Iran fires missiles into Syria in retaliation for military parade attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran launched a missile attack into eastern Syria targeting militants it blamed for a recent attack on a military parade in the Iranian city of Ahvaz, the country’s Revolutionary Guards revealed Monday.

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Indonesia appeals for help amid race to reach quake survivors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Volunteers dug mass graves for more than 1,000 bodies on Monday after a quake and tsunami devastated swathes of Sulawesi as Indonesian authorities struggling to deal with the sheer scale of the disaster appealed for international help.

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Former Ivory Coast leader Gbagbo begins freedom bid before ICC #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo will Monday ask the International Criminal Court to acquit him of crimes against humanity and free him after seven years in detention.

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White House denies 'micromanaging' Kavanaugh probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump hit back Sunday at suggestions his administration is trying to "micromanage" the FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, accusing opposition Democrats of being interested only in obstruction.

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US, Canada in last ditch NAFTA talks as deadline looms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US and Canadian negotiators were holding eleventh-hour talks on Sunday aimed at revamping the North American Free Trade Agreement ahead of a Washington-imposed deadline.

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Typhoon Trami batters Japan, dozens injured #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A powerful typhoon sliced through Japan after making landfall Sunday evening, injuring dozens, halting transport, and bringing fierce winds and torrential rain to areas already battered by a string of recent extreme weather episodes.

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Majority back Macedonia name change, but low turnout #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Results from a referendum on changing the nation of Macedonia’s name to North Macedonia on Sunday show that the vast majority of voters support the plan to rename the country.

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Israel frees French-Palestinian lawyer held without charge for 13 months #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel on Sunday released a French-Palestinian lawyer held without charge for the past 13 months over unspecified allegations, his lawyer said.

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Golf: Europe beats United States to win Ryder Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europe regained the Ryder Cup from the USA as star man Francesco Molinari became the first-ever European to win all five of his matches with a 4 and 2 victory over Phil Mickelson on Sunday.

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Macedonian’s vote on new country, opening doors to joining EU, NATO #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Macedonians headed to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to re-name their country North Macedonia in a bid to settle a long-running dispute with neighbouring Greece and pave the way for NATO and EU membership.

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Musk out as Tesla chair, remains CEO in $40M SEC settlement #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk have agreed to pay a total of $40 million and make a series of concessions to settle a government lawsuit alleging Musk duped investors with misleading statements about a proposed buyout of the company.

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Erdogan wraps up ill-tempered visit to Germany #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up an ill-tempered visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque.

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Death toll in Indonesia tsunami could reach 'thousands' says VP #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The death toll from a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia rose to 420 Sunday, as stunned people on the stricken island of Sulawesi struggled to find food and water, and fears grew that whole towns had still not been heard from.

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Fleetwood, Molinari propel Europe to 10-6 lead in Ryder Cup #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari propelled Europe into a commanding position with a rare sweep of their four pairs matches to give the hosts a 10-6 lead over the United States going into the final day of the Ryder Cup.

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Brazilian women take to the streets in protest of election candidate Bolsonaro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Women across Brazil launched a wave of nationwide protests on Saturday against the candidacy of the right-wing frontrunner in next week's presidential elections, Jair Bolsonaro.

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Egypt convicts activist who denounced sexual harassment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Egyptian court has sentenced an activist to two years in jail over a video she posted on social media criticising the government for failing to protect women against sexual harassment and over poor living conditions, her lawyer said.

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French PIP breast implants: a lasting global health scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It’s been eight years since the French authorities first drew attention to a French company selling faulty, and potentially dangerous, breast implants.

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Mystery seaweed threatens French Caribbean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

During a trip to the French overseas territory Guadeloupe on Friday, President Emmanuel Macron pledged to keep a promise to clean up toxic Sargassum seaweed within 48 hours of it running aground.

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Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Catalan separatists clashed with police on Saturday in downtown Barcelona, with two arrests being made, as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's referendum on secession that ended in violent raids by security forces.

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Danish shipping firm tests Russian Arctic alternative to Suez Canal route #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The “Venta”, a Danish container ship loaded with Russian fish and South Korean electronics, arrived Thursday in Saint Petersburg, becoming the first container ship to navigate the northern Arctic as the ice pack melts and recedes.

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'Action needed now' to prevent famine in Yemen, UN special envoy says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After more than three years of war between a Saudi-led coalition and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemen is suffering from what the UN calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. In an interview with FRANCE 24, the UN special envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, warned that "critical actions need to be taken now" to avoid a full-blown famine. Griffiths also expressed hope that the conflict could soon come to an end despite the failure of UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva earlier this month.

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Protests planned as Erdogan opens mega mosque in Cologne #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to open one of Europe’s largest mosques in Cologne on Saturday as he wraps up a controversial visit to Germany, with police deploying in force amid planned protests.

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Children among dead as Israeli troops fire on Palestinian protesters in Gaza #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli troops killed seven Palestinians, two of them children, and wounded dozens more in the deadliest day in recent weeks as Gaza’s Hamas rulers stepped up protests along the border fence Friday.

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'Many bodies' found after tsunami hits paradise island in Indonesia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said “many bodies” had been found along the shoreline of the Indonesian city of Palu on Sulawesi island which was hit by a major earthquake and a tsunami on Friday.

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Is the 'rentrée littéraire' a blessing or a curse for the French publishing industry? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of novels are released during France's yearly "rentrée littéraire". Talk of literature dominates the media as publishers race to publicise their offerings. It’s as French a tradition as the baguette, but it has its critics.

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Veterans usher Europe to Ryder Cup lead with foursomes whitewash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ryder Cup veterans Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter starred as Europe claimed a history-making foursomes whitewash in a stunning fightback to seize a 5-3 lead over the United States on Friday.

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Kavanaugh nomination advances amid calls for delay of final vote to allow FBI probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Senate judiciary committee voted Friday to advance Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination to a full Senate vote. Republican Jeff Flake and others called for the final vote to be delayed while the FBI investigates sexual assault allegations.

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Facebook reveals 50 million accounts have been affected by a security breach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook says it recently discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50 million user accounts.

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UN rights council renews Yemen war crimes probe despite Saudi, Yemeni objections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to extend by one year an international probe of alleged war crimes committed in Yemen, despite strong opposition from Saudi Arabia and several of its allies.

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Tsunami strikes city on Indonesia's Sulawesi island after powerful earthquake #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A tsunami of up to two metres hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore on Friday, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but there was no word on casualties, officials said.

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Reporters: Kailash Satyarthi is on a mission to end child slavery in India #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A child disappears every eight minutes in India. In the capital New Delhi, six out of 10 children who go missing are never found. They are called the "lost generation": More than 200,000 children are still missing. It is estimated that 70% of them are kidnapped by gangs who then exploit them. Kailash Satyarthi, 64, and his teams are often their only hope. Over the past four decades the Nobel Peace Prize laureate has saved 87,000 children from a life of slavery.

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Outstanding or outdated? The ins and outs of French education #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Grab your schoolbags! In this episode of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot head back to school to study the ins and outs of France’s education system. The standard is considered high and students who go through the system are generally regarded as well-rounded. But critics say it’s rigid, strict and old fashioned. We speak to author Peter Gumbel about the style of French teaching and why so many students fail. Also, why do all French kids tend to have the same handwriting?

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US stars eye rare Europe win as Ryder Cup tees off in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American rookie Tony Finau got the first Ryder Cup staged in France under way on Friday as thousands of fans descended on the Le Golf National for the biennial clash of the continents.

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Ryanair strike to affect more than 40,000 passengers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ryanair is bracing on Friday for another strike by staff as walkouts in six European countries, mainly cabin crew, force flight cancellations that will disrupt the plans of more than 40,000 travellers.

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Italy's government agrees public spending hike in defiance of EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy’s government on Thursday targeted the budget deficit at 2.4 percent of gross domestic product for the next three years, defying Brussels and marking a victory for party chiefs over Economy Minister Giovanni Tria, an unaffiliated technocrat.

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Erdogan tries to turn the page on controversial German visit, but can he succeed? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Germany Thursday for a state visit that includes real as well as symbolic attempts to paper over strains in bilateral relations. But it may take more than a few photo-ops to do the job.

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Canada strips Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Canada's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday to effectively strip Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi of her honorary Canadian citizenship over the Rohingya crisis.

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US regulator charges Elon Musk with fraud #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged Tesla CEO Elon Musk with securities fraud, alleging he misled investors last month in tweets about taking the company private.

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Trump backs Kavanaugh after momentous day before US Senate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump gave a resounding vote of confidence to Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee, after a dramatic Senate hearing Thursday that saw a university professor testify he assaulted her decades ago -- and the judge furiously fight back.

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Germany beats Turkey to host football's 2024 European Championship #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany won the right to host soccer's 2024 European Championship on Thursday, beating Turkey following a politically charged campaign.

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'Africa has a responsibility to its young people,' Ghana's president says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo reacted to the ongoing migrant crisis, in particular the exodus of young Africans to Europe. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Akufo-Addo said African nations have a "responsibility" to help create opportunities for their citizens at home.

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Live: Critical day for US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh as accuser testifies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

All eyes are on the US Senate on Thursday as Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick of sexually assaulting her, testifies in a high-stakes hearing that could derail Brett Kavanaugh's nomination.

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Local police chief stabbed to death in southern French city of Rodez #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A city hall official in the southern French city of Rodez was stabbed to death in a daylight attack on Thursday.

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India’s top court rules adultery is no longer a crime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Adultery is no longer a crime, India's top court ruled Thursday, declaring a colonial-era law that punished the offence with jail time unconstitutional and discriminatory against women.

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All-star US team seek Ryder Cup success in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The American team at the Ryder Cup is one of the strongest ever.

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Cameroon rail operator Camrail convicted over deadly 2016 train crash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cameroonian rail operator Camrail and eleven other defendants were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in connection with a train derailment that killed 79 people and wounded over 600 in October 2016.

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Trump backs two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wanted a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the clearest expression yet of his administration’s support for such an outcome.

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Venezuela's Maduro makes surprise UN appearance to 'defend country' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro showed up unexpectedly at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to "defend his country" as six nations accused him of crimes against humanity and President Donald Trump hinted at taking military action.

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Trump defends Kavanaugh but says 'may change mind' on Supreme Court pick #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump praised his Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday but said he would be open to withdrawing his nomination if he finds sexual assault allegations against him to be credible.

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Macron urges action, not words on Paris climate deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World leaders gathered in New York on Wednesday to try to breathe new life into the Paris global climate accord, amid backsliding from several nations over commitments made in the historic deal.

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'Real identity' of Skripal poisoning suspect is Russian colonel, media report says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The real identity of one of the suspects in the Salisbury nerve agent attack has been identified as a Russian colonel and a decorated officer of Russian military intelligence, a British investigative news site revealed Wednesday.

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New accuser says she witnessed sexual abuse by Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A new woman claimed on Wednesday to have witnessed sexually abusive behavior by Brett Kavanaugh and said she was gang-raped at a party in the early 1980s attended by the Supreme Court nominee.

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Anger over pension reform gives hope to Russian opposition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A controversial bill to raise the Russian retirement age by five years – to 65 for men and 60 for women – was passed by the lower house of parliament in a second reading on Wednesday. But deep public discontent over the measure has sparked protests and taken a toll on President Vladimir Putin's famously high popularity ratings. But could it force him to back down? Our correspondents Elena Volochine and Gulliver Cragg report from Moscow.

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Trump accuses China of attempting to interfere in US midterm elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump accused China of attempting to interfere in the November US midterm elections because of Beijing’s opposition to his trade policy.

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'Philanthropy can't fill in for government money', Melinda Gates tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For more than 20 years Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been working with her husband on humanitarian issues, such as investing in health and education in Africa or helping women access contraception in developing countries. Speaking to FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, she stressed the importance of investing in women and girls but warns that philanthropy is no substitute for government funds.

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Save the Children's CEO: 'Wars today are targeting children' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Save the Children says over half a million children in conflict areas could die from extreme hunger by the end of the year – one child every minute. To discuss this alarming situation, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, the CEO of Save the Children International and a former prime minister of Denmark, spoke to FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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FRANCE 24 marks one year since launching Spanish channel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A year ago, FRANCE 24’s Spanish channel began broadcasting live from the Colombian capital Bogota. A diverse mix of Spanish-language journalists from across the world now provides news coverage to 7 million homes in 13 countries.

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Russian lawmakers approve controversial pension reform bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian parliament's lower house passed a controversial pension reform bill Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin announced concessions to try to dampen widespread public anger over plans to raise the state retirement age.

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French court releases €1 million in subsidies seized from Le Pen party #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's far-right National Rally on Wednesday won back half of the two million euros in public subsidies that had been withheld as part of an EU funding probe, in a boost for beleaguered party leader Marine Le Pen.

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Migrant workers building Qatar World Cup stadium 'unpaid for months' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A contractor involved in building the marquee stadium for Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup did not pay its workers, leaving them stranded thousands of miles from home, according to a report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday.

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Models walk on water at Saint Laurent's twilight Paris show #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, Saint Laurent’s models splashed along a water-soaked runway on Tuesday as part of the French fashion label’s latest spectacular to showcase its collection for Paris Fashion Week.

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US 'disturbed, disappointed' over EU's plan to sidestep Iran sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tensions between the United States and the European Union over Iran soared into the open Tuesday after the Europeans announced plans for a legal framework to preserve business with Tehran and evade new US sanctions.

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Japan's Abe says willing to meet with North Korea's Kim #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a longtime hardliner on North Korea, said Tuesday he was willing to meet Kim Jong Un after the once reclusive leader's historic summit with US President Donald Trump.

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US ups pressure on Venezuela's 'easily toppled' Maduro regime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States cranked up the pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on his wife and more of his inner circle and issuing harsh warnings about his vulnerability to an overthrow.

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Disgraced TV icon Bill Cosby sentenced to prison for sexual assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bill Cosby was marched out of court in handcuffs on Tuesday after being sentenced to between three and 10 years in prison for sexual assault, capping the downfall of the once-beloved comedian known as "America's Dad."

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Macron calls for more multilateralism in rebuttal to Trump's isolationist UN speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron called for “dialogue and multilateralism” to resolve the world’s crises in a speech at the UN Tuesday delivered minutes after US President Donald Trump blasted international “interference” in policy-making.

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Frenchman jailed for slapping, insulting woman as new law takes effect #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A man has been fined 300 euros and jailed for three months for slapping a woman, calling her a "whore" and making lewd remarks aboard a bus, the first-ever penalty levied under a new law that aims to crack down on sexual harassment in public.

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Malta and France resolve latest Aquarius migrant ship impasse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The 58 migrants aboard the Aquarius rescue ship will be taken to Malta and from there to four other EU countries, the government said on Tuesday, in a bid to defuse the latest row over the fate of people rescued in the Mediterranean.

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Mystery behind France's 'Origin of the World' painting is revealed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The identity of the model who posed for one of the most controversial paintings of the 19th century, Gustave Courbet's "L'Origine du monde" (The Origin of the World), has finally been revealed, according to experts.

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French bioethics body backs assisted reproduction for all women #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s highest bioethics body, the National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE), ruled on Tuesday that access to medically assisted reproduction should be expanded to include single women and lesbian couples.

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LIVE: Trump set to address UN General Assembly meeting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump is set to take the podium Tuesday at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. Watch FRANCE 24’s live coverage.

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Algerian Harkis appeal for full recognition from France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tuesday marks National Harki Recognition Day in France, a day that commemorates the Algerians who joined the French Army during Algeria's war for independence.

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Ex-French PM Valls poised to declare candidacy for Barcelona mayoralty #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French prime minister Manuel Valls is expected to announce his candidacy for mayor of Barcelona on Tuesday, ending months of speculation over his intentions to enter the race.

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Photojournalist Reza: 'Children are now the best photographers' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World-renowned Iranian-born photojournalist Reza has been travelling the globe for over 35 years; not just recording it but also trying to make it better. Today he says the first image that comes to his mind when he thinks of our world is the widening division between rich and poor. With his photographs he wants to get people to focus on the human; on the beauty. He joined us for Perspective.

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Swedish PM Stefan Lofven loses confidence vote in parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lost a mandatory confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday meaning he will step down, but with neither major political bloc holding a majority it remained unclear who will form the next government.

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Aquarius migrant ship cannot dock at port of Marseille, French minister says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is not ready for now to let the Mediterranean rescue ship Aquarius dock and disembark dozens of migrants at the port of Marseille, France’s finance minister said on Tuesday.

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Instagram co-founders resign from Facebook-owned photo-sharing app #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have announced they are leaving the photo-sharing app bought by Facebook six years ago, setting a new test for the parent company as it works to quell mounting turmoil.

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EU announces mechanism to ease trade with Iran despite sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Union said Monday its members would set up a payment system to allow oil companies and businesses to continue trading with Iran in a bid to evade sanctions after the US withdrew from a nuclear agreement.

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Trump and Macron seek to smooth over differences ahead of UN General Assembly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought common ground on points of contention when they met Monday evening in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, France’s Elysée Palace said.

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Are police equipped to deal with sexual harassment, or part of the problem? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government claims its new measures aimed at tackling sexual harassment herald "deep social change". But activists say the legislation fails to tackle entrenched social attitudes and institutionalised sexism head-on.

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Kavanaugh says won't step aside, 'never assaulted anyone' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said Monday he would not step aside after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct, with President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans showing no signs of relenting in their push for his confirmation.

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Italy adopts controversial anti-migrant decree #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Italian government on Monday adopted a heavily-criticised security decree which will make it easier to expel migrants and strip them of Italian citizenship.

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Top Russia probe official set for Trump meeting amid firing rumours #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump said Monday he will meet with his deputy attorney general to seek "transparency" over reports Rod Rosenstein suggested removing him from office, amid speculation that the official who oversees the Russia probe is about to be fired.

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Hollande comments fuel India's Rafale jet deal scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French president François Hollande’s latest comments about an Indian government deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets have sparked calls for an investigation and concerns in Paris about possible damage to bilateral ties.

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France's Didier Deschamps wins FIFA coach of the year award after World Cup victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps won FIFA's best coach of the year prize on Monday in recognition for his work in leading Les Bleus to success in Russia.

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French funfair king sparks outrage with anti-gay comments #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French fairground legend Marcel Campion has been causing trouble for Paris City Hall for decades. Now the 77-year-old, who vows to affect upcoming municipal elections, has sparked outrage by calling city officials "homosexual perverts".

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Aquarius migrant ship heads for Marseille despite registration cancellation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is headed for the port of Marseille with 58 people on board and will seek authorisation to dock from the French government, the vessel's operators said Monday, after the ship's registration was revoked.

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Germany: Where providing information on abortion remains a crime #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Abortion is anything but simple in Germany. Just providing information about the procedure can lead to criminal charges, with several doctors charged in the past few months. Abortion is only legal under certain circumstances, leading to high tensions within the medical community. Fewer and fewer doctors are providing abortions and the subject remains taboo. Last weekend both pro-choice and anti-abortion activists took to the streets of Berlin. Our correspondents report.

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French Muslim rapper cancels shows at Bataclan amid far-right protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Bataclan concert hall in Paris – where 90 people were killed in the Nov. 13, 2015 terror attacks – is at the centre of a debate over freedom of expression after French rapper Médine was forced to cancel two shows amid protests from the far right.

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Russia vows to provide Syria with S-300 missile defence system #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Moscow on Monday announced new security measures to protect its military in Syria, including supplying the Syrian army with a new S-300 air defence system and jamming radars following the downing of a Russian plane last week.

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Road trip through Latin America: FRANCE 24 in Spanish celebrates first birthday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As FRANCE 24’s Spanish-language channel celebrates its first anniversary this week, we bring you a series of reports from across Latin America, vignettes gleaned from an 11,000km road trip from Tijuana, Mexico, to Ushuaïa, Argentina.

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At least one killed in Nicaragua as protest tensions flare anew #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police and supporters of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega clashed in Managua on Sunday with demonstrators calling for the release of people imprisoned during recent protests, leaving at least one person dead, authorities said.

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Record rains set off deadly flash floods in Tunisia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Flash floods in Tunisia’s Cap Bon peninsula have killed at least five people, authorities said Sunday, as surging waters caused by heavy rains carried away homes, cars and chunks of road.

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New US, China tariffs take effect with no trade talks in sight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States and China imposed fresh tariffs on each other’s goods on Monday, as the world’s biggest economies showed no signs of backing down from an increasing bitter trade dispute that has rattled financial markets.

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Hong Kong pro-independence party banned #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hong Kong banned a political party which promotes independence on Monday, a first since the city was handed back to China by Britain 21 years ago as Beijing ups pressure on any challenges to its sovereignty.

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Charities slam Itlay as migrant ship's registration revoked #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two charities on Sunday lambasted Italy for pressuring Panama into revoking its flag from migrant rescue ship Aquarius, warning the move deals a "major blow" to humanitarian missions off Europe's southern coasts.

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Battle lines drawn for Senate showdown on Trump court nominee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US lawmakers drew battle lines Sunday ahead of a dramatic showdown over the fate of Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, after a university professor who accuses the judge of sexual assault agreed to testify in the Senate.

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Maldives opposition candidate says he has won presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won an upset victory in the Maldives' presidential election Sunday, official results showed, after a controversial campaign observers said was rigged in favour of strongman President Abdulla Yameen.

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Glyphosate, the issue poisoning Macron's government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron made a campaign promise: to ban glyphosate, the weedkiller sold under the Roundup brand. But last week, his party’s lawmakers rejected an amendment to do that, raising accusations they are beholden to the farm lobby.

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Foreign ministers vow to champion women’s rights at first all-female summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Female foreign ministers meeting in Canada for the first summit of its kind vowed on Saturday to bring a "women's perspective" to foreign policy.

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Pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship off Nigeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A gang of pirates took hostage 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo ship they attacked in Nigerian waters, the vessel's operator has said.

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Bannon vows to set up 'war rooms' to boost anti-EU radical right #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon on Saturday said he would set up "war rooms" across Europe to help form a pan-continental right-wing movement ahead of European parliamentary elections in 2019.

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UK's divided Labour ponders second Brexit vote at party conference #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s Labour Party is facing a huge choice at its annual conference – whether or not to back a new referendum that could halt the country’s impending departure from the European Union.

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Yes they cancan: Backstage at the Moulin Rouge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Its dancers, costumes and music have dazzled spectators since 1889. Today, the Moulin Rouge still attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, curious to enter this legendary symbol of Paris's Belle Époque. FRANCE 24 takes you backstage in order to meet the talented professionals who make its legacy endure.

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Tanzania begin to bury its dead after Lake Victoria ferry disaster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Grieving families were on Sunday preparing to bury victims of Tanzania's devastating ferry disaster, with more than 200 confirmed dead after the crowded boat capsized in Lake Victoria.

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Voting underway in controversial presidential election in Maldives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voting began in a controversial presidential election in the Maldives Sunday, amid fears that the process has been rigged in China-friendly strongman Abdulla Yameen's favour.

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Iran vows 'crushing response' over deadly parade attack, blames ‘foreign regime’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed a "crushing" response after assailants sprayed a crowd with gunfire, shooting dead at least 25 people including women and children Saturday at a military parade near the Iraqi border.

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Supreme Court nominee accuser agrees to testify before Senate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The woman whose sexual assault allegation threatens to bring down President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee has agreed to testify in the Senate, her lawyers said Saturday according to US media.

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Chinese Catholics 'pray for the best' but wary after Vatican deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chinese Catholics have mixed feelings about the Vatican's landmark deal with Beijing: Some in the unofficial "underground" church remain suspicious of the government while others "pray for the best".

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Libya urges 'effective' UN action to end Tripoli violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya's internationally recognised government has called on the UN to take "concrete and effective" action to protect civilians and halt fighting near the capital that has killed more than 100 people since late August.

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India's Modi faces calls for resignation over French jet deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced calls for his resignation over allegations of corruption in a military jet deal with France after former French president François Hollande was quoted as saying France had no choice in local partners.

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Accuser of US's Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh given more time for hearing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Christine Blasey Ford, whose sexual assault allegation threatens to bring down Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, was on Friday given more time to decide on testifying - hours after the US president said her account could not be true.

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Tanzania president orders arrests over ferry disaster as death toll rises #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Friday ordered the arrest of the management of a ferry that capsized in Lake Victoria, killing 151 passengers.

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Civilians killed as gunmen attack Iran military parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Militants attacked a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday, killing several civilians, state media reported.

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US media reports deputy AG discussed removing Trump from office #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump faced a new challenge to his authority Friday after US media reported that his deputy attorney general had discussed ways to force him from office on grounds of incompetence, just months into his presidency.

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JR's mobile art project seeks to get out the vote in the US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The truck, specially made to look like a classic camera, rolled up in the morning and started churning out poster-sized portraits of smiling Texans.

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Abbas meets Macron in bid to get Palestinian position through to Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday seeking French support to offset US President Donald Trump’s policy positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Eyeing Oscar run, Kenya briefly lifts ban on lesbian love film #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Kenyan court on Friday overturned a ban on Wanuri Kahiu’s “Rafiki” – though for seven days only – allowing the film about a lesbian romance to be considered for the Academy Awards.

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Paris museum features Paul Robeson, America's first black movie star #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris’s Quai Branly Museum is dedicating an exhibit to US entertainer Paul Robeson, Hollywood’s first black star. Long blacklisted for his Communist sympathies, Robeson was finally redeemed shortly before failing health forced his retirement.

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Macron honours Algerians who fought for colonial France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron announced honours on Friday for Algerians who fought alongside French troops in Algeria's war of independence, part of fresh moves to confront France's painful legacy in North Africa.

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May blasts EU rejection of Brexit blueprint, wants to ‘hear from the EU’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May demanded new proposals from the EU in a pugnacious speech delivered a day after EU leaders rejected her Brexit blueprint at a summit in Austria.

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Colombia: Cursed by coca in Catatumbo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

While the United Nations on Wednesday announced that Colombia remains the world’s largest cocaine producer, our reporters visited the northeastern region of Catatumbo - one of the country’s main producers of the illegal coca plant. In Catatumbo, they met with local coca growers, who live in the crossfire of different guerillas fighting for control of the territory.

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Video: Hero or dictator? Ugandans divided over Idi Amin Dada’s legacy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Forty years after Idi Amin Dada’s bloody regime came to an end, Ugandans are divided over how to view their former leader. For older Ugandans, the president’s eight years at the helm evokes nothing but bitter memories of terror, torture and massacres. But many younger Ugandans associate him with more positive qualities, such as that of a builder, a nationalist and a separatist. Our reporters went to Uganda to trace Amin’s footsteps.

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Vietnamese President Quang dead at 61 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vietnam’s President Tran Dai Quang died Friday at age 61 after a prolonged and serious illness, state media reported.

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Rap mogul Suge Knight to serve 28 years after admitting manslaughter #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleaded no contest in a Los Angeles court Thursday to a charge of manslaughter for a 2015 hit-and-run killing, accepting a 28-year prison sentence under a deal with prosecutors days before his murder trial was to begin.

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Kavanaugh accuser says will testify under right terms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A lawyer for the woman accusing US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault said Thursday the professor will not testify on Monday as Republicans want but would be willing to appear sometime next week if certain terms are met.

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US sanctions China for buying Russian jets, missiles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States expanded its sanctions war against Russia to China on Thursday, announcing punitive measures against a Chinese military organization for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles.

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Ferry capsizes on Tanzania’s Lake Victoria, killing dozens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 44 people died and an unknown number went missing on Thursday when a ferry capsized in the south of Victoria, Africa's largest lake, Tanzanian government officials said.

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Russia reinstated after doping ban, but critics slam ‘dark shadow’ decision #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Thursday lifted a ban on Russia's anti-doping agency, paving the way for Russian athletes to return to competition but also sparking claims of "treachery" over the fight against doping.

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France’s Marine Le Pen ordered psychiatric tests over jihadist group tweets #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen expressed outrage Thursday after being ordered to undergo psychiatric tests for tweeting pictures of atrocities committed by the Islamic State group.

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Jacques Audiard's 'The Sisters Brothers': Who says Westerns are passé? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Western film's image is to many a musty one, riven with clichés. But with “The Sisters Brothers”, Jacques Audiard’s sublime new feature film, the French filmmaker gives the genre’s perennial reputation a shot in the arm.

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Macron says May's Chequers Brexit blueprint 'not acceptable' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said British Prime Minister’s so-called Chequers plan for Brexit was not acceptable following two days of EU talks in the Austrian city of Salzburg.

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Bobi Wine arrives in Uganda from US, whisked home by police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ugandan security forces on Thursday whisked Bobi Wine away from the airport, where his supporters were not allowed to greet the ragga star-cum-opposition lawmaker, after his arrival from the US where he underwent medical treatment.

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DR Congo political heavyweights excluded from presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Election officials in Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday released an official list of candidates for December’s presidential election, formally excluding two heavyweight opposition figures.

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UN says coca cultivation hit new high in Colombia last year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia’s acreage of coca, the raw material for cocaine, expanded 17 percent to hit a new record last year, the United Nations said on Wednesday, as the government mulls whether to restart aerial fumigation with the herbicide glyphosate.

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Man City start Champions League campaign with shock loss to Lyon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

If Manchester City wants to finally win a first Champions League title, it will have to start taking the competition a bit more seriously - on and off the field.

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Presidents of the two Koreas cap summit with trek up Mount Paektu #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South Korean President Moon Jae-in cleared a top item off his bucket list on Thursday: Climbing Mount Paektu in North Korea with its leader Kim Jong Un.

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Progress elusive as May appeals to EU to soften Brexit stance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May urged fellow European Union leaders at an informal summit on Wednesday to follow her lead and adapt their Brexit negotiating stance to secure a good deal.

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib arrested in massive 1MDB corruption case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysia's toppled leader Najib Razak was arrested Wednesday and will be charged over allegations that $628 million linked to state investment fund 1MDB ended up in his personal bank accounts, officials said.

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Rapper I-NZ's 'This is Iraq': When music gets political #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week, we meet Dubai-based Iraqi rapper I-NZ. Earlier this summer, he released a song about what has happened to his country since the US-led invasion in 2003. "This is Iraq", a parody of Childish Gambino's "This is America", has had over three and a half million views on YouTube to date. I-NZ tells us more about his decision to make a political statement through his music.

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Former columnist jailed for 'abusive' Facebook posts on Aung San Suu Kyi #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former columnist for state media has been jailed for seven years for "abusive" Facebook posts about Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a court official said Wednesday, the latest case threatening free expression in the country.

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Judge Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI probe on sexual assault allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The woman who accused US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault wants the FBI to investigate her allegations before she testifies at a Senate judiciary committee hearing next week, according to her lawyers.

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Macron’s former aide defends himself before Senate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron’s closest security officer, fired after video showed him beating May Day protesters, defended himself before a Senate inquiry on Wednesday, saying he was neither a police officer nor a genuine bodyguard.

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Frenchman at heart of scandal at Swedish Academy goes on trial for rape #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jean-Claude Arnault, the Frenchman at the centre of a sexual assault scandal that prompted several members of the prestigious Swedish Academy to quit, went on trial Wednesday for two counts of rape that emerged during the #MeToo campaign.

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Macron bodyguard braces for Senate grilling over assault scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The disgraced former bodyguard at the centre of the biggest scandal of Emmanuel Macron's young presidency is due to appear Wednesday before a Senate committee which will quiz him over his close ties to France's maverick leader.

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North Korea says will dismantle nuclear test sites, allow inspectors #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea has agreed to "permanently" abolish its key missile facilities in the presence of foreign experts, and is willing to close its main nuclear complex if the US takes reciprocal action, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday.

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'Five million' children at risk of famine in Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than five million children are at risk of famine in Yemen as the ongoing war causes food and fuel prices to soar across the country, charity Save the Children warned Wednesday.

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US considers 'Fort Trump' military base in Poland #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States is considering a request from Poland for a permanent U.S. military presence in the fellow NATO country, acknowledging that he shares Poland's concerns about possible Russian aggression.

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Liverpool’s Firmino seals last-gasp win in PSG thriller #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Roberto Firmino struck a stoppage-time winner as Liverpool beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 at Anfield on Tuesday after Kylian Mbappe looked to have secured a point for the French side in a compelling Champions League Group C clash.

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War crimes court opens preliminary probe into Rohingya expulsions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor announced Tuesday that she is launching a preliminary investigation into deportations of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar into Bangladesh.

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Germany ousts spy chief over handling of far-right protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency is being replaced after clashing with Chancellor Angela Merkel over anti-migrant violence in the country.

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Putin sees 'chance events' behind jet downing as Israel blames Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the shooting down of a Russian military plane near Syria's seacoast was accidental as Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sorrow at the deaths but blamed the Syrian military.

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Tuchel's PSG face Anfield test in battle of German coaches #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thomas Tuchel faces familiar foe Jurgen Klopp at Anfield on Tuesday as his star-studded Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Champions League campaign with a mouthwatering contest against last year's runners-up Liverpool.

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Macron unveils plans to make French healthcare system ‘best in the world’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled plans to make France’s health care system, considered one of the best in the world, more efficient and sustainable for the next 50 years.

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French government in flux as Macron’s key ally plans to quit post #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s interior minister, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s closest allies, has announced plans to quit the government and run for election as mayor of Lyon in 2020, adding to doubts and instability around the young leader’s administration.

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French jobseeker says Macron comment on how to find a job 'hard to swallow' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The unemployed gardener who French President Emmanuel Macron said had only to "cross the road" to find a job described the controversial remarks Tuesday as "hard to swallow".

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Maduro’s lavish ‘Salt Bae’ dinner goes viral, sparks fury at home #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Videos going viral of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro feasting on a steak prepared by a celebrity chef at a time many in his crisis-wracked nation are going hungry is drawing fury from opponents of the embattled socialist leader.

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Kim welcomes South’s Moon in Pyongyang for denuclearisation talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean’s Kim Jong Un greeted Moon Jae-in with hugs and smiles on Tuesday as the South Korean president arrived in Pyongyang to discuss faltering talks on denuclearisation and the prospect of officially ending the Korean War.

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Japanese billionaire to be SpaceX’s first moon tourist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space transportation company, on Monday named its first private passenger on a voyage around the moon as Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, the founder and chief executive of online fashion retailer Zozo.

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Russian military plane disappears from radar near Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Russian military jet carrying 14 servicemen vanished from radar over the Mediterranean Sea late Monday as Syria came under attack by Israeli missiles, the defence ministry said.

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'Game of Thrones', 'Mrs. Maisel' win big at Emmys #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" became the first streaming series to win top Emmy comedy honors and HBO's "Game of Thrones" recaptured the best drama award Monday at a ceremony that largely slighted its most diverse field of nominees ever.

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US to slash refugee admissions to 30,000 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Trump administration slashed its annual cap on refugee acceptances Monday for the second year in a row, saying it would take a maximum of just 30,000 in the fiscal year to come.

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Trump imposes $200bn of new tariffs on Chinese goods #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Monday defied warnings and escalated the trade confrontation with China, hitting the country with tariffs starting next week on another $200 billion in imports and threatening to target even more if Beijing retaliates.

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Russia and Turkey agree to demilitarised zone around Syria's Idlib #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a demilitarised zone between the Syrian army and armed rebel groups around Idlib, where an assault from the Syrian government forces had been expected for more than a week.

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Waiting for Israeli bulldozers, Bedouin villagers stand their ground #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Khan al-Ahmar, a village of roughly 200 people in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, is at risk of being demolished by Israeli bulldozers at any time, despite international criticism and fierce resistance from its inhabitants.

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ICC sentences Congo's Bemba for witness tampering, says time served #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Criminal Court on Monday sentenced Congolese politician Jean-Pierre Bemba to a 300,000 euro fine and a 12-month sentence for witness tampering, but his sentence was reduced to zero due to time served.

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Pakistan's Khan pledges citizenship for Afghan, Bengali refugees #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pakistan's new premier Imran Khan has vowed to give citizenship to some Afghan refugees and Bengali immigrants, officials confirmed Monday, granting rights to many who have lived in the country for decades.

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Ahed Tamimi: ‘Any Palestinian starts resisting Israeli occupation from birth’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Almost two months after her release from an Israeli jail, 17-year-old Palestinian protest-icon Ahed Tamimi has granted an interview to FRANCE 24. Tamimi was speaking during a visit to France, where she was guest of honour at the left-wing "Fête de l'Humanité" festival, which took place north of Paris this weekend.

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Saudi crown prince 'missguided', former Qatari PM tells FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad Bin Jassim al-Thani granted a 30-minute interview to FRANCE 24. He discussed relations with Saudi Arabia as well as the ongoing Gulf crisis, the war in Syria and the stalled Middle East peace process.

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Son-in-law goes on trial for murder of Monaco heiress Hélène Pastor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The imprisoned son-in-law of a murdered Monaco billionaire goes on trial Monday with nine other people suspected in the brazen daylight killing of the heiress, a case which prosecutors say bears all the hallmarks of a sordid crime thriller.

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Cuban leader says US relations 'in decline' under Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Relations between Cuba and the United States are in decline under President Donald Trump, his Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel said in an interview broadcast Sunday.

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'Support my Brexit deal or face no deal', says UK's May #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned rebels in her party that unless they support her potential Brexit deal with the EU then they will face a risky no-deal split.

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Macron under fire for telling jobseeker 'cross the street' to get work #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing fresh criticism Sunday after telling an aspiring gardener that he could easily find a job if he would simply start looking in high-demand sectors like restaurants or construction.

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Woman who accused Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh of sexual assault goes public #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A woman who had anonymously accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in the early 1980s went public on Sunday, prompting Republicans to plan further discussions about his nomination before a committee vote this week.

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Swiss prosecutors open rape case against Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prosecutors in Geneva have opened a rape and sexual misconduct investigation against Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, who has been detained in France since February on separate rape charges, Swiss media reported Sunday.

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France's Kevin Mayer breaks world decathlon record #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s Kevin Mayer set a new decathlon world record on Sunday when he finished with 9126 points at the Decastar event in Talence, France.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for second referendum on Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for another referendum on Britain’s EU membership, saying the prime minister’s handling of Brexit negotiations had become “mired in confusion and deadlock” and was leading the country down a damaging path.

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Paris bans cars for the day, asks Europe to join in #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There are no cars on the roads of Brussels and Paris on Sunday. On the eve of the event, the mayors of the two cities called for all of Europe to follow suit and hold an annual vehicle-free day.

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Kenya’s Kipchoge breaks marathon world record in Berlin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has set a new marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds on Sunday.

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Deadly storm Florence batters Carolinas with 'epic' rainfall #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Authorities on Saturday warned residents displaced by a killer hurricane that its devastation was far from over, as Florence dumped “epic amounts of rainfall” across the southeastern United States, bringing catastrophic flooding.

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Élysée Palace lets visitors in on basement secrets for European Heritage Days #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French presidential wine collection holds 14,000 bottles deemed so precious, few people are allowed to enter the cellar where they are stored. The president’s chefs use 150-year-old copper pans.

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Several civilians killed in twin Burkina Faso attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least eight civilians have been killed in twin attacks in eastern Burkina Faso, a poor West African country where jihadists have been gaining ground in recent months, local authorities said Saturday.

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‘No pee in Paris’: The city’s latest public urination campaign goes viral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The city of Paris released a music video on September 12 imploring people to refrain from urinating in public. The quirky production is making a splash on social media.

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Defending champions France reach Davis Cup final with win over Spain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Veteran pairing Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut booked France’s place in another Davis Cup final as they won the doubles to seal the champions’ 3-0 victory over Spain in their World Group semi-final on Saturday.

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NASA launches space laser satellite to track global ice loss #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

NASA’s most advanced space laser satellite blasted off Saturday on a mission to track ice loss around the world and improve forecasts of sea level rise as the climate warms.

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Iraq parliament breaks deadlock, elects new speaker #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq’s parliament elected Sunni lawmaker Mohammed al-Halbousi as speaker on Saturday, marking an important step towards establishing a new government four months after an inconclusive national election.

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Lottery raises millions to save French heritage sites #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French “heritage” lottery drawn on Friday has raised millions of euros. The proceeds will subsidize the restoration of hundreds of French sites. Eighteen “iconic” sites will receive priority funding.

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Lessons from Lehman: Are we better prepared for the next crisis? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ten years ago, the investment bank Lehman Brothers went bankrupt. The event came to symbolise the start of the global financial crisis. With more than $600 billion in assets, it remains the biggest company failure in US history. What was it like at the centre of the firestorm? We spoke to Xavier Rolet, a former executive at Lehman's French business, about that day in September 2008; and to the Secretary-General of the OECD, Angel Gurria, about how policymakers responded to the crisis.

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Rwanda to free jailed opposition leader Ingabire #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rwanda has decided to free Victoire Ingabire, an opposition leader who was convicted for 15 years, the justice ministry said late on Friday.

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Super typhoon rips through rain-soaked Philippines #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Typhoon Mangkhut slammed into the Philippines’ northeastern coast early Saturday, its ferocious winds and blinding rain ripping off tin roof sheets and knocking out power, and plowed through the agricultural region at the start of the onslaught.

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Hurricane Florence leaves death, destruction in its tracks in Carolina #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Florence plowed into the Carolinas and lumbered slowly inland on Friday, knocking down trees, gorging rivers, dumping sheets of rain and leaving five people dead before it was downgraded to a tropical storm still capable of wreaking havoc.

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Macron rights a historical wrong in admitting French torture in Algeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a historic gesture, Emmanuel Macron admitted Thursday that France was responsible for the death of dissident Maurice Audin in 1957 and that his nation established a “system” of torture during Algeria’s war of independence.

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French court convicts two ex-skinheads in death of teen anti-fascist activist Clément Méric #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two former skinheads have been found guilty in the 2013 death of Clément Méric, an 18-year-old anti-fascist activist who died after a fight in a Paris street.

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In Texas midterms, left-wing Democrat 'absolutely could beat Ted Cruz' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senator Ted Cruz is facing an unexpectedly tough re-election race against left-wing Democrat Beto O’Rourke, prompting Republican concern that red-state Texas could succumb to a ‘blue wave’ in November’s midterm elections.

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France rolls out plan to triple cycling journeys #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France plans to more than triple the share of cycling in transport with a multi-year plan to build better bike lanes, financial incentives for bicycle commuters and measures against bike theft, the government said.

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Ex-Trump campaign chair Manafort to plead guilty in Mueller probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has agreed to plead guilty to two criminal counts as part of a deal with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, court documents showed on Friday.

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Labour Party would vote against any Brexit deal May reaches, senior lawmaker says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s opposition Labour Party is set to vote against any Brexit deal reached by Prime Minister Theresa May and the lack of a viable exit from the EU will force May from office before Christmas, a senior Labour lawmaker told the Financial Times.

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Hurricane Florence makes landfall, pummels North Carolina #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.

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Nigeria: the fight against Boko Haram #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Nigeria’s army continues its offensive against Boko Haram extremists, our reporters Catherine Norris-Trent and Jonathan Walsh travelled to the northeast of the country, still plagued by violence. For this special 26-minute documentary, they bring us rare eyewitness accounts from victims of the jihadist group, but also those who persecuted them. Security forces and ordinary citizens also speak out about the fight against Boko Haram and their hopes for reconciliation.

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Minute of silence in Genoa to mark one month after bridge disaster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A month after Genoa's Morandi Bridge collapse killed 43 people, the port city is tending to its wounds and those left homeless by the disaster are turning a brave face to the future.

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Cynthia Nixon loses New York governor primary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cynthia Nixon, the left-leaning "Sex and the City" actress turned education activist, lost her dream of becoming New York governor Thursday, trounced in the Democratic Party primary by the two-term incumbent.

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Deluge begins as Hurricane Florence hits US east coast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Heavy rain, gusting winds and rising floodwaters from Hurricane Florence deluged the Carolinas on Thursday as the massive, slow-moving storm crept toward the coast, threatening millions of people in its path with record rainfall and punishing surf.

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Palestinian mission in Washington closes after US orders shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington, DC, ceased operations on Thursday following a demand by the United States to shut down but expressed hope the closure would be short-lived.

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Trump claims Hurricane Maria death toll made up by Democrats #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the official death toll from last year's Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, saying it had been inflated to almost 3,000 as part of a ploy to make him look bad.

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Is Paris a dirty city? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When you imagine the French capital, you imagine impressive monuments, romantic cafés and pretty parks... but the truth is, real Paris clashes with postcard Paris. Whether it's the urine-soaked streets, ubiquitous dog poop or cigarette butts as far as the eye can see, tourists and Parisians have a lot to complain about. Paris authorities pump a lot of money and manpower into keeping the city clean. So what’s the problem? Could it be Parisians themselves?

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Newly released photos raise questions about French military role in Syria's Deir Ezzor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French army vehicle was visible in photos of the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor released by the US on Wednesday, raising questions about the nature of French involvement in the region. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr discusses the implications.

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Skripal poisoning suspects say they were in Salisbury as tourists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two men accused by London of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal told Russian media on Thursday they visited the British city of Salisbury as tourists and denied having anything to do with the murder attempt.

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Macron admits French guilt in torturing activist in Algeria war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron officially acknowledged on Thursday that the French state was responsible for the disappearance of Maurice Audin, an anti-colonial activist who was arrested during the 1957 Battle of Algiers and never seen again.

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Macron seeks to win back leftwingers with anti-poverty plan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron announced a slew of measures Thursday to combat stubborn poverty in France, seeking to win back support from leftwingers who say his policies have left the poorest behind.

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Renoir stolen by Nazis returned to rightful owner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The granddaughter of a Jewish art collector whose paintings were stolen by the Nazis had a family reunion with one of the works on Wednesday after almost eight decades, an impressionist piece by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

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Regional, business leaders step into climate breach at San Francisco summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of governors, mayors, CEOs and experts gathered Wednesday at a problem-solving summit to tackle global warming as a monster hurricane bearing the fingerprint of climate change threatens the US eastern seaboard.

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'President of the rich' Macron tackles France's poverty problem #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron may have declared war on poverty, but in the poorest towns of France there is little love lost for the ex-banker slammed by critics as a "president of the rich".

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Aung San Suu Kyi defends jailing of Reuters journalists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Thursday that two Reuters journalists jailed for investigating a massacre in Rakhine state were not convicted because they were journalists but because they broke the law.

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'Disaster at the doorstep' as Hurricane Florence evacuations expand #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hurricane Florence, growing in size despite its weakening winds, churned ever closer to the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday as evacuations expanded south from the Carolinas into Georgia to counter the threat of deadly high seas and calamitous floods.

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France to introduce driverless trains by 2023 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French railway operator SNCF said Wednesday it was planning to introduce prototypes of driverless mainline trains for passengers and freight by 2023, and include them in scheduled services in subsequent years.

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Trump signs order allowing sanctions for foreign election interference #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump signed an order to allow sanctions to be levied on foreigners who interfere in US elections through hacking or spreading disinformation but reserved the final say in how to apply the measures.

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French, British fishermen strike deal to end 'scallop wars' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain and France have agreed a deal over scallop fishing in the English Channel after fishermen from both countries clashed at sea last month, Britain’s food and agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

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French book prize kicks up storm with Amazon selection #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Booksellers are furious a novel distributed only by Amazon has made it onto the long-list for one of France’s top literary prizes, saying it rewards the goliath that threatens both their livelihood and the country’s heritage.

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More than half of French people think US no longer a 'trusted ally', survey says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A survey of more than 1,000 people conducted this week found a 33 percent drop in the number who believe the United States remains a "trusted ally" of France under President Donald Trump since a similar survey in 2014.

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Macron ally Richard Ferrand to lead France's lower house #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French lawmakers have elected a close political ally of President Emmanuel Macron to head France's lower house of Parliament.

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German media inquiry says 3,677 were abused by Catholic clergy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A report on sexual abuse inside the Catholic Church in Germany says 3,677 people were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014, two leading German media outlets said Wednesday.

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EU approves copyright directive blasted by big tech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a controversial EU copyright law that hands more power to news and record companies against internet giants like Google and Facebook.

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France-based Algerian singer Rachid Taha dies at 59 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Singer Rachid Taha, giant of 1980s French rock, whose group Carte de Séjour remade the Charles Trénet classic "Douce France", died aged 59 of a heart attack on Tuesday night, said his family.

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EU approves punitive action against Hungary over rule of law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of launching action against the Hungarian government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban for allegedly undermining the bloc's democratic values and rule of law.

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Rise of extremist parties sends tremors across Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Sweden Democrats increased their share in parliament, thousands took to the streets in East Germany chanting neo-Nazi slogans, and asylum seekers continue to be refused entry into the European Union. FRANCE 24 spoke to political scientist Jean-Yves Camus about why extreme parties are on the rise in Europe.

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Petrol and supplies run low as residents flee Hurricane Florence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Coastal residents fleeing a potentially devastating Hurricane Florence encountered empty gasoline pumps and depleted store shelves as the monster storm neared the Carolina coast with 225 kph winds and drenching rain that could last for days.

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Putin says Skripal suspects 'civilians, not criminals' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the two men Britain suspects of poisoning former spy Sergei Skripal with military-grade nerve agent are not criminals and have been identified as civilians.

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Benalla to appear before French Senate commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emmanuel Macron’s former security aide Alexandre Benalla said late Tuesday he would appear before a Senate’s inquiry into the affair that bears his name in a bid to avoid “legal proceedings”.

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Hungary's Orban vows to defy EU pressure ahead of unprecedented vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told the European Parliament on Tuesday he would not bow to EU "blackmail" as lawmakers prepared to vote on whether to punish Budapest for eroding democracy.

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Trump boasts of 'incredibly successful' Puerto Rico hurricane response #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With a powerful hurricane nearing the Southeast coast, Donald Trump on Tuesday turned attention back to the government's response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico a year ago, deeming it "incredibly successful" despite a death toll of nearly 3,000.

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Rockets fired at airport in Libya's capital Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rockets were fired late on Tuesday in the direction of the airport in Libya's capital, residents said, forcing flights to be diverted, less than a week after the United Nations brokered a fragile truce between rival armed groups in Tripoli.

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Brazilian Workers' Party bows to pressure to drop Lula, backs Fernando Haddad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil's Workers' Party has bowed to court orders to replace former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the Oct. 7 presidential vote.

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Australian paper under fire for 'racist' Serena Williams cartoon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Australian cartoonist faced withering criticism on Tuesday for portraying tennis superstar Serena Williams using -- what Harry Potter author JK Rowling described as -- "racist and sexist tropes".

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One million Catalans rally for independence in Barcelona #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Around one million Catalans rallied in Barcelona on Tuesday, banging drums and blowing whistles in a show of support for independence nearly a year after a failed attempt to break away from Spain.

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French right wing calls into question proposal for more Arabic teaching in schools #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French conservative and far-right political forces on Tuesday blasted Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer’s welcome of a proposal to “revive the teaching of Arabic” in schools in a bid to combat Islamism in the country.

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London's National Gallery can keep disputed Matisse, US court rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A US court ruled Monday that grandchildren of Henri Matisse's muse cannot reclaim a painting from the National Gallery in London they said was stolen during World War Two, ruling instead that the museum can keep “Portrait of Greta Moll”.

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Hungary's Orban, champion of Europe's 'illiberal forces', faces EU lawmakers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With his fierce rhetoric and anti-immigration measures, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alarmed critics at home and in Europe, while bolstering his populist domestic support and attracting far-right fans internationally.

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UN chief Guterres calls on world leaders to prevent ‘runaway climate change’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world is facing "a direct existential threat" and must rapidly shift from dependence on fossil fuels by 2020 to prevent "runaway climate change."

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From Siberia to the Mediterranean, Russia to hold largest military drills in its history #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of thousands of Russian troops will take part in the country's largest ever military drills Tuesday, in a massive show of force featuring Chinese soldiers that has rattled the West.

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California signs law to end fossil fuels for electricity by 2045 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

California Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation Monday committing his state to a 100 percent clean electricity grid by 2045.

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UN warns of 'worst' crisis this century as thousands flee Syria's Idlib #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 30,000 people this month alone, the United Nations said Monday, warning that a looming assault could create the century's "worst humanitarian catastrophe".

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Over one million ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Florence nears US coast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Florence, the most powerful storm to menace the U.S. mainland this year, intensified into a Category 4 hurricane as it howled closer to the Carolinas on Monday, prompting evacuations of more than 1 million people to higher ground.

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Volkswagen faces first day of trial over 'dieselgate' scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first major German court case against Volkswagen over the "dieselgate" scandal that has shaken up the car industry opened Monday, as investors pursue the world's largest automaker for billions in compensation.

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US threatens to arrest ICC judges if they pursue Americans for Afghan war crimes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States threatened Monday to arrest and sanction judges and other officials of the International Criminal Court if it moves to charge any American who served in Afghanistan with war crimes.

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UN Human Rights chief condemns Egypt’s mass trials in maiden speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In her first speech to the UN Human Right’s Council (OHCHR) on Monday, that body’s new head, Michelle Bachelet, said she was “shocked” by the death sentences handed down to 75 people in Egypt after a mass trial there.

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US asks Palestinian mission in Washington, DC, to close #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. has notified the Palestinians it's closing their mission in Washington, a senior official said Monday, the latest in a series of American blows to the Palestinians.

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Véronique de Viguerie wins Visa d'Or photojournalism prize for Yemen work #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French war photographer Véronique de Viguerie on Saturday became the first woman in 20 years to win the Visa d’Or, the top prize at the prestigious Visa Pour l’Image International Festival of Photojournalism held annually in Perpignan, France.

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Exclusive: Nicaragua's Ortega says 'ready to meet Trump' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With his country embroiled in a major political crisis since April, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24. The Nicaraguan leader denies ordering a deadly crackdown on protesters and rejects calls for early elections. While accusing the United States of supporting the protest movement, Ortega says he is ready to meet US President Donald Trump in the coming weeks at the UN General Assembly.

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Tennis world divided after Serena Williams’ US Open outburst #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voices in the tennis world have spoken out both in support and condemnation of US tennis champion Serena Williams after the angry outburst that cost her a game, and possibly the match, during her US Open final on Saturday.

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In pictures: Stade de France throws World Cup after-party #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's national stadium was in party mode on Sunday night as Les Bleus celebrated their World Cup victory in style with a 2-1 defeat of the Netherlands and a huge post-match bash.

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CBS boss Moonves quits over sexual harassment claims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US television giant CBS announced Sunday the immediate departure of powerful CEO Leslie Moonves, one of the biggest scalps in the #MeToo era, following a slew of escalating sexual misconduct allegations.

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Paris knife attack wounds seven #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seven people including two British tourists were wounded Sunday in Paris after they were attacked by a man armed with a knife and an iron bar, according to police and other sources.

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Djokovic beats del Potro to win US Open for third time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Novak Djokovic clinched his third US Open title on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 triumph over Juan Martin del Potro, taking him level with Pete Sampras's mark of 14 Grand Slams.

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Mbappe, Giroud score as France beat Netherlands on home pitch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France striker Olivier Giroud ended a run of 10 international games without a goal by netting a stunning winner as the world champions claimed a deserved 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their Nations League clash on Sunday.

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Sudan’s president dissolves government in bid to fix ailing economy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Omar al Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday in a bid to fix its crisis-hit economy.

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Exit poll hands Sweden’s centre-right bloc slim lead, far-right make gains #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sweden’s opposition centre-right Alliance held an extremely slim lead over the centre-left parties in the Nordic country’s general elections, an exit poll by public service broadcaster SVT showed on Sunday.

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Dozens killed in air strikes in Yemen’s Hodeida after peace talks collapse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Clashes and air strikes have left 84 people dead around Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida since the collapse of UN-brokered peace talks, hospital sources said Sunday.

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Mauritania ruling party leads elections, electoral commission says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mauritania's ruling party has drawn well into the lead in legislative, regional and local elections held earlier this month, the electoral commission said Sunday, in the west African country's last vote ahead of key presidential polls.

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The military is back in Brazilian politics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 30 years after Brazil’s junta left power, the consensus that the military should stay out of politics has been broken, amid widespread dissatisfaction with the political class after several years of corruption scandals and economic turmoil.

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Sons of injured Brazilian presidential candidate take over campaigning #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The sons of seriously wounded right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro -- who was in hospital Saturday after his campaign trail assault -- said he was making progress, as they took his campaign reins.

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Cuaron’s searing film on Mexican maid wins Golden Lion at Venice #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron won the Golden Lion top prize at the Venice film festival Saturday for "Roma", which critics called not merely a movie but "a vision".

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Syria’s Idlib hit by ‘most violent’ strikes in a month after Tehran talks fail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria's last major rebel bastion Idlib was Saturday targeted by the "most violent" Russian air strikes in a month, a monitor said, after the failure of a three-way summit on the Syrian conflict.

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North Korea’s anniversary parade features pomp, no ballistic missiles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of North Korean troops paraded through Pyongyang Sunday as the nuclear-armed country marked its 70th anniversary, followed by artillery and tanks, but it refrained from displaying its most advanced missiles that have sparked sanctions.

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Sweden votes in election overshadowed by rise of anti-immigrant party #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swedes vote on Sunday in a tight election dominated by fears over asylum and welfare, with the populist, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats vying to become the biggest party in a country long seen as a bastion of liberal values.

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Rockets fired at Basra airport as violent protests grip Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Basra airport was attacked with rockets on Saturday after another night of protests against Iraq's political elite, during which demonstrators set fire to the Iranian consulate and briefly took oilfield workers hostage.

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Dos Santos steps down as leader of Angola's ruling party #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The former president of Angola on Saturday said he made mistakes during his long rule but was holding his "head high" as he stepped down as leader of the ruling MPLA party.

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In Burkina Faso, the terrorist threat is spreading to the east #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burkina Faso has become a frequent target for terrorist attacks. But while jihadist activity was previously confined to the north of the country, it is now moving to the east, a region already suffering from rampant organised crime.

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Global protests held as climate talks stumble #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An international day of protests over climate change kicked off in dozens of cities around the world Saturday, as key UN talks aimed at breathing fresh life into the Paris Agreement took place in Bangkok.

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Egyptian court sentences hundreds over 2013 protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced 75 people to death, including top leaders of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, for their involvement in a 2013 protest that was broken up by security forces in an operation that killed at least 600 people.

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Paris joins world cities demanding action on climate change #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Protesters are gathering in central Paris Saturday, joining demonstrators across the globe calling for action on climate change as UN delegates meeting in Bangkok are attempting to breathe life into the 2015 Paris deal.

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Jewish restaurant attacked in Chemnitz amid German neo-Nazi protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Masked assailants hurled rocks and bottles at a Jewish restaurant, injuring the owner, in an apparently anti-semitic attack on the sidelines of a wave of neo-Nazi protest in an east German city, authorities and reports said Saturday.

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US rapper Mac Miller dies at 26 after long struggle with substance abuse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rapper Mac Miller, who found fame early with his raucous, retro hip-hop but struggled with substance abuse and a painfully public breakup with pop star Ariana Grande, died Friday, officials said. He was 26.

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Italy’s Salvini blasts probe into his 'illegal confinement' of migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Friday launched a blistering attack on prosecutors in Sicily after they confirmed a probe into his refusal to allow more than 100 rescued migrants off a coastguard ship last month.

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Breaking with tradition, Obama delivers scorching critique of his successor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former President Barack Obama issued a scorching critique of his successor Friday, blasting President Donald Trump's policies and his pattern of pressuring the Justice Department.

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Ex-Trump aide sentenced in Russia inquiry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

George Papadopoulos, the Trump campaign adviser who triggered the Russia investigation, was sentenced to 14 days in prison Friday after he told a judge he admitted to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian intermediaries.

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Swedes set for knife-edge vote amid far-right surge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sweden votes Sunday in one of its tensest legislative elections in decades. Immigration, and Sweden’s poor handling of the refugee crisis, has led to a surge for the far right. Both the centre-left and the centre-right look to be short of a majority.

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Iraqi protesters set fire to Iran consulate in southern city of Basra #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Angry protesters stormed the Iranian consulate in the southern city of Basra Friday, setting a fire inside as part of ongoing demonstrations that have turned deadly in the past few days, a security official and eyewitnesses said.

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France accuses Russia of trying to spy on Franco-Italian military satellite #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia last year attempted to intercept transmissions from a Franco-Italian satellite used by both nations’ armies for secure communications, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Friday, describing the move as an “act of espionage”.

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Ex-French prime minister Manuel Valls fuels speculation he will run for Barcelona mayor #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French prime minister Manuel Valls fuelled speculation that he will soon announce his candidacy for mayor of Barcelona after making a very public appearance in the Catalonian capital on Thursday for a book signing.

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Turkey calls for ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib but Russia opposes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey called for a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib Friday, warning a government assault on the rebel-held region could end in a “bloodbath”. But Russia opposed the plan, and Iran said the Syrian regime needs to regain control over all of its territory.

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Video: The North Korean gamble #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As North Korea celebrates its 70th anniversary, FRANCE 24 brings you a unique report from inside the world’s most secretive nation. In an extremely rare move, the authorities in Pyongyang allowed a TV crew to spend a week in the three-generation dictatorship. Officials want to show the world that the country is changing and developing, in spite of international sanctions. Innovation has become the watchword, while scientists have replaced peasants and workers as icons of the regime.

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France investigates Liberian suspect for crimes against humanity #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has detained a suspected former militant commander from Liberia's brutal civil war and placed him under formal investigation for crimes against humanity for alleged atrocities including torture and cannibalism, police said Friday.

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One year after Hurricane Irma, St Martin struggles to recover #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On September 5, 2017, Hurricane Irma – the most powerful the Caribbean has ever seen – hit Saint-Martin, the small island France shares with the Netherlands. At least 11 people lost their lives on the French side, 95% of which was damaged. Thousands fled in the coming days and months; many are yet to return. FRANCE 24’s Chris Moore and Julie Dungelhoeff covered the aftermath of Irma and witnessed locals struggling to come to terms with the scale of the destruction. A year on, they returned.

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Sister of Syrian star swimmer who rescued migrants arrested in Greece #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sarah Mardini, one of two Syrian sisters who saved over a dozen refugees in 2015 by pulling their sinking dinghy to Greece, has been arrested for alleged people smuggling, her lawyer said on Friday.

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Iran hosts Russia, Turkey for ‘crunch’ Syria summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey meet Friday in Tehran for a summit set to decide the future of Idlib province amid fears of a humanitarian disaster in Syria's last major rebel bastion.

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France and Germany settle for goalless draw in Nations League opener #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World champions France were held to a 0-0 draw by Germany in Munich in a flat start to the new UEFA Nations League on Thursday, with French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola denying the hosts a redemptive win after their fiasco in Russia.

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Curfew imposed in Iraq's Basra as violent protests continue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three mortar shells were fired into Baghdad's green zone early Friday as a curfew was imposed in the southern Iraqi city of Basra after a fresh outbreak of violent protests over poor public services left one person dead and 35 injured.

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Mexico finds 166 bodies in mass grave #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Mexican authorities discovered at least 166 bodies at a mass grave site in Veracruz state, prosecutors said Thursday, the latest horrifying find in a region hit by bloody drug cartel turf wars.

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Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dies at 82 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burt Reynolds, whose good looks and charm made him one of Hollywood's most popular actors as he starred in films such as "Deliverance" and "Smokey and the Bandit" in the 1970s and '80s, died on Thursday age 82.

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Brazil far-right presidential candidate stabbed while campaigning #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian far-right and poll-leading presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning on Thursday for next month's election, his son Flavio said in a Twitter message sent from his verified account.

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Bullfighting, pétanque and pastis: Exploring the south of France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Whether it's the Sud-Ouest region, Occitanie or "La Provence", the south of France is very diverse. Though it's hard to generalise about southern culture, there are stereotypes. From their "singing" accent and love of "pétanque" to divisions over bullfighting, we explore some of the ins and outs of life down south.

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US, France, Germany, Canada back UK Novichok findings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leaders of Britain, the United States, France, Germany and Canada said Thursday they had "full confidence" that the Novichok attack suspects were officers from Russia's military intelligence service.

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Video: Chemnitz, a symbol of Germany's divisions on immigration policy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tensions have been running high in the eastern German city of Chemnitz since late August when a German man was fatally stabbed, allegedly by two asylum seekers. Following that attack, far-right groups were quick to organise a series of demonstrations, with thousands turning out to chant anti-immigrant slogans. But counter-demonstrations and a concert to say "No" to the far-right have also been held. Our correspondents report from a city that's becoming the symbol of a bitterly divided Germany.

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Pence, Pompeo say they did not author 'resistance' NYT op-ed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US vice president and its secretary of state on Thursday both said they did not write an anonymous column in the New York Times that asserted that many senior officials are part of "a quiet resistance" within the Trump administration.

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Iraqi cleric calls for 'immediate and radical' solutions to Basra unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq's popular Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has called for an urgent parliamentary session to discuss the situation in the southern city of Basra, where protests against poor public services and joblessness have turned violent.

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Paris official wants Airbnb banned from city centre #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris city council member in charge of housing said Thursday that he would propose outlawing home rentals via Airbnb and other websites in the city centre, accusing the company of forcing residents out of the French capital.

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World champions France vow no let-up ahead of Germany clash #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France coach Didier Deschamps said the world champions cannot afford any drop in standards as they prepare to launch their UEFA Nations League campaign away to Germany on Thursday.

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French police evacuate Grande-Synthe migrant camp near Dunkirk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police moved in to clear 500 migrants from a camp near the French port city of Dunkirk, along the English Channel where many gather hoping to stow away on trucks or ferries heading to Britain, officials said Thursday.

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India's top court strikes down colonial-era ban on gay sex #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India's Supreme Court scrapped a colonial-era ban on gay sex on Thursday in a landmark judgement that activists hope will uphold the right to equality.

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Two Koreas to discuss denuclearisation at Pyongyang summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leaders of the two Koreas will hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, Seoul said Thursday, as the North's leader Kim Jong-un renewed his commitment to the denuclearisation of the flashpoint peninsula.

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Trump, LeBron James wade into Kaepernick row over Nike ad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump attacked Nike over its support for Colin Kaepernick as the first video ad featuring the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is set to air Thursday during the NFL's season opener.

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Powerful quake, landslides hit Japan's Hokkaido #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A powerful 6.6-magnitude quake rocked the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido Thursday, triggering landslides, collapsing buildings, and killing at least two people with several dozen missing.

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Israel shuts Paraguay embassy in retaliation to Tel Aviv move #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of Israel's embassy in Paraguay on Wednesday, hours after the Latin American nation's new government announced it would move its embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem.

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Anonymous official says White House 'resistance' working against Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Top members of Donald Trump's administration are so alarmed by the president's "erratic" and "amoral" behavior that they are actively working to undermine him, an anonymous "senior official" wrote in The New York Times Wednesday.

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Facebook, Twitter vow to ‘fight back’ in wake of foreign abuse during elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook and Twitter executives pledged on Wednesday to better protect their social media platforms in the 2018 elections and beyond, and told Congress of aggressive efforts to root out foreign intrusions aimed at sowing divisions in US democracy.

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France and UK announce tentative deal to end 'scallop fishing wars' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British and French fishermen reached an agreement on Wednesday in the so-called Scallop Wars over fishing in the Channel, following clashes at sea between rival boats.

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As Iraqi protests turn deadly, what’s at stake for a new government? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraqi forces opened fire on Wednesday during fresh clashes with protestors in the southern city of Basra. FRANCE 24 spoke to Myriam Benraad, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Leiden, about what the protests mean for Iraq.

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Deadly twin blasts strike Afghan capital Kabul #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twin bombings at a wrestling training center in a Shiite neighborhood of Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday killed at least 20 people and wounded 70, Afghan officials said.

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Emirates flight quarantined at JFK after passengers fall ill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Emirates airline flight from Dubai was quarantined at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday morning after passengers became ill during the flight, the airline and New York news media said.

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UK names two Russians wanted over Salisbury poison attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British prosecutors on Wednesday identified two Russians who they said tried to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia with a military-grade nerve agent in England.

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Russia alleges space station leak could be 'deliberate interference' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia launched checks on Tuesday after its space chief said an air leak discovered last week on the International Space Station could have been caused by deliberate sabotage.

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UN says Russia and Turkey ‘hold key’ to averting Idlib bloodbath #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria could be spared another bloodbath if Russia and Turkey help broker a “soft solution” for the rebel-held region of Idlib, the UN said Tuesday, as Washington promised a swift response in the event of a chemical weapons attack.

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Flooded airport evacuated as deadly typhoon batters Japan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A major airport that was cut off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being evacuated Wednesday, as Japan grappled with devastation caused by its most powerful storm in a quarter of a century.

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UN brokers ceasefire to end clashes in Libya's Tripoli #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A ceasefire has been signed between armed factions fighting over the Libyan capital, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after more than a week of violence inside Tripoli.

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'Crazytown': Woodward's Trump book details dysfunctional White House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's White House is mired in a perpetual "nervous breakdown" with staff constantly seeking to control a leader whose anger and paranoia can paralyze operations for days, according to a new book by Bob Woodward.

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India ‘assassination’ plot reaches Paris, but credibility is lost in translation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The arrests of prominent Indian activists last week sparked condemnations across the world. But as details of police attempts to link them to an international assassination plot are starting to emerge, they’re triggering howls of laughter.

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France to impose daily cap of climbers on Mont Blanc #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will impose a daily cap of 214 climbers on Mont Blanc next year, one of several measures taken to limit overcrowding on Europe's highest peak, a local official said Tuesday.

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FRANCE 24 exclusive: DR Congo’s Bemba calls upcoming election a ‘parody’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former DR Congo warlord-turned-politician who has been banned from running in the country’s upcoming presidential election, on Tuesday told FRANCE 24 that the December vote will be nothing but “a parody”.

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