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Northern Ireland deputy leader Martin McGuinness resigns amid political crisis
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Leaked email reveals Brexit ‘muddle’
A LEAKED email from the UK ambassador to the European Union outlining the reasons for his resignation has lifted a lid on the chaotic dealings behind the scenes in government less than three months before negotiations are due to begin.
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ISIS claims responsibility for Istanbul nightclub attack
The Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) international terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the New Year’s Eve shooting in a crowded Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people.
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Alleged accomplice to Christmas market attack suspect detained in Berlin
German Police have detained an alleged accomplice of Berlin truck attack suspect Anis Amri during a raid in the German capital, the Federal prosecutor’s office reported.
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Tech failure, human error main theories for Tu-154 crash, not terrorism – Russian transport minister
The main theories as to why the Tu-154 crashed off Sochi’s coast do not include a terrorist act, Russian Transport Minister Maksim Sokolov said.
Frexit: Le Pen promises to take France out of EU & NATO
On the topic of immigration, Le Pen said she supported measures to restrict the flow of asylum seekers into Europe.
Berlin Christmas market suspect Anis Amri shot dead in Milan, Italy
THE Tunisian man suspected of carrying out the deadly Berlin truck attack was shot dead by police in Milan on Friday, Italy’s interior minister Marco Minniti said.
Berlin market attack: Police searching for Tunisian man after finding ID in truck – reports
Earlier, German special forces had interrogated radical preachers who were suspected of recruiting for Islamic State.
Erdogan 'makes DESPERATE call to Putin' after Russian ambassador's assassination
RECEP Erdogan has made a panicked phone call to Vladimir Putin after the killing of Russia's ambassador to Turkey, sources claim.
Assassin shouts 'Allahu Akbar, don't forget Syria' after shooting Russian ambassador (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Karlov was speaking at an art exhibition in Ankara named ‘Russia as seen by Turks’ when he was fatally injured.
9 dead, many injured as truck plows into Christmas market in Berlin in likely terrorist attack
A truck has ploughed into a Christmas market in western Berlin killing nine and injuring several people, according to police.
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.
US hacking claims: Russia says 'indecent' without evidence
US claims that Russia hacked official emails, without evidence, are "indecent", the Kremlin has said.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
