Six Nations 2019: From Romain Ntamack to Braam Steyn, six rugby players to watch #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europe’s annual rugby extravaganza kicks off again on Friday with an exciting crop of incoming – and returning – players keen to prove their worth ahead of this year’s World Cup in Japan.

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Reported sexual assault rose sharply in France in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The number of rape and sexual offence complaints made to French police "rose sharply" in 2018, according to figures published Thursday by the interior ministry.

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Americans who thwarted train terror attack become French citizens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three Americans hailed as heroes for thwarting a jihadist attack on a train between Amsterdam and Paris were officially welcomed as French citizens on Thursday in a ceremony in the US state of California.

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Trump hails 'tremendous' progress in talks to end China trade war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States and China said their trade war negotiations resulted in major progress as the clock ticks on a March deadline to avert a massive escalation of tariffs that could bruise the global economy.

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Polar vortex hits US northeast as more deaths blamed on extreme cold #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A wave of frigid arctic air that paralyzed the U.S. Midwest and caused at least a dozen deaths swept across the Northeast on Thursday but was expected to move along by the weekend, making way for warmer weather.

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Europe sets up Iran trade mechanism to bypass US sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain, France and Germany on Thursday launched a trade mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, drawing praise from Tehran -- and a warning from Washington.

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Elite French police officers found guilty of raping Canadian tourist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two elite French police officers were found guilty on Thursday of gang raping a Canadian tourist inside the judicial police’s prestigious Paris headquarters after a trial held steps from the scene of the crime.

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Venezuela frees French journalists arrested while reporting on political crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two French journalists arrested in Venezuela while reporting on the political turmoil engulfing President Nicolas Maduro were freed on Thursday, the Quotidien TV show for whom the pair worked said.

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Iran's 'Fast and Furious' smugglers: how to pimp a Peugeot (1/2) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Tax protest targets Google’s offices in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Activists from an anti-globalization group have staged a protest at Google's Paris headquarters to criticize the company for paying little tax.

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Iranian migrants pitch tents in Calais, desperate to reach the UK #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, an estimated 150,000 to 200,000 Iranians have left their country every year. That number peaked after Serbia began offering them visa-free access last August, opening up an easier route to the EU. For many Iranians, the aim is to reach the UK, and they will attempt the dangerous crossing by boat. But for now, these migrants have to contend with the winter cold and dire living conditions in makeshift camps in northern France. Our team reports from Calais.

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Nantes fans pay emotional tribute to striker Emiliano Sala #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nantes paid an emotional tribute to "warrior" Emiliano Sala at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Wednesday before their first match since their former striker's plane disappeared over the Channel last week.

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French nationals among foreign journalists arrested in Venezuela #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan authorities have detained five foreign journalists covering the standoff with opposition forces seeking the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro.

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Saudi Arabia ends anti-corruption probe after 15 months #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia has ended a sprawling crackdown on corruption ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that it said had recovered more than $106 billion through settlements with scores of senior princes, ministers and top businessmen.

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Danish chef crowned winner of top French culinary award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Scandinavian nations landed a gastronomic clean sweep Wednesday as Danish chef Kenneth Toft-Hansen won the prestigious Bocuse d'Or, France's prestigious culinary competition.

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Colder than Antarctica: deadly polar vortex slams US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A brutal cold wave brought temperatures lower than Antarctica to the American Midwest on Wednesday, grounding flights, closing schools and businesses and raising hypothermia fears for homeless residents.

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Venezuelans take to the streets again in anti-Maduro protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelans opposing President Nicolas Maduro's government on Wednesday were heeding a call by Juan Guaido, the country's self-proclaimed interim president, to take to the streets, braving arrests and crackdowns by security officials.

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‘Flavours of Iraq’ chronicles a country at war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani has observed and chronicled the changes that have swept Iraq, first through the eyes of a child, and later as a journalist. His animated TV series, “Flavours of Iraq” will be broadcast on FRANCE 24.

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French police under fire as Yellow Vest casualties mount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government is under growing pressure to follow other European countries in banning controversial rubber-ball launchers used by riot police amid a spate of serious injuries suffered by Yellow Vest protesters.

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Seat cushions found near Sala missing plane site #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala said on Wednesday an underwater search would begin after they found two seat cushions on the French coast that likely belonged to the aircraft.

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In Mali, an old video of a brutal murder starts circulating again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US, China set for high-level talks amid tensions over trade, Huawei arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US and Chinese negotiators start two days of high-level talks Thursday aimed at ending a months-long trade war amid tensions over the filing of US criminal charges against Chinese tech giant Huawei.

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UK PM pledges to renegotiate Brexit, but EU says it will not budge #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May pinned her hopes on persuading Brussels to rewrite the Brexit divorce deal but EU leaders insisted Wednesday they would not budge.

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Chefs compete for gold at the Olympics of cooking in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Chefs from around the world have gathered in the eastern French city of Lyon on Tuesday to compete for a shot at gold in the Bocuse d’Or, also known as the Olympics of cooking.

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Ghosn says he is in jail due to 'treason’ at Nissan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Detained auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn believes his arrest and the charges against him are the result of a "plot and treason" at his former employer Nissan, he told the Nikkei newspaper Wednesday.

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FRANCE 24 Exclusive: ‘We are dealing with a dictatorship,’ says Venezuela’s Guaido of Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela’s self-declared acting president Juan Guaido told FRANCE 24 in an exclusive interview “We’re dealing with a dictatorship here that is malicious and lacks all scruples. But we are a sovereign state and I as acting president of Republic of Venezuela will use all means at my disposal to put an end to this and to ensure free and fair elections”

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Maduro says he is ‘ready’ for talks with Venezuela opposition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told Russian state news agency RIA in an interview broadcast on Wednesday he is ready for talks with the opposition, with the participation of international mediators.

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Arrests made in Brazil dam disaster as death toll continues to rise #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with the collapse of a Brazilian dam as the death toll rose to at least 84 and the carcasses of fish were seen floating in a river downstream that an indigenous community depends on for food and water.

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Polar vortex brings life-threatening chill to US midwest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia.

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Venezuela court bars Guaido from leaving country, freezes assets #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's government struck back at self-declared interim president Juan Guaido on Tuesday, with the Supreme Court imposing a travel ban and freeze on his bank accounts despite a warning from Washington of "serious consequences" if it did so.

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British MPs back bid to reopen negotiations with EU on Irish backstop #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday won a few weeks to salvage a Brexit deal but headed toward a clash with the European Union by promising to overhaul the divorce agreement she spent a year and a half negotiating with the bloc.

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Yellow Vests: Are France’s working poor being left behind? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France enjoys a reputation for having a generous social safety net that provides well for the least fortunate. But weeks of Yellow Vest unrest have highlighted that many French citizens live in lingering economic uncertainty.

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French jihadists held in Syria may be allowed to return home, says Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French jihadists detained in Syria by Kurdish-led forces could be allowed to return home, the French foreign ministry announced Tuesday in a possible change of policy sparked by the planned US troop withdrawal.

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Faked police assault amuses Spanish social media #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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May faces decisive day in British parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that a vote in parliament is a chance to draw a line under divisions that have prevented parliament approving a Brexit deal and is an opportunity to show the EU what lawmakers do want.

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Pakistan’s top court upholds acquittal of Christian woman in blasphemy case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pakistan's top court on Tuesday upheld its acquittal of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, clearing the last legal hurdle and freeing Aasia Bibi to leave the country.

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French conservatives tap Catholic hardliner to headline European elections bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French conservative Les Républicains leader Laurent Wauquiez is set to name hardliner François-Xavier Bellamy to lead his party’s list for May European elections. The nod has been criticised within the party for pushing LR yet further to the right.

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Facebook unveils plans to fight 'fake news' ahead of EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook Inc on Monday laid out plans for an independent content oversight board with the power to overturn company decisions on user posts, aimed at addressing concerns over misinformation and abusive behaviour on the platform.

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Uncommon protagonist: Speaker John Bercow in Brexit drama spotlight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Prime Minister Theresa May braces for a new battle with MPs over Brexit, one man stands at the centre of it all with the power to shape what happens next.

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Exclusive: ‘Leave and go to prison or stay and die’, FRANCE 24 meets French jihadi bride on the run in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of civilians have fled as the Islamic State group retreats from its final stronghold in northeastern Syria. Among them are many foreign fighters. FRANCE 24’s Mayssa Awad, Roméo Langlois and James André met a French jihadi bride on the run.

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Mueller's Trump-Russia probe 'close to completion' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia in the 2016 presidential election is close to being wrapped up, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker said Monday.

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US unveils sweeping fraud, tech theft charges against China's Huawei #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States on Monday charged China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, its chief financial officer and two affiliates with bank and wire fraud to violate sanctions against Iran in a case that has escalated tensions with Beijing.

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US slaps sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil company #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on Monday in the latest effort to ramp up pressure on the country's President Nicolas Maduro.

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Ghani reassures Afghans as US envoy reports progress on Taliban talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday reassured his people their rights would not be compromised after the US envoy to Afghanistan reported significant progress in Taliban peace talks.

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Malian school for blind and sighted children struggles to stay open #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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A peek inside the town hall meetings triggered by Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Trouville-sur-Mer, a picturesque town in the northern French region of Normandy, organised its first town hall meeting last week as part of a broader national debate. At the event, attendees had one main question: “Where does our money go?”

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Police use cranes to clear major Madrid road blocked by striking taxi drivers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spanish riot police used cranes on Monday to clear a major thoroughfare in Madrid that was blocked by striking taxi drivers.

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Watch live: Macron and Egyptian counterpart Sisi's press conference in Cairo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On a visit to Egypt, French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with Egyptian leader Abdul Fattah al-Sisi on Monday. The pair are holding a joint press conference in Cairo. Click on the player above to watch it live on France 24.

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Exclusive from Syria: ‘The last jihadists are also the toughest’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the battle to end the Islamic State group’s territorial control in eastern Syria comes to a close, FRANCE 24’s James André, Mayssa Awad and Romeo Langlois went to the frontline in Marashdi with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

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Ex-president Hollande interviewed as witness in case of RFI journalists killed in Mali #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former French president François Hollande has been interviewed as a witness by judges investigating the murder of two Radio France Internationale (RFI) journalists in Mali in November 2013, sources familiar with the case told AFP on Monday.

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Banksy tribute to Paris attack victims stolen from Bataclan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A painting in homage to terror victims by famous street artist Banksy has been stolen from the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, where 90 people were killed in 2015 in a jihadist attack.

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Exclusive: On the frontline with the Syrian Democratic Forces #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the battle to end the Islamic State group’s territorial control in eastern Syria comes to a close, FRANCE 24’s James André, Mayssa Awad and Romeo Langlois went to the frontline in Marashdi with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Despite heavy losses, the SDF is helping to tighten the noose around what is left of IS group’s so-called caliphate in its last stronghold here. Our team witnessed firsthand how determined the group’s remaining fighters really are – jihadists from the Middle East, Europe, and beyond – including the jihadist women who are choosing to fight to their deaths rather than give themselves up. That determination was on deadly display in the aftermath of a bloody battlescene that pitted the SDF against what it described as a husband-and-wife pair of holed-up jihadists killed after an intense night of fighting.

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Chinese human rights lawyer jailed for 'subversion' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang was sentenced on Monday to four and a half years in prison for state subversion, sealing the fate of another attorney swept up in a 2015 crackdown.

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White House lifts sanctions on firms linked to Putin ally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Treasury Department on Sunday announced it was lifting sanctions on three companies connected to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

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Brazil dam death toll rises as search for missing resumes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian rescue crews returned to mud-covered flats Sunday to resume the search for hundreds of people missing in the wake of a dam collapse after the operation was suspended for several hours over fears that a second dam was at risk of breach.

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Venezuela's Maduro rejects call for elections amid mounting pressure #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday rejected a European ultimatum that he call elections as opposition rival Juan Guaido stepped up appeals to the military to turn against the leftist government.

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Polish far right demonstration during Auschwitz liberation commemoration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dozens of Polish far right nationalists gathered at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland on Sunday to protest at the same time as officials and survivors marked the 74th anniversary of the camp's liberation in an annual ceremony.

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Yellow Vest leader hit in eye during protest 'handicapped for life', says lawyer #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A prominent French anti-government Yellow Vest activist, badly injured in the eye at a protest, was struck with one of the controversial rubber bullets used by police, his lawyer said Sunday.

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After Brazil dam collapse, 'the river is a cemetery of houses' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian rescue workers halted searches for the night on Saturday for hundreds of people missing and feared dead under a sea of mud after a tailings dam burst at an iron ore mine owned by Vale SA, killing at least 34 people. FRANCE 24's Brazil correspondent

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Macron risks new criticism over human rights with lucrative trip to Egypt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's Emmanuel Macron began a three-day trip to Egypt on Sunday that will include a meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to sign deals worth hundreds of millions of euros, a move likely to spark new criticism of Egypt's human rights record.

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Protests across France call for action on climate change #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands gathered in Paris and across France on Sunday to denounce political inaction on battling climate change.

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Pikovsky family reunited 75 years after the Holocaust #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After making a documentary about Louise Pikovsky, a young Jewish student deported from Paris in 1944, FRANCE 24 tracked down other Pikovsky family members and helped them reunite, some 75 years after the Holocaust.

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Djokovic crushes Nadal to win record 7th Australian Open title #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World number one Novak Djokovic swatted aside Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 to win a record-breaking seventh Australian Open title on Sunday and claim a 15th Grand Slam crown.

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French pair Herbert and Mahut complete career Grand Slam with Melbourne title #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French pair Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut beat 2017 champions Finn Henri Kontinen and local hope John Peers 6-4 7-6(1) to win their maiden Australian Open men's doubles title on Sunday.

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Hope fades for hundreds still missing in Brazil dam disaster #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian rescue workers halted searches for the night on Saturday for hundreds of people missing and feared dead under a sea of mud after a tailings dam burst at an iron ore mine owned by Vale SA, killing at least 34 people.

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After France’s ‘Yellow Vests’, who are the ‘Red Scarves’ and the ‘Blue Vests’? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For 11 Saturdays, France’s “Yellow Vests” have paralysed much of the country with road blockades and by thronging the streets of Paris and other cities. On Sunday, the growing “Red Scarves” and “Blue Vest” counter movements are set to demonstrate.

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At least 21 people killed in Philippines church attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Twin bombings during a church service in the southern Philippines killed at least 21 people and wounded 71, security officials said, days after a referendum on autonomy for the mainly Muslim region returned an overwhelming "yes" vote.

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France's Yellow Vest protesters hit the streets again #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's yellow vest protesters hit the streets once more Saturday, keeping up pressure on President Emmanuel Macron even as internal divisions and frustration over protest violence cloud the movement's future.

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France, Germany and Spain to recognise Venezuela’s Guaido if no elections held #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a coordinated response to the crisis in Venezuela, France, Germany and Spain have said they are ready to recognise Juan Guaido as the country’s interim president if elections are not called in the coming week.

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Japan's Osaka wins Australian Open to become world number one #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's Naomi Osaka battled past Czech eighth seed Petra Kvitova 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-4 to win her first Australian Open crown Saturday and become the new world number one.

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On the frontline of battle to clear IS group's last Syrian enclave #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Military operations against the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria are wrapping up and the last pockets of the jihadists' self-proclaimed "caliphate" will be flushed out within a month, commanders of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said Friday. FRANCE 24's James André sent us this report from the frontline of the battle against the IS group.

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Debunked: No, this palm tree isn't magically floating in the air #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

 

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From 'Donkey Skin' to 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg': the whimsical world of Michel Legrand #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand, who has died in Paris aged 86, is best remembered in France for the musical scores he wrote for New Wave director Jacques Demy.

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Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand dies at 86 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prolific French composer Michel Legrand, who won three Oscars during a career spanning more than half a century, has died aged 86, his spokesperson said Saturday.

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Trump agrees to temporarily end shutdown, without border wall money #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Friday brought a temporary end to the longest government shutdown in US history, while dropping his previous insistence on immediate funding for wall construction along the Mexican border.

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The Swedish teen holding world leaders accountable for climate change #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It all began with a school strike in August, 2018. Since then, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg has taken the world by storm with her frank calls for action on climate change. This week, she told the world’s financial elite in Davos: “I want you to panic.”

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Hundreds missing in Brazil dam collapse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A mining dam collapsed in southeastern Brazil on Friday, inundating a nearby community in an enormous swath of reddish brown liquid waste and leaving an estimated 200 missing, according to Minas Gerais state firefighters.

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Trump announces deal to end government shutdown for 3 weeks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Friday said a deal had been reached on legislation that would reopen the US government through February 15.

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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido calls for ‘major demonstration’ next week #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido on Friday called a "major demonstration" next week to demand the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro in his first public appearance since declaring himself "acting president" two days ago.

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At Senegalese wrestling matches, the fans have started fighting as well #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Former Sudanese PM calls for Bashir to quit as protests mount #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The leader of Sudan's largest opposition party, Sadiq al-Mahdi, called on President Omar al-Bashir's government to heed protesters and resign in an address to supporters at a mosque across the River Nile from Khartoum Friday.

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Greek parliament approves Macedonia name change deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Greece's parliament on Friday ratified an accord that changes the name of neighbouring Macedonia, unblocking after decades the ex-Yugoslav republic's aspirations to join the EU and NATO.

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Djokovic thrashes France's Pouille to set up Nadal final in Melbourne #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0 6-2 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille on Friday to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafael Nadal.

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French President Macron’s ratings creep up amid town hall meetings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Surveys suggest French President Emmanuel Macron has stemmed a hemorrhage in support as he tours the country to take part in a "great national debate", part of his government's response to anger expressed by the "Yellow Vest" protest movement.

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From war-torn Yemen to the Michelin Guide to the mountains of Chartreuse, FRANCE 24’s Week in Review #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week FRANCE 24 spoke to M. Night Shyamalan about his new movie "Glass" and peered into the lives of Japan's hikikomori, those afraid of the outside world. We also visited war-torn Yemen, where millions live on the brink of starvation.

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Turkish court orders release of Kurdish MP after 11 weeks on hunger strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Turkish court on Friday ordered the supervised release of a detained lawmaker from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) who is seriously ill as a result of her 11-week hunger strike.

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Exclusive: FRANCE 24 reports from war-ravaged Sanaa, Yemen’s ancient capital #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the last of five reports from war-ravaged Yemen, FRANCE 24’s reporters take us to the heart of the old city of Sanaa, the country’s ancient capital, which has been blighted by more than four years of war. FRANCE 24 brings you an exclusive report by Cyril Payen and Amar Al-Hameedawi.

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Greece delays vote on Macedonia name change amid protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Greece's parliament on Thursday postponed for a historic vote on a deal to change the name of neighbouring Macedonia, as protesters rallied against the agreement.

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US shutdown continues after rival bills fail in Senate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two rival measures to end the partial U.S. government shutdown fell short in the Senate on Thursday, as lawmakers explored an option to end a month-long impasse with the White House and fund government operations for three weeks while talks continue.

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Monaco suspends Thierry Henry after only three months as coach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a stellar playing career that saw him win countless club and international honours, Thierry Henry's hopes of enjoying a managerial golden touch suffered an ignominious start after his suspension on Thursday as Monaco coach.

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Russia, Venezuelan military top brass back Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russian President Vladimir Putin called his embattled Venezuelan counterpart on Thursday while the country’s top military brass pledged their unwavering support for the embattled Venezuelan leader.

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Exclusive: FIFA’s Infantino talks food, football and education #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, FIFA President Gianni Infantino discusses the Football for Schools project aimed at reaching children across the world via a sports programme that will teach not just football, but also life skills.

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Italy’s Salvini faces trial for ‘aggravated kidnapping’ over blocked migrants #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A special tribunal has recommended that Interior Minister Matteo Salvini face trial for refusing to let 150 migrants disembark last year from a rescue ship docked in Sicily, the far-right leader said on Thursday.

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From social media to the ballot box, Yellow Vests throw hat in European ring #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of France’s Yellow Vest protesters has declared it will field a list of candidates in the upcoming European Parliament elections. But that effort, paradoxically, could well be a boon to the very establishment the anti-elite protesters oppose.

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Taxing tech giants: France's finance minister on new digital levy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This week we bring you a special programme from the World Economic Forum in Davos. FRANCE 24's Stephen Carroll speaks to French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire about his plans to tax digital giants like Google and Facebook. We also discuss how Brexit is affecting demand for property with one of the biggest global players in commercial real estate.

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Burundi bloggers sound the alarm about the drug 'boost' sweeping the country #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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DR Congo: Tshisekedi takes office, but Kabila legacy casts long shadow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Will Félix Tshisekedi, inaugurated as DR Congo’s new president on Thursday after a contested election win, be able to institute real change? Furthermore, will Joseph Kabila -- after 18 years in power -- really allow his successor to govern?

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Watch live: Felix Tshisekedi inaugurated as DR Congo president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Felix Tshisekedi, the son and heir of the country's veteran opposition leader, is being inaugurated as the new president of Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday. Watch the inauguration ceremony live with FRANCE 24.

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France’s Macron calls election of Venezuela’s Maduro ‘illegitimate’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called the 2018 election of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro “illegitimate”, throwing his weight behind the opposition by hailing the thousands protesting in the streets.

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Embattled Renault boss Carlos Ghosn resigns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Embattled Renault boss Carlos Ghosn has resigned, France's economy minister said Thursday ahead of a board meeting at which the French car maker is to appoint his successors.

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FRANCE 24 reports from Yemen: A daily struggle just to survive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen’s port city Hodeida has been under siege for months. With the threat of being shot by a stray bullet and the constant bombardment just going out for food is incredibly dangerous for the people of the city. FRANCE 24's reporters bring you this exclusive report.

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Pope lands in Panama for World Youth Day amid Venezuela crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis flew into Panama on Wednesday at the start of a five-day visit for World Youth Day festivities amid heightened tensions over an unfolding political crisis in nearby Venezuela.

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DR Congo set for historic transfer of power under shadow of disputed election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Felix Tshisekedi is to be sworn in on Thursday as president of Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the country's first-ever peaceful handover of power after chaotic and bitterly-disputed elections.

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Pelosi bars Trump from delivering State of the Union address #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump intensified his war of words with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wednesday after she effectively blocked him from delivering his annual address in Congress during the government shutdown, now in its 33rd day.

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Juan Guaido: the 'survivour' challenging Venezuela's Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Juan Guaido proudly calls himself a "survivor."

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Trump recognises Venezuela opposition leader Guaido as interim president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president shortly after the National Assembly head declared himself “acting president”.

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Exclusive: Fleeing the IS group’s ‘caliphate’ in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A mass exodus is under way in Syria as the last residents of the Islamic State group's so-called "caliphate" flee to take refuge in areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces.

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As Indians take to the Himalayas, volunteers try to keep foothills clean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Deadly clashes break out as Venezuela braces for nationwide rival protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least four people died following overnight clashes ahead of Wednesday's rival protests in Venezuela by supporters and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro, police and a non-governmental organisation said.

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Yellow Vests: French riot police will now wear body cameras #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Following accusations of police violence at Yellow Vest protests, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner announced that riot police in Paris will be equipped with body cameras to record their use of rubber bullets and other weapons.

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FRANCE 24 reports from Hodeida, Yemen's lifeline to the outside world #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Most of the food and humanitarian aid destined for Yemen must pass through the Red Sea port city of Hodeida, which has been under siege for months. FRANCE 24 reports from the isolated city.

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Venezuela's Maduro orders 'total revision' of US ties after Pence comments #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday accused Washington of ordering a coup against his government and called for a "total revision" of ties with the US.

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US Senate to vote on rival bills to end shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. Senate shifted slightly closer on Tuesday to resolving a month-long partial government shutdown, but there was no sign of relief anytime soon for 800,000 federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay.

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PSG fined €100,000 over racial profiling of young players #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A collective negligence led to racial profiling at youth-team level inside Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, French league authorities said Tuesday when fining the club 100,000 euros ($114,000).

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DR Congo’s Catholic Church warns new president 'not to forget where he comes from' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo’s powerful Catholic Church oversaw the last presidential elections and now says it will scrutinize very closely new President Felix Tshisekedi’s first days. The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), which represents the country's Catholic bishops, has said it could be absent from Tshisekedi’s inauguration. “It is an invitation, not a summons. That would be abandoning our convictions,”says Fridolin Ambongo, Kinshasa’s archbishop. The CENCO says it is worried Tshisekedi might not be able to change much in the country’s current logic. “I fear strongly the same system will continue with the new president," Ambongo said, and advised Tshisekedi “not to forget where he comes from. He comes from the people and the people is suffering”. The archbishop’s words were regarded as a warning sign to the new president.

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Gloves off as Italy's populists mount assault on 'coloniser' France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A barrage of vitriolic comments levelled at France and its president have pushed Franco-Italian relations to the brink as Italy’s ruling populist parties kick off their European election campaign with no holds barred.

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How the #10yearchallenge sparked lots of fake and misleading images #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict military service by transgender troops #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday authorized President Donald Trump's administration to block certain transgender people from joining or staying in the army, pending the outcome of litigation on the sensitive issue.

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Bolsonaro tries to sell ‘new Brazil’ to business elite in Davos speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro touted a "new Brazil" in a speech Tuesday to the world's business elite at this year’s World Economic Forum, in Davos, vowing an investment-friendly agenda and attacking left wing politics in Latin America.

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Paris gets first snowfall as snowboarders hit Montmartre’s slopes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris got its first snowfall of the season Tuesday, prompting travel alerts for commuters but giving snowboard enthusiasts a chance to hit impromptu urban slopes, such as in the Sacre-Coeur church in Montmartre.

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Oscar 2019 nominees revealed, ‘Roma’ and ‘The Favourite’ lead with 10 nods each #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Netflix’s “Roma” and British historical romp "The Favourite" led nominations for the Oscars on Tuesday with 10 each, competing for best picture with "A Star is Born", "Black Panther", "Green Book", "BlacKkKlansman", "Vice" and "Bohemian Rhapsody".

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Rapper Chris Brown arrested in Paris over rape accusation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American R&B star Chris Brown is being questioned by police in Paris after being accused of rape, sources close to the inquiry told AFP on Tuesday.

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Cardiff City’s Sala was on board plane that disappeared over English Channel #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Premier League club Cardiff City's record new signing, Argentina-born striker Emiliano Sala, was on board a light aircraft that disappeared over the English Channel on Monday night, police sources told AFP.

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Davos 2019 kicks off against gloomy economic backdrop #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The annual World Economic Forum has kicked off in Davos, against a bleak backdrop of increasing pessimism over global growth, trade disputes and Brexit. This year's gathering of business and political elites is also marked by the notable absence of some key figures, with the leaders of the US, UK and France all skipping the event to deal with issues at home. Our Business Editor Stephen Carroll reports from the snowy Swiss resort.

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US workers hit by government shutdown give and receive help #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a day of commemoration and service in the US, when Americans are called up to volunteer on the holiday. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have had four weeks off work, without pay, or days on which they have been called in to work, but still without pay. The shutdown has seen volunteers stepping in to provide meals in Washington DC with federal workers joining both sides of the kitchen counter. On weekdays, the lines have stretched around the block. On this MLK day, there are volunteers who were queuing up for their own meal the week before.

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Mnangagwa announces probe into police response to Zimbabwe protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that misconduct by security forces reacting to protests over fuel price hikes would be investigated, but he added the increases were the right thing to do.

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Exclusive: Hospitals in Houthi stronghold in northern Yemen overwhelmed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Saada, the northern Yemeni stronghold of the Houthi rebels, FRANCE 24 found civilians, especially children, paying the price of war. Warning: some images may be distressing. Perched at an altitude of around 2,000 metres, Saada has known its fair share of conflicts over the centuries. But the most recent one has all but destroyed it. The local hospital is overwhelmed with injured -- civilians and fighters who FRANCE 24 are not allowed to see since the Houthis keep close control of their image. But FRANCE 24 has been granted access to the children's emergency room, where Saada’s next generation are paying the ultimate price for the war and ensuing humanitarian crisis.

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Scores reported killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security base #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Taliban attack in central Afghanistan on Monday killed scores of security personnel, officials said, with some estimates putting the death toll at more than 100, amid government silence about one of the most deadly insurgent attacks in months.

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Japan court rejects second bail request by ex-Nissan chief Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him bail Tuesday despite a last-ditch personal appeal by the former Nissan boss.

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France hits Google with record €50 million fine under new EU data rules #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's data watchdog on Monday announced a fine of 50 million euros ($57 million) for US search giant Google, using the EU's strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the first time.

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One couple, two seats: France and Germany renew vows after golden jubilee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than five decades after sealing their post-war reconciliation, France and Germany aim to inspire greater unity in a fractured Europe by further deepening their relationship – though the French won't share their precious seat at the UN.

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Surprising winners and losers for the 2019 Michelin stars #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French chef who had shocked the culinary world by handing back his Michelin stars was stunned on Monday to find himself back in the prestigious guide’s new edition.

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France summons Italian envoy after Di Maio's 'unacceptable' Africa comments #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has summoned Italy’s ambassador to protest about comments by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio, who accused Paris of continuing to colonise Africa and causing people to migrate from the continent.

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Mali: Al Qaeda attacks Chadian peacekeepers in response to Netanyahu's visit to country #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ten Chadian UN Peacekeeping troops have been killed on an attack against their base in Northern Mali. Our terrorism expert Wassim Nasr analyses the situation.

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Macron's former security chief Benalla denies lying to Senate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron’s former top security aide Alexandre Benalla on Monday denied accusations of lying in front of the Senate Law Commission.

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Live: British PM Theresa May presents her Brexit 'Plan B' to parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to break the deadlock over her Brexit plans on Monday by setting out proposals in parliament that are expected to focus on winning more concessions from the European Union.

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Venezuela: Military group calls for President Maduro's removal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A group of soldiers rose up against Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro at a command post near Caracas on Monday, posting an appeal for public support in a video.

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African Union delays DR Congo mission over disputed presidential vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The African Union has postponed sending a delegation to the DR Congo over the country's disputed presidential election after the Constitutional Court declared Felix Tshisekedi the victor, an AU spokeswoman said Sunday.

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Hundreds killed in Yumbi, DR Congo: 'People were finished off with machetes' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Former Macron aide Benalla returns before Senate investigative committee #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former top security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron returns Monday before a Senate committee investigating how Alexandre Benalla continued to travel on French diplomatic passports after being fired.

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PM Theresa May to present Brexit 'Plan B' to parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May unveils her Brexit "Plan B" to parliament on Monday after MPs shredded her EU divorce deal, deepening the political gridlock 10 weeks from departure day.

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ELN rebels claim responsibility for car bomb attack on Bogota police academy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Colombia's leftist ELN rebels have claimed responsibility for a car bomb at a police academy in Bogota that killed at least 20 people as well as the attacker and derailed peace talks being held in Cuba.

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Exclusive: Civilians pay the price of war in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Exactly four years ago, Yemen's presidential palace was taken over by Houthi rebels, a decisive day for the country that has since sunk into a deadly civil war that has triggered a humanitarian disaster. A FRANCE 24 team travelled to northern Yemen, a region held by Shiite Houthi rebels that has been at the centre of a Saudi-led military campaign. Vehicles zip through this part of Yemen, a scenic region of lofty volcanic plateaus once ruled by ancient kings. "There were more bombardments yesterday. They can strike at any moment, you never know when … it's very tense here," explains Mohamad, a Houthi driver. Since a Saudi-led coalition intervened to try to overthrow the Houthis in 2015, this area has come under almost daily bombardment. The conflict has drawn in regional proxies with Iran supporting the Shiite Houthis against a coalition of Gulf Arab Sunni Muslim states.

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Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn vows to stay in Japan if granted bail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Carlos Ghosn, the ousted Nissan boss detained in Tokyo on charges of financial misconduct, on Monday vowed to remain in Japan if granted bail and again proclaimed his innocence.

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Report: World's 26 richest own as much as poorest 50 percent #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The world's 26 richest people own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity, Oxfam said Monday, urging governments to hike taxes on the wealthy to fight soaring inequality.

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Israel says 'currently striking' Iranian targets in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's military said it was carrying out strikes on Iranian targets in Syria early Monday after it intercepted a rocket fired from Syrian territory hours earlier.

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Taking universal out of university: Why foreign student fees challenge France’s education model #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s decision to hike tuition fees for international students more than tenfold has triggered a standoff with universities and a debate about the role of state-funded higher education and its responsibility to the French-speaking world.

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Federer to play France's Roland Garros for the first time since 2015 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swiss great Roger Federer announced Sunday he will return to the clay for another crack at the French Open this year for the first time since 2015, after a stunning fourth-round loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas that ended his Australian Open title defence.

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Syria fires at Golan after Israeli raids south of Damacus #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel's military said its air defence systems intercepted a rocket fired from Syria on Sunday, after Damascus accused Israel of carrying out air raids.

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UN peacekeepers killed in attack on northern Mali base #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gunmen killed at least eight Chadian UN peacekeepers in an attack Sunday on one of their bases in northern Mali, a source close to the MINUSMA force said.

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Netanyahu in ‘historic’ visit to Chad, expected to renew ties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Chad on Sunday for what he called a "historic" trip, during which diplomatic ties with the African state were expected to be renewed.

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Qatar’s emir arrives in Beirut for Arab economic summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Qatar’s ruler arrives at the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit as the regional bloc debates Syria’s readmission

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Explosion rocks Damascus highway checkpoint during rush hour #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A bombing in the Syrian capital on Sunday targeted a military checkpoint on a main highway during rush hour, state media reported.

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Suspected car bomb explodes in Northern Ireland #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A suspected car bomb exploded in the Northern Irish city of Londonderry on Saturday, police said, with leading politicians alleging the blast was terror-related.

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DR Congo top court upholds Tshisekedi presidential election win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo's constitutional court confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's presidential election win on Sunday, dismissing a challenge from another opposition leader who had accused him and the ruling party of stitching up the result.

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US Shutdown: Trump offers to protect immigrants in exchange for wall funding #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed an immigration deal on Saturday in a bid to end a 29-day partial government shutdown, after House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leading Democrats had already said they rejected the plan.

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US airstrike in Somalia kills 52 Al Shabaab extremists, military says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

United States military forces carried out an airstrike Saturday against Islamist group Al Shabaab, killing 52 militants in the country’s Middle Juba region, according to a statement from US Africa Command.

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Lebanon urges Arab League to readmit Syria ahead of regional summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lebanon’s foreign minister called for the Arab League to readmit Syria ahead of a regional economic summit to be held in Beirut on Sunday, more than seven years after it suspended Damascus’ membership.

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Yellow Vests defy Macron 'national debate' bid with 10th Saturday of protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow vest protesters are planning rallies in several French cities despite a national debate launched this week by President Emmanuel Macron aimed at assuaging their anger.

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Debunked: No, these are not images of 'Rohingya cannibals' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Many dead in Mexico pipeline blast amid fuel theft crackdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A massive fire broke out at an illegal pipeline tap in central Mexico on Friday, killing at least 21 people and injuring 71 more, just as the government wages a major crack-down on fuel theft.

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Burkina Faso's prime minister and government resign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Burkina Faso’s government and Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba stood down on Friday, according to a statement released by the country’s president.

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DR Congo elections: Report from Goma, living in suspense #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The suspense continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo after it rebuked the African Union’s calls to suspend the announcement of final results from the country’s disputed December 30 presidential election. The constitutional court is urgently hearing an appeal over the outcome of the vote to choose a successor to Joseph Kabila after provisional results showed Félix Tshisekedi as the surprise winner. Runner-up Martin Fayulu, for his part, has claimed he was cheated of victory. Tensions are high in the country, particularly in the volatile eastern region of North Kivu. France 24’s Grainne Harrington, Julie Dungelhoeff, and Abdallah Malkawi report from the city of Goma, a heartland of the opposition in DR Congo, where they spoke with Congolese waiting for the final results and the civil society activists urging real change in the wake of December's election.

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Trump and N. Korea's Kim Jong-un to hold second summit next month #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump will meet for the second time with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in February, the White House said Friday, after a top general from Pyongyang paid a rare visit to Washington.

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Former Macron aide Benalla charged over illegal diplomatic passport use #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former top security aide to French President Emmanuel Macron, who was at the heart of a scandal this summer, was charged Friday with the illegal use of diplomatic passports.

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Colombia car bomb attack reflects 'internal tensions within ELN rebel group' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Colombian government says that the ELN rebel group was responsible for the car bomb attack on a police academy in Bogota on Thursday. The attack killed at least 21 and injured dozens. The ELN has not released a statement or claimed responsibility for the attack. FRANCE 24 spoke to Kyle Johnson, a Colombia expert at the International Crisis Group, an NGO that carries out research on international conflict. He told FRANCE 24 that the attack reflects “internal tensions” within the group. The ELN signed a unilateral truce with the country’s authorities in December last year, which Johnson says may have angered some of the more militant wings of the ELN. The sudden attack makes it seem unlikely that the government can restart peace talks with the group. The car bombing was Colombia's worst in almost 16 years, and has revived fears that more attacks could be coming as the conflict between the government and insurgents intensifies.

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Russia says it will allow German, French experts to monitor Kerch Strait #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia on Friday said it had already agreed that France and Germany would monitor shipping traffic in the Kerch Strait following a naval confrontation between Moscow and Kiev in November, but that foreign observers had yet to arrive.

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DR Congo refuses African Union request to delay release of final vote results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday rejected an African Union demand to delay announcing final results from its presidential election, compounding the turmoil surrounding a chaotic vote that many fear could fan widespread unrest.

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Kurdish YPG militia stuck between Turkey and the US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Kurdish YPG militia is stuck between a rock and a hard place... On one side, Turkey, which considers the militia a terrorist branch of the outlawed PKK, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, and on the other, the United States, which has supported the YPG in its efforts to dislodge the Islamic State Group from its positions in Syria. But US President Donald Trump made a shock decision last month to withdraw all American troops from Syria, leaving the YPG high and dry and having to face an increasingly hostile Ankara on its own. Despite the US decision, YPG continues to fight the remaining pockets of the Islamic State Group in the country. President Trump affirms that the Islamic State Group has been completely driven out of the country, despite evidence to the contrary. FRANCE 24 spoke to members of the militia about the tense situation.

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'Eat your flowers or get deported': Abuse of Iran's street vendor kids sparks outrage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Japan's modern-day hermits: The world of hikikomori #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In Japan, half a million people live isolated in their bedrooms, unable to face the outside world. These modern-day hermits are known as the hikikomori. Since April 2018, the Japanese government has been conducting a nationwide study in a bid to fully understand this strange phenomenon. Once limited to young people, it now affects the whole of Japanese society. Our correspondent reports.

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From Keira Knightley’s Colette to everything you need to know about Champagne, FRANCE 24’s week in review #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Our favourite FRANCE 24 stories, TV shows and interviews of the week, from Keira Knightley on Colette to the growing threat of a "post-antibiotic apocalypse" to everything you need to know about France's favourite bubbly, Champagne.

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ICC grants prosecution request to keep Ivorian ex-leader Gbagbo in custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ivory Coast ex-president Laurent Gbagbo will stay behind bars at least until a fresh appeal hearing on February 1, despite his acquittal this week by the International Criminal Court, the tribunal said Friday.

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Swedish lawmakers elect Social Democrat Lofven to second term as PM #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sweden ended a four-month political vacuum Friday when lawmakers elected Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to a second term, after he elbowed out the far-right to save one of Europe’s few left-wing governments.

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Egypt abuses put French military deals in spotlight as Macron heads to Cairo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Emmanuel Macron heads to Egypt, activists are calling on the French president to address abuses at an Egyptian shipyard building battleships in partnership with a French company. But with multi-billion euro military deals at stake, will he comply?

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Algeria to hold presidential election on April 18 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria will hold a presidential election on April 18, the presidency said on Friday in a statement, but did not say whether veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika would seek a fifth term in office.

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ICC: Gbagbo lawyers seek Ivorian ex-leader's immediate release #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Will Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo and his former right-hand man Charles Blé Goude soon be free? The appeals chamber of the International Criminal Court is due to rule on their acquittal as early as Friday.

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French rapper MHD charged with murder over Paris brawl #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French rapper MHD was on Thursday charged with murder over a fight that led to the death of a young man in July, his lawyer said in a statement.

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Top N. Korea official in Washington for talks on new Trump-Kim summit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top North Korean general is in Washington Friday for a rare visit, during which he is expected to meet President Donald Trump as the two countries seek to finalize a new summit aimed at denuclearization and easing decades of hostility.

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Trump grounds Pelosi as feud over shutdown deepens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump clipped the wings of Democratic party leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, scrapping her foreign travel plans in a new twist to the government shutdown feud.

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African Union calls on DR Congo to delay release of final vote results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The African Union on Thursday called on Democratic Republic of Congo to suspend the release of the final results of its disputed presidential election due to its doubts over the provisional results.

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France will remain 'militarily engaged' in Middle East through 2019 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will remain "militarily engaged" in the Middle East through 2019, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday, noting that the deaths of US soldiers and civilians in Syria a day earlier showed the fight against extremism was not yet over.

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Several killed in suspected car bomb blast at Bogota police academy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A car bomb exploded at a police academy in Colombia’s capital Bogota on Thursday, killing at least eight people and wounding about 10, authorities said.

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Kidnapped Canadian confirmed dead in Burkina Faso #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Canadian national has been found dead a day after reports of his kidnapping by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso's volatile north near the Niger border, the West African nation's security ministry said Thursday.

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PM Theresa May, opposition Labour's Corbyn at impasse over Brexit 'Plan B' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put forth their competing visions for Brexit on Thursday, a day after May survived a no-confidence vote.

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Keira Knightley on Colette: 'I think very often our voices aren't heard' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Keira Knightley has made a name for herself playing esteemed literary heroines, from Tolstoy's Anna Karenina to Austen's Elizabeth Bennet. In fact, the British actress has a flair for making period drama feel utterly contemporary and has racked up two Academy Award nominations along the way. Her latest role sees her embody the turn-of-the century trailblazer "Colette", in a new biopic of the French avant-garde author.

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In Sudan, empty tear gas canisters from protests turned into art #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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French govt activates plan to prepare for no-deal Brexit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France has put in motion a contingency plan to deal with a possible “hard Brexit”, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said on Thursday. This includes €50 million of investments to assist ports and airports.

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New scandals emerge about Macron's former security officer Benalla #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron’s former security officer and deputy chief of staff Alexandre Benalla used diplomatic passports nearly 20 times after his dismissal from the Élysée.

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Did 'El Chapo' pay Mexico's ex-president $100M? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Did the world’s most famous drug lord really pay Mexico’s ex-president a $100-million bribe not to arrest him?

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Zimbabwe: Scores of people treated for gunshot wounds after protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sixty-eight Zimbabweans have been treated for gunshot wounds, 17 of whom underwent emergency surgery, after violent protests this week triggered by a steep rise in fuel prices, a doctors’ group said on Thursday.

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Huge election fraud revealed in DR Congo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lawyers for the runner-up in Democratic Republic of Congo's disputed election urged the Constitutional Court to order a recount of a poll that they said was rigged. A major new investigation confirms that the results have been falsified.

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French govt calls for scandal-hit Ghosn to be replaced as Renault boss #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government on Wednesday called for former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who has spent the last two months in Japanese custody, to be replaced as chief executive of carmaker Renault.

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ICC halts release of former Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday dashed Ivory Coast ex-president Laurent Gbagbo's hopes of a swift release following his acquittal on charges of crimes against humanity.

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Greek PM Tsipras survives confidence vote after Macedonia name row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday survived a confidence vote after a row over a landmark name deal with Macedonia sunk his four-year coalition.

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Suspected extremists abduct Canadian in Burkina Faso #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Canadian national has been kidnapped by suspected extremists in Burkina Faso near its border with Niger, the West African nation's security ministry said Wednesday.

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‘Plan B, what plan B?’ Five options to break Brexit deadlock #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Advocates of Britain’s divorce from the EU had promised it would restore full sovereignty to the “mother of all parliaments”. The trouble is Parliament cannot agree what Brexit it wants, nor whether it wants one at all.

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Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after Parliament rejects Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced a no-confidence vote Wednesday, a day after Parliament rejected her Brexit deal by a historic margin, unleashing a power struggle over control of Britain's planned exit from the European Union.

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ICC rejects request to extend detention of Ivory Coast ex-leader Gbagbo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

International Criminal Court (ICC) judges on Wednesday rejected a prosecution request to extend the custody of former Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo, who was acquitted of crimes against humanity charges on Tuesday.

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'At least 30 people abducted' by separatists in Anglophone Cameroon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least 30 people have been abducted by suspected separatists in a troubled English-speaking region of western Cameroon, local sources said on Wednesday.

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IS group claims deadly suicide attack on US-led coalition patrol in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A blast struck near a U.S.-led coalition patrol in Syria’s northern city of Manbij on Wednesday, and a war monitor said 14 people were killed including two Americans.

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Dead as a dodo: Theresa May's deal is 'BREXTINCT' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, January 16: We bring you British and international reactions to Theresa May's resounding Brexit defeat in parliament. Also, Ivorian papers react to the International Criminal Court's acquittal of former leader Laurent Gbagbo on charges of crimes against humanity. Finally, the genteel sport of pétanque is rocked by allegations of rampant cocaine use!

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Anti-Brexit campaigner Jack Dart calls PM's parliament defeat 'good news' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Following the historic rejection of British PM Theresa May’s Brexit deal in the House of Commons, FRANCE 24 speaks to Jack Dart, a 24-year-old law student who has suspended his studies for a year in order to campaign for a second referendum on Brexit. Dart has travelled up and down the UK and says the message he hears most from young people is that what they are seeing today is not what was sold to them during the 2016 referendum campaign.

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Violent protests in Zimbabwe after major hike in petrol prices #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Syria Kurds reject proposed 'security zone' under Turkish control #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria’s Kurds on Wednesday rejected a US proposal for a “security zone” under Turkish control along the Syrian side of the two countries’ border.

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Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Ivory Coast leader Gbagbo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prosecutors will appeal the International Criminal Court’s shock acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo over post-election violence, but cannot do so yet as judges have not issued their full reasoning.

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Lawyers for Jewish museum attack suspect say their client was 'set up' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Frenchman Mehdi Nemmouche, the main suspect in the deadly 2014 attack on a Brussels Jewish museum, pleaded not guilty on Monday. His lawyers say they have proof their client was set up by Israeli intelligence, backed by Belgian police.

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Weedkiller Roundup banned in France after court ruling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities on Tuesday officially forbid the sale of a form of controversial weed-killer Roundup following a court ruling that regulators failed to take safety concerns into account when clearing the widely used herbicide.

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Trump's attorney general nominee pledges to protect Russia probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Donald Trump's US attorney general nominee Bill Barr pledged Tuesday to protect the investigation into possible election collusion with Russia and rejected the president's characterization of the probe as a "witch hunt."

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El Chapo 'paid $100 million bribe to former president of Mexico' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Colombian drug trafficker testified Tuesday that Mexican cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman boasted about paying a $100 million bribe to the former president of Mexico to call off a manhunt for the notorious kingpin.

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'Time almost up': EU leaders react with dismay to UK Brexit vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European Union leaders expressed dismay and regret on Tuesday after the British parliament rejected a Brexit divorce deal, saying they were stepping up emergency planning and warned London was running out of time.

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Live: Parliament to vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal with EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British Parliament will vote Tuesday on a Brexit deal British Prime Minister Theresa May struck with EU leaders, with most observers predicting MPs will reject the agreement.

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Saudi teen's asylum in Canada seen as win-win for Trudeau #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi teen Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who drew global notice on Twitter last week after fleeing to Thailand, feels ‘reborn’ in Canada. Despite further aggravating ties with Riyadh, granting Qunun asylum may be a win for Canada and Justin Trudeau, too.

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Macron sparks new outrage with comments launching 'national debate' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron's hopes to quell the economic anger of Yellow Vest protesters by announcing a national debate ran aground on Tuesday when he sparked new outrage by saying some of those struggling economically were just “screwing up”.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree that will temporarily make it easier for Brazilians to buy guns, despite fears the move could aggravate already staggering violent crime.

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Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo, the strongman who refused to let go #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The International Criminal Court on Tuesday acquitted former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo of crimes against humanity, marking the latest dramatic twist in the career of one of West Africa’s most divisive politicians.

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Gunfire, blasts reported at upscale hotel complex in Nairobi #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Somali Islamist group al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for an attack on an upscale hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday.

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Live: Macron launches his 'national debate' with speech in Normandy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron will try to assuage the anger of Yellow Vest protesters and others as he launches his proposed "national debate" with a speech in the northern town of Grand Bourgtheroulde on Tuesday.

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Video: A scorpion-farming scam in Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Yellow Vests: Macron to kick-off ‘grand debate’ in Normandy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to the northern town of Grand Bourgtheroulde in Normandy on Tuesday to launch a three-month national debate aimed at defusing tensions with Yellow Vest protesters.

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ICC to rule on acquitting ex-Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo of war crimes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Judges at the International Criminal Court will rule on Tuesday over former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo’s request to be acquitted and released after more than seven years in custody.

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The bumpy road to Brexit: A timeline of Britain’s EU divorce #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UK Prime Minister Theresa May faces her moment of reckoning on Tuesday as parliament votes on her proposed Brexit deal after months of gruelling negotiations with EU leaders and bitter squabbling in her own government.

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Gabon president Ali Bongo set to return after two-month absence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Ali Bongo was expected back in Gabon on Tuesday after a medical absence of more than two months during which security forces foiled an attempted coup amid rumours he had died.

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Kumbh Mela: Millions gather in India for world's largest religious event #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The largest religious gathering anywhere on earth gets under way Tuesday, with tens of millions of Hindu pilgrims congregating in India to bathe in sacred rivers for the Kumbh Mela.

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May urges MPs to take 'second look' at Brexit deal but defeat looks likely #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May urged lawmakers on Monday to take a "second look" at her deal to leave the European Union, a last-ditch effort to win over a parliament that looks set to reject the agreement.

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Ivory Coast awaits ICC verdict on Gbagbo's acquittal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ivory Coast awaits ICC verdict on Gbagbo's acquittal

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US, Turkish presidents discuss creating 'security zone' in northern Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed establishing a "security zone" in northern Syria in a telephone call on Monday, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.

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Former leftist militant Cesare Battisti to begin life sentence in Italy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former leftist militant sought by Rome for four murders in the 1970s arrived in Italy on Monday after being extradited from Bolivia. Cesare Battisti will begin a life sentence with six months in solitary confinement.

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Macron's open letter on a 'grand debate' comes under fire from rivals, yellow vests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a three-month "grand debate" in an open letter to the French on Sunday, hoping to quell "yellow vest" unrest by promising to listen to new ideas but vowing to proceed with economic reforms.

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China sentences Canadian citizen to death in drugs case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian man to death Monday in a sudden retrial in a drug smuggling case that is likely to escalate tensions between the countries over the arrest of a top Chinese technology executive.

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Elite French police on trial in alleged rape of Canadian tourist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two elite police officers go on trial in Paris on Monday, five years after a Canadian tourist alleged they raped her at the judicial police’s prestigious headquarters in the heart of the French capital after a late-night encounter at a nearby pub.

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Opposition leaders Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade barred from presidential race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senegal's Constitutional Court on Monday authorised five candidates, including outgoing head of state Macky Sall, to contest presidential elections next month but blocked two prominent opposition figures.

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As thousands of sheep in Algeria are killed by disease, farmers ask, 'Where are the vaccines?' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn suffers ‘harsh treatment’ in jail, says wife #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of ousted Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn has urged New York-based Human Rights Watch to draw attention to his “harsh treatment” during detention in a Japanese jail, a letter seen by Reuters showed on Sunday.

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British PM Theresa May makes last-ditch appeal to save Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May warned lawmakers on Sunday that failing to deliver Brexit would be catastrophic for democracy, in a plea for support two days before parliament is expected to reject her deal with Brussels.

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Cockpit voice recorder of crashed Lion Air jet found #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Navy divers have located the cockpit voice recorder of a Lion Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea in October, Indonesian officials said Monday, in a possible boost to the accident investigation.

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Trump warns Turkey faces 'economic devastation' if Kurds attacked #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump warned Turkey on Sunday of economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces in the wake of the US troop pullout from Syria, while also urging the Kurds not to "provoke" Ankara.

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Polish mayor stabbed on stage, in critical condition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A knife-wielding assailant on Sunday stabbed the mayor of the Polish port city of Gdansk in front of hundreds of people at a charity event, police and media said.

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Macron launches national debate to calm ‘Yellow Vest’ protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday kicked off a three-month national debate he hopes can quell the "yellow vest" unrest with a letter to the French in which he pledged to listen to new ideas but stuck to his core economic reform agenda.

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Pompeo arrives in Riyadh vowing to tell Saudis to hold Khashoggi killers ‘accountable’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday arrived in Riyadh, where he is set to ask Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ensure the killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi are held accountable.

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Arrest of fugitive leftist militant Cesare Battisti ends 37 years on the run #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former leftist militant sought by Rome for four murders in the 1970s was arrested in Bolivia on Saturday and will be extradited to Italy. Cesare Battisti managed to remain on the run for almost 40 years, in part due to left-wing leaders’ largesse.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido detained, says wife #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan intelligence agents have detained opposition leader and National Assembly leader Juan Guaido, his wife and several opposition legislators said on Sunday.

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Saudi rift with Qatar not ‘helpful,’ warns Pompeo on Doha visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that a rift between Qatar and its Gulf Arab neighbors had gone on for too long and was threatening regional unity needed to counter Iran.

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Israel claims air strike on Iran target in Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel acknowledged on Sunday that it carried out a weekend air strike on what it called an Iranian arms cache in Syria.

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Israel says it has found all Hezbollah cross-border tunnels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israel has uncovered all cross-border attack tunnels dug by Hezbollah from Lebanon and now plans to bring its operation to find and destroy them to an end, a military spokesman said Sunday.

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Italian ex-militant Battisti arrested in Bolivia, faces extradition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cesare Battisti, an Italian sought by Rome for four murders attributed to a far-left group in the 1970s, has been detained in Bolivia and will be extradited to Brazil and then likely to Italy, a senior aide to Brazil's new president said Sunday.

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Democrat Julian Castro launches bid for US presidential race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Julian Castro, the telegenic former mayor of San Antonio, Texas and Obama-era cabinet member, launched his bid to become the nation's first Hispanic president Saturday.

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French MPs face unprecedented death threats from 'Yellow Vest' protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As thousands of 'Yellow Vests' took to the streets for a 9th Saturday of demonstrations in France, some 50 MPs have been the target of attacks, including death threats and gunshots, which have raised concerns about the state of democracy in France.

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DR Congo’s declared runner-up appeals against presidential poll result #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Martin Fayulu, the opposition candidate who was declared the runner-up in last month’s DR Congo's presidential election, appealed Saturday to the country's Constitutional Court to annul the provisional result announced by the election commission.

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Turnout low at midday for Act 9 of 'Yellow Vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of "Yellow Vest" protestors took to the streets in cities across France on Saturday for the latest round of anti-government marches, but numbers were down from previous weeks.

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Fleeing Saudi teenager granted asylum in Canada #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The young Saudi woman who fled her family seeking asylum abroad is scheduled to land in Canada on Saturday after successfully harnessing the power of Twitter to stave off deportation from Thailand.

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Plea for aid as heavy snow hits refugee camps in Lebanon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Several injured in explosion at Paris bakery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A powerful explosion badly damaged a bakery in central Paris on Saturday, injuring several people and smashing nearby windows after a suspected gas leak, police and AFP journalists said.

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Pro-Kabila parties win control of DRC national assembly #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Parties supporting outgoing Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila won a majority in long-delayed legislative elections, according to an AFP tally of results released Saturday.

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Senegal's iconic minibuses are phased out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senegal’s popular public transport minibuses, known as ‘car rapides’, are being taken off the road.

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US government shutdown is now longest in history #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US government shutdown that has left 800,000 federal employees without salaries as a result of President Donald Trump’s row with Democrats over building a Mexico border wall entered a record 22nd day on Saturday.

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France vows severe defence against Act 9 of Yellow Vest protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France braced for a fresh round of ‘yellow vest’ protests across the country on Saturday, with the authorities promising zero tolerance for violence after weekly scenes of rioting and vandalism in Paris and other cities over the past two months.

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US begins Syria withdrawal amid confusion over policy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United States has begun withdrawing from Syria, a military spokesman said Friday, as international observers struggled to make sense of the future of US policy in the war-torn nation.

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Sudan police fire tear gas at protestors amid call for week of action #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital Khartoum and its twin city Omdurman after midday prayers on Friday as organisers urged nationwide demonstrations over the next week against President Omar al-Bashir.

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Yellow Vest protesters call for run on French banks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow Vest protesters have urged supporters to withdraw their money from French banks en masse on Friday in a deliberate attempt to disrupt “the system”. Yet despite the threat, financial institutions appear unconcerned.

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The malaria business: Big pharma vs natural medicine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A medicinal plant called Artemisia annua (or sweet wormwood) has been used in China to treat malaria for 2,000 years and is still grown by farmers in Africa. But it's not approved by the World Health Organization and remains banned in a number of countries, including France. Malaria claims almost half a million lives each year and Africa is worst affected. In recent years, the mosquitoes that spread the disease have become increasingly resistant to insecticide.

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From Charlie Hebdo to Viggo Mortensen to fashion trends for 2019, FRANCE 24's week in review #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The FRANCE 24 stories, TV shows and interviews of the week, from Viggo Mortensen on racism, the backlash against a French author "incapable" of loving women over 50 and the fashion trends to watch for in 2019.

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Congo opposition candidate Fayulu to challenge poll results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Martin Fayulu, the declared runner-up in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election, said on Friday he would challenge the results in the country’s highest court over the weekend.

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A decade on, Spain still haunted by economic crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Ten years ago, Spain was hit by a severe economic crisis. A million Spaniards moved abroad in search of a better life and the country’s traditional two-party system took a beating. Our correspondent takes a closer look at what has changed: Although economic indicators paint a rosier picture today, austerity has left its mark and job insecurity is on the rise.

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Poland arrests Chinese businessman over spying allegations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Poland said Friday it had arrested a Chinese telecoms executive suspected of spying for China, with local media identifying him as a Huawei director.

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Is a financial scandal behind Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations fiasco? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt has been picked to replace Cameroon as host nation of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament, Africa's most important sporting event. Cameroon was stripped of its hosting rights due to massive delays in infrastructure and stadium building. Whistleblowers now claim that an estimated €1.8 billion of Cameroonian public money has been swallowed in contracts shrouded in controversy. Our team in Cameroon report.

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How a spoof story about Malian soldiers deserting in Canada became 'fake news' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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US-led coalition says Syria troop withdrawal has begun #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State (IS) group has begun the process of withdrawing from Syria, its spokesman said on Friday, affirming the start of a pullout that has been clouded by mixed messages from US officials.

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Head of Japan's Olympic Committee indicted in France for corruption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The president of Japan's Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, has been indicted in France on corruption allegations, a judicial source confirmed on Friday.

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Myanmar court rejects Reuters reporters' appeal against 7-year sentence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Myanmar court on Friday rejected the appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act, saying the defence had not provided sufficient evidence to show they were innocent.

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Japanese prosecutors file new charges against former Nissan chair Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tokyo prosecutors on Friday filed two new charges of financial misconduct against former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, meaning the auto tycoon is unlikely to leave jail soon. Nissan was also charged with under-reporting his pay.

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Trump threatens to use emergency powers on Mexico border visit #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Flanked by border agents who are going without paychecks during a government shutdown, US President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to use emergency powers to bypass Congress to pay for his promised wall on the US-Mexico border.

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Tearful Murray announces impending retirement from tennis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Andy Murray may retire after the Australian Open, with the severe pain from his troublesome right hip having become almost unbearable for him to play on, the former world number one said on Friday.

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Police request DNA sample from Ronaldo in alleged rape case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Las Vegas police have asked soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into rape allegations made against him.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to testify before Congress #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, will testify publicly before a House committee next month in a hearing that could serve as the opening salvo of a promised Democratic effort to scrutinize Trump and his ties to Russia.

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Trump visits Rio Grande Valley to push for US-Mexico border wall #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Thursday to push for the construction of a wall along the US border with Mexico, a central promise of his 2016 presidential campaign.

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Venezuela's Maduro starts new term shunned by international community #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro started a second term on Thursday, defying critics in the United States and Latin America who called him an illegitimate usurper of a nation where economic chaos has wrought a humanitarian crisis.

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Locals blame authorities for mass fish deaths in Australian river #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Houthi rebel drone kills several at Saudi coalition military parade #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A bomb-capable drone controlled by Houthi rebels exploded over a military parade for the Saudi-led coalition and its allies on Thursday near the southern port city of Aden, killing at least six people.

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DR Congo's Catholic Church says its election tally shows different winner #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo's powerful Catholic Church says election results tallied by its observers do not match official results announced on Thursday by the country's election commission, which named Felix Tshisekedi as the surprise winner.

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Ceasefire deal expands jihadist control over Syria's Idlib #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The main jihadist alliance in Syria's Idlib region reached a deal on Thursday, ending days of deadly fighting with rival rebels and extending its influence over the whole rebel enclave.

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Exclusive: Japanese billionaire to take 'message of peace' to space as first Moon tourist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 brings you an exclusive interview with Yusaku Maezawa, who will be the first tourist to travel to the Moon. The Japanese entrepreneur and art collector is set to travel on a SpaceX rocket around the moon as early as 2023. For this historic voyage, Maezawa has decided to take nine artists with him. "My idea was that by taking artists along with me, we would be able to bring a message of peace more easily and spread it around the world in a better way", he told FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger.

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Prosecutor declines to press charges at French cardinal’s cover-up trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A state prosecutor on Wednesday declined to press charges against a French cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse of minors by a priest in his diocese, but the court case rolled on.

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DR Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi: From opposition scion to provisional president-elect #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The son of DR Congo's veteran opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, has taken the prize that long eluded his father – the presidency of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country – in a surprise result his main opponent has denounced as an "electoral coup".

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Guingamp stun PSG with 2-1 League Cup win in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain were knocked out of the French League Cup after unfancied Guingamp scored two of the three penalties they were awarded to book their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 away victory on Wednesday.

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Trial opens of Frenchman accused in Brussels Jewish museum attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The trial opens Thursday of a Frenchman accused of shooting four people dead at a Jewish museum in Brussels, allegedly the first Syria jihad veteran to stage a terror attack in Europe.

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Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi wins DR Congo presidential poll, says electoral commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission on Thursday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of a disorganised and contentious Dec. 30 presidential election.

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Italy's Salvini looks to trigger populist 'European spring' with Poland #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Wednesday said populists from Italy and Poland should spark a "European spring" to replace the centre-right influence of Germany and France, ahead of key EU elections.

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Trump walks out of shutdown meeting Democrats, says ‘total waste of time’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of talks with Democratic congressional leaders on Wednesday over funding for a border wall with Mexico, and said on Twitter the White House meeting to end a government shutdown was "a total waste of time."

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Spain’s far-right Vox to back conservative bid to govern in Andalusia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tiny far-right party Vox, which sent shockwaves through Spain after winning a surprise 12 seats in Andalusia in December, said Wednesday it would vote in favour of the formation of a conservative government in the southern region.

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French public gave less to charities in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Public donations to charities dropped sharply in France in 2018, plunging by more than 6.5 percent on last year, with some forecasting an overall 10 percent fall.

from http://bit.ly/2RmA59d

UK PM May loses another key vote in parliament as Brexit procedure rejected #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government was defeated in parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers voted for a procedural change that reduces the time it has to come up with an alternative plan if Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal is defeated next week.

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Guatemala's end-of-year 'stork marathon' raises ethical questions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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New suspect charged in Belgium over Paris terror attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the Paris terror attacks of November 2015, charging him with participating in the activities of a terrorist group, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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Malta reaches agreement to allow 49 migrants to disembark #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malta will allow two ships that have been stranded at sea for weeks with 49 migrants on board to dock, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Wednesday, adding that they will then be re-distributed among eight European Union countries.

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Foie gras producers blast attack on French ‘art of living’ as US court clears ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French foie gras makers have accused the US Supreme Court of bowing to “misinformation” from vegetarian lobbyists with its refusal to hear an appeal against a Californian ban on the delicacy produced from force-fed ducks and geese.

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Bayern Munich sign World Cup winner Pavard for next season #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French World Cup hero Benjamin Pavard will join Bayern Munich from Stuttgart this summer on a five-year contract, the defending German champions revealed Wednesday.

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Japanese court rejects bid to release former Nissan boss Ghosn #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Japanese court on Wednesday rejected a bid by former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to end his detention over alleged financial misconduct, a day after he denied all accusations in a dramatic court appearance.

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Paris restaurant brings curtain down on nude fine dining #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Heralded as a sign of naturism becoming mainstream in Paris, the French capital’s first nudist restaurant is having to close next month because of scanty customers.

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French official tapped to lead Macron’s ‘national debate’ quits amid salary controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The official appointed by the French government to lead a national debate over the grievances raised by so-called “Yellow Vest” protesters quit on Tuesday following a controversy over her salary.

from http://bit.ly/2RDjNYW

EU sanctions Iran over assassination plots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The EU hit Iran's intelligence services with sanctions Tuesday after accusing Tehran of being behind plots to assassinate regime opponents on Dutch, Danish and French soil.

from http://bit.ly/2TzEq5C

Trump urges wall funding to fix border 'crisis' in televised address #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump made a televised plea for border wall funding Tuesday night, seeking an edge in the shutdown battle with congressional Democrats as he declared there is "a humanitarian crisis, a crisis of the heart and a crisis of the soul."

from http://bit.ly/2REm1Hv

MPs win powers to block no-deal Brexit in fresh defeat for May #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government suffered a defeat in parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers who oppose leaving the European Union without an accord won a vote that created a new obstacle to a no-deal Brexit.

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Egypt and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah retains African Footballer of the Year award #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt and striker Mohamed Salah has been named African Footballer of the Year for the second successive year at the Confederation of African Football’s 2018 awards ceremony in Dakar on Tuesday.

from http://bit.ly/2RlGmCk

NGOs urge EU to take in 49 migrants stranded for weeks at sea #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nearly 50 migrants are stranded on NGOs ships off the coast of Malta -- some of them for over two weeks – and at a press conference in Berlin, the humanitarian groups made a direct appeal to the EU to allow them to dock.

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Turkey refuses safety of ‘terrorist’ Kurds after US leaves Syria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the U.S. national security adviser of making “a very serious mistake” Tuesday by demanding that Ankara guarantee the safety of Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria before the U.S. withdraws its troops.

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Twitter responds to French author 'incapable' of loving women over 50 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A celebrated French author and TV personality has caused a lively controversy after saying he would be “incapable” of loving a woman his own age. His comments sparked a swift backlash on social media in France and beyond.

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Madagascar court confirms Rajoelina presidential win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Madagascar's Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed Andry Rajoelina as the winner of the country's presidential election after his opponent had lodged a complaint alleging that the result was riddled with fraud.

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Japanese monks can do it all... in robes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Botched coup signals Bongo’s weakened grip on Gabon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

While the rapid failure of Monday's coup in Gabon highlighted the plotters’ lack of preparedness and support, analysts say the attempt alone signals mounting frustration with a government weakened by President Ali Bongo's secretive medical leave.

from http://bit.ly/2LWJ1ME

Egypt to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt will host the new expanded 24-team Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football confirmed after a meeting of their executive commitee in Dakar on Tuesday.

from http://bit.ly/2TvCUkQ

Could genetically modified mosquitoes help eradicate malaria? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 speaks to Delphine Thizy, from the research consortium Target Malaria, currently in the process of releasing 10,000 genetically modified mosquitoes in three villages in Burkina Faso in a bid to lower the number of the insects which can transmit the disease. Malaria is still responsible for 450,000 deaths worldwide each year and kills a child every two minutes in Africa. Thizy joins us on Perspective to tell us more about the ambitious project.

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UN refugee agency assesses case of Saudi teen who fled to Thailand #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The asylum claim of a young Saudi woman who resisted deportation from Thailand in a gripping, live-tweeted ordeal will take “several days” to assess, the UN’s refugee agency in Bangkok said Tuesday.

from http://bit.ly/2AyU8XA

Guatemala kicks out UN anti-corruption commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Guatemala notified the United Nations it was terminating a U.N.-backed anti-graft commission on Tuesday, months ahead of schedule, accusing the body of abuses of power, and prompting a swift rebuke from the U.N. secretary-general.

from http://bit.ly/2RePNDw

Nissan's Ghosn says he is innocent in first appearance since arrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nissan Motor Co Ltd's ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn defended himself against allegations of financial misconduct in a Tokyo court on Tuesday, declaring his innocence in his first public appearance since his arrest in November.

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North Korea's Kim makes suprise visit to China #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has left for China for a four-day trip, the North's state media reported Tuesday, amid speculation that he may attempt to coordinate his positions with Beijing ahead of his likely summit with President Donald Trump.

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Yellow Vests: French PM seeks new law to prevent known rioters from joining protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe on Monday announced plans to ban participation in unauthorised demonstrations as the government scrambles to try to end weeks of violent “Yellow Vest” protests.

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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announces resignation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim announced Monday he would step down next month, more than three years before his current term was due to expire.

from http://bit.ly/2RdgOa5

Silence from Egyptian media after a police officer killed two Coptic Christians #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Controversy and cacophony mark Bolsonaro’s first week as Brazilian leader #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil’s new far-right president faces criticism for amateurism after he announced tax rises and a reform on the minimum retirement age, later rebutted by his ministers.

from http://bit.ly/2C1W2ji

Italy's populist leaders back France 'Yellow Vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The two leaders of Italy’s ruling populist coalition on Monday publicly threw their support behind the Yellow Vest protesters agitating in neighbouring France.

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'Yellow Vest' boxer arrested after assaulting French policeman #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police arrested a former professional boxer on Monday who was seen punching police officers during a 'Yellow Vest' protest in Paris, in shocking scenes that have highlighted the violence of recent protests.

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Four years after Charlie Hebdo attacks, satirists bemoan the loss of reason #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As France marks four years on Monday since the attacks on Charlie Hebdo that killed 11 journalists and a policeman, the satirical weekly says intolerance and extremism have only gotten worse on all sides.

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Gabon soldiers read message on state radio as shots heard in Libreville #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Soldiers in Gabon took control of the national radio station in the early hours of Monday and read a short statement announcing the establishment of a “National Restoration Council” in the absence of the country’s ailing president, Ali Bongo.

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Cardinal’s cover-up trial puts French Catholic Church in glare of abuse scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The highest-profile Catholic cleric to be caught up in a paedophile scandal in France goes on trial on Monday charged with failing to report a priest who abused boy scouts in the 1980s and 90s.

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Marseille hit rock bottom with cup defeat to fourth-tier amateurs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Marseille coach Rudi Garcia lashed out at his "unacceptable" side after they were embarrassingly dumped out of the French Cup by fourth-division Andrézieux on a weekend of shocking upsets for Ligue 1 clubs.

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Gaga, 'Roma', 'Green Book' win at Golden Globes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lady Gaga won for "A Star Is Born," Christian Bale thanked Satan for inspiration in playing former Vice President Dick Cheney and co-host Sandra Oh took home an award after speaking passionately about "faces of change" at the 76th Golden Globes.

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Top Venezuela judge flees to US, denounces Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Christian Zerpa has fled to the United States to protest President Nicolas Maduro's second term that will begin with his inauguration this week, the onetime Maduro backer told a Miami broadcaster on Sunday.

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Bolton sets out conditions for US Syria withdrawal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump's national security adviser on Sunday set out conditions for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria, saying the defence of allies must first be assured.

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Hundreds of female 'Yellow Vest' protestors have peaceful French demo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French women on Sunday marched in Paris to reclaim the “yellow vest” movement from violent activists, a day after protesters smashed their way into a government ministry.

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Malaysia's king abdicates after two years on the throne #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malaysia’s king abdicated on Sunday in a historic first for the country that ended weeks of speculation about his future after he took medical leave and reportedly married a Russian ex-beauty queen.

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Irish women put their feet up for feminist Christmas #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Epiphany on 6 January is celebrated throughout Europe – with France’s ‘galette des rois’ cake, in Spain’s ‘cabalgata’ parade and in Italy’s broomstick-riding ‘Befana’ who brings presents. In Ireland, however, the day is known as Women’s Christmas.

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America's youngest congresswoman launches radical plan to tax the rich #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began her term as the youngest woman ever elected to the US Congress with a bang this week by proposing to tax the ultra-rich at 60 or 70 percent.

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Egypt's president to inaugurate Coptic Cathedral after bomb blast #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt’s president Sisi will inaugurate the country’s biggest cathedral on Coptic Christmas Eve Sunday, a day after a deadly bomb blast near a church in a country where jihadists have repeatedly targeted Christians.

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Pope urges EU leaders to help migrants stranded in Mediterranean #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis on Sunday urged EU leaders to show “concrete solidarity” with 49 migrants stranded on NGO ships off the coast of Malta who have been refused permission to land.

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Thailand picks up the pieces after tropical storm Pabuk #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Villagers in southern Thailand have begun to recover and rebuild what is left of their homes and livelihoods after Tropical Storm Pabuk swept through on Friday. FRANCE 24 went to meet those dealing with its aftermath. In the village of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Juritha, a grandmother and wife of a fisherman, was not so lucky. Her home was devastated. "The ceiling is destroyed, everything is damaged,” she told FRANCE 24. Many of her neighbours have also lost their homes. Jom, Juritha’s 63-year-old husband, has spent fifty years working as a fisherman and has seen all kinds of disasters, including tsunamis. But now the weather in January is so bad he cannot get his boat out to sea to make a living. “The waves are too big, but I really need to fish,” said Jom. The fishermen have avoided the worst but they will have to rebuild their houses in the rain and it will be many days before they can get back to sea.

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Spy or tourist? The strange case of Paul Whelan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The arrest of US former marine Paul Whelan in Russia has sparked intrigue across the globe. Is he a spy or just an innocent American tourist caught in the wrong place at the wrong time?

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Ex-Nissan boss to 'vigorously' defend himself in Japanese court, says son #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will "vigorously" defend himself in a Japanese court this week after refusing to sign a confession in return for being released from custody, his son has told a French Sunday newspaper.

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Brazil's national police deployed to quash wave of unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Members of Brazil's elite National Police Force are being deployed in the northeastern state of Ceara to help end a wave of violence that over the past four days has seen banks, police stations, buses and public buildings shot at and torched.

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Venezuela's congress names new leader, vows to battle Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela's opposition-controlled but toothless National Assembly declared Nicolas Maduro's presidency illegitimate on Saturday, calling on the military to support efforts to "restore democracy."

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Trump says 'not much headway' in talks to end US government shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

White House officials and congressional aides are returning to discussions Sunday to find a way to reopen the government after emerging from the first round of weekend talks without a breakthrough.

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Policeman killed in Egypt Coptic church bombing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Egypt's Interior Ministry says a policeman was killed as he was trying to defuse a homemade explosive device near a church in a residential Cairo district.

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Clashes erupt in Paris between 'Yellow Vest' protestors and police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rioters in Paris torched motorbikes and set barricades ablaze on the upmarket Boulevard Saint Germain on Saturday, as protests against high living costs and the perceived indifference of President Emmanuel Macron turned violent on the fringes.

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Thousands protest against Hungary's 'slave' labour law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands marched through Budapest’s city centre on Saturday to protest against a new law that allows employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime.

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DR Congo election results postponed until 'next week': electoral commission #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The long-awaited announcement of the results of last week's DR Congo presidential election, promised for Sunday, will be postponed to next week, the head of the electoral commission announced on Saturday.

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Ukrainian church granted independence from Russian church #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide formally granted independence to the Ukrainian church on Saturday, marking an historic split from Russia which Ukrainian leaders see as vital to the country’s security.

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Russia says it is not willing to exchange detained ex-US marine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Russia is not willing to exchange Paul Whelan, the former U.S. marine detained in Moscow on suspicion of spying, Interfax news agency quoted Russian Deputy  Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Saturday.

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Paris braced for first Yellow Vest protests of 2019 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's Yellow Vest protesters began gathering in cities throughout the country on Saturday in "Act VIII" of their movement against French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies.

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French cardinal to go on trial over child abuse cover-up #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The highest-profile Catholic cleric to be caught up in a paedophile scandal in France is to go on trial on Monday charged with failing to report a priest who abused boy scouts in the 1980s and 90s.

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Iraqi MP under fire after… firing a gun in the air #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Floods, blackouts but tourist islands spared as Thai storm downgraded #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Floods and blackouts caused by Tropical Storm Pabuk left nearly 30,000 people in evacuation shelters across southern Thailand Saturday, as relieved tourists stranded on islands further north were spared the worst and began to plot routes home.

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Taiwan president calls for international support to defend democracy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on Saturday for international support to defend the self-ruled island's democracy and way of life in the face of renewed threats from China.

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International pressure mounts on DR Congo as election deadline looms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Europe and Africa heaped pressure on DR Congo on Friday, urging it to respect voters' wishes in key presidential elections as a deadline for unveiling the outcome loomed.

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Trump 'prepared' to force US government shutdown for over a year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was prepared to keep the US government closed for a year or more on the contentious issue of the border wall in Mexico. Trump also said he might call a national emergency to get the wall built.

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Latin American countries state they will not recognise Venezuela's Maduro new term #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Foreign ministers from Latin America and Canada said Friday their governments would not recognize Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela’s president when he is sworn in for a second six-year term next week.

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France tightens security at ports to stop migrants reaching Britain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will heighten security at its northern ports and increase surveillance along beaches to counter the rise in migrants trying to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, its interior minister said on Friday.

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Syria’s Bashar al-Assad back in the good graces of Arab leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

For years he was reviled by the West and opposed by the Gulf monarchies, but Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has regained control of most of his country, is now being courted by Arab leaders, marking a strategic shift in the region.

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US citizens rally to protect national parks amid government shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Angela Merkel, German politicians targeted in major cyber attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Private data stolen from hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, have been released online, the German government said on Friday.

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From the top stories of 2018 to bittersweet memories of Iraq, FRANCE 24's week in review #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A look back at what made headlines in 2018, US Democrats prepare to rein in Trump and the Top 10 Paris art shows to see in 2019: the FRANCE 24 stories, TV shows and interviews of the week.

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Macron's ministers meet to discuss 2019 reforms #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met with cabinet ministers to lay out his 2019 agenda for reform. Proposals include overhauls of France’s employment benefits and pension system as well as steep cut-backs in the public sector.

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The despair of Greenland's Inuit youth #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the east coast of Greenland, Inuit teenagers have few opportunities. In Tasiilaq, a remote town of 1,600 inhabitants, most of the adults rely on Danish welfare benefits. Amidst unemployment, alcoholism and identity crises, young people are suffering the most. On average, one teenager per month commits suicide in Tasiilaq. FRANCE 24's reporters went to meet these young Inuits and found out what is being done to help them.

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Wife of French jihadist Cherif indicted in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The wife of one of France's most notorious jihadists, Peter Cherif, was charged and provisionally detained on Thursday, the Paris prosecutor said, days after her husband was returned to prison after seven years on the run.

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French literary rebel Houellebecq releases 'Serotonin,' a novel that echoes 'Yellow Vest' protests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Provocative French author Michel Houellebecq gives voice to the simmering anger behind the rural "Yellow Vest" revolt in his eagerly awaited, prophetic new novel which was published Friday to rave reviews.

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Thailand braces for impact as Tropical Storm Pabuk nears tourist islands #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tourists marooned on Thai islands hunkered down Friday as Tropical Storm Pabuk edged closer, forcing airports and ferries to close and bringing downpours and massive sea swells hours before its expected landfall.

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US House passes plan to end government shutdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On their first day in the majority, House Democrats on Thursday night passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall.

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Bolsonaro says open to US military base in Brazil #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday that he would be open to the possibility of the United States operating a military base on his country's soil, a move that would form a sharp shift in direction for Brazilian foreign policy.

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Arrest of 'Yellow Vest' leader sparks outcry in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the leaders of the "Yellow Vest" demonstrations in France was detained by police in Paris, signalling a harder line from the government that sparked a wave of criticism from opponents on Thursday.

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DR Congo presidential poll results may be further delayed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission may further postpone publication of the long-awaited provisional presidential poll results, the panel's chairman told AFP on Thursday.

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Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi returns to lead the House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, 78, is poised to return to the role of House speaker on Thursday, the only woman ever to hold the office and the highest-ranking female in US political history.

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Senegal court rejects presidential hopeful's appeal against jail time #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Senegal’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that jailed presidential hopeful Khalifa Sall could not appeal a prison sentence for embezzlement, his lawyers said, likely ending his chance of running as a free man in February polls.

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Death penalty sought for five accused of Khashoggi murder #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia’s attorney general sought the death sentence for five of 11 defendants charged with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as their high-profile trial opened in Riyadh on Thursday.

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Retaking control of the House, Democrats prepare to act as a check on Trump #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As a new Democratic majority is sworn into the House of Representatives Thursday, party leaders say campaign finance reform, voting rights and ethics investigations are among their priorities as Democrats prepare to act as a check on the White House.

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Torture video leads to arrest of police colonel in Chad #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Boko Haram raids military posts in northeast Nigeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Boko Haram jihadists have raided at least three military posts and overpowered troops in the latest attacks in northeast Nigeria, sources said Wednesday.

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Record-breaking year for the Louvre with more than 10 million visitors in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Not only is the Louvre the most visited museum in the world, but it welcomed more than ten million visitors in 2018 -- an unprecedented figure for an international museum, according to its management.

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Peru attorney general reverses decision on Odebrecht probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Peru Attorney General Pedro Chavarry on Wednesday reappointed two lead prosecutors he had dismissed from a high-profile graft probe after the decision sparked widespread opposition and a threat by President Martin Vizcarra to suspend him.

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Chinese probe makes first-ever landing on far side of moon #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Chinese spacecraft on Thursday made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon, state media said.

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Apple shares tumble as firm blames sales slump on China slowdown #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Apple Inc on Wednesday took the rare step of cutting its quarterly sales forecast, with Chief Executive Tim Cook blaming slowing iPhone sales in China, whose economy has been dragged down by uncertainty around U.S.-China trade relations.

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US government shutdown goes on as Trump, Dems fail to reach deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump met top Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday, but they failed to hammer out an agreement that would end a partial government shutdown over his demand for billions of dollars to build a border wall with Mexico.

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NASA images reveal 'snowman-shaped' Ultima Thule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four billion miles from the sun floats Ultima Thule, an icy celestial body that NASA scientists announced Wednesday is aptly shaped like a giant snowman.

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Bolsonaro targets Brazil minorities, rewards farm lobby on first day in office #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The government of newly inaugurated President Jair Bolsonaro set to work quickly on Wednesday, issuing decrees that lift protections for minorities and reward his allies in agribusiness, while forging closer political ties with the US.

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Madagascar police fire tear gas to break up post-election protest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Madagascan security forces on Wednesday fired tear gas to break up a protest by supporters of losing presidential candidate Marc Ravalomanana, who claims he was denied victory in last month's election because of fraud.

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Japan's emperor greets huge crowd in final New Year address #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Japan's Emperor Akihito delivered his final New Year's address Wednesday before his abdication later this year, telling a record turnout of well-wishers that he was praying for peace.

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DR Congo blocks RFI transmissions, withdraws journalist's accreditation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo has revoked the accreditation of an RFI journalist and cut off its broadcasts, accusing the radio station of stirring tension as votes are counted in key elections – claims denied by the French broadcaster.

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Videos show women entering Indian temple after centuries-old ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Indian women enter Hindu temple, defying centuries-old ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two women braved a centuries-old ban on entering a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Kerala on Wednesday, sparking protests by conservative Hindu groups outraged by their visit.

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Food aid stolen in 'Houthi-controlled areas' as Yemen starves #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Food aid meant for starving Yemenis is being stolen and sold in some areas controlled by the Houthi movement, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) says, and has threatened to suspend some of its shipments unless the theft stops. “There are certain Houthi elements that don’t care about the people. They are literally diverting aid and we are demanding it be stopped because innocent people are the victims here,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said. “At a time when children are dying in Yemen because they haven’t enough food to eat, that is an outrage. This criminal behaviour must stop immediately.”

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Somalia orders top UN envoy to leave over Robow detention criticism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Somalia's government has ordered the UN top envoy to the country to leave, accusing him of "deliberately interfering with the country's sovereignty" after raising concerns over the detention of former Islamist leader Muktar Robow.

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Peru’s Vizcarra ready to dismiss prosecutor over Odebrecht corruption probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is set to ask Congress to declare the public prosecutor’s office in a state of emergency after the agency’s top official removed two key investigators at the heart of a probe into a major graft scandal.

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China's Xi says Taiwan reunification 'inevitable' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taiwan's unification with the mainland is "inevitable", President Xi Jinping said Wednesday, warning against any effort to promote the island's independence and saying China would not renounce the option of military force to bring it into the fold.

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US agents fire tear gas at migrants across Mexican border #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. border agents launched tear gas into Mexico early on Tuesday to deter a group of migrants that one official called "a violent mob" from crossing over from Tijuana, according to a Reuters witness and the U.S. government.

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WADA weighs new sanctions as Russia fails to hand over doping data #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday said that Russian authorities had failed to provide access to laboratory doping data by their year-end deadline and it will consider sanctions against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

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Dozens killed in central Malian region plagued by ethnic violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Armed men killed 37 Fulani civilians on Tuesday in central Mali, where ethnic violence cost hundreds of lives last year, the government said.

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