Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets Pope Francis

During a visit by Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the Vatican announces that full diplomatic relations have been established with the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Prince Philip to cease royal duties in autumn

Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday. The palace said the queen would continue to carry out her full programme of engagements. Mia Womersley reports.

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France's Le Pen says she revealed the true Macron during debate

In an interview with French media on Thursday (May 4) Le Pen says she "lifted the veil" on her opponent, Emmanuel Macron. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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French presidential rivals clash in crucial TV debate

Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron clashed over their vision of France's future, the euro and ways of fighting terrorism in a televised debate on Wednesday before Sunday's run-off vote for the presidency. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Iraqi army advances on Islamic State's Mosul enclave

Iraqi media report on the opening up of a new front against the Islamic State in Mosul. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows to broker Mideast peace deal

President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to work to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians as he hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House, but offered no clues about how he could break the deadlock and revive long-stalled negotiations.

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Tillerson: U.S. readying new North Korea sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States is working on more sanctions targeting North Korea to be implemented if necessary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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