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Ritz Paris robbery: Armed robbers dropped bag of jewels
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Upward trend in Russian economy continues – Putin
The Russian economy has recovered and is growing, according to President Vladimir Putin. Last year, Russian GDP grew after the recession of 2015 and 2016.
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Here’s where to get Princess Charlotte’s coat and how to get the look for less
THE two-year old looked adorable in a bold red coat, matching shoes and pink scarf as she headed to nursery — here’s how to get the look, and where to buy the coat.
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Macron suggests 'partnership' with EU for Turkey, not membership
At a press conference with Turkish President in Paris, Emmanuel Macron said Friday that political developments in Turkey were blocking the country's EU accession bid, suggesting a "partnership" instead of full membership.
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Prince Harry won't reveal if he's inviting Obama to his wedding amid fears he could offend Trump
- Britain's Prince Harry sidestepped political controversy by refusing to reveal whether former President Barack Obama would be on his wedding guest list.
- There had been speculation in British media that officials within the government were nervous about inviting Obama but not President Donald Trump, fearing it could cause stressed US-UK relations.
- Trump found himself in hot water with the British government after he retweeted several videos by an anti-Muslim, far-right British nationalist group in November.
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Ukraine crisis: Exchange of hundreds of prisoners takes place
Ukraine and separatist rebels in the east of the country have exchanged hundreds of prisoners, in one of the biggest swaps since the conflict began in 2014.
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Thousands rally in support of Russian opposition leader Navalny
More than 15,000 Russians on Sunday endorsed the candidacy of Alexei Navalny, seen as the only Russian opposition leader who stands a fighting chance of challenging strongman Vladimir Putin in a March vote.
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Putin: New US national security strategy is offensive & aggressive, Russia must take note
Washington's new national security strategy is "aggressive," Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that Moscow will take the US stance into consideration.
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Catalonia election: Puigdemont calls for talks with Spain
Catalonia's ousted leader, Carles Puigdemont, has called for new talks with Spain after separatist parties won a slim majority in a regional election.
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Catalan secessionist parties secure absolute majority in snap vote
Pro-independence parties have again secured an absolute majority in the Catalan parliament, with former regional leader Carles Puigdemont poised to regain the power he had been stripped of by Madrid.
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French cities overwhelmed by refugee flow, govt must step in urgently – mayors
The mayors of seven major French cities say they have been “backed up against a wall” by an unending influx of refugees. Paris must address the strain on the areas, which are struggling to accommodate new arrivals, they wrote.
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As elections near, Putin says Russians will not stand for Ukraine-style coup
President Vladimir Putin said Russians “do not want and will not stand for” a Ukraine-style coup as he responded to a question from a rival presidential candidate at his annual press conference on Thursday.
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Theresa May government loses vote on Brexit deal
PM scheduled to meet with EU leaders tomorrow in Brussels
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Putin’s Re-election Is Assured. Let the Succession Fight Begin.
It meant rebuilding the state, not just replacing the man.
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Britain and EU reach Brexit divorce deal breakthrough
THERESA May has clinched a Brexit agreement with Brussels but has been blasted by hardliners at home for making compromises.
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‘Yes, I will’: Vladimir Putin announces run for re-election in 2018
Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he will seek another term in office in next year’s presidential election.
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Spain drops international arrest warrant for Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont
Spain has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for Catalonia's sacked leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers, who fled to Belgium after the regional parliament declared unilateral independence, the Supreme Court said Tuesday.
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UK politicians call for Trump’s visit to UK to be cancelled following anti-Muslim videos
LONDON’S Muslim mayor has fired up at Donald Trump again, saying the President is would “not be welcomed” to the country.
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Trump hits out at UK PM Theresa May after far-right video tweets
Donald Trump has told UK Prime Minister Theresa May to focus on "terrorism" in the UK after she criticised his sharing of far-right videos.
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Convicted Bosnian Croat ex-general dies after 'drinking poison' at Hague tribunal
Questions have been raised over the fairness of the international prosecution of crimes committed during the Balkan Wars.
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