Catalan separatists pack Barcelona to demand split from Spain
Catalan separatists began gathering in Barcelona on Tuesday to celebrate their region's commemorative day and boost its bid for independence, in an event expected to draw hundreds of thousands onto the city's streets.
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Catalan separatists began gathering in Barcelona on Tuesday to celebrate their region's commemorative day and boost its bid for independence, in an event expected to draw hundreds of thousands onto the city's streets.
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Palestinians say U.S. attacks international law with U.N. funding cuts
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki described on Tuesday President Donald Trump's decision to halt U.S. funding for the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA as an attack on international law.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki described on Tuesday President Donald Trump's decision to halt U.S. funding for the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA as an attack on international law.
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Lebanon's PM-designate Hariri says he's not seeking revenge for father's murder
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the 2005 car bombing that killed his father, ex-premier Rafik Hariri, and that he would act to preserve stability in his country.
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Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the 2005 car bombing that killed his father, ex-premier Rafik Hariri, and that he would act to preserve stability in his country.
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Myanmar army, government aim to silence independent journalism - U.N.
Military and government officials in Myanmar have waged a "political campaign" to quash independent journalism, arresting and prosecuting many through the use of vague and overly broad laws, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.
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Military and government officials in Myanmar have waged a "political campaign" to quash independent journalism, arresting and prosecuting many through the use of vague and overly broad laws, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.
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Poland signals seven judges must quit in court overhaul
Poland's President Andrzej Duda signaled on Tuesday that seven Supreme Court judges seeking to work past retirement age would have to stand down, advancing reforms that critics have said amount to political interference in the judiciary.
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Poland's President Andrzej Duda signaled on Tuesday that seven Supreme Court judges seeking to work past retirement age would have to stand down, advancing reforms that critics have said amount to political interference in the judiciary.
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After Trump threats, France stands by International Criminal Court
France on Tuesday said the International Criminal Court should be able to do its work without hindrance, a day after the United States threatened sanctions if the tribunal investigated U.S. activities in Afghanistan.
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France on Tuesday said the International Criminal Court should be able to do its work without hindrance, a day after the United States threatened sanctions if the tribunal investigated U.S. activities in Afghanistan.
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Putin ally challenges critic Navalny to duel
A close ally of President Vladimir Putin threatened Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with violence on Tuesday, challenging him to a duel for making what he described as libelous and insulting corruption accusations.
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A close ally of President Vladimir Putin threatened Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with violence on Tuesday, challenging him to a duel for making what he described as libelous and insulting corruption accusations.
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Wrong Brexit will cost tens of thousands of UK car jobs, warns Jaguar boss
The wrong Brexit deal could cost tens of thousands of British car jobs and risks production at Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, its boss warned, adding he had no idea if his plants could function after Britain quits the European Union.
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The wrong Brexit deal could cost tens of thousands of British car jobs and risks production at Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, its boss warned, adding he had no idea if his plants could function after Britain quits the European Union.
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UK finance minister says BoE governor to stay on as Brexit turbulence looms
Mark Carney will stay on as Bank of England governor until the end of January 2020 to help navigate the turbulence of Brexit, Britain's finance minister said on Tuesday, as he warned time was running out to secure a deal with the EU on future ties.
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Mark Carney will stay on as Bank of England governor until the end of January 2020 to help navigate the turbulence of Brexit, Britain's finance minister said on Tuesday, as he warned time was running out to secure a deal with the EU on future ties.
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Bemoaning UK handling of Brexit, a pro-Leave planemaker looks to EU, U.S.
One of Brexit's most fervent supporters, the planemaker Britten-Norman, is now complaining about Britain's handling of its planned exit from the European Union and is considering moving some functions into the EU or to the United States.
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One of Brexit's most fervent supporters, the planemaker Britten-Norman, is now complaining about Britain's handling of its planned exit from the European Union and is considering moving some functions into the EU or to the United States.
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HRW urges car companies to support detained Saudi activists
Human Rights Watch (HRW) launched a campaign on Tuesday urging major car companies to call on Saudi Arabia to release women activists who fought for the right of women to drive in the conservative kingdom.
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) launched a campaign on Tuesday urging major car companies to call on Saudi Arabia to release women activists who fought for the right of women to drive in the conservative kingdom.
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Russia thinks it is wrong for European firms to refuse to work with Iran: RIA
Russia thinks it is wrong for major European companies to refuse to cooperate with Iran in order to protect themselves from U.S. pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
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Russia thinks it is wrong for major European companies to refuse to cooperate with Iran in order to protect themselves from U.S. pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
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Russia, Iran will do more to thwart U.S. bid to undermine Iran deal: RIA
Russia and Iran will intensify work with Europe and China in coming days to counter U.S. attempts to undermine the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
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Russia and Iran will intensify work with Europe and China in coming days to counter U.S. attempts to undermine the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
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Extension for BoE's Carney will help response to possible no-deal Brexit: Hammond
Bank of England governor Mark Carney would have been poorly placed to handle the fallout from a no-deal Brexit had he left the role in June next year as previously planned, Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
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Bank of England governor Mark Carney would have been poorly placed to handle the fallout from a no-deal Brexit had he left the role in June next year as previously planned, Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
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Brazil's Lula to bow out of election; Poll rattles markets
Jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will step aside on Tuesday so his running mate can stand for the presidency in next month's election, party sources said, as leftist candidates' strong showing in a poll pulled markets lower.
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Jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will step aside on Tuesday so his running mate can stand for the presidency in next month's election, party sources said, as leftist candidates' strong showing in a poll pulled markets lower.
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Zimbabwe opposition leader plans mock inauguration in challenge to president
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa may take a mock presidential oath on Saturday, his spokesman said, three weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated following a court decision upholding his disputed election victory.
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Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa may take a mock presidential oath on Saturday, his spokesman said, three weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated following a court decision upholding his disputed election victory.
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Brexit deal 'doable' in 6-8 weeks, Britain's Hammond says
A Brexit deal can be agreed in the next 6-8 weeks, British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday, but there would not be enough time to have a legally precise text on the UK's future relationship with the bloc once it leaves.
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A Brexit deal can be agreed in the next 6-8 weeks, British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday, but there would not be enough time to have a legally precise text on the UK's future relationship with the bloc once it leaves.
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Wrong Brexit will cost tens of thousands of car jobs, warns Jaguar boss
The wrong Brexit deal could cost tens of thousands of car jobs and risks production at Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, its boss warned, adding he had no idea if his plants could function after Britain quits the European Union.
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The wrong Brexit deal could cost tens of thousands of car jobs and risks production at Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, its boss warned, adding he had no idea if his plants could function after Britain quits the European Union.
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Trump cancels planned November visit to Ireland: RTE TV
U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled a planned visit to Ireland during a November trip to Europe, Irish state broadcaster RTE and the Irish Independent newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled a planned visit to Ireland during a November trip to Europe, Irish state broadcaster RTE and the Irish Independent newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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Protesters arrive at Bedouin village as Israeli demolition looms
When the residents of Khan al-Ahmar awoke on Tuesday morning, they were greeted by the sight of five brand new shacks on the outskirts of their village, a cluster of tumbledown huts on a desert hillside in the occupied West Bank.
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When the residents of Khan al-Ahmar awoke on Tuesday morning, they were greeted by the sight of five brand new shacks on the outskirts of their village, a cluster of tumbledown huts on a desert hillside in the occupied West Bank.
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Hungary signed EU treaties, must observe EU laws: Commission
Hungary has signed European Union treaties and therefore must observe EU laws on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights, the First Vice President of the European Commission told the European Parliament on Tuesday.
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Hungary has signed European Union treaties and therefore must observe EU laws on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights, the First Vice President of the European Commission told the European Parliament on Tuesday.
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