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Counting under way in UK's historic referendum on EU membership
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Gunman shot dead at cinema in western Germany
German police shot dead a gunman after he took hostages at a cinema complex in the western town of Viernheim on Thursday, the interior minister of Hesse state said.
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Britain Votes On Historic EU Referendum
Opinion polls taken before the vote indicated the outcome is far too close to forecast.
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European Union referendum: UK goes to the polls
Voting is under way in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave.
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Brexit blog: The people decide as Britons cast their vote on EU referendum
Aussies have their say in critical vote
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Real story behind the Brexit vote
In or out? Remain or leave? Economy or immigration? Freedom or security — the debate has been the talk of the UK for months.
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On eve of defining British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
"It's very close; nobody knows what's going to happen," Cameron told Wednesday's Financial Times, with opinion polls showing the rival camps neck and neck.
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Here’s Why Top Economists Forecast Gloom If Brexit Happens
“It is a leap into the unknown,” one British economist said.
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EU referendum: Leave and Remain clash in BBC Great Debate
The EU referendum took centre stage at Wembley Arena as the two sides traded blows before an audience of 6,000 people.
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Mexican Flags Raised in Protest of Donald Trump's Visit to Scotland
Trump has called for building a wall at the U.S.-Mexican border and is perceived by some to be anti-Mexican, which he has denied.
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French president mocked over gay 'gaffe'
French media mocked President François Hollande on Tuesday after he described sexual orientation as "a choice", in his reaction to the Orlando gay nightclub massacre, comments that had provoked outrage on social media.
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Killer of 2 French police officers was previously sentenced on terrorism-related c-harges – report
Still image taken f-rom video shows Police vehicles at the scene near whe-re a French police commander was stabbed to death in front of his home in the Paris suburb of Magnanville, France, June 14, 2016. © Reuters TV / Reuters
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Officials: French police commander slain by jihadi recruiter
The couple's 3-year-old was in the house in Magnanville, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) west of Paris, but was unharmed.
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Paris: Hostage siege ends, policeman, wife and attacker dead
THREE people are dead after a man attacked and stabbed a policeman and held his wife and young son hostage.
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Euro 2016: England fans in fresh clashes with police
Police in Marseille have deployed tear gas for a second evening to disperse England fans gathered ahead of the Euro 2016 football championships.
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In Der Spiegel interview German finance minister rules out Britain’s chances of enjoying bloc benefits f-rom outside EU
In Der Spiegel interview German finance minister rules out Britain’s chances of enjoying bloc benefits f-rom outside EU
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Berlusconi to have heart surgery
DOCTORS say former Premier Silvio Berlusconi is suffering a serious case of aortic insufficiency and will undergo surgery to replace the valve.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron accuses pro-Brexit campaign of lying
Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday accused those backing a British exit f-rom the European Uni-on of lying to voters - and insisted he is not worried that the "remain" side is losing ground in the battle for votes.
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Poland, NATO states hold major drill amid security fears
NATO members and partners on Monday launched their biggest ever joint exercise in Poland at a time when central and eastern European nations are seeking strong security guarantees amid concerns about Russia.
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Russia fears NATO is preparing a “global strike,” a high ranking official says
NATO is laying the groundwork in Eastern Europe for a “global strike” against Russia, the deputy head of the Defense Council in Russia’s upper house of parliament has declared
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