Is the French language in danger from an English invasion? #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Once the official language of diplomacy, French continues to be vibrant dialect to this very day. Spoken on all five continents, French is the official language in nearly 30 countries and the second most studied foreign language in the world. But, despite all this, is French in danger of an English invasion?

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Burma votes in by-elections seen as first test of Suu Kyi's leadership #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

Myanmar goes to the polls on Saturday for the first time since Aung San Suu Kyi’s party swept to power a year ago, in an early indication of views on her leadership amid increased fighting with armed ethnic groups and slower economic growth.

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Venezuela's Maduro urges review of move to strip congress of powers #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

President Nicolas Maduro urged Venezuela's Supreme Court early Saturday to review a decision stripping congress of its last powers, a ruling that set off a storm of criticism from the opposition and foreign governments.

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Gilbert Baker, creator of gay pride rainbow flag, dies at 65 #breakingnews #breaking #worldhealines

American artist Gilbert Baker, who created the rainbow flag recognized around the world as a symbol of gay pride, has died, close friend and rights activist Cleve Jones announced Friday.

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