Trump on his tough job and 'smart cookie' Kim

"I love your show - I call it Deface the Nation. But, you know, your show is sometimes not exactly correct."

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Le Pen gaining on Macron in French polls

The centrist favourite to win the French presidency is losing his lead over his far-right rival with just a week to go until the vote.

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Pope warns North Korea situation 'too hot'

Pope Francis has called for a third country, such as Norway, to mediate between North Korea and the US, saying the situation has become "too hot".

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Tornadoes kill at least five people in Texas

Five people have been killed and dozens more injured after tornadoes swept through eastern Texas.

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Trump: My first 100 days were 'very productive'

Donald Trump has given himself a pat on the back for his first 100 days in office, hailing his presidential efforts as "very productive".

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Trump plays 'good cop' with China over N Korea

Last month Rex Tillerson declared "all options" were on the table when it came to North Korea, stating the "era of strategic patience" was over.

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EU leaders meet to approve Brexit strategy

The leaders of the 27 remaining members of the European Union are meeting in Brussels in a specially convened Saturday summit to discuss Brexit.

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North Korea test-fires ballistic missile

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile after the UN met to discuss the country's nuclear threat.

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'Matter of time' before North Korea can strike US

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said it is a "matter of time" before North Korea gains the ability to strike the American mainland with a nuclear weapon.

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Girl's plea to Donald Trump over deportations

A 13-year-old girl who has become the poster child for victims of deportation sweeps during Donald Trump's first 100 days in office has called on the president to "open his heart".

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Supporters keep faith with 'sent by God' Trump

Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark with record low approval ratings - but you wouldn't know it from speaking to hairdresser Charlotte Crockett.

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Zinedine Zidane: France should 'avoid' Le Pen

Former French footballer Zinedine Zidane says people should do whatever they can to prevent Marine Le Pen winning the French presidency.

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Church Pokemon player faces jail in Russia

Russian prosecutors have said a blogger arrested for playing Pokemon Go in a church should serve more than three years in jail.

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Paraguay's biggest-ever heist as vault targeted

Police are investigating Paraguay's largest-ever heist, following a brazen robbery involving around 50 attackers, prosecutors have revealed.

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Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days

Arkansas has executed Kenneth Williams, the fourth inmate it has put to death in eight days.

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Protesters attack MPs in Macedonia's parliament

Dozens of protesters, some wearing masks, broke through a police cordon and forced their way into Macedonia's parliament building, attacking politicians following a months-long deadlock to form a new government.

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Arkansas executes fourth inmate in eight days

Arkansas has executed Kenneth Williams, the fourth inmate it has put to death in eight days.

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Brit IS suspect held in Turkey spoke to Sky News

A Briton suspected of being an Islamic State militant spoke to Sky News last month and said living under the terror group's command was like being in "a prison".

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United settles with passenger dragged off plane

United Airlines has reached a settlement with a Kentucky doctor who was filmed being dragged forcibly from a flight in Chicago.

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Trump orders review of national monuments

Donald Trump has ordered a review of the protected status of several national monuments to "end another egregious abuse of federal power".

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Russian warship sinks, crashing near Istanbul

A Russian warship has sunk after colliding with a freighter in the Black Sea, off the Turkish coast

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United to offer up to $10K for giving up seat

United Airlines has said it will offer passengers who volunteer to give up their seats on an overbooked flight up to $10,000 (£7,700).

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Man found after 47 days missing on mountain

Rescuers have found a trekker next to the body of his dead girlfriend after he spent 47 days stranded on a Nepal mountain.

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China and Europe in talks about moon base

The European Space Agency and China are discussing a potential collaboration for a human base on the moon.

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Boos for Macron after Le Pen upstages him

Emmanuel Macron was booed and jeered by striking factory workers during a chaotic campaign visit in northern France.

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Trump is 'milking the North Korea crisis'

Donald Trump seems to have recognised North Korea as a defining issue of his presidency.

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Trump 'no intention' of releasing tax returns

President Donald Trump "has no intention" of releasing his tax returns to the public, the US treasury secretary has said.

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Ten arrests over Paris supermarket siege

Ten people have been arrested in connection with a terrorist attack on a kosher store in Paris where a gunman shot dead hostages.

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Senators arrive for North Korea threat briefing

All 100 US Senators have arrived for a classified briefing by the Trump administration on the threat posed by North Korea.

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Video referees to be used at Russia World Cup

Video referees will be used at next year's World Cup in Russia for the first time, the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino has said.

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Mum: I don't blame Facebook for my baby's murder

The wife of a man in Thailand who filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter live on Facebook has said she bears no anger towards the social media site or the users who shared the videos.

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North and South Korea show off military power

Large-scale military exercises have been held in both North and South Korea over the last five days.

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Sharapova returns to tennis after doping ban

Maria Sharapova has returned to professional tennis in a centre court training session, after serving a 15-month ban for doping.

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White House briefing for senators on North Korea

Top Trump administration officials will hold a rare briefing at the White House on Wednesday for the entire US Senate on the situation in North Korea.

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Man films daughter's murder on Facebook

A man in Thailand filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter and posted the footage on Facebook before committing suicide.

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Met Police rules out its only McCann suspects

The only four official suspects investigated by the Met Police over the abduction of Madeleine McCann have been ruled out of the inquiry.

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Ivanka booed defending father's attitude to women

Ivanka Trump was booed and hissed after she attempted to defend her father Donald's attitude towards women.

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First double execution in US since 2000

Two inmates have been given lethal injections as Arkansas completed the first double execution in the US since 2000.

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Madeleine's mum faces more 'pain' 10 years on

Madeleine McCann’s mother has described the upcoming 10th anniversary of her daughter’s disappearance as a “horrible marker of time, stolen time”.

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Williams brands Nastase's comments 'racist'

Serena Williams has accused Ilie Nastase of racially abusing her and her unborn child.

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Hollande warns France against voting for Le Pen

French President Francois Hollande has warned of "the risk for our country's future" if far-right leader Marine Le Pen wins the presidential election.

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Macron odds on to be next French president

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French election: What happens next?

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French election: Macron beats Le Pen in round one

Emmanuel Macron has won the first round of the French presidential election, according to projections of the result.

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France votes in cliffhanger election

People have been casting their votes for a new president in France in what is one of the closest and most unpredictable first-round contests in decades and one which will be a test of voters' anger with the political establishment.

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British man dies after paragliding accident

A British man has died after a paragliding accident in New Zealand's South Island.

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North Korea 'ready to sink' US carrier

North Korea has warned it is prepared to sink an American aircraft carrier, as Japanese navy vessels joined a US "armada" for exercises in the western Pacific.

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France: The mood of a nation on election day

An hour inland from the Mediterranean, just north of Marseille, Provence is this country at its most beautiful. 

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Happy Days star Erin Moran dies at 56

Erin Moran, who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, has died aged 56.

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EU Brexit negotiator accuses PM of 'opportunism'

The European Parliament's Brexit co-ordinator has dismissed the Prime Minister's claim that a snap election will strengthen her position in EU exit negotiations.

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Clashes outside far-right AfD convention

Two police officers have been injured in protests outside the German Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convention in Cologne.

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US to honour 'dumb' refugee deal with Australia

The US is going to honour a controversial refugee exchange deal with Australia, despite Donald Trump's claims that it is "dumb".

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Team Astana cyclist dies after being hit by bus

Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has been killed after being hit by a minibus while out riding his bike in Filottrano, Italy.

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Paris attack probe draws blanks as election looms

French prosecutors are investigating whether the man who killed a policeman in Paris had accomplices and links to terrorist groups, as France prepares to vote in the closest, most volatile election in years.

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Team Astana cyclist dies after being hit by van

Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has been killed after being hit by a van while out riding his bike in Filottrano, Italy.

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Ilie Nastase probed over racist Serena remark

Former world number one Ilie Nastase is being investigated by the International Tennis Federation (IDF) after making a racist comment about Serena Williams' unborn baby.

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French candidates trade barbs over bloodshed

The killing of a policeman in Paris has disrupted the French presidential race, as the two front runners traded barbs over the bloodshed.

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Paris attack may sway undecided voters

Even before French President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the Paris attack was "terrorist related" it had impacted on the effort to find his replacement. 

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Terror probe as officer shot dead in Paris attack

A police officer has been killed and two others are seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in one of the most popular areas of Paris.

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Witness: Gunman came out of car shooting

A witness has described the moment a gunman emerged from a car firing at police before the attacker was shot.

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Paris attack: Manhunt for second gunman

French police are looking for a second gunman who is still at large following the attack in Paris.

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Two-man crew (and toy dog) arrive at ISS

A Russian cosmonaut and an American astronaut have arrived at the International Space Station, taking a toy dog for company.

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Two-man crew (and toy dog) blasts off for ISS

A Russian cosmonaut and an American astronaut have blasted off for the International Space Station, taking a toy dog for company.

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New Australian citizens to need better English

Australia has announced plans for tougher rules for anyone wanting to become a citizen, including the need to show allegiance to "Australian values".

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France: We'll prove Assad was behind gas attack

France has said it will provide evidence within days that the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack which killed more than 80 people, including up to 30 children.

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O'Reilly leaves Fox News amid harassment claims

Fox News has dropped one of its best-known presenters, Bill O'Reilly, following accusations of sexual harassment.

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'Super-Earth' is 'promising candidate' for life

Scientists searching for evidence of life beyond Earth say a newly discovered planet could be the most promising candidate they have found so far.

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Disgraced NFL star kills himself in prison

Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez has killed himself at a prison in Massachusetts where he was serving a life sentence for murder.

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Man jailed for 1979 murder of six-year-old boy

A man has been sentenced to at least 25 years behind bars for kidnapping and murdering a six-year-old boy in New York - almost four decades after the infamous crime.

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Australia mulls shark cull after teenager's death

Australia is considering a shark cull following the death of a 17-year-old girl, a government minister has said.

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Explosives found as French terror attack foiled

A machine gun, two handguns and 3kg of explosives were found at a flat raided by police who foiled an "imminent" attack in France.

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George Bush Sr back in hospital with pneumonia

George HW Bush, who served as US president from 1989 to 1993, has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia for the second time in three months.

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Syria: Boris Johnson calls Assad a 'monster'

Boris Johnson has likened Syrian president Bashar Assad to a 'monster' who needs 'decapitating'.

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Facebook video gunman kills himself after chase

A man who filmed himself killing a 74-year-old man before putting the video on Facebook has taken his own life after a chase.

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Police break up WhatsApp paedophile network

Police have arrested 39 people in an international operation against a major network of people sharing images of child pornography.

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At least 24 dead after Philippines bus crash

At least 24 people have died after a bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Philippines.

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Turkey referendum: 2.5m votes 'manipulated'

As many as 2.5 million votes could have been manipulated in the Turkey referendum which saw a narrow "yes" vote to grant expanded presidential powers, according to observers.

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'Putting Australians first': Work visa scrapped

Australia's Prime Minister said "Australian workers must have priority for Australian jobs" as he announced that a temporary work visa popular with foreigners is to be abolished.

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Le Pen rallies supporters with border promise

Marine Le Pen has told voters in the French presidential election she will "put back the borders" if she wins as she attempts to pull ahead.

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French candidates begin final pitch for votes

The top three candidates in France's presidential election have embarked on a final push in Paris to pull in undecided voters and shore up their bases in a contest which has evolved into a too-tight-to-call contest between the far right, far left and centre. 

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Kashmir man tied to jeep by troops sparks anger

Militants have stepped up attacks on Indian-held Kashmir as violence in the disputed region has increased following the emergence of a video showing a man tied to the front of an army jeep.

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N Korea warned: Don't test Trump's resolve

North Korea has been warned it would be unwise to test the "resolve" of Donald Trump, as the US agreed to the early deployment of a missile defence system in the region.

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Calls to remove Assad wife's UK citizenship

Bashar al Assad's UK-born wife should lose her British citizenship if she continues to publicly back his "barbarous" regime, the Liberal Democrats say.

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N Korea's provocative actions can't continue: US

The US and UK have hit out at North Korea following its failed missile launch, calling the regime's behaviour "provocative" and "belligerent".

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Scores of children die in bus convoy attack

At least 68 children were among more than 120 Syrians killed in a bomb attack on a crowded bus convoy carrying evacuees, it is claimed.

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Pence: 'Our resolve has never been stronger'

US Vice President Mike Pence has said America's resolve to help South Korea "has never been stronger".

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North Korea missile 'blows up' on launch

North Korea has made a failed attempt to launch a missile just hours after telling the US it was prepared for war.

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Key steps in North Korea's nuclear ambitions

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Dozens killed in Syria bus convoy blast

An explosion has hit a bus convoy carrying evacuees near the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing at least 39 people.

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Dortmund attack: Far-right claims responsibility

Prosecutors are investigating a third claim of responsibility for explosions that hit Borussia Dortmund's team bus, according to reports.

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US war with N Korea 'may break out any moment'

North Korea has warned America to end its "military hysteria" or face retaliation - as a US strike group, including an aircraft carrier, steams towards the region.

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Family 'devastated' by British student's killing

The family of Hannah Bladon, the British student stabbed and killed in Jerusalem, say they are "devastated" by the "senseless and tragic attack".

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Sixteen killed in rubbish dump landslide

A landslide at a rubbish dump in Sri Lanka's capital has killed 16 people and injured at least a dozen more.

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Flash floods kill at least 25 in northern Iran

At least 25 people have been killed by flash floods in northwest Iran.

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Johnson: 'No Impunity' for those behind gas attack

Boris Johnson has written a joint article with the French foreign secretary warning that those responsible for the chemical attack in Syria will be held to account.

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Former NFL star acquitted on double murder

A former American football star, who is already serving a life sentence for murder, has been cleared of killing two other men.

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China warning as tensions over North Korea rise

China has warned that tensions over North Korea have to be stopped from reaching an "irreversible and unmanageable stage".

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Thousands evacuated in Syrian swap deal

Seven thousand people have been evacuated from their homes in a coordinated population swap agreed between the Syrian government and the opposition.

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IS: No fighter killed by mother of all bombs

The Islamic State group has denied suffering casualties from the US so-called mother of all bombs in Afghanistan.

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Scorpion stings man on United Airlines flight

A man has described how a scorpion fell on his head and stung him during a business-class lunch on a United Airlines flight.

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West 'warned' about Stockholm truck suspect

Uzebekistan has said the Stockholm truck attack suspect was linked to IS and that it had warned "Western partners" about him.

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Canada high: Marijuana set to be legalised

Canada is set to legalise marijuana for recreational use by July next year.

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US drops 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan

The US military says it has dropped the "mother of all bombs" on a series of caves used by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan.

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Assad: 'Were those children dead at all?'

Syrian president Bashar al Assad has questioned whether last week's alleged chemical weapons attack actually happened, saying there are "a lot of fake videos now".

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Jihadis hanged over botched UK diplomat hit

Three Islamist extremists have been hanged in Bangladesh over the botched assassination of a British diplomat in 2004.

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Airstrike kills US-backed fighters by mistake

Eighteen American-backed fighters have mistakenly been killed in an airstrike by the US-led coalition in Syria.

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Assad: Syria gas attack '100% fabricated'

Syrian president Bashar al Assad says a deadly toxic gas attack widely blamed on his forces is a "100% fabrication".

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'Dismay' as Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria

Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding a swift investigation into a chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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Dortmund attack suspect 'was IS fighter'

A man detained by police over a bomb attack on the Borussia Dortmund team bus is believed to have been a member of Islamic State.

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Trump: US-Russia relations 'at all-time low'

Relations between the United States and Russia appear to have reached depths not seen since the end of the Cold War.

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Man dragged from plane prepares to sue United

Lawyers for the passenger dragged violently from a United plane appear to be launching legal action against the airline.

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Trump U-turn: NATO 'no longer obsolete'

Donald Trump has declared NATO is "no longer obsolete", saying he was committed to the military alliance.

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US: 'We can't have this relationship with Russia'

The US secretary of state says there is a "low level of trust" between Washington and Moscow and they "cannot have this kind of relationship".

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Top US diplomat meets Putin over Syria crisis

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson is having talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin amid tensions over an American strike on Syria.

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From Munich to Paris: Terror attacks in sports

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UK tests 'find sarin' on Syria attack samples

UK analysis of samples from the Syria chemical attack has detected sarin or a sarin-like substance, says Britain's UN ambassador.

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Russia: US rhetoric 'primitive and loutish'

Russia has accused the US of "primitive and loutish" rhetoric over Syria - minutes before talks began between their top diplomats.

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Dortmund attack: Police probing 'Islamist link'

A letter left at the scene of the Borussia Dortmund team bus attack reportedly links it to German involvement in the fight against Islamic State in Syria.

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Is there any way Tillerson can get Russia on board?

Picking his way down the aircraft steps after landing in Moscow, Rex Tillerson must have wished he was still an oil man.

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Taiwan bans the eating of cats and dogs

Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to pass legislation banning the consumption of cats and dogs.

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Spicer admits mistake over Hitler comment

Donald Trump's spokesman has issued an apology and admitted he made a mistake by suggesting Adolf Hitler did not use chemical weapons.

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Three explosions near Borussia Dortmund bus

Police are investigating three "serious explosive devices" which went off near the Borussia Dortmund team bus ahead of a Champions League match in Germany.

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Trump says North Korea is 'looking for trouble'

Donald Trump has said North Korea is "looking for trouble" and warned the US would "solve the problem" - with or without China's help.

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US planning strikes on Damascus, claims Putin

Vladimir Putin has claimed he has information the United States is planning a fresh wave of airstrikes in Syria - this time in the capital Damascus.

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Russia: US ties are the 'worst since Cold War'

Russia's foreign ministry has said the country's relations with the US are the most difficult since the end of the Cold War.

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Stockholm suspect 'confesses to attack'

The Stockholm truck attack suspect has admitted committing a terrorist crime, his lawyer has said.

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US threatens new Syria strikes 'if you gas a baby'

The Trump administration has warned Syria that the use of chemical weapons or barrel bombs could bring fresh US military action.

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Passenger dragged from overbooked United flight

Footage has emerged of the moment a passenger was forcibly removed from an overbooked United Airline flight after he refused to voluntarily give up his seat. 

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Two dead and two hurt in school 'murder-suicide'

Two adults, including a teacher, have died and two students were injured after a shooting at a school in California.

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US to fight 'crimes against innocents anywhere'

America is committed to fighting "crimes against the innocents" across the globe, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said.

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Russian officers could face sanctions over Syria

Senior Russian military officers could face international sanctions for assisting Bashar al Assad's campaign against his own people, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said.

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'Green' police car fights crime and saves planet

US police will soon be saving the environment as well as fighting crime thanks to a new hybrid car powered by both petrol and batteries. 

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Minute's silence for Sweden truck attack victims

Sweden has observed a minute's silence to commemorate the victims of the Stockholm terror attack.

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Great Barrier Reef fears after mass bleaching

Record-breaking temperatures driven by global warming have bleached two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.

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Record breaking astronaut takes command of ISS

NASA's Peggy Whitson has assumed command of the International Space Station for a record second time.

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Masked police mocked over anti-heroin video

A police video warning heroin dealers in Florida to "run" has gone viral after the officers' decision to wear balaclavas was mocked on social media.

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Russia and Iran say US has crossed 'red line'

Russia and Iran have issued a warning to the US as G7 foreign ministers prepared to meet in Italy to discuss Syria.

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Threat level raised in Norway as device found

Norway has raised its national threat level after an explosive device was discovered near an underground station in central Oslo.

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US warships sent towards North Korea

The US has sent warships into waters near the Korean Peninsula in a show of force against North Korea's "reckless" nuclear threat.

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Thirteen dead in church bombing on Palm Sunday

At least 13 people have been killed after a bomb exploded inside a packed Egyptian church as worshippers marked Palm Sunday.

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Fallon: Russia responsible for gas attack deaths

Russia is responsible "by proxy" for the deaths of civilians in a nerve gas attack in Syria last week, the UK's Defence Secretary has said.

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Six killed after building collapses in Poland

An apartment building has collapsed in Poland - killing six people and injuring four others.

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Russia: US strikes on Syria help extremists

Moscow has warned Washington that its cruise missile attack against the Syrian regime "plays into the hands of extremists".

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Suspect held as 'bomb-like device' found in Oslo

A "bomb-like device" has been discovered in central Oslo, according to Norwegian police.

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Video: Shoppers run for cover in Sweden attack

Footage has emerged showing the lorry used in the Stockholm terror attack hurtling down a pedestrianised street as shoppers run for cover.

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US threatens more strikes against Syria

The US ambassador to the UN has said America is "prepared to do more" militarily in Syria but hopes it will not be necessary.

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Trump attacks Syria to 'end slaughter'

The US has fired dozens of missiles against a Syrian airbase in retaliation for this week's chemical weapons attack on civilians.

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Is North Korea next after US Syria strikes?

The US strike in Syria could have repercussions far beyond the Middle East.

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Syria strikes: Five things you need to know

America has acted alone to launch missile strikes on a Syrian airbase - here are answers to five important questions about the attack.

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US woman posts record £28m bail in murder case

A California woman accused of murdering the father of her two children has been released from jail after raising an unprecedented $35m (£28m) in bail.

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US strikes on Syria: Are there more to come?

Donald Trump has delivered a very clear message to the world.

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Trump: Syria strike in 'US national interest'

Donald Trump has said America's missile strikes on a Syrian air base was in "the vital national security interest" of the US.

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Who's who in Assad's inner circle in Syria?

There has been international condemnation of the suspected gas attack in northern Syria, which has left more than 80 people dead, including up to 30 children.

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White House in talks over Syria military options

The Pentagon is in detailed discussions with the White House about military options on Syria, according to a US official.

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Nunes steps down from Trump Russia inquiry

Devin Nunes, the chairman of the House intelligence committee probing Donald Trump's Russia links, is to step down "temporarily".

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IS steps up attacks on civilians in Mosul

Islamic State is increasing its attacks on the civilian population of western Mosul as its hold on the northern Iraqi city weakens, Sky News has been told.

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Syria post-mortems 'point to possible sarin use'

Results from post-mortems performed on victims of an attack in northern Syria show that chemical weapons, possibly sarin, were used, Turkey has said.

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Putin: Syria chemical attack claims 'groundless'

Vladimir Putin has said it is unacceptable to make "groundless" accusations over a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.

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Trump-Putin relationship under 'serious strain'

In the lead-up to the US election, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin exchanged warm and fuzzy-sounding phrases such as "highly respected" and "very talented" and, "I think we'll get along very well".

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'Several' held over St Petersburg bombing

Russian authorities have detained several people in connection with the bombing in St Petersburg, according to sources.

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Trump: Russia's role in Syria 'disappointing'

Donald Trump has criticised Russia and suggested the US may take on a more forceful role in Syria after a devastating chemical attack killed dozens of civilians.

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What killed the victims of the Syria gas attack?

The Syrian chemical attack victims are thought to have choked to death after being exposed to sarin and chlorine gas, a medical charity says.

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'What's your plan?' UK to Russia over gas attack

Britain and France have called on Russia to restrain Syria's Bashar al Assad after an apparent chemical attack killed at least 73 people.

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Six held in St Petersburg over 'IS recruitment'

Russia says it has detained six terrorist recruiters in St Petersburg after an attack on the city's metro system that killed 14 people.

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Evidence suggests Assad behind gas attack - UK

Boris Johnson has said all evidence suggests Bashar al Assad's forces were behind a chemical attack that killed dozens of people in Syria and sparked outrage across the world.

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Putin stands by Assad despite gas attack outrage

There is no reason to believe anything will change despite the international outrage at the Assad regime gassing its own people.

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North Korea fires missile ahead of US-China talks

North Korea has carried out its latest missile launch ahead of a US-China meeting where Kim Jong-Un's aggression is expected to be high on the agenda.

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Bomber's body parts found in St Petersburg

A man from Central Asia has been identified as being behind two bombs on the St Petersburg Metro, as investigators found parts of the suspect's body in the wreckage.

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Syrian 'chemical attack': What can the world do?

Leaders from across the globe have condemned a suspected gas attack in Syria's Idlib province, in which 100 people are thought to have died.

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Spanish gunship in UK waters off Gibraltar

A Spanish gunship has made an illegal incursion into British waters off Gibraltar amid rising Brexit tensions over the territory.

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Children 'killed in Syria gas attack'

At least 58 people, including 11 children, died in a suspected gas attack in Syria's Idlib province, according to activists.

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Video shows desperate struggle after metro blast

Footage has emerged of the moment passengers desperately scrambled to get out of a train after it was rocked by a deadly blast.

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'Suicide attack' on St Petersburg metro kills 11

At least 11 people have been killed in a blast on the underground rail system in St Petersburg.

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The families fleeing from Trump's America

At the end of a lonely country road in upstate New York, a taxi pulls up.

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Why metro attack could have been much worse

It did not take officials at the Russian General prosecutor's office long to declare the St Petersburg metro blast a terrorist attack.

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North Korea threat sets tone for US-China summit

Donald Trump, new to the world of global diplomacy, says he is willing to go it alone against an unpredictable dictator determined to build a nuclear arsenal.

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Poland: Russians 'deliberately' downed plane

Russian air traffic staff "deliberately" caused the downing of a plane carrying the Polish president in 2010, prosecutors claim.

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Trump ready to act alone over North Korea nukes

Donald Trump has said the US is prepared to take action against North Korea if China does not toughen its stance over Kim Jong-Un's nuclear programme.

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Lucky escape as shark bites huge hole in kayak

A man had a lucky escape when a shark bit a huge hole in the back of his kayak off the Australian coast.

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Moreno's Ecuador 'win' will be relief for Assange

Leftist government candidate Lenin Moreno has claimed victory in Ecuador's presidential elections, but conservative challenger Guillermo Lasso has asked for a recount as his supporters took to the streets in protest.

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PM heads to frontline of the war on terror

Theresa May is travelling to the frontline of the war on terror for talks on stepping up the fight against Islamic State, known as Daesh, and tackling the Syrian refugee crisis.

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Search for Colombian water avalanche survivors

Rescuers are frantically searching for hundreds of victims after an avalanche of flood water engulfed parts of a city in Colombia.

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Twenty tortured and killed at Pakistan shrine

At least 20 people have been tortured and then murdered with clubs and knives at a Sufi shrine in Pakistan, police said.

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Colombia mudslide kills more than 200 people

At least 200 people are dead after an "avalanche of water" engulfed the Colombian city of Mocoa, according to the Red Cross.

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Security 'on the table' during Brexit talks

Cabinet ministers secretly agreed that Britain should put security on the table in Brexit talks, despite official Government denials, it is reported.

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Islamic State's deputy 'killed in airstrike'

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Fiery protests in Paraguay after Congress vote

Violent protests have erupted in Paraguay after lawmakers secretly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment allowing the country's president to seek re-election.

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Labour: Gibraltar 'not a bargaining chip'

Demands on the Government to keep Gilbraltar British after Brexit are intensifying, with Labour insisting the Rock must not be a "bargaining chip" in trade negotiations.

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Three arrested after fire destroys US highway

Three people have been arrested after a massive fire caused part of a busy US highway to collapse triggering traffic chaos.

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