EU's Juncker says ties with UK will always be close but Brexit demands remain
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday renewed a pledge of close trade and security ties with Britain after Brexit, but said the European Union would not compromise on key withdrawal terms.
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European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday renewed a pledge of close trade and security ties with Britain after Brexit, but said the European Union would not compromise on key withdrawal terms.
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China bans transport of live hogs from 10 new regions: agriculture ministry
China has banned the transport of live hogs from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, which should tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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China has banned the transport of live hogs from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, which should tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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Italy's ruling coalition says market watchdog chief should resign
Italy's ruling coalition said on Wednesday that the chief of Consob, the country's market watchdog, should resign because they say his continued ties to the European Commission conflict with his institutional role.
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Italy's ruling coalition said on Wednesday that the chief of Consob, the country's market watchdog, should resign because they say his continued ties to the European Commission conflict with his institutional role.
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Libya's PM says conditions for elections not yet ripe: paper
Conditions in Libya are too unstable to hold elections, Prime Minister Fayez Seraj was cited as saying on Wednesday, casting doubts on a French-led push for a vote in December which aims to end years of turmoil and unify the North African country.
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Conditions in Libya are too unstable to hold elections, Prime Minister Fayez Seraj was cited as saying on Wednesday, casting doubts on a French-led push for a vote in December which aims to end years of turmoil and unify the North African country.
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EU must grasp world role as U.S. retreats, Juncker says
The European Union must flex its muscles as a world power, EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday, as he spoke critically of U.S. President Donald Trump's retreat from international engagement.
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The European Union must flex its muscles as a world power, EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday, as he spoke critically of U.S. President Donald Trump's retreat from international engagement.
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China bans transport of live hogs from 10 new regions - agri ministry
China has banned the transport of live hogs from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, a move set to further tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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China has banned the transport of live hogs from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, a move set to further tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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Suicide attack kills three, wounds 11 near Iraq's Tikrit: police
At least three people were killed and 11 wounded when a suicide bomber detonated a car full of explosives at a restaurant on a highway near the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Wednesday, police and medical sources said.
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At least three people were killed and 11 wounded when a suicide bomber detonated a car full of explosives at a restaurant on a highway near the Iraqi city of Tikrit on Wednesday, police and medical sources said.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi won't attend U.N. General Assembly: media
Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi will not attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week, media reported on Wednesday, amid growing calls for Myanmar's security forces to be held accountable for alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims.
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Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi will not attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week, media reported on Wednesday, amid growing calls for Myanmar's security forces to be held accountable for alleged crimes against Rohingya Muslims.
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U.N. war crimes team documents further Syrian government use of banned chlorine
Syrian government forces fired chlorine, a banned chemical weapon, on a rebel-held Damascus suburb and on Idlib province this year, in attacks that constitute war crimes, United Nations human rights investigators said on Wednesday.
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Syrian government forces fired chlorine, a banned chemical weapon, on a rebel-held Damascus suburb and on Idlib province this year, in attacks that constitute war crimes, United Nations human rights investigators said on Wednesday.
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Special Report: Slamming the door - How Trump transformed U.S. refugee program
On Jan. 19, 2017, Aden Hassan’s long wait to start a new life ended when he stepped off a plane in Columbus, Ohio, half a world away from the Kenyan refugee camp where he had lived for a decade.
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On Jan. 19, 2017, Aden Hassan’s long wait to start a new life ended when he stepped off a plane in Columbus, Ohio, half a world away from the Kenyan refugee camp where he had lived for a decade.
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Swedish center-right pushes for power after election deadlock
The leaders of Sweden's center-right opposition Alliance on Wednesday urged the incumbent Social Democrat-led bloc to step aside and help them form a viable government to break a post-election deadlock.
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The leaders of Sweden's center-right opposition Alliance on Wednesday urged the incumbent Social Democrat-led bloc to step aside and help them form a viable government to break a post-election deadlock.
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Putin says Russia knows real identity of men accused by UK over poisoning
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia knew the real identity of two men accused by British prosecutors of trying to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Britain.
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President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia knew the real identity of two men accused by British prosecutors of trying to murder former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Britain.
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Rebel lawmakers tell UK PM May: change course on Brexit
Brexit-supporting lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's party called on her to change course on Brexit but said they supported her remaining as leader.
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Brexit-supporting lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's party called on her to change course on Brexit but said they supported her remaining as leader.
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Italy's ruling coalition seeks resignation of Consob chief
Italy's ruling coalition said on Wednesday that the chief of Consob, the country's market watchdog, should resign because they say his continued ties to the European Commission conflict with his institutional role.
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Italy's ruling coalition said on Wednesday that the chief of Consob, the country's market watchdog, should resign because they say his continued ties to the European Commission conflict with his institutional role.
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Austria calls on Turkey to explain journalist's arrest
Austria called on Turkey on Wednesday to immediately explain why one of its nationals, a student and activist who writes for a far-left website, has been arrested in Ankara.
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Austria called on Turkey on Wednesday to immediately explain why one of its nationals, a student and activist who writes for a far-left website, has been arrested in Ankara.
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Former minister Davis: UK will reset Brexit plans after Salzburg
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis said he expected Prime Minister Theresa May's government to change course on Brexit after an informal meeting of EU leaders in Salzburg next week.
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Former Brexit Secretary David Davis said he expected Prime Minister Theresa May's government to change course on Brexit after an informal meeting of EU leaders in Salzburg next week.
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Belongings of missing WikiLeaks associate Kamphuis found in Norway: police
Norwegian police have found belongings of missing WikiLeaks associate Arjen Kamphuis at sea in northern Norway more than three weeks after he disappeared.
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Norwegian police have found belongings of missing WikiLeaks associate Arjen Kamphuis at sea in northern Norway more than three weeks after he disappeared.
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China bans live hog transport from 10 new regions to stem swine fever spread
China has banned the transport of live hogs and pig products from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, a move set to further tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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China has banned the transport of live hogs and pig products from 10 regions bordering the six provinces that have reported African swine fever outbreaks in recent weeks, a move set to further tighten supplies and roil prices in the world's top pork consumer.
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Ryanair says it sees increasing risk of 'no-deal' Brexit
Ryanair believes there is a growing risk that Britain will fail to secure an agreement on its exit from the European Union, and that aircraft could be grounded for a period of days or weeks next March as a result, its chief executive said.
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Ryanair believes there is a growing risk that Britain will fail to secure an agreement on its exit from the European Union, and that aircraft could be grounded for a period of days or weeks next March as a result, its chief executive said.
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Kosovo police use drones to reduce deadly car crashes
Kosovo police have started using drones to catch drivers who do not respect traffic signs in an attempt to reduce the high number of casualties.
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Kosovo police have started using drones to catch drivers who do not respect traffic signs in an attempt to reduce the high number of casualties.
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European parliament calls for punitive action against Hungary over rule of law
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to start an EU punitive procedure against Hungary for persistently flouting democratic rules.
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The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to start an EU punitive procedure against Hungary for persistently flouting democratic rules.
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