Anti-Kremlin Pussy Riot activist seriously ill in hospital: colleagues
Prominent anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov is seriously ill and in hospital, members of the Pussy Riot protest band with whom he collaborated said late on Wednesday, suggesting he may have been poisoned.
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Prominent anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov is seriously ill and in hospital, members of the Pussy Riot protest band with whom he collaborated said late on Wednesday, suggesting he may have been poisoned.
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NGOs urge Greece to act over 'shameful' migrant camps
More than 17,000 migrants are crammed into Greek island camps in conditions unfit for human habitation, 19 civil society organizations said on Thursday, urging authorities to take wider action beyond focusing on one camp.
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More than 17,000 migrants are crammed into Greek island camps in conditions unfit for human habitation, 19 civil society organizations said on Thursday, urging authorities to take wider action beyond focusing on one camp.
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EU court upholds EU sanctions vs Russian banks, companies over Ukraine crisis
The European Union's general court upheld on Thursday the bloc's sanctions against Russian banks and oil and gas companies over their involvement the turmoil in Ukraine.
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The European Union's general court upheld on Thursday the bloc's sanctions against Russian banks and oil and gas companies over their involvement the turmoil in Ukraine.
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Italy's 5-Star leader denies tensions with economy minister
Italy's 5-Star leader and Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio on Thursday denied any tensions between his party and Economy Minister Giovanni Tria and said that they were working to keep public accounts "in order".
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Italy's 5-Star leader and Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio on Thursday denied any tensions between his party and Economy Minister Giovanni Tria and said that they were working to keep public accounts "in order".
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Two Russians accused by UK in spy poisoning to give interview
Russia's state-funded RT television station will air an interview on Thursday with two Russians who have the same names as the men accused by Britain of trying to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter, RT's head said.
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Russia's state-funded RT television station will air an interview on Thursday with two Russians who have the same names as the men accused by Britain of trying to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter, RT's head said.
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Defense minister says Turkey working to stabilize Syria's Idlib: Anadolu
Any military operation in Syria's Idlib would bring disaster to the region, Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Thursday by state-run news agency Anadolu.
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Any military operation in Syria's Idlib would bring disaster to the region, Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Thursday by state-run news agency Anadolu.
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As Chinese school year starts, some Beijing residents find their kids can't get admission
As China's school year kicks off, some longtime Beijing residents are being forced by restrictive residency rules to send their children to distant schools, with some unlucky few packing their bags for places as far south as Shenzhen.
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As China's school year kicks off, some longtime Beijing residents are being forced by restrictive residency rules to send their children to distant schools, with some unlucky few packing their bags for places as far south as Shenzhen.
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Two Russians accused by UK in spy poisoning to give interview
Russia's state-funded RT television station will air an interview on Thursday with two Russians who have the same names as the men accused by Britain of trying to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter, RT's head said.
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Russia's state-funded RT television station will air an interview on Thursday with two Russians who have the same names as the men accused by Britain of trying to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter, RT's head said.
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India opposition leader seeks finance minister's resignation over Mallya case
The leader of India's opposition Congress Party has called for the resignation of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over what he termed an act of "collusion" in the case of Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya - an accusation Jaitley denies.
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The leader of India's opposition Congress Party has called for the resignation of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over what he termed an act of "collusion" in the case of Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya - an accusation Jaitley denies.
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Spain will go ahead with halted sale of 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia: foreign minister
Spain will go ahead with the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Thursday, after the deal was halted amid concerns over the Saudi role in the war in Yemen.
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Spain will go ahead with the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Thursday, after the deal was halted amid concerns over the Saudi role in the war in Yemen.
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Spain will go ahead with sale of 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia
Spain will go ahead with the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Thursday, after the deal was halted amid concerns over the Saudi role in the war in Yemen.
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Spain will go ahead with the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Thursday, after the deal was halted amid concerns over the Saudi role in the war in Yemen.
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Malaysia can grow 5 percent and handle its debts: finance minister
Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on Thursday that the Southeast Asian country can sustain 5 percent annual economic growth as its new administration reviews mega projects and copes with hefty debts left by the previous government.
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Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on Thursday that the Southeast Asian country can sustain 5 percent annual economic growth as its new administration reviews mega projects and copes with hefty debts left by the previous government.
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Russians accused by UK in spy case say they were in Salisbury for tourism
Two Russians appeared on state television on Thursday, saying they had been wrongly accused by Britain of trying to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter in England and that they had visited Salisbury in March for tourism.
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Two Russians appeared on state television on Thursday, saying they had been wrongly accused by Britain of trying to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter in England and that they had visited Salisbury in March for tourism.
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Ghana bids farewell to former U.N. chief Kofi Annan
Ghana bid farewell to former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday in a state funeral attended by African leaders and international statesmen who hailed his record as an advocate for humanity and world peace.
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Ghana bid farewell to former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday in a state funeral attended by African leaders and international statesmen who hailed his record as an advocate for humanity and world peace.
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Russians accused by UK in spy case: We were in Salisbury for tourism
Two Russians appeared on state television on Thursday, saying they had been wrongly accused by Britain of trying to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter in England and had been visiting Salisbury in March for tourism.
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Two Russians appeared on state television on Thursday, saying they had been wrongly accused by Britain of trying to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter in England and had been visiting Salisbury in March for tourism.
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One injured after rockfall at pristine beach in Zakynthos
At least one tourist was injured on Thursday following a rockfall at the Navagio beach in the island of Zakynthos, Greek coast guard and police officials said.
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At least one tourist was injured on Thursday following a rockfall at the Navagio beach in the island of Zakynthos, Greek coast guard and police officials said.
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Britain's mass web-spying faulted by European rights court
Human rights groups and journalists scored a victory against the British government's mass electronic surveillance system on Thursday after Europe's top rights court ruled that the so-called "Big Brother" program violated privacy and free speech.
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Human rights groups and journalists scored a victory against the British government's mass electronic surveillance system on Thursday after Europe's top rights court ruled that the so-called "Big Brother" program violated privacy and free speech.
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Italy's 5-Star keeps up pressure on economy minister over budget
The largest party in Italy's governing coalition kept up pressure on Economy Minister Giovanni Tria on Thursday to boost spending in next year's budget, as EU authorities advised the country to cut its debt.
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The largest party in Italy's governing coalition kept up pressure on Economy Minister Giovanni Tria on Thursday to boost spending in next year's budget, as EU authorities advised the country to cut its debt.
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi defends jailing of two Reuters journalists
Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday the jailing of two Reuters journalists had nothing to do with freedom of expression and they can appeal against their seven-year sentences.
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Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday the jailing of two Reuters journalists had nothing to do with freedom of expression and they can appeal against their seven-year sentences.
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Chinese official says China is educating, not mistreating, Muslims
China is not mistreating Muslims in Xinjiang province but is putting some people through training courses to avoid extremism spreading, unlike Europe which had failed to deal with the problem, a Chinese official told reporters on Thursday.
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China is not mistreating Muslims in Xinjiang province but is putting some people through training courses to avoid extremism spreading, unlike Europe which had failed to deal with the problem, a Chinese official told reporters on Thursday.
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German far right far ahead in use of social media
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its supporters were far more active and adept than mainstream parties in promoting their agenda on social media in the run-up to last year's election success, a report published on Thursday shows.
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its supporters were far more active and adept than mainstream parties in promoting their agenda on social media in the run-up to last year's election success, a report published on Thursday shows.
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