EU vows swift riposte as Trump kicks of transatlantic trade war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union will retaliate swiftly to the United States’ decision to impose harsh tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker announced Thursday, saying it was a “bad day” for trade.

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Roland Garros, home of slippery clay and sly underarm serves #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dominic Thiem and Maria Sharapova power into the third round at Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal blasts slippery courts and an American youngster throws in the first underarm serve since Michael Chang.

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On first foreign visit, Cuban leader vows 'unconditional' support for Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rallied to the defense of embattled ally Nicolas Maduro on his first foreign visit Wednesday, calling on Latin American nations to support his Venezuelan counterpart's cause.

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Russian journalist who faked his death gives details of ruse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Russian journalist who worked with Ukrainian authorities to fake his own death says he was smeared with swine blood and taken to the morgue as part of his elaborately staged murder.

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Game, set and match: France's love of Roland-Garros #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week we explore the ins and outs of the French Open, known as Roland-Garros here in France. The tennis tournament is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in the calendar year and it’s the only one played on clay. Organising the event is a huge logistical operation for the French Tennis Federation, but it brings in a lot of money that is used in turn to promote the sport. Yet despite Yannick Noah shaking things up with his win in 1983, critics say Roland-Garros remains elitist.

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US to impose steel, aluminium tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States said Thursday it will impose harsh tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada, Mexico at midnight (0400 GMT Friday) -- another move sure to anger Washington’s trading partners.

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Spain’s Rajoy looks unlikely to survive no-confidence vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Basque Nationalist Party will vote against Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in a no-confidence motion, Cadena Ser radio and La Sexta television said on Thursday, in a move that would almost certainly force him from office.

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Joining other European countries, Denmark bans full-face veil in public #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Denmark on Thursday became the latest European country to ban the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces in a move slammed by human rights campaigners as “a violation of women’s rights”.

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Zinedine Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the European champions after two years in charge, he told a news conference on Thursday.

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‘Come to Russia,’ Lavrov invites North Korea’s Kim #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Pyongyang on Thursday invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, Moscow said, during the first meeting between the head of the reclusive state and a Russian official.

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‘The Americans should leave,’ says Assad, threatening force against Syrian Kurds #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned US-backed Kurdish forces he would not hesitate to use force to retake the third of the country they control.

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Arkady Babchenko, the Russian reporter who came back from the dead #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko, whose fake death Ukraine admitted on Wednesday to staging, has many admirers but probably even more detractors.

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Family road trip resumes as Argentine lucky loser bows out of French Open #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three days after his epic dash to Paris in a rental car with wife, brother, mother and grandma, Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti will be heading home with memories to cherish and a handsome payslip following his second-round defeat at Roland Garros.

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Central African Republic's president slams 'enemies of the peace' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, granted an interview to FRANCE 24 in the capital Bangui. He discussed the flare-up in violence in his country over the past few weeks, especially in Bangui, and condemned "criminals who are taking the local population hostage". "Enemies of the peace are trying to destabilise the country," he told FRANCE 24's James André. Touadéra also touched on his country’s new partnership with Russia.

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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko shows up alive after reported murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service

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Wonder who’s fighting Trump? Meet the #Resistance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Soon after the election of Donald Trump, a loose alliance began coalescing around the goal of resisting Trump's vision for America.

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Hailstorms in France pummel champagne makers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French champagne producers are counting their losses after a battering by a wave of hail storms that wiped out 1,000 hectares of grapes, the main growers’ association said Wednesday.

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Top North Korea official travels to US for pre-summit talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top North Korean official headed to New York on Wednesday for talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump on the future of Kim’s nuclear program, in the North’s highest-level mission to the US in 18 years.

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Belgian investigators shed light on Liège attacker, probe motives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian investigators on Wednesday said an Islamic State group-style attack that killed three people in the eastern city of Liège was being treated as an act of terrorism.

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'We should retain the freedom to change our minds': Nick Clegg on Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There's less than a year to go until the UK is due to leave the European Union, but former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is convinced that Brexit can still be stopped. In June, on the second anniversary of the referendum, Clegg will be joining a new campaign for the public to get a vote on the final Brexit deal. FRANCE 24's European Affairs Editor Catherine Nicholson speaks to Nick Clegg.

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Iran gives Total two months to seek US sanctions exemption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French oil major Total has two months to seek exemption from U.S. sanctions after Washington's withdrawal from the international nuclear deal, Iran's oil minister told state news agency SHANA on Wednesday.

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Greek strike over bailout grinds public transport to a halt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A 24-hour strike wave hit transports and services in Greece on Wednesday with unions protesting against a new round of reforms linked to the country's concluding third bailout.

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Sarkozy ally Eric Woerth indicted in Libya campaign financing probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The treasurer of Nicolas Sarkozy’s successful 2007 run for the French presidency has been charged as part of an investigation into suspected illicit financing of the campaign with Libyan money, his lawyer said Tuesday.

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Gaza militants fire barrages over border, Israel replies with air strikes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian militants launched on Tuesday their heaviest barrages against Israel since the 2014 Gaza war and Israeli aircraft struck back in a surge of fighting after weeks of border violence.

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'Spiderman' child rescuer joins Paris fire brigade as citizenship awaits #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mamoudou Gassama, the 22-year-old Malian "Spiderman" feted for saving a child hanging from a balcony, took his first step toward French citizenship Tuesday and joined the fire brigade as accolades continued to pour in over his daring rescue.

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Libyan factions commit to Dec. 10 elections at Paris talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rival Libyan factions agreed on Tuesday to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on Dec. 10, an advisor to Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Seraj said following a meeting in Paris.

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Two police officers shot dead in Belgian city of Liège #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An armed man shot and killed two police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liège on Tuesday before he was subdued by police, prosecutors said.

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MH370 families await report as latest search for missing plane ends #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysia's new government has promised to release a long-awaited report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as a privately funded underwater search effort ended on Tuesday.

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French industrialist and politician Serge Dassault dies at 93 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French billionaire industrialist Serge Dassault, also a conservative politician, died in Paris on Monday, a spokesman for Dassault Group said.

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The millionaire couple saving Rohingya refugees in the sea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After spending three years saving thousands of migrants in the Mediterranean, the millionaire couple Regina and Christopher Catrambone now want to help Rohingyas. Their boat, the Phoenix, is sailing off the coast of Thailand and Malaysia in order to rescue Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar by sea. Here, our correspondents report.

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Hailstorms in France ravage Bordeaux vineyards #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Violent hailstorms ravaged parts of the Bordeaux wine region in southwestern France on Saturday causing major damage in hundreds of vineyards with thousands of hectares of vines destroyed, producers said on Monday.

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Italy’s president picks interim PM ahead of snap polls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's president set the country on a path back to fresh elections on Monday, appointing a former International Monetary Fund official as interim prime minister with the task of planning for snap polls and to pass the next budget.

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Thanks but no thanks: Jeff Koons 'remembrance' tulips booted from Paris museum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After months of controversy, a Jeff Koons sculpture the American artist gave the city in remembrance of the 2015 Paris attacks victims will not find a home in front of the capital’s Museum of Modern Art and the Palais de Tokyo.

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Macron hails Malian 'Spiderman' who rescued child from Paris balcony #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hailed the young Malian migrant who saved a four-year-old child hanging from a fourth-floor Paris balcony, saying his bravery opened the door to French citizenship.

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Italy's PM-designate gives up on efforts to form a government, may mean new election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte gave up on efforts to form a government on Sunday after the president apparently rejected his pick for the economy ministry, increasing the likelihood of another election this year.

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Venus Williams makes earliest French Open exit in 17 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The seven-time Grand Slam winner slumped to her earliest exit at Roland Garros since 2001, but it was a promising opener for the home crowd as Alizé Cornet dug deep to oust former finalist Sara Errani of Italy.

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US officials cross into North Korea to prepare for summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. officials crossed into North Korea on Sunday to hold talks on preparations for a possible summit, a U.S. newspaper reported, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Russian forces among dozens dead in IS group east Syria attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian fighters were among dozens of pro-government forces killed in eastern Syria this week in a deadly wave of attacks by Islamic State group jihadists, Moscow and a monitor said Sunday.

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'We sell dreams, passion,' says French Open's Guy Forget #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the first day of Roland Garros, French Open tournament director Guy Forget talked to FRANCE 24 about coming changes to the tournament and the next generation of tennis stars.

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Egyptians rage against Sergio Ramos after Mohamed Salah’s injury #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was injured in an altercation on the pitch with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos on Saturday in football's Champions League final, unleashing a wave of anger among Egyptian fans.

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Israeli tank shelling kills militants in Gaza #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli tank shelling killed three members of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, medical officials said, after weeks of border protests that have drawn lethal army fire.

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The French are so rude! Or are they? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 brings you its brand new monthly show, French Connections Plus. In this first episode, Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula explore the ins and outs of French etiquette: why are French people considered so rude when there are so many rules governing how to behave? Is it all just a big misunderstanding? They share tips for how to rub French people up the right way and get a lesson in table manners from etiquette coach Countess Marie de Tilly.

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North Korea’s Kim committed to talks and denuclearisation, says South Korean counterpart #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to “complete” denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and to a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday.

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Head of rival Libyan factions to meet in Paris for talk on political deadlock #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan rivals will meet on Tuesday in Paris to agree on a political roadmap that aims to resolve disputed issues to pave the way for U.N.-backed elections this year.

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Venezuela releases American missionary Joshua Holt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American missionary Josh Holt, held by Venezuela without trial on weapons charges since 2016, was heading home with his wife on Saturday after the South American country's socialist government unexpectedly released him.

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France's far left leads protests against Macron reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's main far-left party, the hardline CGT trade union and some 80 other organisations, led several thousand people in street protests across France on Saturday against French President Emmanuel Macron's reforms of the public sector.

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Ireland ends abortion ban as 'quiet revolution' transforms country #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ireland has voted by a landslide to liberalise some of the world's most restrictive abortion laws in what its prime minister described as the culmination of a "quiet revolution" in what was one of Europe's most socially conservative countries.

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Video: After key battle, Syrian town of Kobane looks to the future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In 2014, the Syrian town of Kobane was the scene of a long and deadly battle involving the Islamic State group, Kurdish YPG forces and the US-led coalition.

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Korean leaders hold surprise meeting after Trump threatens to quit Kim summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North and South Korea's leaders held surprise talks on Saturday after President Donald Trump cast an uncertain pall over the turbulent Korean peninsula by cancelling a historic summit with Pyongyang only to suggest it might still go ahead.

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Liverpool's Klopp takes on Zidane critics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jurgen Klopp is in no doubt that Zinedine Zidane has shown himself to be as good a coach as he was during a wonderful playing career, as the two men prepare to lead their Liverpool and Real Madrid sides into Saturday’s Champions League final.

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Ex-UEFA president Platini says he has been cleared of graft #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former European soccer chief Michel Platini has said he has been cleared by Swiss authorities of any criminal wrongdoing over payments he received from FIFA that resulted in a ban for ethics violations and that he now plans to return to the game.

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Thousands protest Argentina's negotiations with IMF #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Argentines on Friday protested the government's bid to secure a credit line from the International Monetary Fund, which they blame for hardship during a past financial crisis.

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'War is not an option,' says former FARC guerrilla leader #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As presidential elections in Colombia approach, FRANCE 24 sits down with former FARC Guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono, better known as Timoleon "Timochenko" Jimenez, in an exclusive interview. He talks about his group’s transformation into a political party and the challenges of changing public perceptions. “The fact that we can spread our message under present circumstances cannot be quantified,” he says.

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Political woes keep Spain’s Rajoy at home during Champions League final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Devoted Real Madrid fan Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish primer minister, has cancelled his trip to the Champions League final to deal with a roiling political crisis, his staff said on Friday.

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Abortion laws vary significantly across the EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With Ireland choosing whether or not to legalise abortion on Friday, FRANCE 24 takes a look at the legal status of abortion across the rest of the European Union.

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'We heard there might be a civil war': May 68 seen from abroad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In France, May 1968 has become a symbol of young people and workers in revolt. But how were the events viewed outside the country? FRANCE 24 looks back at the international impact of this historic protest movement, and the sometimes surprising hopes and fears it engendered for the world’s youth and its leaders.

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Divided Ireland votes in abortion referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Irish voters are heading to the polls in a referendum which could lead to the liberalisation of abortion laws. Terminations of pregnancy are illegal in Ireland, except in extreme cases where the mother's life is in danger. Voters are now deciding whether to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution - introduced in 1983 – which offers equal protection under the law to the mother and the unborn child. Our correspondents report from Dublin, where they followed the campaign on both sides.

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Movie mogul Weinstein bail set at $1 million cash, with GPS monitor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Disgraced Hollywood powerbroker Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged Friday with rape and sex crimes on two women, nearly eight months after his career imploded in a blaze of assault accusations that triggered the global #MeToo movement.

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French govt seeks end to rail strike with €35 bn debt pledge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government has agreed to absorb 35 billion euros in debt from the state railway SNCF, union officials said Friday, raising the chances of an end to nearly two months of strikes.

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'No woman has ever decided on a whim to get an abortion' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Ireland holds a landmark referendum on whether to change the country's strict abortion laws, FRANCE 24 speaks to Jennifer Donnelly, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who has been campaigning for women to have the right to an abortion.

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US film producer Weinstein surrenders to authorities in New York #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Film producer Harvey Weinstein on Friday surrendered to authorities at a New York City police station on sex crime charges, months after he was toppled from Hollywood’s most powerful ranks by scores of women accusing him of misconduct.

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Right-winger Duque poised to become Colombia’s president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A close ally of ex-President Alvaro Uribe and a fierce critic of FARC, right-wing candidate Ivan Duque is seen as likely winning Colombia’s presidential elections, the first round of which starts on Saturday.

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Is GDPR a good thing for EU tech companies? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the EU's General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect with far-reaching privacy implications for tech and digital companies, we take a look at the details of the legislation. We also speak to a leading French start-up CEO, Rand Hindi of "Snip", about how his and other medium-sized tech companies are responding to the new requirements. Might it even be a positive innovation for EU companies, despite the higher standards they must now adhere to when it comes to data protection?

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American actor Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least eight women have accused Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman of subjecting them to inappropriate behavior or harassment on film sets or at promotional events, CNN reported on Thursday.

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Two former French spies under formal investigation for treason #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two former French spies are facing trial for treason over allegations that they passed state secrets to a foreign power, France’s defence ministry said.

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Syrian Kurds announce capture of French jihadist known for Nice attack claim #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria on Thursday announced the capture of French jihadist Adrien Guihal, known as the voice that claimed 2016 attacks in France for the Islamic State group.

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Probe launched into Russian pranksters' hoax call to Boris Johnson #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An investigation is under way to determine how a hoax caller was able to speak to British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in an 18-minute phone conversation, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday.

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Krakow's Jewish community copes with Poland's controversial Holocaust law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A recent law that forbids ascribing Holocaust atrocities to the Polish State has sowed malaise in Krakow, where the city’s Jewish community has been enjoying a revival over the past decade.

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Watch live: Macron, Putin give joint press conference in St Petersburg #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A year after their one-on-one meeting at the Palace of Versailles outside Paris, Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the Constantine Palace outside Putin’s native Saint Petersburg.

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FRANCE 24 marks Vietnam launch with special programming #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24’s English-language channel is broadcasting a series of reports on Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora to mark its expanded presence in the South-East Asian country.

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Lebanon's Saad Hariri set to become PM for third time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanese lawmakers designated Prime Minister Saad Hariri for a third term in office Thursday, less than three weeks after elections that saw his movement lose ground in parliament.

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Trump tells Kim in letter that Singapore summit will not take place #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called off his planned June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a letter released by the White House.

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‘I’m being arrested,’ blogger posts as Egypt’s repression intensifies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prominent Egyptian blogger and journalist Wael Abbas, known for standing up against police violence, was arrested and taken to an unknown location, his lawyer said Wednesday. His whereabouts are still not known.

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North Korea says it has dismantled nuclear test site #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea has dismantled its nuclear test site, media invited to attend the ceremony said Thursday, in a carefully choreographed move portrayed by the isolated regime as a goodwill gesture ahead of a potential summit next month with the US.

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Apology accepted? Facebook's European charm offensive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mark Zuckerberg's European apology tour comes the same week that the EU starts implementing its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Can Europe save the world from the excesses of social media? François Picard’s panel warns of the need to rein in tools like Facebook that stoke intolerance and tribal instincts.

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Couple found guilty of murdering French au pair in London #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French couple was on Thursday found guilty of murdering their 21-year-old au pair, whose burnt body was found in their London garden in September last year.

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by Russian forces, investigators confirm #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prosecutors investigating the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 said on Thursday they had identified the missile used to shoot down the plane as coming from Russia’s armed forces.

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Macron backs Rwandan candidate to head French language group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron, in a move likely to strengthen France's ties with Rwanda, on Wednesday backed the Rwandan candidate to head the world association of French-speaking nations.

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US ambassador 'tricked' into posing with doctored photo of East Jerusalem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US embassy in Israel has said ambassador David Friedman was duped into being pictured receiving a provocative photo of annexed east Jerusalem with the revered Al-Aqsa mosque erased, an episode that provoked Palestinian anger on Wednesday.

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US taking 'seriously' reports of odd sounds, pressure at consulate in China #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A U.S. government employee in southern China reported abnormal sensations of sound and pressure, the State Department said Wednesday, recalling similar experiences among American diplomats in Cuba who later fell ill.

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Kagame in France to repair ties frayed over Rwandan genocide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rwandan President Paul Kagame will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Wednesday as they seek to improve bilateral ties after two decades of tension over the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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French PM Philippe cancels visit to Israel next month #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has cancelled a planned trip to Israel early next month, citing "domestic agenda reasons", his office said on Wednesday.

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Hezbollah ally re-elected speaker of Lebanese parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Shi’ite politician Nabih Berri, a close ally of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, was re-elected as speaker of Lebanon’s parliament for the sixth time since 1992 on Wednesday, securing the backing of 98 out of 128 lawmakers.

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Saudi-led strikes ‘destroy’ Houthi boats threatening tanker in Red Sea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Saudi-led military coalition destroyed two Houthi boats threatening an oil tanker in the Red Sea on Wednesday, state media reported.

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French rail workers vote overwhelmingly against government reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s hardline CGT union on Wednesday said 95 percent of all rail workers who voted in an internal referendum on President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed reform of the SNCF voted against the plan.

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Brazilian President Michel Temer scraps plans to seek re-election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil's President Michel Temer ended speculation on Tuesday that he might seek re-election despite dismal poll ratings, saying he would instead endorse his finance minister for the presidency in October's election.

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Macron shuns another ‘new’ plan, wants more jobs to tackle deprived suburbs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would not announce a new plan to fix the country's poor suburbs but rather called on France’s biggest companies to do their part to combat discrimination and poverty.

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Italy prime minister candidate Conte accused of lying about academic record #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Giuseppe Conte, a little-known law professor put forward by the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League as their prime ministerial candidate, was accused on Tuesday of inflating his international academic credentials.

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Will Italy’s new populist government cause a rerun of the Greek crisis? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

'Cut taxes while significantly increasing public spending': that is the new Italian government’s economic agenda, causing anxiety in European capitals, especially Berlin, and fear of a Greek-style crisis amongst economists.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament grilling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will meet with leaders of the European Parliament on Tuesday to answer questions about how the data of millions of Facebook users ended up in the hands of a political consultancy.

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Iraq court sentences Belgian jihadist to death for IS membership #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced a Belgian jihadist, who threatened Europe in propaganda videos, to death by hanging for membership of the Islamic State group, an AFP journalist reported.

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Italy’s populist government proposes law professor for PM post #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy edged toward its first populist government Monday as the euroskeptic 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League indicated a law professor with no political experience was their pick to become the country's next premier.

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In France, veiled union leader sparks another secularism debate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A controversy sparked by a student union representative's headscarf during a TV interview has reignited ongoing tensions over this Muslim headgear and its place in France’s secular state.

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Deschamps promotes new, young talent with France's World Cup squad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s 2018 World Cup squad is very different from those of recent competitions, with manager Didier Deschamps including lots of young talent and making some surprise choices.

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Burundi approves constitutional reform extending presidential term limit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burundians overwhelmingly voted for constitutional reforms bolstering President Pierre Nkurunziza's powers and giving him the option to stay in office until 2034, official results showed Monday.

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European firms working with Iran will be held ‘to account', Pompeo warns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday warned European businesses who work with Iran, despite Washington’s exit from the 2015 nuclear deal, that they will be held "to account".

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Regime troops clear south Damascus of IS group, says Syrian state TV #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Syrian army pushed Islamic State militants out of a south Damascus pocket on Monday, effectively clearing all insurgents from around the capital, state television said.

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British lawmakers condemn Russian ‘dirty money’ in London #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian money hidden in British assets and laundered through City of London financial institutions damages the government’s efforts to take a tough stance against Moscow’s aggressive foreign policy, a committee of lawmakers said on Monday.

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Paraguay latest country to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paraguay opened its Israel embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, the second country to follow the United States in making the politically sensitive move from Tel Aviv.

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France set for new week of strike headaches as labour unrest continues #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is due for a jam-packed week of labour turmoil, with striking railworkers and public servants leading the charge.

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Italy’s Five Star and League parties to unveil eurosceptic government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leader of Italy's far-right League party announced on Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the anti-establishment Five Star Movement on a nominee to be the country's next prime minister.

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Mass resignation of 34 bishops exposes crisis in Chilean church #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Catholic Church is facing a widening crisis over claims of child sex abuse and cover-ups that triggered the unprecedented resignation of all 34 of Chile’s bishops on Friday after the pope accused them of “grave negligence”.

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Nigerian victims face their human traffickers at Paris trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sixteen members of a mostly female network of Nigerian human traffickers operating forced prostitution rings in France went on trial last week in Paris, facing their accusers as the trafficked women testified to being lied to, beaten and raped.

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DR Congo to start vaccinating against Ebola after four new cases #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo will begin administering an experimental Ebola vaccine Monday in Mbandaka, the northwestern city of 1.2 million where the deadly disease has infected some residents, the country's health minister announced.

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EU could compensate firms hit by US sanctions over Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is looking to see if the European Union could compensate European companies that might be facing sanctions from the United States for doing business with Iran, said French finance minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday.

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French film director Luc Besson has been accused of rape by actress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in Paris have opened an investigation after an actress accused French film director Luc Besson of rape, judicial sources said Saturday.

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ENCORE! Best of Cannes Film Festival 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eve Jackson presents all of the highlights from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

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Japanese movie “Shoplifters” by Hirokazu Kore-eda wins Cannes Palme d'Or #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese director Hizokazu Kore-eda's tender portrait of a poor, improvised family "Shoplifters" has won the Palme d'Or, the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Saudi authorities detain seven prominent women's rights activists ahead of driving ban lift #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International rights groups have condemned the arrests this week of at least seven prominent Saudi Arabian women's rights activists who previously campaigned for the right to drive, which the conservative kingdom is set to grant from next month.

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Art imitates life for Lebanese director Nadine Labaki #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanese director Nadine Labaki is one of the favourites to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year for her film "Capernaum", a heartbreaking film of youth and poverty in Beirut.

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Royal Wedding: The stars fly in as Prince Harry weds Meghan Markle #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s Prince Harry married US actress Meghan Markle in an emotional ceremony at Windsor Castle on Saturday that brought together family, friends and celebrities, some of whom crossed the Atlantic for the big day.

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New Catalan president Torra names jailed, exiled leaders to regional government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New Catalonia president Quim Torra on Saturday named two former ministers, jailed by Madrid for backing independence from Spain, together with two others who fled into exile, to his regional government.

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Cannes round-up: Few stars on the red carpet, but gems aplenty on the big screen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It was a dismal year for the red carpet photographers, but the 71st Cannes Film Festival gave us strength in depth on the big screen – and a wide-open race for the Palme d’Or.

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Cannes 2018: Lebanese film 'Capharnaum' wows critics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eve Jackson brings us the latest from the Cannes Film Festival and tells us about two movies competing for the top prize. "Capharnaum", by Lebanese director Nadine Labaki is a powerful film set in Beirut that has got critics talking. Meanwhile, "Knife + Heart", by French director Yann Gonzalez, stars Vanessa Paradis as a director of gay porn films.

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Live: Thousands of Brits gather ahead of Royal Wedding #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Royal mania has struck tens of thousands of Britons who are expected to flock to the streets surrounding Windsor Castle on Saturday, trying to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.

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Royal wedding: Harry & Meghan, by the numbers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Britain’s Prince Harry weds California-born TV star Meghan Markle in a star-spangled ceremony on the grounds Windsor Castle, FRANCE 24 takes a look at the festivities in numbers.

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Prince Harry: The troubled playboy grows up #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prince Harry, who marries US former actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, has been transformed in recent years from an angry young man into one of the British royal family’s greatest assets.

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Boeing 737 crashes in Cuba with 104 on board #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Boeing 737 plane crashed on Friday shortly after taking off from Havana's main airport, Cuban state-run media reported, adding that it was not yet known if there were any casualties.

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Beyond the conflict: Reporter's notebook in modern-day Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel regularly makes headlines, but there is more to the country than the conflict with the Palestinians. FRANCE 24 reports from a young but highly developed nation, a holy land for three religions, a country where the most archaic traditions exist alongside the latest trends. As Israel marks its 70th anniversary, Antoine Mariotti and Yoray Liberman bring you this reporter's notebook.

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Several killed in Texas high school shooting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least eight people were killed on Friday in a shooting at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas, a local sheriff said, with one person in custody and a second detained.

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UN votes to send international war crimes probe to Gaza #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The UN Human Rights Council voted Friday to send a team of international war crimes investigators to investiage the deadly shootings of Gaza protesters by Israeli forces.

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Beirut tale of child abuse and poverty divides Cannes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There’s a powerful tale of child suffering and defiance buried somewhere in the melodrama of Nadine Labaki’s “Capharnaum”, a film that baffled many critics even as it drew the longest standing ovation of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

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Has France become 'lazy' about increasing Franglais? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hacktivism, fashionista, queer, SUV, and dark net have all been officially added to France’s two main dictionaries this year. This is just the tip of the iceberg, with detox, startup, clubbing and chatbot also listed.

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Chilean bishops quit en masse over sex abuse cover-up #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Every Chilean bishop offered to resign Friday over a sex abuse and cover-up scandal, in the biggest shakeup ever in the Catholic Church's long-running abuse saga.

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On Trump's heels, two Latin American embassies make jump to Jerusalem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Guatemala moved its embassy to Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after Washington led the way. Later this month, Paraguay is slated to follow suit. The moves tell the tale of Latin America’s interests in Israel, some longstanding, others more recent.

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Italy's 5-Star Movement and League publish anti-austerity government programme #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League on Friday published their joint government programme, promising a major spending spree that will likely put Italy on a collision course with the European Union.

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Poisoned ex-spy Skripal discharged from UK hospital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Doctors say former Russian spy Sergei Skripal has been discharged from a hospital, more than two months after he was poisoned with a nerve agent.

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Egypt's president announces Gaza crossing open for Ramadan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made a rare decision to open the Rafah crossing with Gaza for a month, allowing Palestinians to cross during the holy period of Ramadan.

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French government says it foiled suspected terror attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's interior minister says authorities have thwarted a possible attack using ricin or explosives and arrested two brothers.

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Two women detained for questioning over Paris knife attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two women were detained for questioning Thursday in connection with a deadly knife attack in Paris last weekend, France's top anti-terror prosecutor Francois Molins said.

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French national team coach Deschamps unveils squad for World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Olympique de Marseille forward Dimitri Payet has been ruled out of the World Cup because of injury, France's coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday when he named his 23-man squad for the tournament in Russia.

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EU vows to keep Iran nuclear deal, protect European businesses #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU said Thursday it would move to block the effects of new US sanctions on European firms doing business with Tehran as EU nations sought to mitigate the fallout from the US decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

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Asia on top as Korean thriller leaves Cannes breathless #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Human bulldogs and lapdogs square up in Matteo Garrone’s brutal “Dogman”, while obsessive love is flammable in Lee Chang-dong’s beautiful “Burning”.

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EU takes France and five other member states to court over air pollution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union is taking six member states to court for exposing their citizens to too much air pollution.

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Cohabitation in the Old City: Four communities vie for territory inside hallowed walls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A visit to Jerusalem’s Old City offers a glimpse of the diversity of this culturally rich metropolis and insight into the uneasy cohabitation of the communities that share this sliver of sacrosanct ground.

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Video: Homophobic attacks on the rise in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. In France, five years after the legalisation of same-sex marriage, homophobia seems to be getting worse. LGBT groups are sounding the alarm about an increase in homophobic attacks and insults – in public, in the workplace and even at home. According to the interior ministry, more than 1,000 homophobic acts took place in 2017, an average of three per day. FRANCE 24's team went to speak to victims.

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French lawmakers approve tough new bill on sexual harassment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Men who wolf-whistle or sexually harass women on French streets face fines of up to 750 euros ($885) after lawmakers in the National Assembly approved tougher legislation to combat sexual violence.

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Thirty-six years after Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir joins the Pléiade canon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At long last, the works of feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir will finally join those of Jean-Paul Sartre in La Pléiade, 36 years after her philosopher companion first entered the French language’s most prestigious literature collection.

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Cannes 2018: Ron Howard on 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar-winning director Ron Howard speaks to Eve Jackson about taking on "Star Wars" with "Solo: A Star Wars Story", stepping out of the shadow of "Happy Days", and who he'd rather have dinner with between Han Solo and The Fonz.

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Cannes 2018: 'Under the Silver Lake', a modern neo-noir set in Los Angeles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson brings us the latest from the Cannes Film Festival. She tells us why she enjoyed American director David Robert Mitchell's Los Angeles-set neo-noir "Under the Silver Lake", starring Andrew Garfield. She also tells us whether "Solo: A Star Wars Story" lives up to the hype. Finally, she gives us her take on French director Stephane Brizé's film about factory workers fighting to keep their jobs. "At War" stars Vincent Lindon as a union representative.

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French oil giant Total may ditch Iran gas project over US sanctions threat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French oil major Total said Wednesday it will end work on a major gas field project in Iran unless it is exempt from US sanctions against Tehran that the Trump administration is phasing back in.

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Cannes challenges neoliberal order in angry French strike drama #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vincent Lindon leads the battle in Stéphane Brizé’s shoutfest “At War”, about a French factory strike, while Andrew Garfield goes down the rabbit hole in surreal Los Angeles film noir, “Under the Silver Lake”.

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Burundi referendum could keep president in power until 2034 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A controversial referendum in Burundi on Thursday could see President Pierre Nkurunziza retain power for another 16 years. The vote is the latest chapter in a crisis that has left more than 1,000 dead and caused hundreds of thousands to flee.

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Workers or servants? Au pairs vulnerable to exploitation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week a British court is due to deliver a verdict in the murder of Sophie Lionnet, a 21-year-old French au pair allegedly tortured and killed by her host parents in London. The case has sparked debate about the exploitation of au pairs across Europe. While the case of Lionnet is extreme, there are numerous examples of young people feeling isolated, unaware of their rights, and open to abuse. FRANCE 24's Haxie Meyers-Belkin and Augusta Lunardi report.

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Guatemala follows US lead and moves Israel embassy to Jerusalem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Guatemala inaugurated its Israel embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the first country to follow in the footsteps of the United States' deeply controversial move that was accompanied by deadly violence on the Gaza border.

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New confirmation of chlorine use in Syria attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Global arms experts Wednesday confirmed chlorine was used in a Syrian town in February leaving residents fighting for breath, as the world awaits the results of a probe into last month’s alleged poison gas attack on Douma.

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France 24 exclusive: ‘We are persecuted by KKK,’ Venezuela’s Maduro says of Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Venezuela holds its presidential election on Sunday, President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent has asked how the vote can possibly be fair amid ongoing repression and as opposition leaders flee the country. The socialist leader sat down with FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman in Caracas to answer that question and many more in this exclusive interview.

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Secret 'dirty jokes' found in Anne Frank's diary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Researchers have published for the first time writing on two pages of Anne Frank’s diary which she covered over with brown paper, discovering dirty jokes and a teenager’s interest in sex.

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Iran and major European powers try to salvage nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europe sought on Tuesday to find a way to save the Iran nuclear deal without the United States but was short on details about how the accord could survive the reimposition of U.S. sanctions ordered by President Donald Trump.

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Cannes 2018: The pope's close-up from Wim Wenders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cannes is a bit of a holy place for film lovers. There are many so called gods from the world of cinema at the festival. One is Palme d’or winner German director Wim Wenders. The three-time Oscar-nominated fimmaker’s new documentary brings a film crew inside the Vatican for the first time in history – for "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word".

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UK’s May dithers over two Brexit options, but EU unlikely to accept either #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Leading a bitterly divided government, British Prime Minister Theresa May is prevaricating over two options for the UK’s future customs relationship with the EU, despite Brussels’ chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier pouring cold water on both.

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Cannes 2018: 'Blackkklansman', a powerful indictment of racism in America #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two well-established directors premiered their latest films at Cannes this Tuesday. Spike Lee's "Blackkklansman" is based on the true story of a black police officer in Colorado Springs who managed to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us it's a powerful and entertaining indictment of ambient racism in the United States and so-called alt-right "thinking" on the broader world stage.

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Nakba Day marks the loss that Palestinians feel daily #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

May 15 is the date when Palestinians observe Nakba Day —“Day of the Catastrophe”— in commemoration of their displacement in 1948 after Israel’s declaration of independence and the ensuing war, but their sense of loss is always with them.

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Tom Wolfe, American journalist and novelist, dies at 88 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tom Wolfe, an early practitioner of "new journalism" and author of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test," "The Right Stuff" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities," died on Tuesday at the age of 88, his agent said.

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MeToo gets whacked in von Trier’s sadistic Cannes comeback #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spike Lee holds no punches in a satirical comedy about the KKK (and Donald Trump), while Danish bad boy Lars von Trier returns from his “Hitler ban” with a gruesome thriller about foolish women getting butchered.

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Former French budget minister Cahuzac sentenced to two years in prison #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison, two of them suspended, for tax fraud and money laundering.

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Russia's Putin drives truck to open bridge linking Moscow with annexed Crimea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday drove a truck across a new bridge linking mainland Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, triggering a fierce reaction from Kiev.

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Air France-KLM: a triumvirate to run strike-hit company after boss resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Air France-KLM installed a triumvirate of executives led by its current finance boss to stabilise the strike-hit airline and uphold its existing strategy during the search for a permanent leader, following a standoff over staff pay.

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'Violent contrast' in images from Jerusalem and Gaza border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lots of media and social media users have commented on the marked contrast between a reception at the US embassy in Jerusalem, opened today, and violent clashes at the Gaza border with scores killed by the Israeli army.

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Cannes 2018: 'I thought it was my job to please men', says Jane Fonda #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar-winning actress, activist and fitness guru Jane Fonda speaks to Eve Jackson about being paid less than her male co-stars, why she was reluctant to call herself a feminist and the phenomenon of "Fifty Shades of Grey".

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'Key issues' unresolved as Italy coalition talks continue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's far-right and anti-establishment political forces continued negotiations Monday with nationalist League leader Matteo Salvini saying "key issues" remain unresolved and the Five Star Movement pushing for more time.

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Detention extended for entourage of Paris stabbing suspect #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French prosecutors have extended the detention of the parents and a close friend of Paris knife attacker Khamzat Azimov for another 24 hours as they work to establish whether he received any help in planning his stabbing spree.

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Meghan Markle's father may not attend royal wedding #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kensington Palace on Monday said Meghan Markle was suffering a "deeply personal moment" following reports her father would not attend her wedding to Prince Harry on the weekend.

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US Embassy in Jerusalem: New Era for the Middle East #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel with the inauguration of the American embassy in the holy city. The event coincides with Israel's 70th birthday. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said the recognition of Jerusalem as Irael's capital will help bring peace to the Middle East. But on the Palestinian border, more than 50 people died in protests. Is this really a turning point in the Middle East?

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Cannes 2018: Family tales with 'Shoplifters' and 'Our Struggles' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about two movies focusing on families: "Shoplifters", by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda, which is competing for the top prize at Cannes, and "Our Struggles", by French director Guillaume Senez, which is showing at International Critics' Week. She also talks about the best film she has seen at the Festival so far: the Stanley Kubrick classic "2001: A Space Odyssey".

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Misdemeanour or rape? Revised French bill on child sex sparks outrage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A bill initially aimed at tightening French child sex laws has been turned on its head and sparked widespread outrage, with critics accusing it of not only lessening the protection of children, but opening up a new legal loophole for child rapists.

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The FRANCE 24 debate live from Jerusalem: a new era for the Middle East? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the day of the official US embassy opening in Jerusalem, follow our debate live from the holy city

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PSG confirms Thomas Tuchel as new coach on two-year deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal, the French champions confirmed on Monday.

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'Ronaldo' chases Europhobes and giant fluffy pups in zany Cannes satire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Godard-mania is in full swing 50 years after his May 68 antics in Cannes, while a Ronaldo lookalike tackles a pack of fluffy pink poodles in gonzo political satire “Diamantino”.

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New 'frite' stalls revive Belgian culinary claims over 'French fries' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The age old cultural feud between Belgium and France over culinary claims to the universally-loved “frite” has sprouted a new battlefront on the streets of Brussels.

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‘This is America’ goes viral with over 100 million views in nine days #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A powerfully graphic video by Childish Gambino, the alter-ego of Donald Glover, has amassed more than 100 million YouTube views. But who is Glover and why is the whole world watching his provocative depiction of American gun violence and racism?

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LIVE: US moves its Israel embassy to Jerusalem amid new deadly Gaza clashes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States moves its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem on Monday after months of global outcry, Palestinian anger and exuberant praise from Israelis over President Donald Trump's decision. Watch FRANCE 24's live coverage.

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Palestinian death toll rises as Gaza protesters clash with Israeli army #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 10 Palestinians were on Monday killed by Israeli fire during Gaza border clashes, Gaza’s health ministry said, bringing the total number of Palestinian deaths to over 50 since the border protests began in late March.

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Glory days for Jerusalem? It depends who you ask #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Right-wing Israelis in Jerusalem have had much to celebrate this week, but their happiness serves to highlight the disenfranchisement felt by Palestinians across the social spectrum.

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France wants Brexit Irish border dispute settled by June #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union should set a "final deadline" of next month for Britain to resolve the conundrum of its border with Ireland after Brexit, France's top diplomat said Sunday.

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US set for controversial Jerusalem embassy move #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US moves its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem later Monday after months of global outcry, Palestinian anger and exuberant praise from Israelis over President Donald Trump's decision, tossing aside decades of precedent.

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Neymar wins Ligue 1 Player of the Year award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Neymar won the French League's Player of the Year award on Sunday, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain teammates Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe.

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Italian populist parties 'agree on ruling programme' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italian anti-establishment and far-right leaders on Sunday informed the president they are ready to put forward a government programme and nominate a prime minister, according to media reports.

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Women seize Cannes spotlight but Kurdish war movie misfires #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China’s Jia Zhangke and Iran’s Jafar Panahi deliver powerful tales of female defiance and resilience, but Eva Husson’s take on Kurdish women's epic fight against the Islamic State (IS) group is a wasted opportunity.

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British tourists freed after being kidnapped in DR Congo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two British tourists who were kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been freed, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Sunday.

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French train traffic set for ‘major disruptions’ Monday due to strikes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French train traffic will see some ‘major disruptions’ on Monday, France’s national railway operator warned Sunday, as the company’s workers round up the latest rolling strike action to protest government reforms.

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Video: All eyes on Jerusalem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the eve of Israel’s 70th anniversary and the ceremony marking the move of the US embassy from Tel Aviv, FRANCE 24 Debate host François Picard meets correspondent Irris Makler at Machane Yehuda Market.

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Torra: Catalonia looks set to vote for headline seperatist regional president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an attempt to break the political deadlock, the exiled Carles Puigdemont has backed Quim Torra – a loyal hardline separatist – to succeed him as regional president. Torra looks set to be confirmed as leader in a parliamentary vote on Monday.

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First China-made aircraft carrier starts sea trials #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China's first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials Sunday, state media said, a landmark in Beijing's ambitious plans to modernise its navy as the Asian giant presses its claims in disputed regional waters.

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Rising mental health issues among humanitarian workers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

MMental health issues among humanitarian workers are worryingly high, reports show, so why are NGOs still not prioritising their staff’s well-being?

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Suicide bombers target three Surabaya churches in deadly Indonesia attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suicide bombers suspected to be from an IS-inspired group killed at least nine people and wounded 40 in attacks on Christians attending Sunday morning services at three churches in Indonesia’s second-largest city of Surabaya, security officials said.

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Record abstention in Iraq's first nationwide election since Islamic State group defeat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Less than half of voters went to the polls in Iraq on Saturday for the first legislative elections since the victory over Islamic State jihadists, the electoral commission announced.

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Man attacks people with knife in Paris, shot by police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One person was killed in a knife attack in Paris on Saturday and the assailant was shot dead by police, BFM TV said.

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Catalonia's parliament fails to elect new president in first round of vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalonia's parliament failed to elect pro-independence candidate Quim Torra as regional president on Saturday, although the candidate handpicked by deposed leader Carles Puigdemont said he will work "tirelessly" for a split from Spain.

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North Korea to dismantle nuclear test site ahead of US summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea will destroy its nuclear test site later this month, ahead of a summit with the United States, it said Saturday, pledging to blow up its tunnels in front of invited foreign media.

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Rugby: Leinster defeat injury-hit Racing 92 to claim fourth European title #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Leinster equalled Toulouse's record of four European Champions Cup titles when they eked out a 15-12 win over injury-ravaged Racing 92 in the final on Saturday.

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Special Coverage: France 24 reports on Iraq's parliamentary election after polls close #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Polls have closed across Iraq in the first national election since the country declared victory over the Islamic State group. Watch FRANCE 24’s special coverage of the much-awaited elections live from Baghdad.

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Neymar back for PSG, Alvez out of World Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Neymar's doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said on Friday that the injured Brazilian star could return to training as early as next week if he responds well to scheduled tests on Saturday.

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WHO prepares for worst in response to DR Congo Ebola outbreak #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Heavily criticised for its response to the 2014-16 Ebola epidemic, the WHO is now on the front line in dealing with the emergence of new cases in DR Congo. It says that it is preparing for the “worst case scenario”.

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In Cannes movies, Paris is city of love lost #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The mood in Cannes turns bittersweet with tales of lovers who can live neither apart nor together in Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” and Christophe Honoré’s “Sorry Angel”.

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Dozens killed in Burundi attack days before referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An armed group has killed 26 people in northwest Burundi, the security minister said Saturday, days ahead of a constitutional referendum that could see President Pierre Nkurunziza rule until 2034.

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Video: Record number of women running in Iraq elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Iraq goes to the polls on Saturday, there are a record number of female candidates, with women making up over a third of those in the running. FRANCE 24 looks at one woman who is determined to overcome the obstacles to gain a seat.

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Interview with Omar Shakir, human rights activist threatened with deportation from Israel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Omar Shakir, director for Human Rights Watch for Israel and Palestine, has been ordered to leave Israel after being accused by the government of supporting boycotts against the country. He explains his situation to FRANCE 24.

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Iran and Israel: A history of the world’s best enmity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tensions between Israel and Iran are at a peak following Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets in Syria this week. FRANCE 24 traces the tumultuous relations between the two regional powers.

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Video: Stateless in Palestine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

What does life in the West Bank look like under Israeli occupation? Our reporters travelled to Area C, to meet the women and men who live on lands coveted by Israeli settlers. The message of politicians and intellectuals on both sides has been honed over 70 years of conflict. This documentary, without voiceover commentary, plunges the viewer into the lives of those who face daily restrictions imposed by the occupation.

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Anti-US protests in Iran after Trump withdraws from nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of demonstrators shouted anti-American chants at rallies in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Friday, protesting against US President Donald Trump’s Tuesday decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.

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Police defuse WWII-era bomb at Hong Kong construction site #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police defused a World War II bomb Friday at a construction site in the heart of Hong Kong after more than 1,000 people were evacuated from the area, in the third such discovery in the city this year.

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Israeli fire kills at least one Palestinian, wounds dozens at fresh Gaza border protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli troops killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 170 protesters in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical workers said, bringing to 44 the number killed during a six-week protest at the Gaza-Israel border.

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Video: Ten years on, what remains of Somalia's 'Pirateland'? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A decade ago, Somali pirates were frequently in the headlines for hijacking boats and holding their crews for ransom. The epicentre of the piracy crisis was Somalia's northeastern state of Puntland. Local fishermen were angry at trawlers from around the world scouring the plentiful waters of the Horn of Africa. Our reporters returned to Puntland to meet its fishermen and talk to local armed forces who today face a much more dangerous threat: Al Shabaab Islamists.

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Outlawed love: Lesbian romance’s Cannes premiere does Kenya proud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The screening of Wanuri Kahiu’s brave and refreshing “Rafiki”, the first Kenyan film to feature at the Cannes Film Festival, is a milestone for Kenyan cinema and an own-goal for the country’s government.

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France urges Europe to push back against 'unacceptable' US sanctions on Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s economy minister Bruno Le Maire urged European nations Friday to defend themselves against US sanctions targeting foreign companies that trade with Iran, as the rift between Washington and its allies deepens.

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Video: Iraqi voters angry at corruption ahead of polls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqis head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is hoping the recent victory against the Islamic State group will help him win a second term. But despite there being plenty of candidates, most voters are disillusioned with the political establishment -- 15 years of democracy hasn't translated into better lives for ordinary Iraqis. Instead, politicians are accused of seeking power for self-gain. FRANCE 24’s Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad.

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Brazilian police close in on Rio politician Marielle Franco's murderers, minister says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Authorities are closing in on the killers of a high-profile Rio de Janeiro politician and black rights activist, a government minister was quoted as saying Thursday, as police staged a reenactment of the murder.

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Cannes 2018: Banned Kenyan lesbian romance 'Rafiki' makes history #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The director of Kenya's first ever film to compete at the Cannes Film Festival, Wanuri Kahiu, speaks to Eve Jackson about the intolerance of homosexuality in Africa, the future of gay rights and why it's time for Africans to start having fun on film.

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Malaysian king to pardon Anwar Ibrahim after opposition election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysia’s king has agreed to pardon jailed opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim, the newly installed prime minister said Friday, in the latest dramatic development after the opposition toppled the long-ruling regime.

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US says Iran nuclear inspections must go on, despite Trump withdrawal from deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The White House wants intrusive inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites to continue despite President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a landmark accord on Tehran’s atomic program, US officials have told AFP.

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Armed men launch deadly attack on mosque in South Africa #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three men armed with guns and knives slit the throats of three worshippers at a mosque near Durban in South Africa and a person was killed, an emergency service official said on Thursday.

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Puigdemont rejects new appointment as Catalan leader, proposes successor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont on Wednesday rejected being re-appointed as leader of the region, following pressure from Spain's government.

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Cannes review: 'Leto', Soviet Russia’s summer of love and rock 'n' roll #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov was barred from attending, but his nostalgic ode to the budding years of Soviet underground rock, “Leto”, has given the Cannes Film Festival a welcome jolt.

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US imposes new sanctions on nine Iranian entities #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Treasury imposed fresh sanctions Thursday against six people it linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s elite Qods Force and three other Iranian entities, just days after President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal.

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Fighters-turned-candidates vie for votes ahead of Iraqi elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq heads to the polls on Saturday in its first general elections since last year's defeat of the Islamic State (IS) group. Candidates include former fighters and newly inclusive Islamists. But can they rebuild and reunite a destroyed nation?

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Trump announces June 12 date for talks with N. Korea's Kim Jong-un in Singapore #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a tweeted announcement on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would meet for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12, ending years of diplomatic deep freeze with the isolated nation.

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Aboard the Hermione, a former French warship bearing a message of peace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Hermione is a 47-metre-high, 65-metre-long replica of the frigate that left French waters in 1780, taking the young Marquis de Lafayette to America where he would help George Washington defeat the British in the War of Independence. After a year of sailing across the Atlantic, the Hermione has been touring parts of the Mediterranean. Her crew is made up of volunteers from 34 different countries, who have learned the values of discipline and working as a team. Our reporters went on board.

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Italy's League and 5-Star parties make 'significant steps' towards government deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and far-right League have made “significant steps” towards forming a government, the two parties said on Thursday as Italy looked to end nine weeks of political deadlock.

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Trump welcomes US prisoners released by North Korea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed three former U.S. prisoners who landed at a military base near Washington on Thursday after being released by North Korea. Trump thanked Kim Jong Un and sounded upbeat on a planned summit between the two.

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Kenyan dam bursts causing deaths and 'huge destruction' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A dam burst in a Kenyan town after weeks of heavy rain, causing “huge destruction” and deaths, a government official said on Thursday, while a local television station said 20 bodies had so far been recovered.

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Five more executives fired as Nike confronts workplace harassment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nike has dismissed additional executives as it moves to address a workplace culture marred by sexual harassment and bullying, embarrassing a brand that has self-defined around equality and empowerment.

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Cannes 2018: Julianne Moore on marriage, aging and her love of the festival #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore speaks to Eve Jackson about being a red head icon, the secrets to a happy marriage and her love affair with the Cannes Film Festival.

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Trump’s Iran deal exit forces EU to confront US ‘economic policeman of the world’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump’s pullout from the Iran nuclear deal has put Europe under pressure to salvage the 2015 multilateral agreement. But does the EU have what it takes to stand up to US sanctions?

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Oil prices jump 3 percent after US leaves Iran nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Wednesday, after climbing to fresh 3-1/2 year highs, after a bigger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. oil inventories extended gains from the United States’ decision to quit a nuclear deal with Iran.

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Pressed on torture, Trump's CIA chief nominee Haspel says never again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gina Haspel, Donald Trump's nominee to lead the CIA, vowed Wednesday that the spy agency will not engage in torture of detainees under her watch, even if ordered by the president.

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Video: Italy faces stark North-South economic divide #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Italy, the failure to agree on a coalition government means there could be an unprecedented second general election in the same year. Whoever ends up leading the country will have to contend with the deep North-South divide. Southern Italy is poorer, with far higher unemployment, while mafia extortion costs the economy billions of euros per year. This is in stark contrast with the North, the country's economic powerhouse, where luxury businesses are thriving. Our correspondents report.

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The next chapter: Paris's riverside book kiosks cope with disappearing readers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the last small trades unique to Paris, the Seine-side bouquinistes’ iconic green-box stalls are said to make up the “world’s largest open-air bookshop”. But as readers recede, could an appeal for UNESCO listed status rescue a craft in peril?

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Three Americans detained in North Korea have been freed, Trump says in tweet #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three American detainees have been freed by North Korea and are heading home with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

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Trump, Iranian director and 'pesky' journos collide on Cannes opening night #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Inevitably, Donald Trump’s widely anticipated decision to pull out of the landmark Iran nuclear deal came just as Cannes was showcasing an Iranian director, two-time Oscar laureate Asghar Farhadi, on the film festival’s opening night.

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Outcry in France after woman dies following mocked emergency call #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities have opened an enquiry into the death of a young woman just hours after her distress call to emergency services was mocked by the operator, prompting a public outcry.

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More than a million Turks say 'Enough' to Erdogan on social media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than a million Turks piled onto social media to call time on President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, making the word “Tamam” (“Enough”) a trending topic worldwide after he promised to step down if the people wanted it.

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France's Macron vows to keep working on broader Iran nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Macron on Tuesday said that France regretted the United State's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal and that he would work towards a broader agreement that also encompassed Iran's ballistics programme and regional activities.

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Iran says to discuss response to Trump with other parties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran said it will hold talks with signatories to a nuclear deal after US President Donald Trump's decision Tuesday to withdraw from the accord, which it branded "psychological warfare".

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Live: Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a decision on whether to remain in the six-nation nuclear deal with Iran.

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Curtain's up at Cannes 2018: Star Wars, Iran and girl power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about what to expect at the 71st Cannes Film Festival, from opening film "Everybody Knows" by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi to Ron Howard's "Solo: A Star Wars Story". They also discuss the role of women at the Festival in the post #MeToo era, with year's jury headed up by Australian actress Cate Blanchett.

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Here is what Iran could do if Trump pulls out of nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump will announce on Tuesday whether he will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.. Tehran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with China, France, Germany, Russia, Britain and the United States in 2015.

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Big Brother is watching you: How China is ranking its citizens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Imagine a society where everything you do, say and buy is monitored and evaluated by the authorities - a society where citizens are ranked according to good or bad behaviour. In China, this Orwellian scenario is becoming reality. The country is implementing a "social credit" rating system, made possible thanks to the mass collection of data on its citizens. It's set to be implemented nationwide in 2020. But the scheme is already being tested in some Chinese cities. Our correspondents report.

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Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan to remain jailed in France ahead of rape trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who is being held in France over rape allegations by three women, has lost his bid for early release ahead of trial, his lawyer told AFP.

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Iran's economy takes hit amid uncertainty over nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Renewed nuclear sanctions would certainly cause severe problems for Iran's economy, but much of the damage has already been done by the uncertainty created by the US and myriad home-grown problems.

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After Weinstein, gender inequality still stalks Cannes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Harvey Weinstein will not be holding court on the French Riviera this year. But gender and power relations in the film industry will be under special scrutiny as the Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Tuesday.

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Oliver North, involved in Iran-Contra scandal, to be next president of the NRA #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Oliver North, a key figure in the Iran-Contra arms sale scandal under US president Ronald Reagan, is set to become the next president of the National Rifle Association gun lobby.

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Armenia parliament elects protest leader Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan was elected as Armenia's new prime minister on Tuesday, capping a peaceful revolution driven by weeks of mass protests against corruption and cronyism in the ex-Soviet republic.

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Pashinyan’s election expected with enthusiasm across Armenia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenia’s parliament will again try to choose a new prime minister this Tuesday, a week after the ruling party voted against opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan.

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'No chance to form government': Deadlocked Italy parties call for new election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The prospect of an election re-run in July grew on Monday as Italian President Sergio Mattarella held a final round of consultations to try to break two months of political deadlock with party leaders still far apart.

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Special Coverage: The FRANCE 24 Debate, live from Beirut #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voters cast their ballots Sunday in Lebanon's first parliamentary elections since 2009. Watch FRANCE 24’s special debate on the results live from Beirut starting at 7:10pm Paris time (GMT+1).

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French strikes keep Air France, SNCF and universities locked in feud over reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Air France staff kicked off another two-day strike on Monday joining rail workers for a second month of stoppages in a bitter feud pitting workers and students against the government over President Emmanuel Macron’s labour reforms.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri says his party lost a third of its seats #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Monday that his Sunni-dominated political movement had lost a third of its seats in parliament following the country's first general election in nine years.

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No dress code: Paris museum opens its doors to nudists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Parisian museums are well known for their nudes, but the world-famous Palais de Tokyo contemporary art museum opened its doors to a different type of nude on Saturday.

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The Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum opens in Brussels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At the weekend, over 20,000 people flocked to the opening of the Kanal - Centre Pompidou, an offshoot of Paris’s iconic art museum, housed in a vast warehouse in the Belgian capital.

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Trump tweets support for CIA pick facing scrutiny for overseeing torture #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Monday tweeted support for his controversial pick to head the Central Intelligence Agency, after reports she might withdraw her nomination to avoid a Senate grilling over her past involvement in torture.

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Air strike hits presidential office in Yemen's rebel-held capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An air strike targeted the office of the presidency in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Monday, residents said, with rebel Al-Masirah television blaming the Saudi-led coalition for the raid.

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French women jihadists remain serious threat, document reveals #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French women jihadists are more radicalised and have a greater operational role in the Islamic State Group than previously thought, a confidential document seen by Le Monde reveals.

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Ugandan government plans tax on social media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Uganda plans to introduce a new tax on social media users from July, prompting concerns that President Yoweri Museveni is attempting to crack down on opposition to his 32-year-rule.

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Messi helps 10-man Barca to 2-2 draw with Real #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona's unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday left Real Madrid sweating over an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny released pending charges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alexei Navalny, the leader of protests against President Vladimir Putin that resulted in the arrests of more than 1,500 demonstrators across Russia, says he has been released from detention but faces two charges.

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Erdogan unveils election manifesto, vows more cross-border offensives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday vowed to launch further cross-border offensives against terror groups as he revealed his ruling party's manifesto ahead of snap elections on June 24.

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Lebanon awaits results of first parliamentary elections in almost a decade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Polls closed across Lebanon Sunday in the country’s first parliamentary elections in nine years with all eyes focused on the electoral battle between a Shia alliance backed by Iran and PM Saad Hariri’s party backed by Saudi Arabia.

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LIVE: FRANCE 24's special report on Lebanese general elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanese voters cast their ballots Sunday in the first parliamentary elections in nearly a decade following three postponements. Watch FRANCE 24’s special coverage of the much-awaited elections live from Beirut.

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French economy minister Le Maire says Air France 'will disappear' unless crisis stops #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s economy minister Bruno Le Maire said Sunday that Air France employees must resume dialogue with bosses and restart efforts to improve the company’s competitiveness, otherwise the airline “will disappear”.

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Pakistan interior minister shot, wounded in assassination bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pakistan's interior minister Ahsan Iqbal survived an assassination attempt on Sunday, officials said, an incident likely to heighten political tensions ahead of general elections expected in late July.

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Cannes 2018: The hot tickets in the race for this year’s Palme d’Or #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Red carpet photographers may rue the (relative) lack of stardust at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. But the lively and refreshing roster of films competing for the Palme d’Or this year promises plenty of tasty spectacles.

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Deadly bomb blast rips mosque during voter registration in eastern Afghanistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An explosion at a mosque in the eastern Afghan province of Khost on Sunday killed at least 13 people and wounded 31 and the casualty total may rise, a local police official said.

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Lebanese vote in first general election in nine years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voting began on Sunday in Lebanon's first general election for nine years, an event seen as unlikely to upset the overall balance of power but important for economic stability.

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Football unites in Ferguson support after emergency brain surgery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Messages of support poured in for Alex Ferguson after the legendary former Manchester United manager was left fighting for his life following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.

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Macron and France's foreign policy, one year on #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since he was elected President of France, Emmanuel Macron has made numerous high-profile international trips – enhancing his global image and that of France. However, it remains debatable whether he's achieved concrete results.

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Tunisia votes in first free municipal elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tunisians head to the polls on Sunday for the first free municipal elections since the 2011 revolution, seen as another milestone on the road to democracy in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.

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France condemns Trump’s statements at the NRA #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government joined survivors of the 2015 extremist attacks in Paris in condemning remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said the tragedy would have ended differently if people had been carrying firearms.

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Controversial statue of Marx unveiled in his German birthplace #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters held banners reading “Down with capitalism” and “Father of all dictators” at Saturday’s unveiling of a statue of Karl Marx in the German city of Trier, reflecting the polarising legacy of the philosopher in his birthplace and beyond.

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Lebanon heads to polls in a long-delayed vote with low expectations, big divides #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After nearly a decade and three postponements, Lebanese voters on Sunday are finally electing a new parliament. But a new electoral law has not changed old entitlements and divides, and a real change is not on the cards.

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Russian police detain opposition leader Navalny during protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and more than a thousand anti-Kremlin activists were detained by police on Saturday during street protests against Vladimir Putin ahead of his inauguration for a fourth presidential term.

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Thousands spurn Macron at 'Macron’s bash' protests in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of people demonstrated in central Paris on Saturday amid a heavy police presence to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s sweeping reforms, a year after he came to office.

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‘It’s for New Caledonians to decide their future,’ says Macron on visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron underlined New Caledonians’ right to self-determination on Saturday in a visit to the French-controlled Pacific archipelago six months ahead of an independence referendum.

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Trump tells NRA a civilian gunman could have stopped Paris attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a speech before cheering members of the National Rifle Association on Friday, President Donald Trump blamed the scale of the 2015 Paris terror attacks on France’s strict gun control laws and called again for the arming of school teachers.

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Hollywood: Women strike back #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sexual harassment, pay gaps, a lack of interesting female roles and few chances for women behind the camera - gender inequality in film is as old as the Hollywood hills. As women call "Time's Up" in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Eve Jackson crosses the pond to speak to the people working to redress the balance.

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Vélibgate: The rise and fall of Paris’s bike-sharing program #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the help of its pioneering bike-sharing scheme, Paris was once on its way to becoming the world's No. 1 bicycle capital. But a change of operator has left the hugely popular Vélib system in tatters, and it could cost Paris’s mayor dearly.

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Air France boss resigns after striking staff reject pay deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Making good on an earlier pledge, Air France-KLM Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Janaillac resigned on Friday after striking staff voted to reject a proposed salary deal, with more than 55 percent of employees voting "No" to the plan.

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Turkey's main opposition party nominates MP Ince to challenge Erdogan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey's main opposition party nominated lawmaker Muharrem Ince (EEN-jeh) Friday to run against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming presidential election.

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France in 'ecological debt' for the rest of the year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will enter an "ecological deficit" on Saturday that will persist for the rest of the year, according to a report released Friday by the World Wide Fund for Nature (also known as the World Wildlife fund and WWF) environmental group.

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Hope and disillusion ahead of local elections in Tunisia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On Sunday May 6, nearly five million Tunisians will be eligible to elect officials in 350 municipalities, the very first local elections since the 2011 revolution. But seven years on, in Tunisia's underdeveloped West Central regions - the heartland of the uprising - citizens are still faced with a dire lack of public services and infrastructure. Our correspondents Lilia Blaise and Hamdi Tlili went to meet them.

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From protest to street art, five exhibits to see right now in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a spate of somewhat uninspiring museum exhibits in Paris in recent months, this spring appears far more promising. Here’s a guide to some of the most interesting shows on right now.

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Ahead of Sunday's elections, Lebanon's Zahlé wooed by candidates bearing cash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Lebanon heads to the polls in May 6 general elections, residents of the eastern city of Zahlé are negotiating their way through a complex electoral system, juggling offers of cash payments and patronage privileges from certain candidates.

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Swedish Academy postpones 2018 Nobel literature prize over sex abuse allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

No Nobel Prize for Literature will be given this year, following a scandal over sexual misconduct allegations that has seen a string of board members resign from the board of the Swedish Academy that awards it, the Nobel Foundation said on Friday.

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Twitter urges users to change passwords after security glitch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twitter on Thursday urged its more than 300 million users to change their passwords, saying they had been unintentionally "unmasked" inside the company by a software bug.

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Oscars academy expels Cosby and Polanski over sex offenses #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The organization that bestows the Academy Awards announced Thursday that it has voted to expel two prominent members convicted of sexual offenses, Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski, from its membership.

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ETA disbanding brings formal end to decades of violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Basque separatist group ETA waged its worst years of violence just as Spain celebrated its newfound freedom following the 1975 death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco.

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Iran will leave nuclear accord also if Trump ditches deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran warned on Thursday that it will quit a landmark nuclear deal with world powers if President Donald Trump pulls the United States out of the accord.

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Deadly storms ravage northern India #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dust storms tore across northern India killing at least 97 people and injuring scores more as trees and walls were flattened by powerful winds, officials said on Thursday.

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Video: Inequality a key issue in New Caledonia's independence debate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron is on an official visit to the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. In November, the people of this Pacific archipelago will vote in a referendum on whether to cut ties with Paris. Calls for independence go back decades, and lie rooted in the deep inequality that continues to exist between the native Kanak people and the Europeans. Efforts have been made to redress this inequality, but how successful have they been? Our correspondents report.

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Macron visits French territory New Caledonia ahead of independence referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron starts Thursday a highly symbolic visit to New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific that is getting ready to vote on its independence.

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Record number of women brace for tough fight in Lebanese elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An unprecedented 86 female candidates are running for Sunday’s Lebanese parliamentary elections, the country's first since 2009. But can they break through what has hitherto been a veritable male bastion?

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Black men arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks settle for $1 each and $200,000 for youth #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two black men arrested in Starbucks have reached settlements with the US coffee chain and the city of Philadelphia, which will endow a $200,000 fund to help young entrepreneurs, officials said Wednesday.

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Cambridge Analytica to shut down in wake of data mining scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cambridge Analytica, the firm accused of collecting data on tens of millions of people via Facebook and using it to profile voters in the United States and beyond, will shut down, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

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Armenian opposition leader calls for suspension of protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday called an end to a wave of protests and said all parties would support his bid to run for prime minister again next week.

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Fighting radicalisation: A Salafist convert's mother heads back to school #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two specialists of Salafism, a fundamentalist version of Islam, are raising awareness among French middle-schoolers on the dangers of indoctrination. France 24 reports from one of the pair’s workshops.

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EU condemns 'unacceptable' Abbas comments on Holocaust #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union on Wednesday condemned Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas for the "unacceptable remarks" he made in a speech saying the Holocaust was caused in part by European resentment of the role Jews played in the financial sector.

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Basque separatists ETA announce it has ‘completely dissolved’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Basque militant group ETA has announced that it has "completely dissolved all its structures," in a letter sent to Basque institutions and civil society groups.

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'I knew there was a market for British food in Paris' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Scotch egg, shepherd's pie and apple crumble - these dishes are music to the ears of any classic British eater. But to the French? Defying the odds, a traditional British-style restaurant is now taking on the French chefs at their own game, by opening up right in the heart of Paris. But is it really working? We found out by talking to the man behind it, Oliver Woodhead.

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Deadly suicide attack targets Libya's electoral commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of militants including suicide bombers stormed the head offices of Libya's electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and setting fire to the building, officials said.

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Daniel Essa, Syrian shoemaker to the stars #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From Homs in Syria to Lille here in France, Daniel Essa has become a household name with fashionistas across the globe. After fleeing his homeland to escape the war, Daniel Essa came to Paris to study fashion. Today, he's selling his luxury trainers online and even counts US stars among his clients. He tells Sanam Shantyaei his success story.

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Ooh la la...Macron thanks Australian PM Turnbull and his ‘delicious’ wife #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Was it a Freudian slip by French President Emmanuel Macron? A joke linked to French gastronomy? Or even, a week after his visit to Washington, a parody of President Donald Trump's infamous comments about Macron's wife?

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Armenian protesters block Yerevan roads as opposition leader is denied power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenian protesters blocked several routes into the capital Yerevan on Wednesday as opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan announced a campaign of civil disobedience after parliament rejected his bid to become prime minister.

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Kanye West blasted for suggesting slavery was 'a choice' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Before the last one had a chance to simmer down, US rapper Kanye West has caused another stir, suggesting African-American slavery may have been a "choice" in an interview on Tuesday.

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Morocco severs Iran ties alleging Polisario arms delivery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Morocco has severed diplomatic ties with Iran over Tehran's support for the Polisario Front, a Western Sahara independence movement, the Moroccan foreign minister said on Tuesday.

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Legendary guitar maker Gibson files for bankruptcy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gibson, maker of iconic guitars for the likes of John Lennon, Elvis Presley and BB King, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after facing mounting debt and other financial challenges.

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Real Madrid through to Champions League final after 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Holders Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for a third year in a row after taking advantage of Bayern Munich’s carelessness in attack and defence to draw 2-2 in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, winning 4-3 on aggregate.

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Armenia's parliament votes against making protest leader PM #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan failed to secure a majority of votes in parliament to become prime minister on Tuesday after weeks of protests forced the previous holder of the post to step down.

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Dozens killed in northeast Nigeria suicide blasts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Suicide bombers killed dozens of people at a mosque and a market in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, in a twin attack bearing the hallmarks of Islamist insurgents Boko Haram.

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Paris May Day march marred by violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of black-clad protesters at the head of a Paris labour day march have waged heavy property damage on local businesses, confirming concerns issued ahead of traditional May Day festivities by Paris police.

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Video: Armenia's youth rise up against oligarchs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenia's parliament is meeting to elect a new prime minister this Tuesday after days of protests forced veteran leader Serzh Sarksyan to step down. Young Armenians are at the forefront of this peaceful uprising demanding change. Denouncing a lack of opportunities, some of them are particularly angry at the influence wielded by the country's oligarchs. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg and Elena Volochine report.

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Armenia protest leader warns of turmoil if he is blocked from power #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan urged supporters to take to the streets on Tuesday to pressure parliament to choose him as prime minister, and warned of a political "tsunami" if the ruling elite clings to power.

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May in France: Lucky flowers and building bridges #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

May is a month of celebration in France. The bulk of the country’s 11 public holidays fall in May – making it a favourite for employees. May 1 is also a special day for workers as well as for the far-right National Front party. It's also a day to wish your loved ones good luck with a bouquet of the beautiful Lily of the valley flower.

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May Day in France: scattered unions, united far-right #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Despite vocal labour and student unrest, rolling transport strikes and the 50th anniversary of May 1968’s popular uprising, unions have failed to muster any exceptional unity for this May Day in France.

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Koreas begin dismantling propaganda speakers at North-South border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North and South Korea began dismantling loudspeakers that blared propaganda across their heavily fortified border on Tuesday, South Korea’s defense ministry said, fulfilling a promise made at last week’s historic summit.

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