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9 dead, many injured as truck plows into Christmas market in Berlin in likely terrorist attack
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Russian ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov shot dead in Ankara
A Turkish policeman has shot dead Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo.
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US hacking claims: Russia says 'indecent' without evidence
US claims that Russia hacked official emails, without evidence, are "indecent", the Kremlin has said.
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Matteo Renzi, the hurried prince who made too many enemies
The manner of Matteo Renzi’s rapid rise to power would have impressed his fellow Florentine Niccolò Machiavelli. His similarly swift demise would have appalled him in equal measure.
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Italy’s PM Renzi cedes defeat, plans to resign after decisive ‘No’ vote in constitutional referendum
RAI projections indicate that voters in only three of Italy’s 20 regions cast ballots to approve the reform
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France’s deeply unpopular Socialist president, Francois Hollande, says he won’t seek re-election
FRANCE’S deeply unpopular Socialist president, Francois Hollande, says he won’t seek re-election.
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Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, to seek fourth term
Germany's centre-right Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will run for a fourth term in office.
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Barack Obama warns of rise of 'crude nationalism'
Barack Obama has warned of a "rise in a crude sort of nationalism" following the Brexit and US presidential votes.
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Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier Set to Become Next President
The popular foreign minister has previously been critical of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump
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Theresa May Prepares to Stare Down Parliament in ‘Brexit’ Standoff
Theresa May warned critics on Sunday not to thwart her timetable for withdrawal from the European Union, which has been upended by a court decision.
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Europe's press fears Brexit 'mess' after High Court ruling
European press commentators have been taken aback at the UK High Court's ruling that Parliament must be consulted on Brexit, with many predicting further uncertainty for the UK and the rest of Europe as a result.
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UK High Court upholds Brexit challenge, rules MP should have say on terms
A GROUP of private citizens has scored a major victory in Britain’s High Court, which ruled the UK government cannot trigger Article 50 to begin the Brexit process without parliamentary approval.
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Brexit divorce trigger must be approved by Parliament, court rules
Government wants to invoke royal prerogative to leave EU, says it will appeal ruling at the Supreme Court
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Italy quake: Thousands spend night in temporary accommodation
Thousands of people in central Italy are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months.
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EU-Canada trade deal: Belgians break Ceta deadlock
Belgian political leaders have reached a consensus in support of the Ceta trade deal between the EU and Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel has said.
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Calais 'Jungle' cleared of migrants, French prefect says
France says that it has completed an operation to move thousands of migrants out of the "Jungle" camp in Calais.
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Russia unveils 'Satan 2' missile powerful enough to 'wipe out UK, France or Texas'
The RS-28 Sarmat thermonuclear-armed ballistic missile was commissioned in 2011
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Commons vote to ratify Brexit deal likely, says No 10
Downing Street has said it is "very likely" MPs will be able to vote on the final Brexit agreement reached between the UK and the European Union.
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Russia tests ‘unrivaled’ new radio-electronic weapon – producer
Russia has developed and successfully tested radio-electronic weapons systems unmatched anywhere in the world, RIA Novosti reports, citing the manufacturer.
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Syria conflict: France wants Russia on war crimes charges
French President Francois Hollande has suggested Russia could face war crimes charges over its bombardment of Syria's second city Aleppo.
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