapest’s bid to hold the 2024 Olympic Games has garnered enough signatures to force a referendum on the matter.

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Trump ‘unwavering’ in commitment to NATO alliance, says Pence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday said President Donald Trump would stand by the NATO transatlantic alliance on Saturday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed to the United States and others for support.

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Huge storm slams southern California #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A huge Pacific storm parked itself over Southern California and unloaded, ravaging roads, opening sinkholes and leading to the deaths of at least two people.

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Malaysian police arrest N. Korean man over murder of Kim Jong-Un's half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysian police said on Saturday they had arrested a North Korean man in connection with the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the half brother of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Six years after uprising, Libya’s struggles endure #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya's transition has been bogged down by insecurity and chaos, leaving the country looking like a "failed state" six years after the uprising and Western military intervention that ended Muammar Gaddafi's rule.

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US Senate confirms longtime EPA foe Pruitt to lead the agency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on Friday won Senate confirmation to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal agency he repeatedly sued to rein in its reach during the Obama administration.

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After Fillon, France’s Le Pen faces her own ‘fake job’ scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Friday vehemently denied having ever admitted to anti-fraud investigators that she misused EU funds to pay her bodyguard, saying she is the target of outright lies.

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US not tilting towards Russia on Syria and backs UN, says Tillerson #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rex Tillerson, trying to reassure allies that Washington was not tilting towards Moscow over the Syrian conflict, told them on Friday that the US backed UN efforts to broker a political solution to the war, officials and diplomats said.

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Calais ‘Jungle’ camp refugees attend French university #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of 80 refugees from France’s “Jungle” camp in the northern port city of Calais have been selected to attend university as part of an initiative to help them earn a degree in preparation for life in their new host country.

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Spanish court clears Princess Cristina, jails her husband for tax fraud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spain's Princess Cristina, sister of the King, has been absolved from charges of being accessory to tax fraud following a investigation into her husband's financial affairs, judicial authorities said on Friday.

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Thailand still mourning its beloved King Bhumibol #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

He was the world’s richest monarch – wealthier than Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II - and the longest-serving, spending 70 years on the throne. Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died four months ago aged 88, was respected and worshipped by his people. His death plunged Thailand into uncertainty and an unprecedented period of mourning. Our Southeast Asia correspondent Clovis Casali reports on this historic event.

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French victim of alleged police rape leaves hospital, thanks supporters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A young black man who claims he was raped by police with a baton in a Paris suburb has left hospital and thanked supporters in France and abroad for rallying around him.

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Malaysia will not release Kim Jong Nam’s body without DNA from next of kin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysian police said on Friday they would not release the body of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un until they receive DNA samples from his next of kin.

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French language watchdog 'disapproves' of Paris' English-language Olympic slogan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The decision to adopt an English slogan for Paris' bid to host the 2024 Olympics was likened on Thursday to a pizza promotion by the body charged with preserving the purity of the French language.

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Trump's pick for national security adviser 'rejects offer' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former navy admiral reportedly tapped by President Donald Trump to be his national security advisor has declined the post, US media said on Thursday.

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Samsung chief arrested in corruption investigation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye, dealing a fresh blow to the world's biggest maker of smartphones.

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Trump says Russia controversy a 'scam' in new attack on media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump dismissed a growing controversy about ties between his aides and Russia on Thursday as a "ruse" and "scam" perpetrated by a hostile news media, and denied any of his associates had contacts with Moscow before last year's election.

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Fugitive movie director Polanski launches legal bid to return to US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The fugitive movie director Roman Polanski plans to return to the United States, his lawyer said Thursday, and is seeking assurances he will do no further jail time over the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl.

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Could Trump’s politics unite the divided countries of Latin America? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Faced with Donald Trump’s protectionist stance, the countries of Latin America are showing their solidarity. The American economic hostility could lead to historic reconciliation among the countries in the Alliance of the Pacific and in Mercosur.

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At least 70 killed in IS group attack on Sufi shrine in Pakistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Sufi shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday that killed at least 70 people.

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Deadly car bombing rips Baghdad auto market again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A vehicle packed with explosives blew up on Thursday at a car market in southern Baghdad, killing at least 45 people and wounding several others, according to security officials.

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Are the French the world's best lovers? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Valentine’s Day was just a few days ago, a good opportunity to focus on love "à la française". What is it like to date a French person? Are the rules different? Do all French people really cheat on their partners? Flo asked some of the FRANCE 24 team about their own personal experiences to find out more.

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US ‘Day Without Immigrants’ to protest Trump's immigration policies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Organizers in cities across the United States have asked immigrants to skip school, work, and desist from shopping on Thursday to demonstrate the crucial role they play in the American economy and way of life.

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French presidential hopeful Macron calls colonisation ‘crime against humanity’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron described colonisation as a “crime against humanity” during a visit to Algeria this week, sparking outrage back home among conservative and far-right parties.

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French prosecutor refuses to drop inquiry into Fillon ‘fake job’ allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s financial prosecutor announced on Thursday that an investigation into fake work allegations surrounding presidential candidate François Fillon would remain open, in a new blow to the ex-prime minister’s campaign.

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Scandal-hit Fillon calls for 16-year-olds to be tried as adults in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Conservative French presidential candidate François Fillon wants to prosecute 16- and 17-year-olds as adults, arguing it would prevent the kind of unrest that has rocked the low-income suburbs of Paris following an alleged police rape.

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Second woman arrested over murder of North Korean leader’s half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysian police detained a second woman on Thursday suspected of involvement in the apparent assassination of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Venezuela pulls CNN from air for 'distorting truth' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Nicolas Maduro's government ordered the suspension of CNN's Spanish-language service from Venezuela's airwaves on Wednesday, accusing it of distorting the truth in coverage.

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Key members of Trump team maintain close ties to Russia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As US President Donald Trump faces fresh calls for investigations into the extent of his administration's dealings with Moscow, Russia ties have already become commonplace at the highest levels of government in his choice of top advisers.

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Trump’s labor secretary pick withdraws nomination amid concerns about his business past #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary Andrew Puzder withdrew from consideration Wednesday, the White House said, amid concerns about his business record and controversies about his personal past.

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‘Hold off’ on settlements, Trump tells Netanyahu #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Israel's prime minister to "hold off" on building settlements on land the Palestinians claim for their future state, yet held back from explicitly endorsing a future Palestinian state.

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France warns of retaliation if Russia meddles in election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France said on Wednesday it would not accept interference by Russia or any other state in its presidential election, and would retaliate if necessary.

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'Mister Erbil': Kurdish dandies launch gentlemen's fashion club #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, often makes headlines for being the backdrop to battles against Islamic State group militants. But this time, the city is in the spotlight for a group of young men with a difference. They are "Mister Erbil", the country's first gentlemen's club: well-groomed hipsters with a social message.

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First, and likely only, footage of French novelist Marcel Proust surfaces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Literature experts believe an extraordinary film clip of a 1904 wedding -- stored in the French national film archives -- very likely features the only known footage of legendary French writer Marcel Proust.

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NATO is a ‘fundamental bedrock’ for US, reassures Trump’s defence chief #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New Pentagon chief James Mattis said Wednesday that NATO was a "fundamental bedrock" for the United States as he tried to reassure allies concerned about President Donald Trump's commitment.

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EU parliament approves landmark CETA free-trade deal with Canada #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union and Canada secured clearance on Wednesday for their contentious free-trade deal and the removal of import duties that supporters say will boost growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Woman arrested in Malaysia over murder of Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman holding Vietnam travel papers and are looking for a “few” other foreign suspects in connection with the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s estranged half-brother, police said.

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Hollande calls for ‘justice’ in case of alleged rape by French police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President François Hollande on Tuesday called for "justice" over the alleged rape of a black youth with a police baton, an incident that has sparked 10 nights of rioting and more than 200 arrests.

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Video: Asylum seekers in limbo at Israel-Egypt border fence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since taking office, US President Donald Trump has touted Israel’s border walls as a model for his own plans to build a barrier with Mexico. FRANCE 24 looks at the life of one migrant stuck in the Israeli-Egyptian border area of the Negev Desert.

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Trump knew weeks ago that ousted top aide Flynn misled White House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Just six days into his term, US President Donald Trump was informed that his national security adviser had misled his vice president about contacts with Russia.

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S. Korea confirms suspected murder of Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Korea said on Wednesday it believed the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had been murdered, as Malaysian authorities moved the body to another hospital for an autopsy to identify the cause of death, sources told Reuters.

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White House voices doubts over two-state solution on eve of Netanyahu visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Trump administration suggested Tuesday that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians may not come in the form of a two-state solution — a position that could represent a dramatic shift from Barack Obama, who said he saw no alternative.

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Inspired PSG demolish Barcelona 4-0 in Champions League last-16 tie #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris St Germain's Angel Di Maria was at his vintage best as he scored twice on his birthday in a 4-0 demolition of a ragged Barcelona side in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

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Flynn resignation sparks calls for probe into Trump's Russia ties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's nascent presidency was plunged into crisis Tuesday as the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn triggered new calls for an independent inquiry into his administration's contacts with Moscow.

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France deploys new force to combat drones – and it has claws #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French army is using birds of prey to take down drones to protect its air bases as well as to secure public airspace in case a drone poses a threat.

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Kremlin issue denial, but French presidential hopeful Macron restates Russia hack claims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Kremlin denied on Tuesday that it was behind media and internet attacks on the campaign of French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron though his camp renewed the charges against Russian media and a hackers' group operating in Ukraine.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother 'murdered' in Malaysia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been assassinated in Malaysia, South Korean media reported Tuesday, with one TV station saying he was attacked at the main airport with poisoned needles.

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Lance Armstrong faces $100m lawsuit filed by US government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A judge on Monday cleared the way for the doping-disgraced cycling icon Lance Armstrong to go to court, saying the US authorities' allegations against him merited trial.

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Labour shortage leaves German region struggling to fill jobs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the jobless rate in Germany’s southwestern state of Baden-Wüttemberg falls below 4 percent, the dearth of qualified workers means businesses are struggling to fill vacant positions. To attract new recruits, the region has begun holding job fairs where companies offer training as an incentive for young locals, as well as refugees. An increasing number of businesses are now betting on the recent influx of refugees from countries like Syria to find workers.

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US blacklists Venezuela's vice president for drug trafficking #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States blacklisted Venezuela's Vice President Tareck El Aissami for drug trafficking, the first crackdown by the Trump administration against a top official in President Nicolas Maduro's government for money laundering and the drug trade.

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Trump 'evaluating' security adviser Flynn after Russia revelations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump is evaluating U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn over his Russian contacts, Trump's spokesman said on Monday, pointedly declining to make a public show of support for his embattled aide.

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Trump will be ‘tweaking’ US trade relations with Canada #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Monday called for "reciprocal" trade with Canada and to build bridges of commerce across the border, but nevertheless vowed to "tweak" the bilateral relationship.

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French presidential hopeful Macron the 'target of Russian fake news attacks' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron is being targeted by Russian media and internet attacks from within Russia with the goal of helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals, his party chief said on Monday.

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Star economist Piketty joins ticket of left-wing French presidential hopeful Hamon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Socialist presidential candidate Benoît Hamon named star economist Thomas Piketty, author of the best-selling "Capital in the Twenty-First Century", to his team on Saturday.

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France's presidential election: A 'big fat mess'? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French presidential election is looking increasingly like a daytime soap opera. Conservative François Fillon is again in the spotlight, as he and his wife will likely face legal proceedings for graft. While Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo is at it again, now with plans to redesign the famous "Champ de Mars" park. The protests in Paris's suburbs are dividing opinion: Le Figaro warns the violence could spread to other cities, while communist paper L'Humanité praises the young people's courage.

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Image of Turkish assassin wins 2017 World Press Photo award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brandishing a gun, his face contorted with rage, the shocking image of an off-duty Turkish policeman assassinating the Russian envoy to Turkey Monday won the prestigious World Press Photo Award.

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Deadly blast targets Pakistani protest rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A large bomb blast ripped through a protest rally in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Monday, killing at least 10 people and wounding nearly 60 in an attack claimed by a breakaway Taliban faction.

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Several skiers killed in avalanche in French Alps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least four skiers have been killed, and five others have been trapped under the snow after they were engulfed by an avalanche while skiing off piste in the French Alps, rescue workers said Monday.

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Hamas names top militant as new leader in Gaza #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hamas has named a top militant commander as its new leader in the Gaza Strip, an official media outlet confirmed Monday, placing one of the Islamic militant group’s most hard-line figures in charge of operations in its core power base.

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In pictures: Romanians protest against ‘corrupt, thieving’ government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of Romanians descended on the streets of Bucharest and other main cities over the weekend, calling on the government to resign amid accusations that it is attempting to water down the country’s anti-corruption laws.

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Guterres defends ex-Palestinian PM as pick for UN Libya envoy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres defended former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad on Monday as the “right person” to represent the world body in Libya after the United States raised objections to his choice.

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Video: Russian state media expands in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Following accusations of Russian meddling in the US Presidential elections, many in France are concerned by potential Russian interference in the upcoming presidential vote. As Russian state media expands in France, FRANCE 24 investigates if there is a hidden agenda in the campaign coverage.

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‘La La Land’ wins big at UK’s BAFTA awards #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Musical “La La Land” won big at Britain’s main film awards on Sunday as it scooped the prize for best film, while Emma Stone and Damien Chazelle picked up awards for best actress and best director respectively.

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Clashes continue in Paris suburbs over alleged police rape #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 11 people, including eight minors, were arrested in the northwestern Paris suburb of Argenteuil on Sunday, in the latest of a string of violent protests over the alleged police rape of a 22-year-old black man identified as Théo.

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Trudeau visits Trump in crucial meeting for Canada #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump hosts Justin Trudeau at the White House Monday in what is a delicate visit for the Canadian prime minister, who hopes to get a compromise from the US president on free trade while making his point on immigration.

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Adele beats Beyonce to top Grammys as Bowie honoured #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.

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Tens of thousands protest against Trump in Mexico #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of Mexicans protested Sunday against US President Donald Trump, hitting back at his anti-Mexican rhetoric and his pledges to make their country pay for his "big, beautiful" border wall.

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North Korea hails 'successful' missile test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile the previous day, claiming further advancement in a weapons programme it is pursuing in violation of United Nations resolutions.

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Jazz great Al Jarreau, of 'Moonlighting' fame, dies at 76 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau, who transcended genres over a 50-year career, died at a Los Angeles hospital Sunday, just days after announcing his retirement from touring because of exhaustion.

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Paris suburbs rage over police assault: ‘I’m disgusted by my country’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saturday’s violent protest over an alleged rape by police officers has highlighted the chasm between law enforcement and residents of Paris’s run-down suburbs, where many feel they are treated like second-class citizens.

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French childhood obesity trends downward as global rates rise #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is defying an upward trend in global childhood obesity with rates throughout the country stable or declining, although higher levels still persist in children from lower income families.

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Lopez kicks France to narrow win over battling Scotland #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France relied on the boot of Camille Lopez as they laboured to a 22-16 home win against Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday.

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Spain's Iglesias triumphs in Podemos power struggle #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Supporters of Spain's Podemos handed Pablo Iglesias an emphatic victory on Sunday, re-electing him as party chief and backing his strategy to fight on as an anti-establishment grouping.

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected Germany's new president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A German parliamentary assembly has elected former foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier by an overwhelming majority to become the country's new president.

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EU commission chief Juncker to step down in 2019 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Union's powerful executive Commission, said Saturday he would not seek a second term when his tenure expires in 2019.

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Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi dies aged 69 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jiro Taniguchi, a legend in Japan's comic art of manga, died in Tokyo on Saturday at the age of 69, leaving behind an international following for his exquisite line drawing of scenes from everyday life.

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Turkey referendum on boosting presidential powers set for April 16 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey will hold a referendum on April 16 on replacing its parliamentary system with the stronger presidency long sought by incumbent Tayyip Erdogan, electoral authorities announced on Saturday.

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Romanian anti-government protests enter twelfth day #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of protesters braved the cold to march in Romania's main cities on Saturday, angered by government attempts to water down anti-corruption laws.

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North Korea conducts missile test as Trump meets with Japanese PM #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year and an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, who stood with the Japanese leader as Shinzo Abe called the move "absolutely intolerable."

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England fight back in Cardiff to seal 16th straight win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Elliot Daly's dramatic try four minutes from time saw Grand Slam champions England come from behind to beat Wales 21-16 in a Six Nations international in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Violence flares at protest over alleged rape by French police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sporadic clashes broke out Saturday in the Paris suburb of Bobigny, where several hundred people had gathered to protest against police brutality and the alleged rape of a 22-year-old man by an officer wielding a truncheon.

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Nice throws off security fears to revel in carnival spirit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carnival revellers in the city of Nice, France, will celebrate under high security this year, for the first time in living memory parading down a route other than the traditional Promenade des Anglais.

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Leaders battle for soul of Spain’s Podemos at crucial congress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pleading for "unity", thousands of Podemos supporters gathered Saturday at a decisive two-day meeting in Madrid that could unseat the charismatic leader of one of Europe's leading far-left parties.

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Turkey-backed rebels push into Syrian IS group stronghold al-Bab #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian opposition forces say they have advanced inside the Islamic State-held town of al-Bab, in northern Syria.

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At least 17 killed in stampede at Angola football stadium #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 17 football fans died in a stampede at a stadium in northern Angola on Friday, police said, adding that scores of other spectators were injured, many of them seriously.

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Trump considers 'brand new order' on travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering issuing a new executive order banning citizens of certain countries traveling to the United States after his initial attempt to clamp down on immigration snarled to a halt amid political and judicial chaos.

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Top IS recruiter Rachid Kassim targeted in US drone strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French jihadist Rachid Kassim, suspected of inspiring several attacks in France, was targeted in a coalition air strike near the Iraqi city of Mosul, but his death is not yet confirmed, the Pentagon said Friday.

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Trump commits to Japan's security in shift from campaign rhetoric #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said on Friday the alliance between the United States and Japan is a cornerstone of regional peace and stability, edging away from campaign pledges to force Tokyo to pay more for the US security umbrella.

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A family affair: Nepotism in French politics goes beyond ‘Penelopegate’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Years after his retirement, a former parliamentary assistant to a conservative French senator recounts how he worked with the senator’s wife while she apparently did no work. But was paid with public funds all the same.

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French 'rebel valley' farmer given suspended fine for helping migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cédric Herrou, a French farmer renowned for helping migrants slip into the country, said Friday he would continue to assist those in need as a court handed him a suspended fine of 3,000 euros ($3,200).

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US Senate confirms Obamacare critic Tom Price as health secretary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Senate voted on Friday to confirm Representative Tom Price as the top US healthcare official, putting a determined opponent of Obamacare in position to help President Donald Trump dismantle the healthcare law.

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Sudan temples shed light on ‘secrets of Africa’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swiss archaeologist Charles Bonnet and his team have unearthed three temples in Sudan that could help unlock some of the secrets of ancient Africa, a subject that has long challenged researchers of the ancient world.

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Stars in their eyes: French press feast on 2017 Michelin Guide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRENCH PAPERS - Fri. 10.02.17: More demonstrations are held in several cities across France in support of Theo, a 22-year-old black man who was allegedly the victim of police brutality during an identity check last week. Meanwhile, France has its eyes on the 2023 Rugby World Cup. And the 2017 issue of the Michelin Guide is released, arguably the most important event in the food world.

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Russia intervenes to stop Syrian army, rebels fighting near key town of al-Bab #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia has intervened to halt a clash between Syrian government forces and Turkey-backed Syrian rebels near the strategic northern town of al-Bab, which both sides are hoping to capture from the Islamic State (IS) group.

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Rose Nathike: S. Sudan athlete’s race for a better life #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For Rose Nathike, running is a way of life. First the South Sudanese athlete ran to flee the war in Sudan. Then she trained at her refugee camp in northern Kenya. Finally she beat the odds to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics. FRANCE 24 brings you the incredible story of Rose Nathike, the flag bearer of the Refugee Olympic Team in Rio and a member of a family torn apart by war.

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'Iran is ready to stand up to US pressure', adviser to Supreme Leader tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ali Akbar Velayati was Iran's foreign minister for 16 years, before becoming foreign policy adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He granted an exclusive interview to our Iran correspondent Mariam Pirzadeh and Ghazal Golshiri from French newspaper Le Monde. Ali Akbar Velayati shared his thoughts on his country's relations with the United States.

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Pakistan’s Swat Valley striving to return to its former glory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Swat Valley, a picturesque region of Pakistan, was briefly controlled by the Taliban before they were driven out by the army in 2009. For nearly a year now, the region locals call the “Pakistani Switzerland” has been opening up to tourists again, but the Islamist militant threat remains present in the valley – and in people’s minds. Our reporters returned to Swat.

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‘France is your nation’, presidential hopeful Macron tells US climate scientists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron on Friday released a video in English, inviting US scientists who feel their work is threatened under Donald Trump’s administration to move to France.

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Anti-terror raid in southern French city of Montpellier, four arrested #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris prosecutor's office says French anti-terrorism forces have arrested four people, including a 16-year-old girl, and uncovered a makeshift laboratory with the explosive TATP.

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South African lawmakers brawl during Zuma's keynote speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A session of South Africa’s parliament convened for a keynote address by the president descended into chaos on Thursday as far-left lawmakers brawled with orderlies after interrupting the speech and the main opposition party walked out.

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Court rejects White House attempt to overturn suspension of Trump travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another legal setback to the new administration's immigration policy.

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Top Trump aide Conway's Ivanka plug 'unacceptable' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senior White House adviser Kellyanne Conway drew sharp criticism from a top Republican lawmaker on Thursday after publicly promoting product lines of President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, a day after he attacked a retailer for dropping them.

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Opinion: Everyone’s talking corruption, but ignoring security, in Somalia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The talking points around Wednesday’s Somali presidential election have been dominated by corruption. But war is the best breeding ground for corruption. So why is the international community ignoring security and obsessing about corruption?

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Video: Schulz’s popularity soars in Germany after winning SPD leadership #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Martin Schulz’s popularity has surged among German voters after he was nominated leader of the country’s Social Democrats (SPD) on January 24.

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French enquiry finds ‘insufficient proof’ police raped young man with truncheon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An initial French police investigation has found insufficient evidence to support allegations that a 22-year-old black man was anally raped with a police truncheon, a police source said Thursday.

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Lawyers for France’s Fillon call for ‘fake job’ inquiry to be dropped #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French conservative presidential candidate François Fillon’s lawyers said on Thursday they had asked financial prosecutors to drop an inquiry into allegations their client’s wife had been paid for work she did not do as his parliamentary assistant.

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French far-right MEPs exploit loophole when hiring parliamentary assistants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Parliament prohibits its lawmakers from hiring family members as assistants, but France’s far-right National Front (FN) has found an easy - and legal - way to flout the rule.

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Turkish soldiers killed by Russian air strike in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three Turkish soldiers were accidentally killed and 11 wounded on Thursday when a Russian war plane struck a building in Syria where the troops were deployed, the Turkish army said.

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‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin announces her retirement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Soul music legend Aretha Franklin says she plans to retire from full-time touring after she releases a new album in September.

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Video: The growing pains of Iran's tourist industry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With international sanctions lifted, Iran has become a top tourist destination in the region, attracting more than five million foreign visitors in 2015. But faced with an increasing number of tourists, the Islamic Republic is facing a shortage of hotel accommodation. Our correspondents report on the growing pains of the country's tourist industry.

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Romanian justice minister resigns after mass protests against corruption law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Romanian Justice Minister Florin Iordache resigned on Thursday after massive nationwide protests over government efforts to weaken anti-corruption laws.

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Kenyan Court Rules to Keep World’s Largest Refugee Camp Open

Paris to erect bulletproof wall around Eiffel Tower #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the face of the ongoing terrorism threat in France, Paris’s iconic monument, the Eiffel Tower, will undergo a massive facelift to tighten security by next autumn.

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Pope Francis Slams President Trump’s Policies Without Naming Him: ‘Build Bridges,’ Not Walls

France Reports Explosion at Nuclear Power Plant

PARIS — French authorities say there has been an explosion in a nuclear power plant’s machine room but that there is no leak of radiation. No injuries have been reported.

The local government for the Manche region says that the blast at the Flamanville plant on France’s northwest coast has been contained and managed.

Operator EDF said that there were no injuries and that a fire led to a blast in the machine room of one of the two nuclear reactors at Flamanville. EDF says that the fire was “immediately” brought under control.

EDF said that the No. 1 reactor was disconnected from the grid.

 

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Ecuador’s Opposition Candidate Says He Will Evict Julian Assange from the London Embassy

Racial and Religious Harmony In Indonesia’s Capital Are About to Face a Major Test

Somalia wakes up to new President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former prime minister was elected Somalia's president on Wednesday, declaring a new "era of unity" as he took on the daunting task of bringing the long-chaotic country its first fully functioning central government in a quarter-century.

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US says senior al Qaeda leader killed in Syria strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US military said Wednesday that it had killed eleven Al-Qaeda operatives, including a veteran leader and suicide bombing pioneer, in a bombing raid in Syria.

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U.S. Officials Have Stopped Vetting Refugees Under a Deal With Australia Scorned By Trump as ‘Dumb’

The Death Toll in the Crackdown on Myanmar’s Rohingya People Could Be Far Higher Than Estimated

Trump's attacks on judges 'demoralising', says president's Supreme Court nominee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, on Wednesday described the president's Twitter attacks on the judiciary as "demoralizing" and "disheartening," a spokesman for Gorsuch said.

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This Kiwifruit Isn’t From New Zealand at All. It’s Chinese, and This Is How It Got Hijacked

US Senate confirms Jeff Sessions as attorney general #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions as attorney general Wednesday, despite vitriolic debate over his civil rights record and whether he can serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer independent from President Donald Trump.

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Louvre attack suspect ‘did not act on orders from IS group’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The main suspect in last week’s machete attack on four soldiers at the Louvre Museum in Paris told authorities he had acted alone, sources close to the investigation said on Wednesday.

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UK’s lower house of parliament gives PM May power to trigger Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's House of Commons gave its final approval Wednesday to a bill authorising the government to start exit talks with the EU, despite fears by opposition lawmakers that the UK is setting out on the rocky path to Brexit.

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House of Commons Gives Final Approval for Authorizing Brexit

Former Somali PM wins presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, a US-educated former prime minister, was sworn in as Somalia's new president Wednesday after lawmakers gave him an unassailable lead in the second round of an election in Mogadishu.

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The Winter Olympics Are Coming to South Korea. But Politics Are Overshadowing Preparations

French tourism rebounds two years after start of terror attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tourism is on the rise in France after two years of deadly terrorist attacks that hurt one of the country’s major economic motors, official figures published on Tuesday revealed.

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Silenced at Senate hearing, Warren continues in corridor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Silenced on the Senate floor, Democrat Elizabeth Warren took her criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee out to the hallway - and found a much larger platform.

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Six Red Cross workers killed while delivering aid in Afghanistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Islamic State group gunmen were suspected of killing at least six Afghan employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday as they carried supplies to areas in the north of the country hit by deadly snow storms.

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Embattled Romanian PM survives no-confidence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Romania's defiant Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu easily survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday as his left-wing government battles nationwide unrest over its attempt to weaken corruption laws.

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Romania’s Government Survives Vote of No Confidence Amid Protests

Prominent Russian opposition leader Navalny convicted of embezzlement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Russian judge said on Wednesday that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was guilty of embezzlement, Interfax news agency reported, a decision that may force the activist to drop his plan to run in next year’s presidential election.

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The Iraqi Photographers Documenting the Destruction Left Behind by ISIS

Mogadishu under security lockdown as Somalia holds presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Somali lawmakers gathered behind the blast walls of the capital’s airport on Wednesday to elect their president, after months of delays and following threats from Islamist insurgents bent on derailing the process.

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Vladimir Putin Just Signed Off on the Partial Decriminalization of Domestic Abuse in Russia

Yemen Will Ban U.S. Ground Missions After Last Week’s Deadly Raid, Report Says

'Determined' Fillon strikes back with a letter to the French #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a bid to revive his scandal-hit candidature for the French presidency, conservative candidate Francois Fillon on Tuesday published a letter to the French public in the widely-read regional newspaper Ouest-France.

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Dakota pipeline set to go ahead after Army approval #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. Army will grant the final permit for the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline after an order from President Donald Trump to expedite the project despite opposition from Native American tribes and climate activists.

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Colombia opens peace talks with ELN rebels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia opened peace talks Tuesday with its last active rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), seeking to end a 53-year conflict that has killed more than 260,000 people.

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Mother of Backpacker Slain in Australia Criticizes Trump’s False Claim That It Was a Terror Attack

This Country’s Mail Chief Gets Paid 10 Times as Much Money as its Prime Minister

Trump travel ban goes before appeals court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's administration asked a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday to rule a federal judge was wrong to suspend a travel ban the president imposed on people from seven Muslim-majority countries and all refugees.

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France's Fillon faces fresh claims over wife's alleged severance pay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French conservative presidential candidate François Fillon came under fire yet again on Tuesday amid new allegations that his wife Penelope received a total of €45,000 in severance pay for a “fake job” as his parliamentary assistant.

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Israeli Allies Criticize the Retroactive Legalization of Thousands of West Bank Settlements

Israeli bill allowing West Bank settlements violates international law, says UN #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A new Israeli law legalizing dozens of Jewish settler outposts in the Palestinian West Bank is in violation of international law, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday.

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Pence breaks US Senate tie to confirm DeVos as education secretary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump’s choice of billionaire Betsy DeVos to be education secretary was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, but only after Vice President Mike Pence was called in to break a tie that threatened to defeat her.

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Special army forces stage mutiny in Ivory Coast’s Adiaké #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Special army forces launched a mutiny in Ivory Coast’s southeastern town of Adiaké on Tuesday, firing their weapons into the air, according to residents and a military source.

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Jovenel Moise sworn in as Haiti’s new president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jovenel Moise was sworn in Tuesday as Haiti's 58th president, ending a protracted electoral crisis that had created a vacuum of power in the impoverished, disaster-prone Caribbean nation.

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Somalia overcomes terrorism fears to hold historic presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After months of delays, Somalia is holding a presidential election. On Wednesday, more than 300 MPs and senators will choose a president from 22 candidates, including incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. For many observers, holding this poll is a victory in itself; a sign that Somalia, despite being regularly targeted by al Shabaab terrorists and threatened by famine, is gradually getting back on its feet. Our team reports from Mogadishu, where security has been stepped up considerably.

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Sorry the easiest word as scandal-plagued Fillon rallies French conservatives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Polls say two-thirds of French voters want François Fillon out of the presidential race. But his calculated act of contrition may have swayed enough conservatives to keep his limping campaign afloat.

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Britain’s Theresa May Makes a Joke About the Size of Donald Trump’s Hands

Louvre attack suspect now talking to investigators #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Egyptian suspect in the attack on soldiers outside the Louvre museum in Paris has begun speaking to investigators and confirmed his identity, a source in the inquiry said Tuesday.

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Deadly suicide blast targets Afghanistan’s Supreme Court #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Afghan official says a suicide bomber has struck near the Supreme Court building in Kabil, killing at least 12 people.

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Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Thanks Donald Trump for Showing America’s ‘Real Face’

Sarkozy to face trial over 2012 campaign funding #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is to face trial over the allegedly fraudulent financing of his doomed 2012 bid for re-election, a legal source told AFP on Tuesday.

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Video: Breaking the menstruation taboo in Madagascar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Menstruation has become a “global health crisis” where cultural taboos and a lack of education force girls and women to suffer their periods in pain and isolation. FRANCE 24 reports from Madagascar.

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Trump administration defends ‘lawful’ travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US government on Monday defended President Donald Trump’s travel ban as a “lawful exercise” of his authority, and urged an appeals court to reinstate the suspended measure in the interests of national security.

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This Country Has the Shortest Doctor Consultations in the Developed World

A Single Strawberry Costs $22 at This Upscale Hong Kong Grocery Store

Amnesty: 13,000 hanged in secret in Syrian prison #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As many as 13,000 people were hanged in five years at a notorious Syrian government prison near Damascus, Amnesty International said Tuesday, accusing the regime of a "policy of extermination."

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The Secret Target of Yemen Raid Escaped and Is Now ‘Taunting Trump,’ a Report Says

Francois Fillon Is Mired in Scandal But Refusing to Drop Out of France’s Presidential Race

At Least 13,000 People Have Been Hanged in a Syrian Prison Since 2011, Report Says

Exclusive: Iraqi PM says Islamic State group 'crushed militarily' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic State (IS) group has been" crushed militarily" in Iraq, the country's prime minister Haider al-Abadi told FRANCE 24 in an exclusive interview, adding that an assault to retake the western part of the city of Mosul from the terrorist group would begin soon.

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Israel legalises settler outposts in occupied West Bank #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Israeli parliament on Monday finalised a controversial law legalising dozens of Jewish outposts built on private Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

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Israeli Parliament Retroactively Legalizes Thousands of West Bank Settlements

African leaders agree to new joint counter-terrorism force #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Troops from five Sahel countries plan to set up a new counter-terror force in the region, where alarm over the jihadist threat is mounting, leaders said Monday in Mali's capital.

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Trump should not be allowed to address parliament, says British speaker #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The speaker of Britain’s lower house of parliament said on Monday he would not support any plans for U.S. President Donald Trump to address parliament during a state visit planned for this year, citing Trump’s temporary immigration ban as a factor.

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Read John Bercow’s Remarks on Why President Trump Shouldn’t Address British Parliament

Syrian Refugees in Greece Are Moving Out of Camps, and Into a New Kind of Limbo

John Bercow, Britain’s Speaker of the House, Doesn’t Want Trump to Address Parliament

Video: IS group in al-Bab ‘far from trapped’ despite Syrian army advances #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian government forces advanced on the northern Islamic State group-held town of al-Bab on Monday, blocking its last supply route. But FRANCE 24’s expert on jihadist movements, Wassim Nasr, warned the stronghold was far from being surrounded.

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Facebook, Google partner with French media to combat ‘fake news’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American internet giants Google and Facebook announced Monday that they would be partnering with French media to offer tools that combat “fake news” online, ahead of French presidential elections in April.

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What to Know About the 1952 Law Invoked by President Trump’s Immigration Order

Former French FM Villepin: 'We should try to find common ground with Russia' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dominique de Villepin became famous as French foreign minister for refusing to support the US-led war in Iraq in 2003. He gives us his point of view on how Europe should deal with Donald Trump, Russia and the migrant crisis.

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France’s Fillon to launch fightback as Penelopegate scuttles Élysée run #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s conservative candidate for the presidency François Fillon is expected to launch a counter-attack on Monday as his campaign flounders amid a festering scandal involving his wife Penelope’s alleged “fake jobs”.

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Tech giants Apple, Google file legal brief opposing Trump’s immigration ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several technology giants, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, banded together on Sunday to file a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary immigration ban, arguing that it "inflicts significant harm on American business".

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Everything to Know About Romania’s Anti-Corruption Protests

Queen Elizabeth’s 65 Years on the Throne, in 65 Numbers

7% of Catholic Priests in Australia Accused of Sexually Abusing Children

With François Fillon in the Gutter, France Can Expect a Battle of Insurgents

Former Catalan chief Artur Mas on trial for independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalonia's former leader Artur Mas goes on trial Monday for civil disobedience over an independence referendum he organised in 2014, with the hearing expected to draw thousands of protesters and stoke the Spanish region's separatist fervour.

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Airbnb injects political message in Super Bowl ad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Home-sharing giant Airbnb injected a surprise political message during the Super Bowl on Sunday with a television spot highlighting multiculturalism and the hashtag #WeAccept.

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Australia makes record cocaine bust #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia has made its largest cocaine haul ever after seizing a yacht carrying 1.4 tonnes of the drug with an estimated street value of Aus$312 million (US$239 million).

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NATO Leaders Will Meet With Trump in May

Patriots stage stunning comeback to beat Falcons in Super Bowl #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports, let alone Super Bowl history, lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots' fifth NFL championship in the game's first overtime finish.

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French Far-Right Candidate Marine Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign By Blasting Globalization

Trump draws fire for defending 'killer' Putin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump is drawing fire from Republicans and Democrats alike after playing down political assassinations in Russia and Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Cameroon beats Egypt to win fifth Africa Cup of Nations football title #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score a stunning winner with two minutes left as Cameroon fought back from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday.

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Iran to Grant Visas to U.S. Wrestling Team, Reversing Previous Ban

Far-right leader Le Pen urges French voters to follow Brexit, Trump example #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday hailed Britain’s exit from the EU and Donald Trump’s victory in the US as she kicked off her own presidential campaign in the city of Lyon.

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Massive Protests Stop Romanian Law That Would Have Eased Corruption Penalties

France's far-left candidate Mélenchon campaigns as hologram #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon held simultaneous presidential campaign rallies Sunday in two cities that are nearly 500km apart – appearing in the flesh in Lyon and as a three-dimensional spectre in suburban Paris.

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Romanian protesters win graft law repeal but vow to keep up pressure #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Romania scrapped Sunday a contentious corruption decree in a climbdown after the biggest mass demonstrations since 1989, but protesters kept up pressure by taking to the streets for a sixth straight day.

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Dozens Killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan Avalanches After Heavy Snowfall

French police question Louvre attack suspect #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French investigators Sunday began questioning a suspect in the attack on troops outside the Louvre Museum in Paris, but the man refused to speak, a judicial source said.

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Allegations of police abuse in Paris suburb spark outrage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Outrage erupted in a northern suburb of Paris on Saturday night after four police officers were detained on charges of having raped a young man in custody with their batons. The man was seriously wounded.

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Turkey detains hundreds of IS group suspects in nationwide raids #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish police on Sunday detained hundreds of suspected members of the Islamic State extremist group in nationwide raids, just over a month after an attack on an Istanbul nightclub claimed by the jihadists.

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Philippine president Duterte ends peace talks with Maoist rebels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has scrapped peace talks with communist insurgents after both the government and the rebels called off unilateral ceasefires aimed at ending a decades-long conflict.

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US Justice Department appeals judge’s lifting of travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. Justice Department filed an appeal late Saturday to restore President Donald Trump’s immigration order barring citizens from seven mainly Muslim countries and temporarily banning refugees.

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Burkina Faso snatches third place in Africa Cup of Nations with late goal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alain Traore scored with one minute left to give Burkina Faso a 1-0 win over Ghana Saturday and third place in the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Macron urges France to ‘look to the future’ as presidential bid picks up steam #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Centrist French politician Emmanuel Macron seized upon growing momentum around his presidential bid on Saturday, using a major campaign speech in the city of Lyon to confront rival candidates.

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Romania PM announces graft law repeal after mass demos #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Romania's prime minister said Saturday the government would repeal a contentious corruption decree that has sparked the biggest protests since the fall of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989.

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England edge France 19-16 in Six Nations rugby #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

England overcame a poor first half to grind down France for a 19-16 victory to open the defence of their Six Nations title on Saturday, setting a national record of 15 successive victories in the process.

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Thousands protest in London and Paris against Trump travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several thousand people demonstrated outside the US embassy in London on Saturday against US President Donald Trump and his temporary ban on refugees and on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

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French presidential frontrunners hold rival rallies in Lyon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The two candidates leading in France’s presidential polls, far-right Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron, are holding rival rallies in the French city of Lyon on Saturday.

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Louvre Museum Reopens as Egypt Identifies Machete Attacker

US defence chief brands Iran 'biggest sponsor of terrorism' as tensions flare #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran is to deploy missiles for a Revolutionary Guards exercise Saturday in a show of defiance, while the US defense secretary on the same day called Iran the world’s "single biggest state sponsor of terrorism."

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Surge in Ukraine violence could end peace deal, lead to 'humanitarian disaster’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Clashes between Ukrainian forces and Moscow-backed rebels left seven more people dead in Ukraine on Friday, in escalating violence that European monitors say could lead to a humanitarian disaster.

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How Trump’s Presidency Could Become a Dividing Line in the Middle East

Seattle judge temporarily blocks Trump immigration order #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A federal judge in Seattle has put a nationwide block on US President Donald Trump's week-old executive order barring nationals from seven countries from entering the United States.

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Iraqi Military Interpreter Feels ‘Very Blessed’ to Return to U.S. After Travel Ban

Visitors emerge shaken but unscathed by Louvre attacker #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Visitors to the Louvre in Paris praised the police response to Friday’s attack against security forces by a machete-wielding assailant. Some however were not so sure to return to the museum amid fears of another drop in tourist figures.

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European leaders agree plan to tackle Libya migrant crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union leaders have taken a gamble on Libya’s fragile interim government by offering Tripoli €200 million and assistance in beefing up its frontier controls to help them prevent a new wave of African migrants this spring.

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Trump aide cites fake terrorist attack to defend travel ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Trump administration aide corrected herself on Friday after a wave of criticism for referencing a 2011 “massacre” in Kentucky that never occurred to defend President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

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Meet the Arabs Who Say Trump Will Make the Middle East Great Again

Evan Mawarie, Pastor Behind Zimbabwe’s #ThisFlag Protest Movement, Denied Bail

US imposes new sanctions over Iran ballistic missile test #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States slapped fresh sanctions on Iran Friday to punish Tehran for recent ballistic missile tests and its support for Yemen's Houthi rebels.

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How to Help Refugees in Greece

Paris Olympic bid events go ahead despite Louvre attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics suffered an untimely setback on Friday when a man armed with a machete was shot and wounded by a French soldier at the Louvre Museum.

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Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions After Iranian Ballistic Missile Test

These 5 Countries Prove the Refugee Crisis Isn’t Just About the Middle East

Police gather documents from French Senate in Fillon ‘fake jobs’ probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police on Friday took documents from the French Senate linked to two of presidential candidate François Fillon's children, following allegations they had been paid large sums of money for work they may not have done.

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Iran Bans U.S. Wrestlers From a Competition Because of President Trump

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Warns E.U. Countries Not to be ‘Naive’ Over Brexit

Live: Soldier shoots knife attacker near Paris' Louvre Museum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A machete-wielding man has been shot and wounded by a French soldier in near the Louvre Museum in central Paris after an apparent attack on a second soldier.

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Report: Soldier Shoots Suspected Knife Attacker at the Louvre in Paris

Soldier shoots man with knife at Paris’ Louvre museum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French soldier on Friday opened fire on and wounded a man armed with a knife after he tried to enter the Louvre museum in central Paris carrying a suitcase, police sources said.

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In Avdiivka, Ukrainians See Surge in Fighting as Putin Testing Trump

Men in India Are Buying Lists of Women’s Phone Numbers In Order to Sexually Harass Them

The White House and the Pentagon Are Defending the Yemen Raid

Way cleared for peace talks as Colombia rebels free hostage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia's ELN guerrillas freed a hostage on Thursday and the government released two rebel prisoners in exchange, clearing the way for peace talks to begin next week.

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Settlements ‘may not be helpful’ to peace, Trump tells Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Israel that constructing new settlements "may not be helpful" to Middle East peace efforts, striking a tougher line with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

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Tribes in India Demand an End to Local Gender Quotas, Sparking Deadly Riots

US warns of 'overwhelming' response if N. Korea uses nuclear weapons #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an "effective and overwhelming" response if Pyongyang chose to use nuclear weapons, as he reassured Seoul of steadfast U.S. support at the end of a two-day visit.

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US condemns 'aggressive' Russia as Ukraine fighting continues #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley condemned Russia's "aggressive actions" in eastern Ukraine on Thursday and warned Moscow that U.S. sanctions imposed after its annexation of Crimea will remain until the peninsula is returned to Ukraine.

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Defense Chief James Mattis Warns North Korea Against Any Attack on the U.S. or its Allies

Trump’s Cabinet Tries to Soften the Tone After He Rattles World Leaders

Sources: The Trump Administration Is Readying New Sanctions After Iran Test-Fired a Missile

Uber CEO quits Trump advisory group after backlash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick, facing criticism from immigration advocates for serving on President Donald Trump's business advisory group, quit the group on Thursday, the company said.

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White House Says New Israeli Settlements May Not Help Achieve Peace

Angelina Jolie Speaks Out Against President Trump’s Immigration Ban In Op-Ed

Canada’s Trudeau among mourners at funeral of Quebec mosque shooting victims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined fellow Canadians Thursday to mourn three of six men killed in a mosque shooting, seeking to pull together a nation shaken by the hate crime.

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Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 to reach Africa Cup of Nations final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Michael Ngadeu and Christian Bassogog both netted in the second half as Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 in Franceville on Thursday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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Treasury Department Adjusts Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency FSB

Tshisekedi’s gone and Congo faces another critical challenge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death of veteran opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi at a critical moment in the DR Congo’s history is an irreparable loss for a country trying to navigate a constitutional crisis without descending into bloodshed.

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Trump outburst imperils US-Australia asylum deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Confusion reigns over the fate of a refugee resettlement deal agreed last year between Australia and the Obama administration after reports surfaced of a fiery weekend phone call between US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull.

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Video: Jihad Sisters, French women bound for ISIS #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France 24 brings you an exceptional documentary this Thursday evening, in partnership with French TV news magazine "Envoyé spécial", on the hidden women of the jihadist web, the "sisters" of the Islamic State group.

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UK government publishes Brexit strategy for parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government on Thursday presented its Brexit strategy to parliament, publishing 12 objectives that it believes will secure "a new, positive and constructive partnership" with the EU.

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Romanian government under pressure amid protests against graft law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Romania’s justice minister temporarily ceded his duties and another cabinet figure resigned on Thursday as cracks appeared in the leftist-led government over a corruption decree that has sparked the biggest protests since the 1989 fall of communism.

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The World’s Failure on Refugees Is Apparent on the Streets of Paris

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Australia Bewildered by Malcolm Turnbull’s Apparent Rift with Donald Trump

President Trump’s ‘Bad Hombres’ Comment Intended as ‘Lighthearted,’ White House Official Says

Penelope Fillon said in 2007 she ‘never worked for husband’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Penelope Fillon, embroiled in a “fake jobs” scandal that is threatening to undermine her husband’s presidential ambitions, allegedly told a British newspaper in 2007 she had never worked as his assistant.

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Garry Kasparov: 'Putin's main philosophy is confrontation' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and one of Vladimir Putin’s most famous opponents, sees the Russian president as a threat to Western democracy. Since retiring from professional chess in 2005, Kasparov has been using his fame to draw attention to Russia’s shift toward authoritarianism. He granted an interview to FRANCE 24 from New York, where he lives in exile.

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India’s Leader Boosts Rural Spending in a Bid to Distract From the Country’s Desperate Cash Crisis

Three Missing and More Than 100 Injured After Philippine Factory Fire

An Angry Trump Reportedly Cuts Short His First Call With Australia’s Prime Minister

Hundreds of thousands protest in Romania over government decree #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of thousands of people hit the streets across Romania on Wednesday to protest the government's decriminalising of a string of corruption offences, the largest demonstrations since communism fell in 1989.

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