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  Latin American leaders used state repression against protests: Amnesty

  Protesters across Latin America faced rampant violence and state repression as millions took to the streets to protest inequality, corruption…

  Published on 28.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Huawei to open European 5G factory in France

  Chinese telecom giant Huawei said Thursday that it would begin manufacturing radio equipment for next-generation 5G networks in France, its…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Chemicals firm charged over polluting French factory blaze

  French prosecutors said Thursday they had charged a subsidiary of US chemicals firm Lubrizol over a massive fire at a…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  US demands China free Swedish bookseller

  The United States on Thursday demanded that China immediately free Hong Kong-based bookseller Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen who was…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  US envoy says Russia faceoff shows Turkey its true ally

  The United States called Thursday on Turkey to learn from clashes in Syria who its true friends are and drop…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Mexican state oil firm Pemex losses $18.3 bn in 2019

  Mexico's state oil company Pemex on Thursday reported losses of 346 billion pesos ($18.3 billion) for 2019, a 92 percent…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Days before poll, Israel approves nearly 1,800 new settler homes: ministry

  Israel approved nearly 1,800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank Thursday, the country’s right-wing defence minister announced, four…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  UK talks tough on EU post-Brexit trade deal

  Britain put the prospect of a chaotic Brexit back on the table on Thursday as it set out its red…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Canada to no longer pay for Harry and Meghan security

  Canada will no longer pick up the security tab for protecting Prince Harry and his wife Meghan starting in March,…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  France summons Mali envoy in dispute over ‘false’ rowdy soldiers remarks

  France on Thursday summoned Mali's ambassador after dismissing as "false" and "unacceptable" his claims of rowdy behaviour by French soldiers…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  G.Bissau candidate swears himself in as president despite vote row

  Opposition leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo swore himself in as the new president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, defying a bitter ongoing…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  DR Congo latest victim of locust swarms: experts

  After they ravaged parts of East Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo has became the latest country on the continent…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Italy urges tourists not to cancel as confusion surrounds tally

  Italy on Thursday urged tourists spooked by the coronavirus not to stay away, but efforts to reassure the world it…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Assange’s UK extradition hearing paused until May

  A British judge on Thursday paused Julian Assange's extradition hearing following four days of intense legal wrangling over Washington's request…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Mexico says cruise ship can dock amid virus fears

  A cruise ship turned away from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after a crew member tested positive for flu will…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Deadly riots expose India’s Hindu-Muslim divide

  Gul Mohammad had a flourishing footwear business until masked men armed with crude petrol bombs burnt down his shops during…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Afghan delegation to meet Taliban in Doha: government

  An Afghan government delegation is going to Doha to make "initial contacts" with the Taliban, a senior official said Thursday,…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  AU chief flags disputes over gay rights, justice in EU talks

  The African Union chief on Thursday highlighted "differences" over topics such as international justice and gay rights at a meeting…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  US warns of attack threat against major hotel in Nairobi

  The United States warned Thursday that extremists may be plotting an attack against a major hotel in Nairobi, urging its…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Kenya bans controversial donkey slaughter trade

  Kenya has decided to ban the slaughter of donkeys for use in Chinese medicine, a practice condemned by animal rights…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Algerian president’s son acquitted in high-profile corruption case

  The son of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been acquitted in a high-profile corruption case in which a prominent businessman…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  World Bank to attack poverty in conflict zones

  The World Bank launched a new effort Thursday to combat extreme poverty by expanding work in countries beset by violence.…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  Bullets and defiance: Inside Guinea’s opposition stronghold

  Mamadou Diallo was meant to meet his best friend to watch the Champions League after evening prayers. Twenty minutes before…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  France slams ‘unacceptable’ claims against troops by Mali

  France on Thursday dismissed as "not only false but also unacceptable" claims by Mali of rowdy behaviour by French soldiers…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  France slams ‘unacceptable’ claims against troops by Mali

  France on Thursday dismissed as "not only false but also unacceptable" claims by Mali of rowdy behaviour by French soldiers…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  24 babies, pregnant teens freed from Nigeria ‘baby factory’

  Nigerian police have rescued 24 babies and four expectant mothers from an illegal maternity home in the southern oil city…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  African Union preparing 3,000-troop deployment to Sahel

  The African Union said Thursday that it expected to send a temporary deployment of 3,000 troops to West Africa's Sahel…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

• Greek islanders stage new protests over migrant camps

  More than 1,000 people rallied on the Greek island of Lesbos on Thursday to protest against new migrant camps, a…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

• Arab Israeli leader makes Trump plan election target

  Leading Israeli Arab politician Ayman Odeh has made US President Donald Trump and his controversial peace plan the main target…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP

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  African Union says preparing 3,000-troop deployment to Sahel

  The African Union confirmed Thursday that it expected to send a temporary deployment of 3,000 troops to West Africa's Sahel…

  Published on 27.02.2020 by AFP AFP