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Merkel wants to stop Turkey's EU membership talks
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Russia Launches Massive Armada for Latest Baltic Sea Drill to Check Combat Readiness
The Baltic region has become an area for reinforcement on Russia’s part
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German nurse suspected of killing at least 90 in bizarre game to test his skills
Currently serving a life sentence
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Royal bodyguard recalls ‘surreal’ period after Princess Diana’s death
SINCE May, a half-dozen TV documentaries have commemorated the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana in a horrific Paris car crash that also killed companion Dodi Fayed on Aug. 31, 1997.
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Ukraine tricked North Korean spies into trying to steal fake nuke plans on camera
But the designs photographed by the North Koreans were fake
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In Ukraine, US defence chief accuses Moscow of seeking to 'redraw borders by force'
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday the United States was committed to helping Ukraine's military, and sanctions against Russia would remain in place until Moscow stops supporting rebels and returns Crimea.
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Suspected driver in Barcelona attack shot and killed, appeared to be wearing explosive belt: Police
Police have confirmed they have shot dead Younes Abouyaaqoub, the suspected driver in the terrorist attack on Las Ramblas in Barcelona Thursday in an operation at Subirats, just outside the city.
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France's Brigitte Macron gets role but no 'first lady' title
Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, is getting an official role but without the title "first lady".
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Barcelona terrorist attack: 13 dead, 50+ injured as van plows into pedestrians in tourist area
Thirteen people have died and more than 50 others have been injured in a “massive crash” involving a van in Barcelona's city center, local police have confirmed. Authorities have called the incident a “terrorist attack.”
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Car crashes into restaurant east of Paris, killing young girl
French police say a young girl was killed and several people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
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Report: Queen Elizabeth set to abdicate and make Charles king ‘in all but name’
BRITAIN’S Queen Elizabeth is reportedly set to abdicate and make Charles king in all but name in a secret Palace plan for her retirement, it has been claimed.
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Eggs containing fipronil found in 15 EU countries and Hong Kong
Fifteen EU countries as well as Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, the European Commission says.
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Vehicle rams into French soldiers in Paris suburb, 6 injured
According to French media, the vehicle hit several soldiers from Operation Sentinelle, a French military operation deployed in the aftermath of the 2015 terrorist attacks.
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France: Macron to abandon plans for official first lady
Mr Macron has been accused by critics of hypocrisy after vowing to stamp out political nepotism
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Russia to reduce reliance on US dollar & payment systems in response to sanctions
The Russian government will intensify efforts to cut the country’s dependence on US payment systems and the dollar as a settling currency, said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Monday, as quoted by RIA Novosti.
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Spain will not use Brexit to retake Gibraltar – Spanish foreign minister
Spain will not exploit Brexit talks to win back sovereignty over Gibraltar, its foreign minister said on Sunday.
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Moscow court shooting: Gang suspects killed in escape bid
Three defendants have been killed in a court in the Russian capital, Moscow, after they tried to take the arms from officers in an attempt to escape, officials say.
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Russia sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures
The European Union has expressed concern about US plans to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, amid concern they could hurt energy companies.
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Macron names François Lecointre new armed forces chief
General François Lecointre was appointed France’s new military chief Wednesday. The 55-year-old career military officer will replace General Pierre de Villiers, who resigned after a row over budget cuts with President Emmanuel Macron.
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