Algerians protest again despite dozens detained #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Large crowds of Algerians on Friday took to the streets of the capital, where dozens were detained ahead of the latest protest two months after leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned.

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Hundreds rally for military rulers in Sudan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hundreds of people rallied in support of Sudan's military rulers in the capital Khartoum on Friday, carrying posters of the generals while some chanted religious slogans.

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Tunisian club win African title after final abandoned over VAR #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Esperance won the CAF Champions League in Tunisia Saturday after Wydad Casablanca refused to continue playing on 60 minutes because VAR was unavailable to judge a disallowed equaliser.

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UN to cut 1,000 troops from Somalia peacekeeping force #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The United Nations Security Council decided Friday to cut 1,000 troops from a regional peacekeeping force in Somalia, despite a rise in attacks by the Al-Shabaab militia in Mogadishu.

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Mass shooting at Virginia Beach municipal centre #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A gunman went on a shooting spree at a government building complex in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Friday afternoon, killing 11 people and wounding six, police said.

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Court rules Missouri’s last abortion clinic can stay open – for now #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Missouri's only abortion clinic will stay open at least a few more days after a judge on Friday granted a request by Planned Parenthood for a temporary restraining order, allowing the facility to keep operating until a hearing on Tuesday.

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Paris extends smoking ban to 52 parks and gardens #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The city of Paris will extend a ban on smoking to 52 parks and gardens in the French capital from June 8, the mayor’s office announced Friday, marking World No Tobacco Day.

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Great survivor Netanyahu facing fight for political future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facing likely criminal charges and embroiled in a fierce dispute with a former protégé that has thwarted his attempt to form a new government, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is facing perhaps the perhaps the biggest threat yet to his political future.

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Students, teachers across Brazil protest Bolsonaro’s education cuts #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities in Brazil Thursday for a second nationwide demonstration in as many weeks over the government's plan to slash education spending.

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Dogs, knives, pepper spray: What women carry when they go running #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Austria gets first female chancellor before snap polls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed the head of the country's consitutional court as Austria's first female chancellor Thursday to lead an interim government until elections later in the year.

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Week in Review: Cannes wraps up, a sit-down with Sting & French medics go on strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 chatted with Sting at Cannes and spoke to ER medics who say they're being pushed to the brink. We also spoke to the UN special envoy for Libya, who bemoaned the international community’s “impotence” on bringing peace to the war-torn nation.

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Moroccan village demand return of their land after mine pollutes area #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Gone but not forgotten: Kazakhstan after President Nazarbayev #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Kazakhs prepare to elect their new president on June 9, following the surprise resignation of President Nursultan Nazarbayev after three decades in power, FRANCE 24 reporters travelled to this rapidly changing Central Asian country.

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French Guiana still feels forgotten two years after Paris vows #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two years ago, the overseas department of French Guiana, located north of Brazil, was paralysed by unprecedented social unrest. Paris sent two ministers to douse the flames and promised several billion euros to develop France's largest overseas territory. But since then, have things changed? Have the hospitals, schools and prisons promised by the government materialised? Our reporters Fanny Lothaire and Florence Goisnard returned to French Guiana to find out.

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North Korea 'executed' officials after failed Trump summit: report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea executed its special envoy to the United States following the collapse of the second summit between leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, a South Korean newspaper reported Friday.

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Several killed, captain arrested after Hungarian tourist boat capsizes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hungarian police have detained the captain of a cruise ship that collided with a sightseeing boat packed with South Korean tourists causing it to capsize in the Danube River leaving at least seven people dead.

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Louisiana's Democratic governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill into law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Louisiana's Democratic governor signed a ban on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy Thursday, a move that puts him squarely in line with the leaders of other conservative Southern states.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman calls on international community to 'use all means' to confront Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia's King Salman opened an emergency summit of Arab leaders in Islam's holiest city of Mecca on Friday with a call for the international community to use all means to confront Iran.

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Sudan's military rulers say protest site threatens stability #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of Sudanese demonstrators converged on central Khartoum on Thursday night demanding civilian rule amid increasing tensions with the country's military rulers who accused a protest encampment of threatening stability.

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Trump announces tariffs on all Mexican imports over illegal immigration #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States will impose a 5% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico starting on June 10 until illegal immigration across the southern border is stopped.

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Colombia's Supreme Court frees former FARC leader sought by US #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A former FARC guerrilla leader was freed Thursday on orders of the Colombian Supreme Court, drawing an expression of regret from the United States, which wanted him for alleged drug trafficking.

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DR Congo awaits repatriation of former opposition leader's body #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A plane carrying the body of longtime Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi headed home from Belgium on Thursday two years after his death, ending a political standoff that eased when his son became president earlier this year.

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India’s Modi sworn in for second term after landslide poll win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his historic second term at a solemn ceremony in front of cheering supporters Thursday, as he prepared to unveil a drastically revamped Hindu nationalist government.

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Interview: A guide to exploring African culture in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

People of African heritage are an integral part of the cultural life of Paris, though it is a side of the French capital many tourists never see. Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, author of a guide to exploring African culture in Paris, is hoping to change that.

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Lyon blast suspect ‘pledged allegiance’ to IS group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The man suspected to have planted a parcel bomb in the central French city of Lyon that wounded 13 people last week has told investigators that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group, a judicial source said Thursday.

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Algeria to probe prominent Berber rights activist’s death in custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria is set to investigate the death in custody of prominent human rights activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar, the country's justice ministry announced Wednesday.

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Children plant trees to fight against deforestation in DR Congo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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‘I don’t want to die here’: Eritrean migrants living on the edge in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pushed ever further out from the city centre, hundreds of migrants, many from Eritrea, have set up makeshift camps along the polluted and noisy ring-road that surrounds Paris. FRANCE 24’s Nicolas Germain and Sadia Mandjo went to meet some of them.

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Exclusive: FRANCE 24 questions AQMI jihadist leader #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Abu Obeida Youssef Al-Aanabi, one of the top figures in Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, spoke about the Algerian situation, relations with the Islamic State group and negotiations for the release of French hostage Sophie Pétronin.

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China accuses US of 'naked economic terrorism' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China accused the United States of "naked economic terrorism" on Thursday as Beijing ramps up the rhetoric in their trade war.

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Lyon bomber finally confesses to French police #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The suspect in the Lyon bombing finally confessed after 48 hours of intense questioning by French police, admitting that he planted the device that left 13 injured on May 24.

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Argentina anti-austerity strike halts flights, trains, buses #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Much of Argentina came to a standstill Wednesday as a strike to protest government austerity measures grounded hundreds of flights, halted bus and train lines and forced the closing of banks, courts and many schools.

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Hungarian river boat carrying tourists capsizes on Danube #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least three people are reported dead and sixteen are missing after a tourist boat capsized in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday with dozens of people on board, and a rescue effort was underway, state news agency MTI and other media reported.

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Israel faces new election as Netanyahu fails to form governing coalition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.

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Chelsea beats Arsenal 4-1 to win Europa League title #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eden Hazard scored twice in what was likely his last match for Chelsea to fire his team to a 4-1 victory over Arsenal in an all-English Europa League final in Baku on Wednesday.

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Questioned by French intelligence, 'Le Monde' journalist refuses to reveal sources #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French intelligence on Wednesday questioned a Le Monde journalist who broke the story that became a scandal involving a security aide to President Emmanuel Macron, the latest reporter to be questioned by French authorities.

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Macron government under fire as General Electric cuts 1,000 jobs in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Labour unions and opposition politicians reacted with outrage after US industrial conglomerate General Electric announced Tuesday that it would cut more than 1,000 jobs in France, mainly at its gas turbine operations in the east of the country.

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'No determination on whether Trump committed a crime,’ Mueller says in first remarks since Russia report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In his first remarks since the release of his widely anticipated report, Special Counsel Robert Mueller reiterated that his team did not determine whether the US president committed a crime and said he would not comment beyond what is already public.

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Israel faces prospect of new elections as Netanyahu's coalition talks hit impasse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Israelis faced the increasing likelihood Wednesday of a new vote just months after an April election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition talks deadlocked hours ahead of a midnight deadline.

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Texas high schooler crosses border to hug dad after graduation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Woman behind France’s #MeToo movement in court for defamation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The woman behind France’s version of the #MeToo movement will appear in court in Paris Wednesday charged with defaming the man she accused of sexually harassing her in a tweet that inspired thousands of other women to do the same.

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Boris Johnson faces court over allegations he lied during Brexit campaign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Boris Johnson, the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister, must attend court over allegations that he knowingly lied during campaigning for the Brexit referendum, a judge announced Wednesday.

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Airbus keeps a low profile on its 50th birthday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the European aviation leader turned 50 Wednesday, cloudy skies prevented a planned air pageant, mirroring the company’s deeper difficulties.

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The French village leading the way in going green #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As Green parties savour their strong performance in the European elections, we take you to Ungersheim, a village in France's Alsace region which began its transition towards green energy back in 2008. Today, horses take children to school, a solar farm has replaced a mine, and the local authorities support organic farming. The transition has even created jobs. FRANCE 24's Achren Verdian and Armelle Caux report.

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Iran 'almost certainly' behind ship attacks off UAE, says Bolton #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US National Security Advisor John Bolton accused Iran Wednesday of “almost certainly” being behind sabotage attacks on oil tankers off the UAE coast this month, as he visited Abu Dhabi amid soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran.

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Venezuela talks under way in Oslo, but US says focus must be Maduro #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Talks between Venezuela’s government and opposition on ending months of crisis were under way in Norway, sources said on Tuesday. But Washington insisted that the only item for discussion should be President Nicolas Maduro’s removal.

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New Zealand teachers go on country's largest education strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of thousands of New Zealand teachers walked off the job on Wednesday, a day before the government announced its ‘wellbeing’ budget, calling for higher pay and shorter hours in the country’s largest ever education strike.

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Argentine activists present new bill to legalise abortion #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Argentine lower house presented a bill on Tuesday to legalise abortion less than a year after the Senate rejected similar legislation, backed by a persistent groundswell of support from the abortion rights movement.

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Tornadoes tear across US for 12 days straight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A vicious storm tore through Kansas City on Tuesday, spawning tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least 12 people in the latest barrage of severe weather that saw tornado warnings as far east as New York City.

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Amnesty accuses Myanmar military of new abuses in Rakhine #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Myanmar's military is guilty of committing new "war crimes", extrajudicial killings and torture in its fight against ethnic Rakhine rebels, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

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Johnson & Johnson opioid trial begins in Oklahoma #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first civil trial that could hold a drug company responsible for the US opioid epidemic began Tuesday in Oklahoma -- a landmark case that could impact thousands of others like it.

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Wanted Egyptian jihadist transferred from Libya #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the most-wanted Egyptian militants who was captured in neighbouring Libya last year has been transferred to Egypt, state media reported on Wednesday.

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US Supreme Court justices tread carefully in first abortion decision of the year #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday waded into the growing debate in the United States about the hot-button issue of abortion, urging the Supreme Court to bar "selective" abortions based on sex, race or potential disability of the fetus.

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Over 400 IS-linked French nationals detained in Syria, Paris says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Around 450 French nationals linked to the Islamic State (IS) are being held by Kurds or detained in refugee camps in northeastern Syria, the French foreign minister said Tuesday.

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French emergency room personnel walk out over a ‘healthcare system in dysfunction’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Emergency room personnel at several dozen hospitals across France staged a five-minute walkout at noon on Tuesday to protest a lack of staffing and resources, which they say is putting them under severe strain and putting patients in danger.

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Protesters begin two-day strike in Sudan to pressure military #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of Sudanese workers began a national strike on Tuesday, leaving air and bus passengers stranded as protesters piled pressure on the military to hand power to a civilian administration.

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Did Iranian police really destroy thousands of bottles of alcohol? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Europe leaders race for top jobs in the wake of EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron will lock horns in Brussels on Tuesday as European Union leaders meet to begin bargaining over who will take the bloc's top jobs for the next five years.

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'International community sometimes impotent on Libya,' UN special envoy says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

UN special envoy for Libya Ghassan Salamé repeated his warning that Libya could descend into all-out civil war, leading to a partition of the country, if the conflict is not resolved soon. Salamé also condemned the widespread violation of the arms embargo and "the lack of unity and authority of the international community" on Libya. "It's not easy for me to represent a divided and sometimes impotent international community", he told FRANCE 24.

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Iraq condemns six French IS group members to death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Iraqi court sentenced on Tuesday two more French members of the Islamic State (IS) group to death, bringing the total number of French former jihadis condemned to death this week to six.

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Earth's space junk problem: Thomas Pesquet on keeping the ISS safe from collision #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

You may not have noticed, but there are millions of pieces of garbage above your head - in space. Orbiting the Earth are nearly 30,000 objects the size of a fist, 750,000 just one centimetre large and 150 million smaller than a millimetre.

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Sting on his roots, Brexit and being inspired by Paris's red light district #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British rock star Sting tells us more about his new album, "My Songs", in which he revisits his greatest hits. The singer with 17 Grammy Awards looks back on his successful career, from his beginnings with The Police to solo fame, and tells us how the city of Paris - in particular the red light district - inspired several tracks, including "Roxanne". A citizen of the world, Sting also shares his thoughts on Brexit and Donald Trump, admitting he's "a fan of neither".

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Myanmar frees soldiers jailed for Rohingya massacre #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Seven soldiers jailed for killing a group of Rohingya Muslims have been freed from a Myanmar jail despite serving less time than two reporters imprisoned for exposing the massacre.

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Algeria's presidential election likely to be delayed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's July 4 elections are looking increasingly likely to be delayed. Only two contenders have submitted candidacies for the July election and, according to local media, both are highly unlikely to meet the necessary requirements to run.

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German government urges wearing of Jewish kippa to combat anti-semitism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The German government has called on people to wear the Jewish kippa ahead of an anti-Israel protest as a demonstration of solidarity and as Jews face a spike in anti-Semitism, withdrawing an earlier warning against wearing the traditional skullcap.

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Inmates strangled to death in Brazil prison gang clashes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Family members of inmates are pictured praying in front of the Puraquequara Prison facility at Bela Vista community, Puraquequara neighborhood at the city of Manaus, Amazonas state on May 27, 2019.

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Deadly knife attack at Tokyo bus stop #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two people, including a child, are feared dead after a mass stabbing attack on Tuesday near Tokyo that injured a further 17, according to a fire department official.

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Israeli military confirms it conducted Syria air strike #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syria said Israel carried out a missile attack that caused casualties on Monday, in what Israel's army said was a retaliatory strike.

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EU elections: What became of the Yellow Vest candidates? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two candidate lists containing the names of members of France’s Yellow Vest movement (the “Gilet Jaunes”), who have been demonstrating across the country for more than 6 months, won less than 0.6% in Sunday’s EU vote.

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Populist push, green wave, establishment in turmoil: a round-up of the EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sunday’s election results are set to reshape the EU’s governing coalition, as far-right parties and pro-European greens and liberals each make big gains at the expense of the establishment left and right.

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Rivers contaminated with ‘unsafe’ levels of antibiotics, says global study #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rivers worldwide are polluted with antibiotics that exceed environmental safety thresholds by up to 300 times, according to research unveiled at a conference Monday.

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Austria's parliament passes no-confidence vote against Chancellor Kurz #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austrian lawmakers voted conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's government out of office on Monday, passing a motion of no confidence days after it became a caretaker administration in the wake of a video sting scandal.

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EU elections: 'Make Europe green again' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

IN THE PAPERS - Monday, May 27: In this special edition, we see how the press is reacting to the results of the European elections. Greens and populists were the big winners, while the traditional centre-right and centre-left parties suffered historic defeats. We look at papers from Belgium, Italy, Hungary, the UK and France, plus analysis of the results.

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Kurdish prisoners in Turkey end hunger strike after appeal from Ocalan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of inmates in Turkish prisons ended their mass hunger strike on Sunday, heeding a calling by militant Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan whose jail conditions they were protesting.

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Suspect arrested in connection with Lyon package bomb that wounded 13 people #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner announced Monday that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a package bomb that wounded 13 people Friday in Lyon, France’s third-largest city.

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Far-right League becomes Italy's largest party in EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The far-right League became Italy’s largest party in Sunday’s European parliamentary election, surging past its coalition partner the 5-Star Movement, which saw its own support slump.

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Trump backs Japanese efforts to open dialogue with Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Monday backed the Japanese prime minister's interest in using his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between the U.S. and its nemesis in the Middle East.

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Live: Follow FRANCE 24's special coverage of European election results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Elections for the EU Parliament finished Sunday with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally leading in France while Green parties made gains in France and Germany. Follow FRANCE 24's special coverage starting at 7am Paris time (GMT+2).

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French Greens in surprise surge as climate crisis grips voters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France's Green Party saw a surprising surge in support in Sunday's European elections, echoing strong gains made by ecologist parties in Germany and Ireland, and hailed a "green wave" they said was sweeping the European Union.

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In UK, Farage's Brexit party storms to EU election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nigel Farage's Brexit Party was set to storm to victory in a European election, riding a wave of anger at the failure of Prime Minister Theresa May to take the United Kingdom out of the European Union, early results showed.

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French far-right shows renewed strength in blow for Macron #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen came out on top in France’s European Elections with 23.2 percent of the vote, in a blow for French President Emmanuel Macron, who had personally waded into the campaign.

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European Election turnout highest in last 20 years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The European Parliament spokesman says turnout for Sunday's election is nearing 51% for 27 nations, according to preliminary figures. This suggests more than 200 million voted in a poll billed as a battle between populists and pro-European forces.

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Greek EU vote slams Tsipras, rewards conservatives #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Greek voters on Sunday turned away from Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza party in EU parliament and local elections, giving the opposition conservative New Democracy party a solid lead, exit polls and early results indicate.

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Gunmen raid church in Burkina Faso, killing four #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Gunmen burst into a church in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday and shot dead four people, a security source said. This is the fourth attack on Christians in the past month.

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European Election 2019: First estimates of Parliament's composition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Live: Europeans turn out in force as vote wraps up across the EU #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European voters turned out in larger-than-expected numbers on Sunday as four days of voting concluded in the last of the 28 nations taking part in 2019 European Parliament elections. Join FRANCE 24 for results and analysis throughout the evening.

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Two candidates registered for Algeria's presidential election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria’s Constitutional Council announced Sunday that two candidates had finally registered for the country’s July 4th presidential election, hours after public radio reported that a deadline had passed without any candidacy.

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German Greens leap in EU vote as left bleeds support #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Germany's Green party doubled its share of the vote in Sunday's European Parliamentary election, leaping into second place behind Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and above the centre-left Social Democrats.

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Federer marks return to French Open with victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Roger Federer marked his return to Roland Garros after a four-year absence with a straight sets win over Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego on Sunday, as Angelique Kerber’s hopes of completing a career Grand Slam suffered a quick kill.

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Renault and Fiat Chrysler to announce merger talks: sources #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French and Italian-US auto giants Renault and Fiat Chrysler are set to announce talks on an alliance, with a view to a potential merger, informed sources said on Sunday.

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Iraq sentences three French Islamic State group members to death #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced three French citizens to death after they were found guilty of joining the Islamic State group, the first IS members from France to be handed capital punishment, a court official said.

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Roger Federer returns to revamped Roland Garros stadium #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Roger Federer returns to a new-look Roland Garros on Sunday after a four-year absence, admitting he’ll be an underdog in his attempt to claim a 21st Grand Slam title.

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It’s a wrap: The best of Cannes 2019 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In FRANCE 24's final dispatch from Cannes, Eve Jackson looks back at the hightlights that defined this year’s festival.

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In Japan, Trump and Abe take a break from talking trade to play golf #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off the second day of a Japan visit on Sunday with a round of golf with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, engaging in personal diplomacy aimed at smoothing tough discussions over differences on trade, especially beef.

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Search continues for suspect in Lyon bomb attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French police were pulling out all the stops on Saturday to locate a suspect following a blast in the heart of Lyon that wounded 13 people.

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Polls open in 21 countries on final day of European vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Tens of millions of Europeans will vote Sunday as 21 countries choose their representatives in a battle between the nationalist right and pro-EU forces to chart a course for the bloc.

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France's Yellow Vest protesters clash with police as turnout abates #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yellow vest protesters clashed with riot police in Paris and the northern city of Amiens on Saturday as the French anti-government movement waned on its 28th straight weekend.

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Cannes Film Festival: 'Parasite' by South Korea’s Bong Joon-ho wins Palme d’Or #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

“Parasite”, a suspenseful dark comedy about class struggles directed by South Korea’s Bong Joon-Ho, won the top Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.

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Live special: Cannes Film Festival jury awards Palme d'Or to conclude vintage edition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Cannes jury has awarded the coveted Palme d’Or to “Parasite” by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, wrapping up a hotly contested 72nd edition of France's signature cinema showcase.

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Antonella Bundu: The first black woman to run for mayor of a major Italian city #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Antonella Bundu is running to become the next mayor of Florence. If she succeeds, she will be the first woman and the first black person to have achieved this position.

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Russia must free detained Ukraine sailors, ships, says UN agency #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Moscow must release 24 sailors who were aboard three Ukrainian vessels it intercepted in November as they crossed a strait between Russian-annexed Crimea and southern Russia, an international maritime tribunal said on Saturday.

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Cannes 2019: Women on top in the film industry #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

One of the four women competing for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival Jessica Hausner and her leading actress Emily Beecham speak to Eve Jackson about women in the film industry and their latest movie "Little Joe".

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Cannes 2019, Day 12: Vampire shrink closes out most dazzling festival in years #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Virginie Efira hits a career high as the protagonist of Justine Triet’s “Sibyl”, a clever and stylish thriller that wrapped up the most exciting – and competitive – Cannes Film Festival in years. Time for our Palme d'Or predictions.

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Viral photo claiming to show recent Gaza attacks is actually from 2007 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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LIVE: Paris prosecutor speaks to press on police investigation into Lyon attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Paris prosecutor speaks at 12h00 French time on Saturday after an attack in Lyon that wounded 13 people on Friday. Watch FRANCE 24's live coverage.

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Japan welcomes Trump with charm offensive amid trade threat #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Under the threat of potentially devastating US tariffs on autos, Japan is ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm offensive targeting President Donald Trump as it welcomes him on a state visit tailor-made to his whims and ego.

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Irish PM's pro-EU party ahead in European elections, exit poll suggests #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Irish voters cast ballots Friday as part of phased EU-wide elections after a campaign dominated by concerns over neighbouring Britain’s messy bid to leave the bloc.

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US to strengthen forces in Middle East to counter Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US will send hundreds of additional troops and a dozen fighter jets to the Middle East in the coming weeks to counter what the Pentagon said is an escalating campaign by Iran to plan attacks against the US and its interests in the region.

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Algeria police cordon off key protest site as thousands demonstrate #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algerian police on Friday threw up a tight cordon around a key protest site, arresting dozens of demonstrators in the biggest show of force in 14 weeks of mass demonstrations.

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French police hunt suspect after Lyon bomb 'attack' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Police in France were on Saturday hunting a suspect following a blast in a pedestrian street in the heart of the city of Lyon that wounded more than a dozen people just two days ahead of the country's hotly contested European Parliament elections.

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Why Gibraltar's at the heart of Brexit divorce talks between UK and Spain #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the British parliament continues in vain to reach a deal on Brexit, we sometimes forget about the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, where the divorce from Brussels will be deeply felt. Also known as ‘the Rock’, Gibraltar is on the Iberian Peninsula and is at the heart of Brexit divorce talks between the UK and Spain.

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Cannes 2019, Day 11: Kechiche doubles down with three-hour twerk fest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French provocateur Abdelatif Kechiche is in unapologetic mood with his leery “Mektoub My Love: Intermezzo”, an exhausting and sexually-explicit nightclub extravaganza, while Marco Bellocchio unlocks the secrets of the Sicilian mafia in "The Traitor".

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Kenya high court unanimously upholds gay sex ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Kenya’s high court on Friday upheld a law banning gay sex, keeping same sex relations punishable by 14 years in jail in the conservative East African nation.

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French climber rescued from Nanga Parbat summits Everest, Lhotse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French climber Elisabeth Revol, who was dramatically rescued last year from Pakistan’s Mount Nanga Parbat, summited Lhotse Friday morning, a day after reaching the top of Everest, her expedition organiser said.

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John Bolton’s dangerous 'obsession' with Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As the US announced plans on Friday to send 1,500 more troops to the Middle East amid hostiliites with Iran, analysts say the ultra-hawkish National Security Adviser John Bolton has driven much of the escalation in tensions between the two countries.

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Several injured in central Lyon explosion, package bomb suspected #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several people were wounded Friday by a suspected package bomb blast on a pedestrian street in the heart of Lyon in southeastern France, the local prosecutors’ office said.

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EU elections: Young migrants speak out #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Immigration is a key issue in the ongoing European elections, but policies vary considerably from one EU country to another. Our team of reporters went to meet three young migrants who left everything behind to build a new life in Europe. They told us more about their experiences in Hungary, Spain and Germany.

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Brexit-wary Ireland votes in European polls after Dutch pro-EU surprise #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Irish voters cast ballots Friday as part of phased EU-wide elections after a campaign dominated by concerns over neighbouring Britain’s messy bid to leave the bloc.

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Female singer summoned to court for performing solo in Iran #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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After war and terror, Iraq plagued by drug crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Life may be gradually getting back to normal in Iraq, but drug use is spiralling. In a society still recovering from years of conflict and terrorist attacks, the issue has become a public health crisis, especially among young people and former militias, who are victims of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Theresa May announces resignation, sparking leadership race #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday said she would quit, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal.

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Protests set to continue as opposition challenges Indonesian election results #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Defeated Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto is set to lodge a challenge to the result of the April 17 election in the Constitutional Court on Friday after complaining that the vote was rigged.

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Trump says US issues with 'dangerous' Huawei could be addressed in trade deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump said on Thursday U.S. complaints against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd might be resolved within the framework of a U.S.-China trade deal, while at the same time calling the Chinese telecommunications giant “very dangerous.”

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Week in Review: Russian influence in EU elections, Cannes exclusives & ageing in Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 got an inside look at how Russia seeks to influence EU elections and took a look at ageing in Europe. We also spoke with Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh about Trump's "financial war" and interviewed Isabelle Huppert at Cannes.

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Youth step up global protests to fight climate change #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of young activists in Australia and New Zealand launched a global protest on Friday demanding that politicians and business leaders move swiftly to curb greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change.

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UK's May delays Brexit bill, faces showdown on resignation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May backed down Thursday from plans to seek Parliament's support for a Brexit bill already rejected by much of her Conservative Party, as expectations rose that she would cave in to demands that she resign.

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Taiwan holds first same-sex marriages in historic day for Asia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Taiwan's first official same-sex weddings kicked off Friday in a landmark moment for LGBT rights in Asia as gay couples took the historic step of registering as married, the culmination of a three-decade fight for equality.

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The US files new charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a case with significant First Amendment implications, the U.S. filed new charges Thursday against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Dutch pro-EU forces in surprise surge against populists in European elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Dutch pro-EU parties headed for a surprise win Thursday in European Parliament elections, defying a predicted surge for populist forces as voters in Brexit-bound Britain and the Netherlands kicked off 28-nation polls.

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Jews and Muslims pray together during annual pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

This year's annual pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia, where Jews ask a saint to grant wishes, coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the first time since 1987.

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Outrage after Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting in a country with the world's highest number of the animals, a decision that has brought anger from some wildlife protection groups and warnings of a blow to lucrative tourism.

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Deadly floods in Guinea exacerbated by garbage-filled drains #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Decade-long family feud sparks debate over end-of-life care in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The right-to-die has come back into the spotlight in France with the high-profile case of a man named Vincent Lambert, who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade. His care has divided both the country and his own family. What does French law say? While euthanasia is illegal, doctors are allowed to put terminally ill patients into deep sedation. Some say this is not enough and are calling for the legalisation of euthanasia. But it's a thorny debate that continues to divide France.

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Indian PM Modi wins landslide victory in world's largest election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 brings you a special final edition of India Votes, live from New Delhi, where the world’s largest election has come to an end. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi proved the polls right in what was considered a referendum on his first term. He will now be leading India for the next five years. Rahul Gandhi’s opposition Congress party failed in its efforts to unseat Modi. Gandhi has accepted defeat, simply wishing Modi luck on his second mandate. We bring you analysis and reactions.

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Outcry grows as eight journalists summoned by French intelligence services #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eight journalists have been summoned for questioning by France’s domestic intelligence services, including five new summonses revealed Wednesday, prompting outcry from press freedom advocates.

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Cannes 2019, Day 10: A French murder mystery (and other letdowns) #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After the one-two punch of Quentin Tarantino and Bong Joon-ho, the Cannes Film Festival struggled to shake off the hangover with a pair of underwhelming competition entries from Arnaud Desplechin and Xavier Dolan.

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Special report: Modi claims victory in general elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed victory in general elections on Thursday, vowing to create a more "inclusive" country after his party staved off a challenge from a Gandhi dynasty scion hoping for a comeback.

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EU elections: What do entrepreneurs want from Europe? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

There are 23 million companies in Europe, with as many bosses. Does Europe make it easy for them to do business or does it stifle innovation? What are their hopes, needs and demands? Our reporter Karina Chabour went to meet CEOs in Austria and Belgium.

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Modi promises 'inclusive' India after claiming victory in general elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed victory Thursday in India's general election and vowed an "inclusive" future, with his party headed for a landslide win to crush the Gandhi dynasty's comeback hopes.

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Bannon’s boosting of Le Pen will cost her, regulators rule #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon’s public praise of politician Marine Le Pen must be counted as air time for her National Rally party under rules mandating equal coverage of candidates on television and radio during election campaigns in France.

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PSG chief Al-Khelaifi charged with corruption over Qatar world athletics championships #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi was on Thursday charged with corruption over the bidding process for this year's world athletics championships in Doha, judicial sources said.

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Cannes 2019: Shahrbanoo Sadat shows the other side of Afghanistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat was first at the Cannes Film Festival with a short film she made for $100 when she was 21. Since then, she's won the directors' fortnight main prize with her debut feature "Wolf and Sheep". She's back in the same section with "The Orphanage". She speaks to Eve Jackson about being a female director in Kabul, why Bollywood is a huge part of her film and how she became a filmmaker by accident.

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The Europe Report: Sink or swim? Danes eye rising sea levels #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rising seas, flood-prone land – these are clear and present fears for Denmark's coastal communities. In today's FRANCE 24 Europe Tour, our team visits the low-lying country, almost entirely surrounded by water, to find out how residents are preparing for their role on the frontline of global warming.

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'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh to be released from prison Thursday #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

John Walker Lindh, the American captured in 2001 fighting for the Taliban, is to be released early from federal prison on Thursday as some U.S. lawmakers fear he remains a security risk.

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Youth thinking about jobs as India votes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With India facing its worst unemployment crisis since the 1970s, jobs are major concern for voters, especially the youth.

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Populists look to cause upsets in EU elections as polling begins #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Populists are hoping to cause upsets across the EU as the European Parliament elections get under way on Thursday in polls that could challenge the Brussels consensus.

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India prepares to count votes, with Modi looking at second term #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

India begins counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party already preparing to form the next government.

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Trump administration delays release of $20 bill featuring anti-slavery activist Tubman #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Plans to unveil a new $20 bill featuring anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman have been postponed for almost a decade, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday.

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FIFA scraps plan to expand 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 teams #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FIFA scrapped plans to expand the 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 nations, deciding Wednesday to stick with 32 countries due to the political and logistical complexities of using another Persian Gulf nation.

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Paris court sentences man to six months for assaulting transgender woman #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A young man who was filmed assaulting a transgender woman was sentenced Wednesday to 10 months in prison, four of them on parole, by a Paris court.

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Palestinian PM: 'Trump is waging a financial war against the Palestinians' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh criticised Washington’s decision to convene an economic conference on the Palestinian issue next month in Bahrain, saying Trump is “waging a financial war against the Palestinians”.

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Haftar rejects Macron's calls for Libyan ceasefire at talks in Paris #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libyan rebel commander Khalifa Haftar rejected calls for a ceasefire during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris but is willing to negotiate if certain conditions are met, an Élysée official said Wednesday.

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Indonesia’s Widodo says capital under control after post-election riots #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said authorities have the volatile situation in the country's capital under control after six people died Wednesday in riots by supporters of his losing rival in last month's presidential election.

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Militia kills dozens in Central African Republic despite peace deal, UN says #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than 26 people were killed on Tuesday and many were wounded when an armed group attacked two villages in northwestern Central African Republic, the UN's peacekeeping mission said.

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South African lawmakers re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa president #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

South African lawmakers on Wednesday re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the nation’s president, two weeks after the ruling ANC party returned to power in legislative elections.

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EU elections: Comparing job prospects for young people #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Across Europe, career opportunities differ greatly from one country to another. In Italy, where youth unemployment is high, young people often have no choice but to continue living with their parents until their thirties. But in Austria and Poland, where unemployment is a lot lower, young people are offered a series of job opportunities such as apprenticeships. Nevertheless, with free movement in the EU, today's youth is more mobile than ever before, as FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports.

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May begs Parliament to accept reworked Brexit deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday implored British MPs to back her reworked EU divorce deal but saw pro-Brexit Conservatives and opposition parties savage her bid for a compromise to end months of political crisis.

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Cannes 2019, Day 9: Hollywood glows in Tarantino’s B-movie redemption #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt gives us the bromance of the festival in “Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood”, Quentin Tarantino's ode to Tinseltown at the time of the Manson murders.

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Paris to create giant garden near Eiffel Tower #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who’s declared a war on the city’s pollution, this week announced plans to transform the bridgeway linking the historic Trocadéro square with the Eiffel Tower into a “green corridor” reserved for pedestrians by 2024.

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French-Spanish nun murdered in Central African Republic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French-Spanish nun has been brutally murdered in a village in the Central African Republic where she taught sewing to young girls, the Vatican said Wednesday.

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Cannes 2019: Meeting Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi speaks to Eve Jackson about her upcoming Netflix series "Leila", why men shouldn't be making decisions about women's bodies, and why it's important to show stories about diversity on screen.

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US abortion rights activists protest against ‘war on women’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Abortion rights activists protested across the country Tuesday against Republican-led efforts to restrict access to the procedure -- a drive they fear will end with a challenge to the 1973 US Supreme Court ruling legalizing the practice.

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Indonesian police make arrests amid post-election violence #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indonesian police have arrested at least 20 people accused of provoking riots in Jakarta following official results showing President Joko Widodo had been re-elected, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Democratic calls for Trump’s impeachment grow #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More Democrats are calling — and more loudly — for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying on Tuesday.

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Cannes 2019: 'Once upon a time in Hollywood' and 'Frankie' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Today at the Cannes Film Festival, Palme winning director Quentin Tarantino climbed the red carpet with his latest film "Once upon a time in Hollywood", starring Leonardo di Caprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.Also on the menu today, Isabelle Huppert plays a terminally ill actress who gathers her family in Portugal, in Ira Sachs's latest movie "Frankie".

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With friends like these: Bannon visit puts Le Pen on the defensive ahead of EU vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former Trump campaign guru Steve Bannon is making a surprise cameo in France’s European election campaign, ostensibly to help populist ally Marine Le Pen win. But he’s proving an inconvenient interloper and giving Emmanuel Macron’s side a lifeline.

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'Pig hands': How women in China are calling out sexual harassers in the subway #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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EU elections: Retirement in an ageing Europe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an ageing Europe, retirement reforms have become commonplace, and have often led to the retirement age being increased. But there are exceptions. For the second episode in our special European elections series, our team went to two countries that are at opposite ends of the retirement spectrum: Italy and Denmark.

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May to ask lawmakers to vote on a second Brexit referendum #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

British Prime Minister Theresa May said her government will include in her Withdrawal Agreement Bill a requirement for lawmakers to vote on whether to hold another Brexit referendum.

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Thousands of smuggled documents expose Syria's shady security agencies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Washington-based Syria Justice and Accountability Centre has published an analysis of classified documents it says provide a rare window into the brutal day-to-day operations of the country’s secret security institutions.

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Cannes 2019, Day 8: Love and lust at the dawn of Romanticism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Cannes Film Festival blends the erotic with the cerebral in a pair of 18th century period pieces set four years apart: Céline Sciamma’s fiery “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and Albert Serra’s lurid “Liberty”.

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Jailed Catalan separatists sworn in to Spanish parliament #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Five Catalan separatist leaders who won election to the Spanish parliament last month were temporarily released from jail on Tuesday to be sworn in as lawmakers.

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Voters head to the polls in Malawi presidential elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Malawi polls opened on Tuesday after a closely fought election campaign, with President Peter Mutharika battling to hold off two serious rivals in a race that has focused on corruption allegations and economic development.

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Cannes 2019: Ken Loach takes a dig at the gig economy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On today's show from the Cannes film festival, Eve Jackson speaks with the two time Palme d'or winning director Ken Loach. Three years after "I, Daniel Blake", he is back on the Croisette to present his latest film, "Sorry we missed you". The British filmmaker takes a dig at the gig economy and talks Brexit.

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New Zealand police charge Christchurch shooting suspect with terrorism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New Zealand police have filed a terrorism charge against the man accused of killing 51 people at two Christchurch mosques.

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Former F1 champion Niki Lauda dies at 70 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Legendary Formula One driver Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70, his family said in a statement released to Austrian media early Tuesday.

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Fifth Guatemalan child dies in US immigration custody #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A 16-year-old boy died Monday at a Border Patrol station in Texas, becoming the fifth child from Guatemala to die since December after being apprehended by US border patrol agents.

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Trump tells ex-White House counsel McGahn not to testify #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told former White House counsel Don McGahn to defy a subpoena to testify before Congress about the Russia investigation, deepening his fight with Democratic lawmakers.

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Sudan talks end with no deal on political transition #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese army rulers and protesters failed Tuesday to reach an agreement yet again on the make-up of a new ruling body as negotiations also became deadlocked over who should lead it - a civilian or soldier.

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Court orders life-support to resume for Frenchman in controversial right-to-die case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Paris appeals court Monday ordered the resumption of life-support for a longtime vegetative Frenchman from whom doctors had only hours earlier begun withdrawing treatment, in a wrenching case that has divided his family and country.

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Algeria's army chief says elections are best way out of crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Algeria's armed forces chief said on Monday that elections were the best way to overcome the country's political crisis and avoid a constitutional vacuum.

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Official count confirms President Widodo victory in Indonesian election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Incumbent President Joko Widodo won last month's Indonesian eelction with 55.5% of votes against 44.5% for his challenger, retired General Prabowo Subianto, the election commission's official count said early on Tuesday.

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All Austrian far-right ministers resign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

All the ministers from the far-right Freedom Party, the junior member of Austria's coalition government, have stepped down, news agency APA reported on Monday.

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Yellow Vests, six months on: Unprecedented fury, uncertain future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France’s Yellow Vest movement has reached the six-month mark, but its 27th consecutive Saturday of protest made for a muted anniversary. Days before European elections that some Yellow Vests are contesting, FRANCE 24 takes stock of the phenomenon.

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Outdoor movies in Venezuelan capital offer brief respite from national turmoil #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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The Europe Report: Far-right parties under scrutiny in Austria, UK #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A political earthquake has shaken Austria, just one week before the EU elections. We update you on the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, the now ex-leader of the far-right Freedom Party. Strache quit after a secretly-filmed videotape emerged showing him proposing various illicit deals in return for shady investments by a woman posing as a Russian oligarch's niece.

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EU elections: What is it like being unemployed in Europe? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Unemployment in the EU fell to 6.5% in February, its lowest level in 19 years. But this figure hides some big discrepancies between member states - particularly between northern and southern Europe. What is it like being unemployed in the Netherlands, or in Spain? How hard is it to find work in one country compared to the other? Our reporters Luke Brown and Karina Chabour went to meet jobseekers.

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DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new prime minister #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday named the head of the country's railways, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilukamba, as the next prime minister, a move that came nearly four months after his inauguration.

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Cannes 2019, Day 7: Diego Maradona's pain and glory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cannes witnessed the rise and demise of Diego Maradona in Asif Kapadia’s documentary on the fallen God of football, while Terrence Malick tackled faith and martyrdom in a “A Hidden Life”, about an Austrian farmer who refused to fight for Hitler.

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Eiffel Tower closed as climber attempts to scale iconic monument #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated on Monday afternoon after a person was spotted climbing up the Paris landmark, the company that operates the structure said.

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Exiled political heavyweight Moise Katumbi returns to DR Congo #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of people welcomed Moise Katumbi, a prominent foe of former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila, as he landed at Lubumbashi airport on Monday after three years in self-imposed exile.

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'Politicians for sale': Far-right leaders face funding scandals ahead of EU vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several of the populists hoping to mount a challenge in EU elections have found themselves beset by allegations of foreign influence, with Austria's far-right vice-chancellor resigning in disgrace after appearing to seek Russian backing.

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US billionaire pledges to pay off Morehouse College graduates’ student loans #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sunday was already a day of joy and pride for the graduating class at historically black Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia -- and then it got a whole lot better.

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Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy calls early elections in inaugural speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Volodymyr Zelenskiy was sworn in as Ukraine's new president on Monday and immediately disbanded parliament, calling early elections in a bid to secure more seats in a legislature dominated by supporters of his predecessor.

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Indonesian court sentences Frenchman to death for drug smuggling #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An Indonesian court Monday sentenced Frenchman Felix Dorfin to death for drug smuggling, in a surprise verdict after prosecutors asked for a 20-year jail term.

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Swedish prosecutor files detention order for Assange over rape allegation #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday filed a request with a local court for his detention in absentia.

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Mbappé named best Ligue 1 player, hints at move away from PSG #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbabbé was named the best player of Ligue 1’s 2018-19 season on Sunday, after which the young striker hinted that he was open to changing clubs.

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Cannes 2019: 'We are all transgender,' says actress Leyna Bloom #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The first transgender lead actress of colour to star in a film at the Cannes Film Festival speaks to Eve Jackson about making history, trans rights in the US and why it was important her movie "Port Authority" was authentic. Also on the programme, another woman breaking glass ceilings at Cannes, Mati Diop, becomes the first black female director to have a film in competition.

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Doctors to switch off life support for vegetative Frenchman in controversial case #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Doctors were due from Monday to start switching off the life support of a quadriplegic Frenchman who has been in a vegetative state for the last decade, in a case that has divided France and even his own family.

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Sudanese army and protesters to resume negotiations after failed talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan’s army rulers and protest leaders said more talks were planned for Monday on finalising the makeup of a new ruling body, after hours of negotiations through the night ended without agreement.

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Google restricts Huawei’s access to Android after Trump blacklist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alphabet Inc's Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

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Google restricts Huawai’s access to Android after Trump blacklist #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alphabet Inc's Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

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Australia’s conservative coalition close to securing majority after shock election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia's ruling conservative coalition is set to secure a governing majority in its shock election victory over the centre-left Labor Party, the national broadcaster ABC projected Monday.

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India's marathon election ends as exit polls predict Modi's return as PM #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Voting in India's election ended Sunday with the seventh and final phase of a grueling poll that lasted more than five weeks, as exit polls predicted a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party and its allies.

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Libya documentary puts female footballers in spotlight #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A documentary on female Libyan footballers offers an intimate portrait of women living in a time of war and sets their stories against the fading dreams of the country’s Arab Spring.

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Alain Delon’s Cannes prize sends ‘bad message’, says French rights group #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Rights groups are railing against this year’s Cannes Film Festival for its decision to honour legendary French actor Alain Delon, whose views on women, same-sex couples, and politics have incited public opinion.

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Why is France marching against Monsanto? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Thousands of protesters gathered across France and in over 30 cities around the world to march against the activities of Bayer-Monsanto and others agrochemical giants on Saturday, while Monsanto lost its third lawsuit in the US.

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Cannes 2019, Day 6: Sisterhoods shine a light in bleak tales from China and Algeria #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China’s Diao Yinan takes film noir to a new level of darkness with his fugitive thriller “The Wild Goose Lake”, while Algeria’s Mounia Meddour brings a timely tale of female defiance and resilience in her Cannes debut “Papicha”.

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Bomb blast targets tourist bus near Egypt's famed pyramids #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

More than a dozen people were injured on Sunday in a blast targeting a tourist bus near the new Egyptian museum close to the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian officials said.

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'Gun crazy' Switzerland to vote on EU-aligned firearms control #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Swiss will vote this Sunday to say whether the country should tighten its gun laws and meet EU’s demands. The wealthy Alpine nation is the world’s 16th country in terms of civilian firearms possession, but has rarely seen mass shootings.

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Sudanese 'revolution' continues with nightly gatherings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Talks between Sudan’s military council and protesters are set to resume, army rulers said on Saturday, as thousands rally nightly to determine the country’s political roadmap.

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Trump says 'Pro-Life' but with exceptions for rape, incest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Donald Trump on Saturday declared himself “strongly Pro-Life”, but in favor of exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, contradicting tough new laws recently passed in several US states.

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Saudi Arabia calls urgent summit with Gulf and Arab League leaders #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Saudi Arabia has called for urgent meetings of the regional Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League to discuss escalating tensions in the region, the kingdom’s official news agency said on Saturday.

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Final round of voting underway in India's marathon six-week election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Indians lined up to vote amid unprecedented security in the eastern state of West Bengal on Sunday as the final phase of a massive, staggered election got underway to decide whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns for a second term.

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Netherlands wins Eurovision as Madonna dancers spark flag controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Netherlands won the 2019 Eurovision song contest early Sunday at a show in the seaside Israeli city of Tel Aviv that featured a performance from Madonna, plenty of glitz and some controversy.

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Cannes 2019: Bacurau - a violent critique of Brazilian politics #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

When Kleber Mendonça Filho’s last film was at the Cannes Film Festival, its resonance with Brazil’s political turmoil was uncanny. In "Aquarius", a 65-year-old woman is being forced out of her home by patriarchal property developers just as the nation was watching 65-year-old President Dilma Rousseff being prised from power by the men at the conservative centre of Brazilian politics.

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Eurovision's kitsch and glitz kicks off in Tel Aviv #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Eurovision song contest finals began Saturday in the seaside Israeli city of Tel Aviv with the Netherlands as favourites in a show set to include a performance from Madonna, lots of glitz and possibly some controversy

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Video: Iranians fear country on brink of war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Relations between Washington and Tehran continue to deteriorate as President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy aircraft carriers and B-52 bombers to the Persian Gulf have led to growing fears of a potential new war in the region.

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Austria's Kurz calls for snap election after vice-chancellor corruption scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Saturday announced fresh elections after his coalition collapsed following a video sting that forced his deputy, far-right leader Heinz-Christian Strache, to resign.

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Cheers and jeers as Europe's far-right rallies in Milan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Nationalist parties from across Europe held a rally on Saturday, led by Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, promising to reshape the continent following next week's EU parliamentary election.

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Australian conservative PM hails 'miracle' election victory #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia's conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed a stunning victory on Saturday in a national election result that defied pre-poll projections and led to favourite Bill Shorten resigning his leadership of the Labor party.

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Argentina's former leader Fernandez announces vice presidential bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez has announced her candidacy for vice president in October's general elections.

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Australian conservatives tipped to secure shock election win #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australia's Liberal-led conservative government is in position to win the national election with more than half the votes counted on Saturday, media projected, though it is unclear whether it can govern with an outright majority.

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Cannes 2019, Day 5: Ghosts of the past and genes of the future #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pedro Almodovar recaptures the emotional heft of his finest work with the self-referential “Pain and Glory”, while Jessica Hausner's sci-fi outing "Little Joe" doesn't live up to its tantalising premise.

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Austria's far-right Vice Chancellor resigns over video scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the far-right Freedom Party said on Saturday he was stepping down and would be replaced by Transport Minister Norbert Hofer after an embarrassing video of him was published by German media.

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Salvini seeks European nationalist unity at Milan rally #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Italian far-right leader Matteo Salvini gathers Europe’s disparate nationalists for a rally in Milan on Saturday, seeking to forge a united front ahead of European elections.

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Divide and influence: Russia and the EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fears have been rising in Europe about Russian influence – some claim Russian interference – especially with EU elections looming. But are those fears founded? Our reporters Catherine Norris Trent, Julie Dungelhoeff and Anya Stroganova bring you this in-depth investigation, filmed in Russia and across Europe.

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Ivory Coast students forced to sleep in amphitheatres as they await dorm renovations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Austria's far-right chief faces resignation calls over video scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Austria’s coalition government teetered on the brink of collapse after video footage was published apparently showed Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support.

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Dutch ballad bookies' favourite for Israel's controversial Eurovision #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Holland, Sweden and Australia are the bookmakers’ favourites going into Saturday’s Eurovision song contest finals, as last year’s winner and current host Israel battles to emerge with the biggest brand boost.

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Missouri's Republican-led Legislature passes 8-week abortion ban #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, making it the latest US state to pass tough restrictions on terminating a pregnancy.

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Australian voters tipped to elect Labor government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Australians began voting in a federal election on Saturday, with bookies predicting a return to power for the Labor party after a campaign which put climate change and tax reform at the top of its agenda.

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Cannes 2019: 'Pain and Glory', '5B' and 'Rocketman' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Eve Jackson tells us about Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's "Pain and Glory", his most personal film yet. She also tells us why she was taken with "5B", a documentary co-directed by two-time Oscar nominee Dan Krauss and Paul Haggis. The film delves into the history of the first ward in the world for people with AIDS at San Francisco General Hospital.

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Poland tightens laws on paedophiles after film on priest sex abuse goes viral #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Poland on Thursday raised jail terms for convicted paedophiles to a maximum 30 years after a groundbreaking documentary on child sex abuse among Polish priests sparked public outrage and a crisis in the devoutly Catholic country's church.

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Grumpy Cat, the face that launched a thousand memes, dies at seven #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

She died just as she had lived, in a blizzard of memes, tweets and news reports celebrating her feline frown and distinctly unamused expression.

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Twenty years on, Columbine shooting still haunts America #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It was one of the first mass shootings at a US school: On April 20, 1999, two students burst into Columbine High School in Colorado armed with automatic weapons, pistols and rifles. For the next half-hour they shot their way through the school, killing 12 students and one teacher, before turning their guns on themselves as police closed in. The Columbine shooting, covered live by news channels across the United States, shocked the nation.

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Labour withdraws from Brexit talks as Theresa May's premiership crumbles #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain's tumultuous divorce from the European Union was again in disarray on Friday after the opposition Labour Party declared last-ditch talks dead due to Prime Minister Theresa May's crumbling government.

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France posts new tourist record despite Yellow Vest unrest #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France welcomed nearly 90 million foreign tourists last year, a new record for the country despite the Yellow Vest anti-government protests that prompted many visitors to put off trips late last year, the government said Friday.

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Is a ‘Green Wave’ heading for Europe’s parliamentary elections? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With the European parliamentary elections swiftly approaching on May 23-26, Green candidates have surged in the polls in countries like Belgium and Germany while mainstream parties in France have appropriated traditionally “green” issues.

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Cannes 2019, Day 4: The Brits are back, firing rockets and workers’ rights #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Elton John brought a shot of star power with "Rocketman", but the kick in the gut came from two-time Palme d’Or-winner Ken Loach, whose heart-wrenching “Sorry We Missed You” makes him an early contender for a record third.

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‘Men in skirts’ events in Taiwan go viral as government legalises same-sex marriage #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Week in review: Cannes kicks off, a French power couple on trial & the Eiffel Tower turns 130 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French power couple went on trial this week, suspected of having hidden millions of euros in ill-gotten assets. We also take a look at the Eiffel Tower's 130th anniversary and, of course, the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

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After failed appeal, ex-French president Sarkozy looks headed to trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top French court on Friday rejected an appeal by former president Nicolas Sarkozy to avoid facing charges of illicit financing for his failed 2012 re-election bid, with a trial of the ex-head of state now appearing inevitable.

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Belgium museum killer Nemmouche in France over 2013 Syria kidnappings #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Belgian authorities transferred Mehdi Nemmouche, the French jihadist who killed four people at a Jewish museum in 2014, to Paris for questioning over his suspected role in the kidnapping of four journalists in Syria in 2013, a source said Friday.

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Cannes 2019: '5B', honouring the AIDS crisis' unsung heroes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Supported by Bono and Julianne Moore, and co-directed by two-time Oscar nominee Dan Krauss ("Extremis", "The Kill Team") and Paul Haggis, "5B" delves into the history of the first ward in the world for people with AIDS, at San Francisco General Hospital. The film focuses on the uplifting and inspirational story of a small collection of nurses and caregivers who banded together to provide courage and compassion to those devastated by the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the early 1980s.

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HIV outbreak sparks panic in southern Pakistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Parents nervously watch as their children wait to be tested for HIV in a village in southern Pakistan, where hundreds of people have been allegedly infected by a doctor using a contaminated syringe.

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With Sudan talks suspended, protesters vow to continue sit-in #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudanese protesters voiced regret Thursday at an army decision to suspend crucial talks on installing civilian rule but vowed to press on with a sit-in despite being targeted in fresh violence.

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Saudi-led coalition in Yemen strikes Sanaa after pipeline attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen carried out several air strikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday after the Iranian-aligned movement claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi oil installations.

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‘Dark year’ for France as LGBT+ assaults hit record high in 2018 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As countries across the world prepared for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia on Friday, a French support group reported that physical attacks on LGBT+ people hit a record high in France in 2018.

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French doctor suspected in 17 more poisoning cases #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A French doctor already under investigation for poisoning seven patients has been charged with poisoning 17 more people at a clinic in eastern France, one of his lawyers said on Thursday.

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I.M. Pei, US architect who designed the Louvre pyramid, dies at 102 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

I.M. Pei, the preeminent US architect who forged a distinct brand of modern building design with his sharp lines and stark structures, has died, his sons' architecture firm said Thursday. He was 102 years old.

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US Whistleblower Chelsea Manning sent back to jail after refusing to testify in WikiLeaks probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former US military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning was ordered back to jail on Thursday for refusing to testify before a grand jury believed to be investigating WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Trump unveils new immigration plan to favour skills over family ties #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants to overhaul the immigration system to favor educated, English-speaking applicants with job offers instead of people with family ties to Americans, a plan with little chance of advancing in Congress.

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Cannes 2019: 'Rocketman', 'Atlantique' and 'Sorry we missed you" #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson brings us the latest from the Cannes Film Festival, telling us about the premiere of Elton John’s biopic, "Rocketman" by Dexter Fletcher. She also reviews "Atlantique" by Mati Diop, the first African woman ever to compete at Cannes. Last but not least, she gives us her insight on "Sorry we missed you" by Ken Loach.

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'Intergenerational' living: French programmes pair young with old #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Intergenerational living - when senior citizens share their homes with young people - can offer a solution to two persistent social problems: caring for the elderly and affordable housing, according to a French study released this month.

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The Europe Report: Grandmas hit the streets in Austria over new benefits laws #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In this European election update, our reporters hit the streets of Vienna where new rules over family benefits have sparked debate – and even inspired protests by groups like "Grandmas Against The Right."

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India's political parties accused of spreading 'fake news' as campaign enters final week #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In the latest edition of India Votes, our team on the ground investigates claims that political parties are using social media to spread "fake news". We also ask India specialist Christophe Jaffrelot if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategy to shift the conversation to national security during the campaign has worked.

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Exiled pro-democracy activist Iyad el-Baghdadi on Saudi bid to silence dissidents #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iyad el-Baghdadi is a Palestinian pro-democracy activist who lives in exile in Norway. Earlier this month, he was placed under the protection of the Norwegian security services after a CIA tip-off that he was under threat from Saudi Arabia. He spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman about his situation and the wider threat facing critics of Riyadh.

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Cannes 2019, Day 3: Histories of violence and looks that kill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cannes stuck to its apocalyptic vein with "Bacurau", an eerie Brazilian sci-fi western, and "Les Misérables", an angry French flick on police brutality, while Jean Dujardin got infatuated with his suede jacket in the loopy “Deerskin”.

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Venezuela’s government and ‘democratic’ opposition meet for talks in Norway #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Venezuelan government and opposition have sent envoys to Norway to attend talks on ways of ending the South American country’s crisis, though their mutual mistrust and differences on key issues are likely to slow chances of progress.

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Kingpin of Basque separatist group ETA arrested in France #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

ETA kingpin Josu Ternera, accused by Spain of taking part in a 1987 attack by the since dissolved Basque separatist group that killed 11 people, was arrested in France early on Thursday.

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announces presidential bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.

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Cannes 2019: Oscar winner Jean Dujardin on the 'masculine fantasy' of running away #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Jean Dujardin made history a few years ago when he became the first French actor ever to win an Oscar - for the film "The Artist", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. He's now back on the Croisette with the black comedy, "Deerskin" opening the Directors' Fortnight sidebar. He speaks to FRANCE 24 about his new movie, why he was attracted to the "masculine fantasy" of running away, and the moment he won the Oscar.

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The Europe Report: French-style drama in European elections campaign #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On today's European election update: High drama in the French campaign as a far-left candidate calls for voters to back the far-right – earning the would-be MEP some choice insults from the far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

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Death toll from Niger ambush rises as bodies of missing soldiers found #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The bodies of 11 missing Nigerien soldiers have been discovered after an ambush by armed men killed 17 of their colleagues on patrol near the Mali border, security sources said.

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Alabama governor signs strictest US abortion ban into law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Alabama's governor signed a bill on Wednesday to ban nearly all abortions in the state, even in cases of rape and incest, in the latest challenge to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy.

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Merkel says she and Macron 'wrestle' on policy issues #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that she and French President Emmanuel Macron "wrestle" on policy and have different outlooks, but tend to cooperate and find compromises in the end.

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Trump administration cracks down on Chinese technology firm Huawei #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. said on Wednesday it is adding Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to its so-called “Entity List” - a move that bans the telecom giant from buying parts and components from U.S. companies without U.S. government approval.

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American artist Jeff Koons' 'Rabbit' sculpture sets new auction record #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A sculpture by American artist Jeff Koons sold on Wednesday for $91.1 million at an auction organised by Christie's in New York - a record price for a living artist.

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New York City Mayor de Blasio to announce US presidential bid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will enter the 2020 presidential race on Thursday, according to a source close to the mayor.

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Iran says exercising restraint despite 'unacceptable' escalation of US sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran is committed to its obligations under an international nuclear deal despite the U.S. withdrawal from the landmark agreement, its foreign minister said on Thursday, calling the reimposition of sanctions by Washington "unacceptable".

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Sudan military suspends talks until Khartoum roadblocks removed, protest leaders say #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's military rulers on Wednesday suspended crucial talks with protesters on installing civilian rule, insisting that negotiations will resume only after demonstrators remove roadblocks put up in parts of Khartoum, protest leaders said.

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Video: Rivers in Kinshasa are clogged with plastic #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Live: Macron and Ardern announce measures against online extremism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hosted a first summit for the Christchurch Call initiative on Wednesday aimed at curbing online extremism. Watch their press conference live on the video player above.

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Cannes 2019, Day 2: Waking the dead and putting the living to sleep #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a glitzy red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival soon slipped back into a torpor as Jim Jarmusch opened the competition and ended the world with his droll, lethargic Zombie satire “The Dead Don’t Die”.

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Paris celebrates Eiffel Tower's 130th anniversary with daily laser light show #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Paris on Wednesday marks the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower’s public opening in 1929 with a laser light show retracing the monument's history that will be visible each hour from 10pm to midnight local time through Friday.

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China slams France for granting asylum to ex-Interpol chief’s wife #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Beijing said Wednesday France granting asylum to the wife of former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei -- who has been charged in China with accepting bribes -- would be an abuse of its own legal procedures.

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Poland woos voters with controversial child benefit scheme #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The nationalist Polish government, often criticised by the EU for its authoritarianism, has set up a generous child benefit programme in a bid to woo voters. But not everyone is happy.

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US State Dept. orders non-emergency embassy staff to leave Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US State Department on Wednesday ordered all non-emergency staff to leave its embassy in Baghdad and also the consulate in Arbil, as tensions mount between the United States and Iraq’s neighbor Iran.

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Special report: Cash crisis worsening in post-Bashir Sudan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It was bread that eventually toppled Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir after 30 years in power. Last November, his government tried to triple the price of bread, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to take to the streets in protest. But, more than a month after Bashir was deposed, the economy is not any stronger.In fact, the country is currently in the throes of an economic crisis so grave that the government has been forced to limit withdrawals from ATM machines to a maximum of about $40 per day. And, to make matters worse, many machines are now empty. In this special FRANCE 24 report from Khartoum, Nadia Massih, Abdallah Malkawi and Karim Yahiaoui spend the day with one man trying to get his money and to make ends meet.

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Record price paid for Claude Monet painting at auction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Claude Monet painting from his celebrated “Meules” (Haystacks) series fetched $110.7 million in New York on Tuesday in an auction record for the French Impressionist master.

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Macron, Ardern host Paris summit against online extremism #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand’s premier Jacinda Ardern will host other world leaders and leading tech chiefs on Wednesday to launch an ambitious new initiative aimed at curbing extremism online.

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Alabama Senate passes United States' toughest abortion bill #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Alabama senate passed the most restrictive abortion bill in the United States on Tuesday that bans any termination of pregnancy and could punish doctors who perform the procedure with life in prison.

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Antoine Griezmann to leave Atletico Madrid after five seasons #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French striker Antoine Griezmann has told Atletico Madrid he will leave them in the close season, the Spanish club said on Twitter on Tuesday.

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British govt to put forward Brexit bill in June #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Prime Minister Theresa May's government will publish draft legislation in the first week of June that would allow Brexit to proceed if approved by parliament, a Downing Street spokesman announced on Tuesday.

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Sudan army and protestors inch closer to final deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's military leaders and opposition groups agreed the country's transition period would last for three years, an army general said on Wednesday, adding a final deal on the transition would be reached within 24 hours.

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Pompeo tells Russia not to meddle in next US election #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Russia on Tuesday that Washington would brook no interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and wanted Moscow to take action to show there would be no repeat of its suspected 2016 meddling.

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Cannes 2019: Zombies, rocks stars and controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It’s lights, camera, action time at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. Film critic Lisa Nesselson and presenter Eve Jackson talk about this year's exciting line-up, kicking off with the zombie-killing comedy extravaganza "The Dead Don’t Die" starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Selena Gomez and Iggy Pop. They also address the debates over gender parity, Netflix and French actor Alain Delon's honourary Palme d'Or.

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Far-right's fresh face Bardella looks to steal Macron's thunder in EU poll #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With European voting 10 days away in France, ational Rally is looking to top the vote and put a dent in President Emmanuel Macron’s European credibility. Leading that charge, under Marine Le Pen’s watchful eye, is Jordan Bardella, 23

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France’s far right Le Pen seeks nationalist allies in Slovakia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Far-right parties, Eurosceptics and populists are still polling well in many EU states ahead of the European Parliament elections. In today's Europe Report we tell you how several nationalist groups have been seeking international alliances – including France's Marine Le Pen – in Bratislava.

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Saudi Arabia shuts down key pipeline after alleged drone attacks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemen rebels shut down one of Saudi Arabia's major oil pipelines Tuesday, further ratcheting up Gulf tensions after the mysterious sabotage of several tankers.

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Cannes 2019, Day 1: Waiting for film stars, zombies and scandal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cinema's players, would-be players, film buffs and celebrity-watchers descended on the French Riviera on Tuesday as the 72nd Cannes Film Festival prepared to swing into action with Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded zombie fest.

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New French education reform bill sparks controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer’s new school reform bill, nicknamed the law for putting “trust back into schools”, is being put to the French Senate on Tuesday. But school unions are concerned by some aspects of the bill.

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Whatsapp confirms 'targeted' cyber surveillance attack #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Spyware crafted by an “advanced cyber actor” infected multiple targeted mobile phones through the popular WhatsApp communications program without any user intervention through in-app voice calls, the company said.

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Rubbish found at bottom of the ocean in deepest-ever sub dive #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

On the deepest dive ever made by a human inside a submarine, a Texas investor and explorer found something he could have found in the gutter of nearly any street in the world: trash.

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France to honour troops slain in Burkina Faso hostage raid #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France will on Tuesday pay its final respects to two commandos killed during a raid to rescue two French hostages in the Sahel region of Africa last week.

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Deadly clashes in Sudan after military, protest leaders strike deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Sudanese army major and a protester were shot dead Monday at a Khartoum sit-in, hours after protest leaders and the ruling generals reached a breakthrough agreement on transitional authorities to run the country.

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Monsanto ordered to pay $2bn to couple in new Roundup trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A jury in California on Monday ordered Bayer-owned Monsanto to pay more than $2 billion damages to a couple that sued on grounds the weed killer Roundup caused their cancer, lawyers said.

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On eve of festival opening, Cannes defends its record on female filmmakers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A year after 82 women protested en masse on the red carpet, the Cannes Film Festival on Monday defended its record on female filmmakers and for the first time divulged data on its selection process.

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European elections in the spotlight: Fun facts and wide gaps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

With more than 400 million Europeans heading to the polls next week in all 28 EU countries, FRANCE 24 crunches the numbers and extracts the facts of what are actually 28 strikingly different elections for one European Parliament.

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Countdown begins to crucial EU elections #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

It's one of the biggest elections in the world: More than 400 million voters are eligible to take part from 28 different countries, all electing the 751 members of the European Parliament. This year's vote has been described as the most important ever – coming just three years after the UK's vote to quit the EU, and with the political landscape splintering around Europe. FRANCE 24 brings you a new show that follows all the latest developments in the run-up to EU elections.

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Sudan's ousted president Bashir charged with killing of protesters #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's ex-president Omar al-Bashir has been charged for his role in the killing of protesters during the rallies that led to his ouster, it was said Monday, as protest leaders said they had a deal with the army on a new governing council.

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China announces tariff hike on US goods in tit-for-tat trade war #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

China said Monday it will raise tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods from June 1, in retaliation to the latest round of US tariff hikes and Washington's plans to target almost all Chinese imports.

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Local campaigns in DR Congo fight back against fake Ebola rumours #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Legendary Hollywood actress and singer Doris Day dies aged 97 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Doris Day, the honey-voiced singer and actress whose film dramas, musicals and innocent sex comedies made her a top star in the 1950s and ‘60s and among the most popular screen actresses in history, has died. She was 97.

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Luxury villas, shell companies and fiscal fraud: a political power couple go on trial #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A political power couple – mayor and deputy mayor of a wealthy town west of Paris – go on trial Monday on suspicion of hiding more than 13 million euros of ill-gotten assets, including two luxury villas, from the French state.

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Sweden reopens rape probe against Wikileaks founder Assange #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Swedish prosecutors said Monday they were reopening a 2010 rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

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Ignoring critics, Trump to welcome Hungary's Orban to White House #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Monday will host Hungarian leader Viktor Orban -- an anti-immigration firebrand and one of his few European admirers -- at the White House, despite criticism of the visit at home.

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Cannes 2019 preview: Horror, Hollywood and the Hand of God #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After a troubled two years rattled by the #MeToo storm and the Netflix tussle, the world’s premier film festival is set for a bumper harvest this year with an exciting balance of big-name clout and fresh new talent – and Maradona thrown into the mix.

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Philippines votes in election expected to deliver greater power for Duterte #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a vote that is expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte's grip on power, opening the way for him to deliver on pledges to restore the death penalty and rewrite the constitution.

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Lithuania vote heads to runoff as defeated PM quits #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

An economist and political novice, Gitanas Nauseda, took the lead in the first round of Lithuania's presidential election on Sunday and will face Ingrida Simonyte, a conservative ex-finance minister, in a May 26 runoff in the Baltic eurozone state.

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Manchester City crush Brighton to claim their second Premier League title in a row #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in style on Sunday, holding their nerve to come from behind against Brighton and see off a charging Liverpool after a thrilling campaign.

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Several killed in attack on Catholic church in Burkina Faso #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Catholic church in north-central Burkina Faso was attacked by armed men on Sunday morning, leaving at least six people, including the priest, dead, Radio France Internationale (RFI) reported.

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Lebanon's former Maronite Christian patriarch Sfeir dies #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The former patriarch of Lebanon's Maronite Christian church, Cardinal Nasrallah Butros Sfeir, who served as spiritual leader of Lebanon's largest Christian community through some of the worst days of the country's 1975-90 civil war, died Sunday.

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Plans for Notre-Dame's reconstruction spark controversy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French MPs approved Friday a law to rebuild Notre-Dame within five years. But many fear the reconstruction will be rushed and experts are still divided on whether to rebuild the monument in its original form or to give it a more contemporary look.

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Cuban LGBT activists hold pride parade in open defiance of government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Cuban gay rights activists held an unauthorized independent pride parade in Havana on Saturday despite the Communist government warning against it and calling it subversive, an unprecedented show of civil society in the one-party state.

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Cannes 2019: Stars galore and new talent to look out for #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio to Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz, there will be no shortage of star power at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, which opens on May 14. But the year’s glitziest auteur celebration is also about discovering fresh new talent from around the world. Here’s a selection of the performances to watch.

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In Sudan, protests show no sign of abating amid calls for a civilian government #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

After spearheading the rallies that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s main protest group is now locked in a stand-off with the country’s new military rulers that is testing its clout as a political force.

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Polish nationalists protest against US over Holocaust claims #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Several thousand nationalists rallied in Warsaw on Saturday against a US law on the restitution of Jewish properties seized during the Holocaust, fuelling concerns about anti-Semitism in the country.

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French ex-hostages arrive in Paris after Burkina Faso rescue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three former hostages, including two French nationals, arrived in Paris on Saturday evening after being rescued from a militant group in Burkina Faso by French special forces in a night-time raid. Two of the soldiers were killed in the operation.

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Special edition: French ex-hostages arrive in Paris after Burkina Faso rescue #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Three foreign hostages, including two French citizens, will arrive in Paris on Saturday evening after their rescue by French special forces in Burkina Faso. Watch FRANCE 24's special edition for coverage of their return.

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Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Pakistan port city of Gwadar #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

At least one person has been killed after three gunmen stormed a five-star hotel in the southwestern Pakistani city of Gwadar, the centrepiece of a multi-billion dollar Chinese infrastructure project, the military said Saturday.

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Fight breaks out in Hong Kong parliament over extradition law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Hong Kong's legislative assembly descended into chaos Saturday as lawmakers for and against controversial amendments to the territory's extradition law clashed over access to the chamber.

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French ex-hostages arrive in Burkina Faso capital, pay tribute to soldiers killed #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four foreign hostages, including two French citizens, arrived in the capital of Burkina Faso Saturday after being rescued by French special forces in a daring night-time raid. Two of the elite soldiers were killed in the operation.

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Yellow Vest protesters seek to revitalise movement as turnout falls #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Major Yellow Vest protests have been planned in the French cities of Nantes and Lyon on Saturday, as the movement seeks to rebuild momentum after last weekend’s record low turnout.

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Houthi rebels to withdraw from Hodeida and other Yemeni ports #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Yemen’s Houthi group will on Saturday start to unilaterally redeploy forces out of three key ports, the United Nations and a Houthi spokesman said, a move to pave the way for political negotiations to end Yemen’s four-year war.

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US House committee chairman subpoenas Trump’s tax records #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A top House Democrat has issued subpoenas for six years of President Donald Trump's tax returns, giving Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig a deadline of next Friday to deliver them.

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French military operation to free Sahel hostages ‘highly complex’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French commandos rescued four foreign hostages including two French citizens from a militant group in Burkina Faso, France's military said on Friday, adding that two of the elite soldiers were killed in the night-time operation.

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From the A bomb to the AI bomb, nuclear weapons' problematic evolution #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

From autonomous nuclear submarines to algorithms detecting a threat, to robot-guided high-speed missiles, artificial intelligence could revolutionise nuclear weapons – risking some profound ethical conundrums – a recent report reveals.

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Saudi vessel leaves French coast without arms shipment #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Saudi vessel that had been due to load weapons at a northern French port on Friday set sail without them and headed for Spain, a day after a rights group tried to block the cargo on humanitarian grounds.

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Macron demands action on hate speech, extremism from Facebook’s Zuckerberg #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French authorities should have more access to Facebook’s algorithms to audit its policies on hate speech, a report concluded. The French report was published hours before Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and President Macron met Friday.

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Where the old video used by a Trump advisor to condemn Gaza attacks really came from #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Surviving China’s Uighur camps #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In China’s northwestern Xinjiang region, more than one million ethnic Uighurs are believed to be held in internment camps. The authorities call them "re-education through labour camps", but victims say the reality is forced indoctrination for Uighurs held in alarming conditions. From China to Canada, via Turkey and France, our reporters Angélique Forget and Antoine Védeilhé investigated the plight of the Uighurs and gathered rare testimony. This is their exclusive report.

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Four hostages rescued in Sahel, including two French tourists kidnapped in Benin #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Four hostages have been rescued in Burkina Faso, the French presidency said Friday, including two French tourists kidnapped in Benin on May 1 and an American and a South Korean national. Two French soldiers were killed in the rescue operation.

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Le Pen, Salvini want to 'change EU from inside' with a far-right alliance #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In a change of strategy, nationalist party leaders Marine Le Pen and Matteo Salvini are now promising voters a far-right bloc to overhaul the EU from within. But experts say it will be difficult for nationalists across Europe to co-operate.

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Live: Macron marks France's national day for the abolition of slavery #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron leads a ceremony on Friday morning in Paris to commemorate the national day for the abolition of slavery and pay tribute to victims of the slave trade.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg meets Macron amid pressure to stanch misinformation, hate speech #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg travels to Paris on Friday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is pressing the social media giant to honour pledges to crack down on the spread of misinformation and hate speech.

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Week in review: French tourists kidnapped in Benin, plastic surgery denial & sex slaves in Italy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

FRANCE 24 had an exclusive report this week on two French tourists kidnapped in Benin. We also took a look at the grandparents taking France to court, how plastic surgery is done "à la française" and the Nigerian women forced into prostitution.

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ANC opens wide lead in South Africa elections but support wanes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The African National Congress (ANC) was headed toward victory in South Africa’s election on Friday, partial results showed, though the party was on course for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.

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US seizes North Korean cargo ship for violating sanctions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The U.S. said Thursday that it has seized a North Korean cargo ship that was used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its kind enforcement action that comes amid a tense moment in relations between the two countries.

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Syrian troops continue push into jihadist stronghold of Idlib province #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Syrian troops captured the town of Qalaat al-Madiq on Thursday as they continued a push into a remaining rebel-held enclave located in Idlib province. The UN Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on escalating violence in Syria on Friday.

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Chelsea Manning released from jail #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who was being detained for refusing to testify before a grand jury, was released on Thursday and immediately summoned to appear before a new grand jury next week, her lawyers said.

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Trump to nominate former Boeing chief Shanahan as defense secretary #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump plans to nominate acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan as his next secretary of defense, the White House announced Thursday.

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Trump tariff threat looms as China, US resume crunch trade talks #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

U.S. and Chinese negotiators resumed trade talks Thursday just hours before the United States was set to raise tariffs on Chinese imports in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the world's two biggest economies.

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Libya pressures EU firms to motivate support to fend off Hafta assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya’s internationally recognised government asked 40 foreign firms including French oil major Total to renew their licences or have their operations suspended, pressuring Europe to stop an eastern military offensive against Tripoli.

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North Korea launches more short-range missiles as US tensions rise #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week. The United States announced it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

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European election debate: MEPs answer your questions #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

To mark Europe Day and ahead of the European elections, FRANCE 24 and Deutsche Welle bring you a special debate. We hear from Ana Gomes, Portuguese MEP from the Socialists & Democrats Group; Petra De Sutter, Belgian lead candidate for the Groen Party for the Greens Group; Sandro Gozi, Italian candidate for the "Renaissance" list for the Liberals Group; Adina-Ioana Valean, Romanian MEP from the European People’s Party; and Gunnar Beck, German candidate for the AfD party, for the EFDD Group.

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Washington, D.C. locals protest gentrification by dancing to go-go music #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Backed into a corner, Philadelphia resorts to burning recyclables #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The city of Philadelphia has found itself at the forefront of the global waste crisis. Most of its recycling was once destined for China – but when Beijing changed its policy last year, the city resorted to burning truckloads of plastic and paper.

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Europe rejects Iran's 'ultimatum' but stands by nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European powers denounced Iran’s threat to resume nuclear work on Thursday but vowed to save a landmark deal with Tehran despite US pressure.

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French civil servants strike over proposed controversial new status #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French civil servants protested on Thursday against a proposed government bill supposed to “modernise” their status. The National Assembly is scheduled to examine the bill on May 13.

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Pope Francis orders Catholic priests, nuns to report sex abuse #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Pope Francis on Thursday passed a measure to oblige those who know about sex abuse in the Catholic Church to report it to their superiors, following a global clerical paedophilia scandal.

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In Sibiu, EU plans for life after Brexit and the tussle for top jobs #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

European leaders meet in Transylvania on Thursday to launch a scramble for the top jobs in Brussels and sketch a future without Britain, the ghost at their summit feast.

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Benin tour guides mourn colleague, express fears for missing French tourists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Benin is reeling over the death of Fiacre Gbédji, a tour guide whose body was discovered Saturday. Gbédji went missing May 1 with two French tourists kidnapped in Pendjari National Park, some 550 km north of Cotonou. The tourists are still missing.

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US Senate panel subpoenas Trump Jr in Russia interference probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The Russia probe plunged Washington into turmoil Wednesday as Donald Trump’s son reportedly was ordered to testify before a Senate panel and the White House refused to release material on investigations into the president.

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Venezuela detains Guaido deputy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuelan intelligence agents arrested Wednesday the deputy leader of the opposition-dominated National Assembly, a move immediately denounced by its leader Juan Guaido.

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Brazil court orders ex-president Temer back to jail in corruption probe #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered that former President Michel Temer be jailed again over an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption.

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House panel votes to hold US attorney general in contempt #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Democratic-led House panel on Wednesday approved a measure to hold U.S. Attorney General William Barr in contempt for refusing to hand over an unredacted copy of the Mueller report on Russian election interference.

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Spurs beat Ajax 3-2 in epic comeback to reach Champions League final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Lucas Moura scored a stoppage-time winner to complete a hat-trick and seal a sensational 3-2 comeback win for Tottenham Hotspur to take them past Ajax Amsterdam on the away goals rule into the Champions League final on Wednesday.

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Trump further tightens Iran sanctions as France warns against ‘escalation’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered new sanctions on Iran, this time targeting its industrial metals sector, hours after Tehran said it would no longer fully comply with a landmark nuclear deal already ditched by Washington.

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Exclusive: Libyan PM Fayez al-Sarraj speaks to FRANCE 24 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this Wednesday, Libya's Fayez al-Sarraj, head of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24. He urged France to adopt "a clear political position" on the situation in Libya.

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Five-year-old Afghan boy dances with joy on his new prosthetic leg #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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France confirms contested arms shipment to Saudi Arabia #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The French government confirmed Wednesday that a new shipment of weapons will head for Saudi Arabia, despite claims Riyadh is using the arms in the Yemen war.

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LIVE: France marks end of World War II with 'Victory in Europe Day' commemorations #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

France is set to commemorate the end of World War II on Wednesday, with the main ceremony in the heart of the French capital. Watch the converage live in Paris with FRANCE 24.

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Asia Bibi, Christian woman in blasphemy row, leaves Pakistan #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row over false blasphemy charges, Asia Bibi, has left the country, her lawyer and media said on Wednesday, more than six months after she was acquitted by Pakistan's top court.

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Sudan’s military rulers want to enforce Sharia law #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Sudan's army rulers Tuesday stated that Islamic law should remain the guiding principle in the legal system, after protest leaders made no mention of Sharia law when handing in their demands for the future of their country.

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Venezuela to prosecute lawmakers who backed uprising #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Venezuela will prosecute seven lawmakers who backed last week's failed uprising led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, the country's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, as Washington removed sanctions against Caracas' sacked spy chief for backing the revolt.

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Pompeo warns of 'imminent' Iran threat on surprise trip to Iraq #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday as he paid a surprise trip to Baghdad where he accused Tehran of planning "imminent" attacks.

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Champions League: Liverpool beat Barca 4-0 in historic comeback to reach final #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Liverpool produced one of the most stunning comebacks in Champions League history as Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice to beat Barcelona 4-0 and progress to the final for the second consecutive year 4-3 on aggregate on Tuesday.

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Iran prepares to withdraw from parts of nuclear deal #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Iran on Wednesday will announce it is partially withdrawing from the nuclear deal it struck with world powers, its state-run news agency reported, a year to the day that President Donald Trump pulled America from the accord.

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US tariff hikes show its 'frustration at being unable to browbeat China' #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US plans a hefty increase in tariffs on Chinese products, to come into effect on Friday. Experts say that this is a sign of Trump’s frustration over a stalemate in trade negotiations, as real reform of China’s trade practices remains elusive.

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UK concedes it must hold European elections amid Brexit delay #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The British government on Tuesday acknowledged for the first time that the country will definitely take part in the European Parliament elections this month because there's no chance that a Brexit deal can be approved in time to avoid them.

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Were Madagascar's endangered baobab trees torn out and replanted in Dubai? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Erdogan defends controversial re-run of Istanbul vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insisted Tuesday that rerunning the Istanbul mayoral vote won by the opposition will only strengthen democracy, while critics called the decision an "outrageous" move to eliminate dissent against his government.

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France taken to court for refusing to repatriate the children of jihadists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The grandparents of two French children detained with their jihadist mother in Kurdish-held Syria filed a lawsuit at Europe’s top rights court Monday over France’s refusal to repatriate them. FRANCE 24 spoke to a lawyer involved in the case.

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Immigration a key issue in elections amid South African economic woes #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

As South Africans prepare to vote in parliamentary and presidential elections on Wednesday, immigration has been a hot topic throughout the campaign.

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Libya's UN-backed Sarraj seeks European help to stop Haftar assault #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Libya’s internationally recognised government said Monday its head Fayez al-Sarraj will tour Europe to seek support against an attack on Tripoli by strongman Khalifa Haftar, who urged his troops to “wipe out” government forces.

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France challenged over refusal to allow jihadists' children into country #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The grandparents of two children stranded with their French jihadist mother at a camp in Kurdish-held Syria filed a lawsuit at Europe’s top rights court Monday over France’s refusal to allow them home, lawyers said.

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Myanmar frees jailed Reuters journalists #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar after they were convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walked free from a prison on the outskirts of Yangon on Tuesday after spending more than 500 days behind bars, witnesses said.

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US Treasury refuses to hand over Trump's tax returns #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The US Treasury will not hand President Donald Trump's tax returns over to Democratic lawmakers, defying a demand from Congress, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday.

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Macron announces measures to protect biodiversity after landmark UN report #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced initiatives to protect biodiversity and the environment, following the publication of landmark UN report on the state of the natural world.

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Exiled opposition leader Katumbi to return to DR Congo ‘on May 20’ #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

In an exclusive interview, DR Congo’s exiled opposition leader Moïse Katumbi on Monday told FRANCE 24 and its sister station RFI that he plans to return to his homeland on May 20 – three years on the day since he left.

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Turkish election authorities order re-run of Istanbul mayoral vote #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Turkey's top election body ordered a re-run of the Istanbul mayoral election on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party complained about its shock defeat in the vote, the state news agency reported.

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Habitat restoration emerges as solution to species extinction #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Conserving and restoring ecosystems altered by human development could help protect species from the threat of extinction, according to a landmark UN biodiversity report.

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Fake reports of man imprisoned by Sudan's ousted al-Bashir circulate online #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

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Prince Harry’s wife Meghan gives birth to baby boy #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Britain’s Prince Harry said his wife Meghan and new born son were doing well and described the baby as “absolutely to die for”, speaking to media after the birth of the seventh in line to the British throne.

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Tanker explosion kills scores in Niger #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Fifty-five people died in Niger's capital Niamey overnight when an overturned tanker truck exploded as crowds tried to collect spilt fuel, authorities and witnesses said Monday.

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Top UN scientists warn humans at risk from biodiversity crisis #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A landmark report by the United Nations’ scientific panel on biodiversity warns that humans are at dire risk unless urgent action is taken to restore the plants, animals and other natural resources they depend on to survive.

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ANC under shadow of corruption as elections approach #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Campaigning for South Africa’s upcoming elections reached a climax Sunday with mass rallies by the ruling party and one of its most potent challengers, ahead of national polls for president and parliament Wednesday.

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Body of Benin tour guide found, but French tourists still missing #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

The body of a Benin tour guide has been found in a national park, the government said Sunday, heightening fears that two French tourists who disappeared with him have been kidnapped.

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France Telecom goes on trial over staff suicides #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

A decade after a wave of suicides at France Telecom in which 35 employees took their own lives, the telecoms giant and its former CEO go on trial Monday for “moral harassment”.

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