Romania government picks little-known Florea for chief anti-corruption role
Romania's justice minister nominated a little-known regional official, Adina Florea, for the post of national anti-corruption prosecutor on Thursday, following the controversial removal of Laura Codruta Kovesi from the post in July.
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Romania's justice minister nominated a little-known regional official, Adina Florea, for the post of national anti-corruption prosecutor on Thursday, following the controversial removal of Laura Codruta Kovesi from the post in July.
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U.S. to charge North Koreans over WannaCry, Sony cyberattacks: U.S. official
The U.S. Justice Department is poised to charge North Korean hackers over the May 2017 global WannaCry ransomware attack and the 2014 cyberattack on Sony Corp, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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The U.S. Justice Department is poised to charge North Korean hackers over the May 2017 global WannaCry ransomware attack and the 2014 cyberattack on Sony Corp, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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German state to investigate far-right AfD for 'unconstitutional goals'
A German state is to examine whether the regional chapter of the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) is pursuing unconstitutional goals, a move that could lead to surveillance of the party by intelligence agencies.
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A German state is to examine whether the regional chapter of the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) is pursuing unconstitutional goals, a move that could lead to surveillance of the party by intelligence agencies.
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Provincial government building in Iraq's Basra on fire
The provincial government headquarters in Iraq's southern oil hub of Basra was on fire on Thursday afternoon, local army and police sources said.
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The provincial government headquarters in Iraq's southern oil hub of Basra was on fire on Thursday afternoon, local army and police sources said.
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International criminal court says it has jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya
The International Criminal Court ruled on Thursday it is able to exercise jurisdiction over allegations of deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
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The International Criminal Court ruled on Thursday it is able to exercise jurisdiction over allegations of deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
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Kurdish-led council deepens authority across Syrian north and east
The political wing of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has started forming a unified administration for its territory, a move that would consolidate its authority in northern and eastern Syria.
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The political wing of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has started forming a unified administration for its territory, a move that would consolidate its authority in northern and eastern Syria.
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EU executive to propose new measures to deter migrants
The European Union will announce plans next week to strengthen its external borders and push foreign states to do more to deter migrants.
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The European Union will announce plans next week to strengthen its external borders and push foreign states to do more to deter migrants.
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U.S. to indict North Koreans over WannaCry, Sony cyber attacks: official
The U.S. Justice Department is poised to charge North Korean hackers over the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware attack and the 2014 cyber attack on Sony Corp, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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The U.S. Justice Department is poised to charge North Korean hackers over the 2017 global WannaCry ransomware attack and the 2014 cyber attack on Sony Corp, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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Factbox: Policies of main parties in Swedish election
Sweden holds a parliamentary election on Sunday dominated by immigration and its effects on the welfare system.
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Sweden holds a parliamentary election on Sunday dominated by immigration and its effects on the welfare system.
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France regrets arrest of husband of Iranian rights lawyer
France's foreign ministry said on Thursday it regretted the arrest of the husband of a detained Iranian human rights lawyer, a rare criticism that is likely to irk Tehran at a time of strained relations.
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France's foreign ministry said on Thursday it regretted the arrest of the husband of a detained Iranian human rights lawyer, a rare criticism that is likely to irk Tehran at a time of strained relations.
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Italy magistrates investigate 20 suspects over bridge collapse
Italian magistrates are investigating 20 people for alleged manslaughter after 43 people died when a motorway bridge collapsed in the port city of Genoa last month, the chief prosecutor said.
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Italian magistrates are investigating 20 people for alleged manslaughter after 43 people died when a motorway bridge collapsed in the port city of Genoa last month, the chief prosecutor said.
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Indian opposition calls nationwide protests to take on Modi over fuel prices
India's opposition will launch nationwide strikes and protests next week over record-high fuel prices, looking to tap rising public anger to hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of a series of elections.
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India's opposition will launch nationwide strikes and protests next week over record-high fuel prices, looking to tap rising public anger to hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of a series of elections.
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France, Germany, Canada and U.S. back Britain over Salisbury poisoning
France, Germany, Canada and the United States on Thursday backed Britain's assessment that Russian officers were behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter and pledged further action.
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France, Germany, Canada and the United States on Thursday backed Britain's assessment that Russian officers were behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter and pledged further action.
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Kosovo, Serbia consider a land swap, an idea that divides the Balkans
Shaip Kamberi, the mayor of Serbia's municipality of Bujanovac, will start living a long-time dream if Serbia reaches an agreement to swap some of its territory with neighboring Kosovo.
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Shaip Kamberi, the mayor of Serbia's municipality of Bujanovac, will start living a long-time dream if Serbia reaches an agreement to swap some of its territory with neighboring Kosovo.
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Yemen peace talks hit snag as mediators await Houthi team
United Nations-mediated peace talks on Yemen appeared to be in jeopardy on Thursday with no sign in Geneva of the delegation from the Houthi movement on the first day.
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United Nations-mediated peace talks on Yemen appeared to be in jeopardy on Thursday with no sign in Geneva of the delegation from the Houthi movement on the first day.
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Libya to reopen Tripoli airport on Friday: government
Libya will reopen on Friday its only functioning airport in the capital Tripoli, a week after it closed because of fighting among rival groups, the Tripoli-based government said on Thursday.
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Libya will reopen on Friday its only functioning airport in the capital Tripoli, a week after it closed because of fighting among rival groups, the Tripoli-based government said on Thursday.
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Main Iraqi port closed as one dies, dozens injured in fourth day of Basra protests
Iraq's main seaport closed down on Thursday following clashes between protestors and security forces in the nearby southern city of Basra in which one demonstrator died and 25 were injured the previous night.
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Iraq's main seaport closed down on Thursday following clashes between protestors and security forces in the nearby southern city of Basra in which one demonstrator died and 25 were injured the previous night.
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Turkey offers cash, promises passports to families of Syria rebels killed in Afrin
Turkey is compensating the families of Syrian rebels who died fighting in support of its offensive in Syria's Afrin, promising them citizenship and a house in Turkey, a rebel commander and families said.
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Turkey is compensating the families of Syrian rebels who died fighting in support of its offensive in Syria's Afrin, promising them citizenship and a house in Turkey, a rebel commander and families said.
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Yemeni provincial official threatens to halt oil shipments from southern Hadramout region
A Yemeni provincial official threatened on Thursday to halt oil shipments from the southern Hadramout region if the internationally-recognized government doesn't comply with demands of protesters against the deteriorating economic situation.
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A Yemeni provincial official threatened on Thursday to halt oil shipments from the southern Hadramout region if the internationally-recognized government doesn't comply with demands of protesters against the deteriorating economic situation.
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International Criminal Court says it has jurisdiction over alleged crimes against Rohingya
The International Criminal Court ruled on Thursday that it has jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
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The International Criminal Court ruled on Thursday that it has jurisdiction over alleged deportations of Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh as a possible crime against humanity.
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After Navy operation, PM May's spokesman says UK has strong ties with China
Britain has a strong relationship with China, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Thursday, after Beijing expressed anger over a Royal Navy warship sailing close to islands claimed by China in the South China sea.
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Britain has a strong relationship with China, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Thursday, after Beijing expressed anger over a Royal Navy warship sailing close to islands claimed by China in the South China sea.
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