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Macron, Le Pen clash in French TV debate

The debate, the first between the five main contenders ahead of a two-round election on April 23 and May 7, could help viewers make up their minds in a French election where nearly 40 percent of voters say they are not sure who to back.

Article 50: Theresa May to trigger Brexit process next week

Prime Minister Theresa May is to officially notify the European Union next Wednesday that the UK is leaving.
Man shot dead after trying to steal weapon from soldier at Paris Orly Airport (PHOTOS, VIDEO

A police source told the news agency that the man was on a police watch list for radical Islamic activity.
Several injured in shooting at high school in French town of Grasse

A shooting at a high school in the southern French town of Grasse has left at least eight people injured, the interior ministry said Thursday. A 17-year-old student has been arrested in connection with the attack.

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Dutch election will test far-right ardor in Europe

How Geert Wilder, a divisive Dutch politician, is emulating Trump’s anti-establishment.

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Theresa May tells Scotland ‘now is not the time’ for second independence referendum

BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected a call by the Scottish government for a second referendum on independence before Britain leaves the EU — but did not rule it out entirely.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May has told Scotland now is not the time to break away. Picture: AFP

Geert Wilders, the Islamophobe some call the Dutch Donald Trump, explained

He'll likely lose today's election. But his brand of populism is winning.

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U.K. Parliament Passes Brexit Bill, Clearing the Way for E.U. Divorce Talks

The House of Commons approved the bill weeks ago, but the 800-strong Lords fought to amend it, inserting a promise that E.U. citizens living in the U.K. will be allowed to remain after Britain pulls out of the bloc

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A protester draped in an E.U. flag outside the Houses of Parliament in London on March 13, 2017. Daniel Leal-Olivas—AFP/Getty Images

Sturgeon announces plan for 2nd Scottish independence referendum

Sturgeon must have Westminster’s approval to hold another independence referendum.

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German MPs call for troop withdrawal from Turkish airbase amid rally row

Concerns over the presence of German airmen at the base

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Two Recce Tornado fighter jets of Germany's Air Force, Incirlik, Turkey. File photo. © Falk Bärwald / www.globallookpress.com

Mevlut Cavusoglu continues verbal assault on Holland

Turkish officials continue name-calling barrage as dispute over political rallying in foreign nations intensifies.

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President Erdogan supporters burn a US dollar as they shout slogans in front of the Dutch consulate in Istanbul [Cem Turkel/EPA]

EU summit: Poland warns against multi-speed bloc

The Polish government has warned EU partners it will not accept a multi-speed Europe - threatening to deepen tensions at a Brussels summit.

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AP / Image caption Polish domestic politics have clouded the summit. Donald Tusk is seen here with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

E.U. Leaders Infuriate Poland by Re-Electing Donald Tusk as Head of the European Council

European leaders re-elected Donald Tusk as European Council president at a Brussels summit on Thursday despite threats from his native Poland that it would block his appointment.

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Brexit: UK 'not obliged' to pay divorce bill say peers

The UK could exit the EU without paying anything if there is no post-Brexit deal, a group of peers has claimed.

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AP | Talks on the UK's exit are expected to start in the Spring

France election: Fillon campaign manager quits along with allied party

French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has suffered another blow as his campaign manager quit late on Friday.

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Francois Fillon refuses to stand down despite increasing pressure

France election: New blow for Fillon as spokesman quits

French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has suffered a new blow to his campaign, with his spokesman saying he is quitting.

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Mr Fillon has so far said he has no intention of stepping down

Marine Le Pen loses immunity from prosecution over IS images

The European Parliament has lifted French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's immunity from prosecution after she tweeted pictures of so-called Islamic State (IS) violence.

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AP / Ms Le Pen is currently running to be French president

'I Will Not Withdraw.' François Fillon Battles On in French Presidential Race

The conservative French presidential candidate has refused to step down from the race despite being summoned by magistrates to face charges for an alleged fake jobs scheme. "I will not withdraw," the Republicains candidate said

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French presidential election candidate for the right-wing Les Republicains (LR) party Francois Fillon visits the SIMA (Mondial des Fournisseurs de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage) on February 28, 2017 at the Parc des Expositions Pa

Germany president: Steinmeier chosen by lawmakers

Former German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected president by a parliamentary assembly.

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Frank-Walter Steinmeier, centre, is congratulated by predecessor Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel

House of Commons finally backs Brexit bill giving PM power to start EU withdrawal

The Brexit bill allowing the UK government to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union has past the final stages in the House of Commons allowing Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union.

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