Merkel declines to confirm report she has decided top spy must go
Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided Germany's domestic intelligence agency chief must go as she thinks he has meddled in day-to-day politics, a newspaper reported on Monday, but she said she had nothing to add to comments she made last week.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided Germany's domestic intelligence agency chief must go as she thinks he has meddled in day-to-day politics, a newspaper reported on Monday, but she said she had nothing to add to comments she made last week.
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Police shoot man in Brussels after knife attack
Belgian police shot and seriously wounded a man who they said attacked them with a knife after they found him sleeping rough near a center for asylum seekers in Brussels on Monday.
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Belgian police shot and seriously wounded a man who they said attacked them with a knife after they found him sleeping rough near a center for asylum seekers in Brussels on Monday.
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How Irish border shuffle could ease Brexit deal
Supporters of Brexit in London have hailed Brussels' embrace of remote, high-tech customs controls as a sign that EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier is giving ground in order to resolve a stalemate on Northern Ireland that has held up a deal.
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Supporters of Brexit in London have hailed Brussels' embrace of remote, high-tech customs controls as a sign that EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier is giving ground in order to resolve a stalemate on Northern Ireland that has held up a deal.
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UK PM May tells EU: your turn to respond to Brexit proposals
The European Union must respond to Britain's Brexit proposals with new ideas and should not just fall back onto old positions, British Prime Minister Theresa May said in a video published on Facebook on Monday.
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The European Union must respond to Britain's Brexit proposals with new ideas and should not just fall back onto old positions, British Prime Minister Theresa May said in a video published on Facebook on Monday.
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Work resumes at Istanbul's new airport under police presence
Construction workers at Istanbul's new airport resumed work on Monday, with heavy police and gendarmerie presence at the site, two labor unions told Reuters, after protests last week over work conditions.
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Construction workers at Istanbul's new airport resumed work on Monday, with heavy police and gendarmerie presence at the site, two labor unions told Reuters, after protests last week over work conditions.
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Belgian court rules against extradition of Spanish rapper
A Belgian court ruled on Monday against an extradition request from Spain for a rapper sentenced to prison for charges including insulting the monarchy, a spokesman for the public prosecutor in the city of Ghent said.
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A Belgian court ruled on Monday against an extradition request from Spain for a rapper sentenced to prison for charges including insulting the monarchy, a spokesman for the public prosecutor in the city of Ghent said.
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United States keen to invest strategically in Greenland
The United States wants to invest in Greenland to enhance its "military operational flexibility and situational awareness", its Department of Defense (DoD) said on Monday.
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The United States wants to invest in Greenland to enhance its "military operational flexibility and situational awareness", its Department of Defense (DoD) said on Monday.
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Why Idlib matters and the obstacles Assad faces there
The Syrian conflict has turned toward the northwestern Idlib region, where government preparations for a Russian-backed offensive have sparked a concerted Turkish diplomatic bid to prevent an attack.
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The Syrian conflict has turned toward the northwestern Idlib region, where government preparations for a Russian-backed offensive have sparked a concerted Turkish diplomatic bid to prevent an attack.
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Indian bishop accused of raping nun steps aside as arrest calls grow
An Indian Catholic bishop accused of raping a nun has written to the Vatican asking to step down as protests grow in India's Kerala state for him to be arrested.
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An Indian Catholic bishop accused of raping a nun has written to the Vatican asking to step down as protests grow in India's Kerala state for him to be arrested.
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Germany, Algeria to work more closely on deportations of asylum seekers, Merkel says
Germany and Algeria want to find ways to speed up the repatriation of Algerians living illegally in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday during a visit to Algeria.
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Germany and Algeria want to find ways to speed up the repatriation of Algerians living illegally in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday during a visit to Algeria.
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International court sentences Congo politician Bemba for witness tampering
The International Criminal Court on Monday fined Congolese politician Jean-Pierre Bemba 300,000 euros ($350,730) and sentenced him to 12 months for witness tampering, but his jail term was reduced to zero due to time already served.
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The International Criminal Court on Monday fined Congolese politician Jean-Pierre Bemba 300,000 euros ($350,730) and sentenced him to 12 months for witness tampering, but his jail term was reduced to zero due to time already served.
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Colombia says Venezuelan soldiers crossed border without permission
Colombia's foreign ministry said on Monday it sent a letter of protest to Venezuela after soldiers from that country's army crossed into Colombian territory last week and detained three Colombian citizens.
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Colombia's foreign ministry said on Monday it sent a letter of protest to Venezuela after soldiers from that country's army crossed into Colombian territory last week and detained three Colombian citizens.
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Russia, Turkey agree to create buffer zone in Syria's Idlib
The leaders of Turkey and Russia said on Monday they had agreed to create a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's Idlib province to separate Syrian government troops from rebel forces, with Turkish and Russian soldiers patrolling the zone to ensure it is respected.
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The leaders of Turkey and Russia said on Monday they had agreed to create a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's Idlib province to separate Syrian government troops from rebel forces, with Turkish and Russian soldiers patrolling the zone to ensure it is respected.
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Russian defense minister: There will be no new offensive on Idlib - Ifax
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday there will be no new military operation against Syria's Idlib by Syrian government forces and their allies, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday there will be no new military operation against Syria's Idlib by Syrian government forces and their allies, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.
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Turkey, Russia agree Idlib demilitarized zone, Erdogan says
Turkey and Russia decided to form a demilitarized zone between rebels and government forces in Syria's Idlib region, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
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Turkey and Russia decided to form a demilitarized zone between rebels and government forces in Syria's Idlib region, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
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Greece must urgently move vulnerable migrants from island camp: MSF aid agency
Greece should urgently move children and other vulnerable migrants and refugees from its most overcrowded island camp to the mainland or to other EU countries for the sake of their mental and physical health, the MSF aid agency said on Monday.
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Greece should urgently move children and other vulnerable migrants and refugees from its most overcrowded island camp to the mainland or to other EU countries for the sake of their mental and physical health, the MSF aid agency said on Monday.
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Up to 17 Afghan security forces killed in west of country: officials
Up to 17 members of the Afghan security forces were killed on Sunday in Farah province on the border with Iran, according to officials in the region, where the Taliban have been pressuring government forces for months.
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Up to 17 members of the Afghan security forces were killed on Sunday in Farah province on the border with Iran, according to officials in the region, where the Taliban have been pressuring government forces for months.
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Russia, Turkey agree to create buffer zone in Syria's Idlib
Russian and Turkish troops are to enforce a new demilitarized zone in Idlib from which radical rebels will be required to withdraw, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart.
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Russian and Turkish troops are to enforce a new demilitarized zone in Idlib from which radical rebels will be required to withdraw, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart.
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Cybersecurity and training needs boost cost of German warship
A need for more cybersecurity features and plans for a training facility have driven up the projected cost of Germany's new multi-purpose MKS 180 warship program by 700 million euros to around 5.2 billion euros ($6.1 billion), the Defence Ministry said on Monday.
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A need for more cybersecurity features and plans for a training facility have driven up the projected cost of Germany's new multi-purpose MKS 180 warship program by 700 million euros to around 5.2 billion euros ($6.1 billion), the Defence Ministry said on Monday.
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Tesla's Musk is sued by Thai cave rescuer Unsworth: court records
Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla Inc, was sued on Monday by Vernon Unsworth, in a lawsuit alleging libel, assault and slander, online court records show.
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla Inc, was sued on Monday by Vernon Unsworth, in a lawsuit alleging libel, assault and slander, online court records show.
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Russia and Turkey agree to create buffer zone in Syria's Idlib
Russian and Turkish troops are to enforce a new demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib region from which "radical" rebels will be required to withdraw by the middle of next month, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart.
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Russian and Turkish troops are to enforce a new demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib region from which "radical" rebels will be required to withdraw by the middle of next month, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday after a meeting with his Turkish counterpart.
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