Iranian TV mogul shot dead in Istanbul

Owner and founder of Iran satellite TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul, private Dogan news agency reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Joshua stops Klitschko in 11th-round

Anthony Joshua delivered one of the great nights in British boxing annals by stopping Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to be crowned IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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Madeleine McCann's parents talk of 'stolen' time 10 years after disappearance

A decade after three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished on a family holiday in Portugal, her parents Kate and Gerry speak about their difficulties over the years and the pain of marking the anniversary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump rips media while touting 100 days

At a rally in Pennsylvania, U.S. President Donald Trump is letting it be known that he's not missing out at all on the annual White House press dinner in Washington, D.C. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Legion of Honour for environmental work

Actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger receives France's highest honour. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Chileans demand government to accept more Syrian refugees

Chileans are marching through the streets of Santiago urging President Michelle Bachelet to welcome more Syrian refugees and accelerate the visa process. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Russians, in peaceful protest, call for Putin to quit

Russians lining up in cities around the country Saturday urging President Vladimir Putin to quit.

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Friendly fire may have killed U.S. troops in Afghanistan: Pentagon

The bodies of U.S. Army Rangers Joshua Rodgers and Cameron Thomas, who were killed during a raid on an ISIS compound in Afghanistan, arrived at Dover Air Force Base on Friday. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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EU leaders agree to a tough stance on Brexit

EU leaders meet for the first time since British Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered a two-year countdown to Brexit to finalise divorce guidelines. Pascale Davies reports.

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Monitor group: Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia

Turkey blocks access to the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, citing a law allowing it to ban access to websites deemed obscene or a threat to national security. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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France's Macron visits farm, says Le Pen project is "dangerous"

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron criticises his opponent Marine Le Pen, calling her plans for France 'dangerous.' Rough cut, no reporter narration.

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Thousands cheer pope, arriving to conduct mass in Cairo

Pope Francis arrives at Egypt's Air Defence Stadium to conduct mass for thousands of worshippers on the second day of his visit to Egypt. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope celebrates Mass in Cairo, urges unity

Pope Francis calls for tolerance and blesses Egypt as one of the earliest nations to embrace Christianity, as he leads mass in Cairo's Air Defence Stadium. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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ASEAN Leaders' Summit kicks off in Manila

ASEAN leaders sit down for talks in Manila, South China Sea, trade and North Korea on agenda. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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First Britain-China direct freight train arrives back in China

First freight train linking Britain with China arrives in the city of Yiwu in eastern China. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Nationwide strike hobbles Brazil

A nationwide strike is underway in Brazil, where protesters are fighting against the president's austerity measures. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Islamic State claims car bombing in Baghdad, 4 police killed

Security forces say four policemen were killed in suicide car bombing in Iraq. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis visits Egypt's embattled Christians

Pope Francis meets Coptic Christians in Egypt just three weeks after twin suicide bombings on churches killed 45 people. He's also meeting Muslim leaders, to promote dialogue and thaw frosty ties. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Le Pen's replacement turns down party role amid Holocaust controversy

The man due to temporarily replace French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen as head of the far-right National Front party refuses the job over allegations he made questionable comments about the Holocaust. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Egypt's president greets Pope Francis in Cairo

Pope Francis meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a visit to Cairo to mend ties with Islam. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis denounces barbarity during Egypt visit

Pope Francis, making a two-day visit to Egypt, urges Muslim leaders to unite in renouncing religious extremism at a time when Islamist militants are targeting ancient Christian communities across the Middle East.

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The Pope visits Egypt's embattled Christians

Pope Francis meets the Coptic Christian flock in Egypt just three weeks after twin suicide bombings on churches killed 45 people. He's also meeting Muslim leaders, to promote dialogue and thaw frosty ties.

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Cancer patient dancing on hospital bed melts hearts

A 10-year-old cancer patient dancing on a hospital bed in Chile captures millions of hearts online.

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Pop-up museum celebrates all things ice cream

A mouth-watering ice cream exhibit in Los Angeles features desserts and fun installations.

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Gibraltar chief warns Britain against disappointing 'the Rock'

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo says the British people would not support a prime minister who lets down Gibraltar in its Brexit negotiations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Pope Francis leaves for a visit to Egypt in an effort to mend ties

Pope Francis has departed for a two-day visit to Egypt but faces criticism from church conservatives for meeting Islamic religious leaders after a spate of deadly attacks against Christians. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Police 'contain' plot in anti-terror raids

British police say they've thwarted a terror plot. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Trump: "Major, major" conflict with N.Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sharapova is a 'cheater': Bouchard

Canadian tennis professional Eugenie Bouchard slams Maria Sharapova, who is returning to tennis after serving a 15-month doping ban, saying she shouldn't be allowed back on the pro circuit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Exclusive: Trump says "major conflict" with N.Korea possible

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.

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UK police detain man on terror charge in London

British police said on Thursday a man carrying knives had been arrested on Whitehall, the street home to numerous government ministries in central London, and was being detained under anti-terrorism laws. Mia Womersley was at the scene.

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Trump, Macri meeting a sweet and sour affair

U.S. President Donald Trump met his "friend of many, many years", Argentina's President Mauricio Macri at the White House Thursday, amid an ongoing dispute about Argentine lemon imports. Trump told reporters, "I'll tell him about North Korea and he'll tell me about lemons." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Collision with cargo ship sinks Russian navy vessel

A Russian naval intelligence ship was evacuated and sank off the coast of Turkey after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock, according to Turkish officials, in a dense fog. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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British Prime Minister comments on Westminster arrest

The British prime minister, Theresa May, commended police and security services on Thursday (April 27) after the arrest of a man on terror charges just yards away from her Westminster office. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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President Putin holds talks with Prime Minister Abe in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin receives Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for talks in the Kremlin. Rough cut (no reproter narration).

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'Cheater' Sharapova should not be allowed to play again: Bouchard

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard lashes out at the WTA for allowing Maria Sharapova to compete in tennis tournaments after serving a 15-month doping ban.

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Israel seen behind Damascus air strike

A huge airstrike hit an arms supply hub operated by the Lebanese group Hezbollah near Damascus airport on Thursday, and Israel has come close to admitting it was behind it.

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'Tremendous' Trump impersonator wins Los Angeles contest

A professional impressionist from Las Vegas took home first prize in a contest impersonating Donald Trump, earning a role hosting an online fake news comedy show.

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Death toll from Venezuela anti-government unrest hits 29.

The wave of protests since early April against socialist President Nicolas Maduro has sparked Venezuela's worst violence since 2014.

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British still have "illusions" about Brexit - Merkel

Germany's Merkel says expects strong signal of unity from EU27 at weekend summit on Brexit, adding negotiations in 2-year window will be demanding for both sides. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Migrants fleeing U.S. may not find Canada a haven

Migrants who applied for asylum in the United States but then fled north, fearing they would be swept up in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, may have miscalculated in viewing Canada as a safe haven.

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100 days: World leaders meet Trump's presidency

A hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency has reverberated on the world stage, complicating ties with some global leaders but it may also be healing other relationships.

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ASEAN to go easy on Beijing over South China Sea

There'll be a softer than usual tone about South China Sea disputes at the ASEAN leaders' summit in Manila this weekend, at the same time as China is showing support for finalizing a code of conduct. Though some remain unconvinced of Beijing's sincerity.

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Opposition struggles to maintain peace in Venezuela protests

The opposition's so-far unsuccessful struggle to contain its violent factions has helped President Nicolas Maduro depict it as a group of thugs plotting to overthrow him.

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100 days: World leaders meet Trump's presidency

A hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency has reverberated on the world stage, complicating ties with some global leaders but it may also be healing other relationships.

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Brexit challenger begins tactical vote campaign

Pro-European campaigner Gina Miller launches the 'Best for Britain' campaign to get people to vote tactically in the June 8 election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Mosul businesses start reconstruction

Residents of the liberated areas in eastern Mosul start reconstructing their homes and buildings, increasing demands of construction materials. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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'Pope Francis' Laundry' opens in Rome

Pope Francis has launched a laundromat for the poor, where homeless and impoverished people can come and wash their clothes for free. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Crabs invade Cuba's Bay of Pigs

Millions of landcrabs march for days in an annual journey to the bay on Cuba's southern coast to spawn in the sea.

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China unveils its first home-built aircraft carrier

China celebrates the launch of its first domestically built aircraft carrier, which will join an existing one bought second-hand, amid rising tensions over North Korea and worries about Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea. As Michael Martina reports, its a sign of the ever growing significance of China's navy.

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'Pope Francis' Laundry' opens in Rome

Pope Francis has launched a laundromat for the poor, where homeless and impoverished people can come and wash their clothes for free. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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French election is a big win for pollsters

Pollsters accurately predicted the two candidates to make it into next month's French presidential election run-off, going some way to restoring their reputation before other important votes across Europe.

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Romanian child pulled from well after 12 hour rescure operation

A two-year-old boy is pulled alive from a well in Romania after a 12 hour rescue operation by the emergency services. No reporter narration.

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The schoolchildren trained in cyber warfare

14 year old Otto is part of a new generation of cyber defenders, competing in a cyber security championship. It's organised by defense giant Northrop Grumman, who hope to start closing the gap on 1.5 million jobs will go unfilled in the next year.

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NASA's Super Pressure Balloon lifts off in New Zealand

A stadium-sized super pressure balloon, designed by NASA, takes flight in New Zealand. No reporter narration.

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Roadside bomb in Pakistan kills at least 10 people

A roadside bomb in Pakistan kills at least 10 people and wounds 13 more. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Ivanka Trump defends her father at women's summit

Ivanka Trump was invited to speak at a G20 women's conference in Berlin by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but found herself defending her father against reports of bias and misogyny. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Spanish police arrest eight on suspicion of Islamist activity

Police in Catalonia, in conjunction with Belgian counterparts, arrest eight people in raids across the region on suspicion of Islamist militant activity. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's Labour party pledges Brexit rethink

Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer says the party will guarantee the rights of EU citizens in the UK and deliver a softer exit deal. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Injured manatee back in the wild after rehab

An injured manatee is released into the sea after spending eight months in rehabilitation at the Miami Seaquarium.

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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown

Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.

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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown

Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.

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Le Pen's campaign should have been more like Trump's, her father says

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's campaign was not aggressive enough, says her father, National Front party founder Jean-Marie Le Pen. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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102nd anniversary of Gallipoli landing marked in Turkey

A dawn service is held at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli to mark the 102nd anniversary of the day Australian and New Zealand troops landed during World War I. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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North Korea holds artillery drill as tension spikes

North Korea puts on a massive live-fire artillery drill as a U.S. submarine docks in the South amid growing concern over Pyongyang's nuclear program. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Venezuela's death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week

Venezuelan police clash with opposition protesters amid heightened tensions in the divided OPEC nation. No reporter narration.

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Le Pen steps aside as National Front leader

Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says she is temporarily stepping aside from the leadership of her party to "unite" the French people. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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France wakes up to new political landscape

Centrist Emmanuel Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a May 7 runoff following Sunday’s defeat for the two political groupings that dominated French politics for 60 years.

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Trump applauds astronaut Whitson on new space record

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulates NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson for breaking the 534-day record for cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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North Korea's Air Koryo branches out as sanctions loom

North Korea's national carrier expands into everything from cigarettes and cola to gas stations and taxis as the United States weighs up more sanctions on Pyongyang. Ryan Brooks reports.

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French election relief sends markets soaring

European shares opened sharply higher and the euro briefly vaulted to five-month peaks on Monday after the market's favoured candidate won the first round of the French election, reducing the risk of another Brexit-like shock.

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North Korea's Air Koryo branches out to beat sanctions

North Korea's national carrier expands into everything from cigarettes and cola to gas stations and taxis as the United States weighs up more sanctions on Pyongyang. Reuters James Pearson explains why the airline's a prime target for new restrictions.

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Indian chef cooks for 53 hours to set world record

A chef in India's Nagpur city finishes a marathon session of cooking to try and set a Guinness World Record. No reporter narration.

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Trump condemns anti-Semitism on Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Donald Trump said anti-Semitism should be defeated and called the Holocaust the "darkest chapter of human history" in a video address on Sunday, following two recent bungles by him and his administration regarding Jews and their treatment during World War II. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Paris as election results announced

Demonstrators at Paris' Place de la Bastille clash with police as the results of the first round in the French presidential election are announced. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Macron and Le Pen through to French vote runoff

Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face each other in a May 7 runoff for the French presidency after coming first and second in Sunday's first round of voting, early projections indicated.

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Projections say Macron, Le Pen in French vote runoff

Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face each other in a May 7 runoff for the French presidency after coming first and second in Sunday's first round of voting, early projections indicated. Mia Womersley reports.

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North Korea says ready to sink U.S. aircraft carrier

North Korea said on Sunday it was ready to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might, as two Japanese navy ships joined a U.S. carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific.

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Mourning declared after scores of troops die in Afghan base attack

Afghan president declares a day of mourning while demand for thorough investigation into the army base attack. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Vote counting begins in most of France in election first round

The vote count begins in most parts of France in the first round of the French presidential election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Candidates vote in French election

French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Pence gets friendly with Aussie wildlife, visits Sydney Harbour

Vice President Mike Pence and his family were introduced to a variety of native Australian animals during the final leg of his 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British royals cheer London marathon runners

Runners in the London Marathon on Sunday were cheered on by Britain's young royals. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Far-left presidential candidate Melenchon votes in Paris

Hard-left presidential challenger Jean-Luc Melenchon casts his vote in the first round of France's presidential election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Candidates vote in French election

French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet

Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet, where his family home is. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Voting underway in France's presidential election

People in France are voting in the first round of presidential elections amid tight security. Annabel Reid reports.

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France's Hollande votes in cliffhanger presidential election

French President Francois Hollande casts his vote in the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election that is crucial to the future of Europe, and a closely-watched test of voters' anger with the political establishment. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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U.S. scientists rally in Washington to protest Trump policies on Earth Day

U.S. scientists are staging a March for Science rally in Washington, D.C., in outcry over steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Unions, activists protest ahead of first round of French presidential election

Hundreds of people demonstrate in Paris, calling for social change ahead of the first round of France's presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Britain's May says needs certainty to negotiate Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May campaigns to secure votes in forthcoming June 8 general election which would give her a 'stronger hand' in negotiating Britain's exit from the European Union. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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France prepares to elect new president

French citizens prepare to vote in unpredictable presidential election, where centrist Emmanuel Macron and far right candidate Marine Le Pen are front-runners. France's overseas territories, such as Guiana, starting voting in the first round on Saturday. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Voters uncertain 24 hours before first round of French presidential election

With some 24 hours left to pick their candidate in the first round of the French presidential election, voters in Paris say many issues will be difficult to solve regardless of who wins the tight race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Afghan army base death toll at 140 - officials

As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Pence talks immigration deal in Australia

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia in a joint press conference with the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Cologne police brace for riots at anti-immigration AfD party meeting

German authorities brace for riots as the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party meets for a congress, with leftist organisations calling for disruptions. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Deadly riots break out in Venezuela

Eight people are electrocuted to death during a looting incident in Caracas amid violent protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by opponents accusing him of seeking to create a dictatorship.

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Trump welcomes released Egyptian-American woman home

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes to the White House Aya Hijazi, the Egyptian-American woman detained in Egypt for nearly three years on human trafficking charges, who was flown back to the United States this week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Paris gunman's criminal past in focus

French police say the man who shot dead a French policeman in an Islamist militant attack had served time in prison, as authorities continue to hunt for a second suspect.

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Le Pen calls for border controls after French attack

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen calls for the reinstating of border controls and says she will protect France if she wins Sunday's election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chileans, Mexicans urge marijuana legalization on 'weed day'

Marijuana users hold 'smoke outs' in Mexico City and Santiago as part of international 4/20 events for cannabis legalization.

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Dortmund attacker planned stock scam

German police arrested a man on Friday who is suspected of planting explosives targeting the bus of soccer team Borussia Dortmund last week, the office of the German federal chief prosecutor said. It's thought that he planned the attack in order to make a profit from shares he had bought in the team. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis meets Israeli Prime MInister Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes shift in U.S. policy, ahead of a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Exxon silent on report it seeks Russia sanctions waiver

Exxon Mobil declined to comment on a media report that it is seeking permission from the U.S. government to drill in several areas of the Black Sea banned by U.S. sanctions on Russia.

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Paris shooting disrupts French election

News of Thursday's gunman attack in Paris reached French presidential candidates during a televised debate, just days before Sunday's election. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Head to head: Which duel for the French presidency?

On Sunday France will head to the polls for the first round of the presidential election. With the margins between the four leading candidates ever smaller, Reuters looks at the various possible outcomes.

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Police hunt for second suspect in Paris shooting

French police are hunting for a second suspect after the deadly shoot out on the Champs-Élysées on Thursday night, which left a policeman and the attacker dead.

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France investigates police killing claimed by ISIS

French authorities say the dead suspect of Thursday's Islamic State-claimed shooting has been identified, while the Champs-Élysées remains on lockdown.

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Eyewitness to Paris shooting describes hiding in shop

An eyewitness who saw an attacker open fire on police on the Champs-Elysees says he hid from the incident in a nearby shop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Worries over Trump cloud IMF meetings

Worries over Trump's approach to trade, taxes, financial regulation and climate change clouded the start of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings, even amid improved optimism over global growth prospects.

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'I do not see a role in Libya': Trump

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has 'enough roles', but the primary role is getting rid of Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Media rides 'Trump Bump' to reach viewers, readers

The Trump administration's combative view of the traditional news media as the "opposition party" and "fake news" has turned out to be good news for the media. Roselle Chen reports.

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Trump launches trade probe targeting Chinese steel

President Donald Trump launched an investigation on Thursday to determine whether Chinese and other foreign-made steel threatens U.S. national security. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Famous explorer’s descendant drives car across Antarctic

The great grandson of famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton drives a car across the Antarctic to retrace his forebear's footsteps. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Bodies suggest extrajudicial killings in Iraq

Unidentified bodies found in areas of Iraq seized from Islamic State suggest a wave of extrajudicial revenge killings are being orchestrated against captured militants or their suspected sympathizers.

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Soyuz delivers new crewmen to space station

The Soyuz spacecraft hatch opens after docking at the International Space Station, delivering new crew members, NASA's Jack Fischer, 43, and Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, 58. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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May: the only child who sticks to her beliefs

Theresa May will take Britain to the polls on the 8th of June. The former interior minister who describes herself as 'not a showy politician' will use her upbringing, her political steel and her close advisers to campaign for an election that she hopes will cement her grip on parliament.

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Bid to annul Turkish referendum rejected

Protesters take to the streets in Turkey for a third night after a bid to overturn Sunday's referendum is rejected. Pascale Davies reports.

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North Korea issues a warning as U.S. starts drills with the South

As the U.S. and South Korean air forces begin joint drills, North Korea issues a warning of a "super-massive preemptive strike" that could wipe out the United States.

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Calls for suspended jail term for Jakarta governor

Indonesian prosecutors call for a suspended jail term for Jakarta's governor, as a Muslim scholar takes a decisive lead in the race for the top job, according to pollsters.

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An 'unchecked Iran' could follow same path as North Korea: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the Iran nuclear deal ignores the other serious threats posed by Tehran and that, if it continues, Iran may go down the "same path" as North Korea. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Violence erupts in 'Mother of all marches' in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head.

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Exclusive: Russian think tank hatched plot to tilt '16 elections

Officials tell Reuters a Russian think tank, controlled by Vladimir Putin, conceived the plot to tilt the U.S. election to Donald Trump.

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Macron clings on to lead in French election

Centrist Emmanuel Macron clings on to his status as favourite to win France's presidential election in a four-way race that is too close to call. Pascale Davies reports.

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'Mother of all marches' turns deadly in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head. Havovi Cooper reports.

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North Korea mock-up video shows 'attack' on U.S.

North Korea put on a musical show to mark the birthday of founding father Kim Il Sung, ending with a mock-up video of missiles engulfing the United States in flames.

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U.S. says Iran complies with nuke deal

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was launching an inter-agency review of whether the lifting of sanctions against Iran was in the United States' national security interests, while acknowledging that Tehran was complying with a deal to rein in its nuclear program.

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Venezuela opposition leader calls for 'mother of all marches'

Venezuela's opposition says it will stage the "mother of all marches" on Wednesday, accusing President Nicolas Maduro of resorting to dictatorial measures.

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UK MPs get set to approve shock election

MPs in the UK are to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's call for an early election. To pass, two thirds of MPs must agree to the poll, which is proposed for June 8. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Indonesians vote in Jakarta governor election

Residents of the Indonesian capital cast their votes in a religiously divisive election for the governor's office.

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U.S. says Iran complies with nuke deal

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it was launching an inter-agency review of whether the lifting of sanctions against Iran was in the United States' national security interests, while acknowledging that Tehran was complying with a deal to rein in its nuclear programme. Zachary Goelman has more.

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U.S. 'armada' was far from North Korea during tension

When Donald Trump boasted he'd ordered an 'armada' as a warning to deter North Korea. the naval strike group was sailing in the opposite direction. Reuters' Tim Kelly explains where it went instead.

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Lift-off for cargo ship headed for space station

An Atlas V rocket carrying an Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft packed with science experiments and crew supplies was on its way to the International Space Station Tuesday, following a flawless lift-off from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's Labour welcomes snap vote but feels pressure

The UK's Labour Party has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for an early election in Britain, but will now feel the pressure over the next seven weeks in the lead up to the June 8 vote.

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British prime minister calls for shock early election

Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an election on June 8, saying Britain's opposition parties risked worsening her negotiating hand in divorce talks with the European Union by opposing her Brexit plan. Mia Womersley reports.

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Uncertainty prevails ahead of French election

France heads to the polls on Sunday, the first round of its most unpredictable presidential election.

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UK's Labour welcomes call for snap vote

The UK's Labour Party has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for an early election in Britain, but will now feel the pressure in the lead up to the June 8 vote with opinion polls showing the Conservatives 20 points ahead.

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Ninth suspect detained in St. Petersburg bombing probe

Video released by Russian security services shows the arrest of man thought to have trained the St. Petersburg suicide bomber. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Teenage girl killed in Australia shark attack

A 17-year-old girl is killed in a shark attack at Western Australian beach. No reporter narration.

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Shipper holds Venezuela oil cargo ransom in Caribbean

Venezuela’s political allies such as Russia are running out of patience with non-payment by Venezuela’s state run oil company PDVSA, whose obsolete and debt-ridden tankers are struggling to export oil and even to supply fuel to the domestic market.

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Erdogan swats referendum criticism

Criticism over Turkey's referendum as a representative from the European election observer mission says the vote did not live up to the standards of the Council of Europe.

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Prince Harry 'sought counselling' in his 20s

Britain's Prince Harry reveals he came close to a "complete breakdown" after his mother Diana's death

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Erdogan's disputed referendum win

Criticism over Turkey's referendum as a representative from the European election observer mission says the vote did not live up to the standards of the Council of Europe.

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North Korea is 'ready to react' to war: DPRK Ambassador to U.N.

North Korea's Ambassador to the United Nations Kim In Ryong said DPRK is 'ready to react to any mode of war' desired by the U.S. and accuses the U.S. of using 'gangster-like' logic. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Airplane crash in Portugal kills five people

Five people have died after a private airplane crashed near a supermarket in Tires in Portugal on Monday.

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Oil prices force Riyadh to cut billions in spending

Saudi Arabia's government is ordering its ministries and agencies to review billions of dollars' worth of unfinished infrastructure and economic development projects with a view to shelving or restructuring them.

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South Korea charges ousted president Park with bribery

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is charged with bribery alonside the chairman of Lotte group. David Doyle reports.

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Videos inflame tensions in Indian Kashmir

Violence spikes in the disputed region as a series of videos circulated on social media inflame tensions.

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Protesters march against referendum result

More than 300 Istanbul residents took to the streets to protest Turkish referendum results. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Turkish markets slightly rally after referendum

Turkish assets rallied modestly on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan won a narrow victory in a referendum granting him sweeping powers, but the lira surrendered some gains as concerns over the political outlook persisted. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Mexicans burn a Trump effigy on Easter

Easter revelers in Mexico City take their president, and the president to their north to task during the traditional burning of Judas. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pence meets South Korean acting President

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets South Korean acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn in Seoul. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Vote counting begins in Turkey's referendum

Vote counting begins in nationwide Turkish referendum as polls close. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Polls close and counting begins in Turkey

Polls close inTurkey and counting begins in a historic referendum. Report by Pascale Davies.

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Pope leads Easter mass in St. Peter's Square

On Easter, Pope denounces "oppressive regimes" but urges restraint and condemns Aleppo bus convoy attack after leading mass in St. Peter's Square. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Turks head to the polls for crucial referendum

President Erdogan casts his vote alongside millions of Turkish people in a referendum which could change the face of politics in the country. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Orthodox Christians hold Easter Sunday procession in Jerusalem

Christians attend Orthodox Easter Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's old city. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thousands rally across U.S. demanding Trump release tax returns

Tens of thousands of people marched in dozens of U.S. cities on Saturday to demand that President Donald Trump release his tax returns, and to dispute his claim that the public does not care about the issue. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Syrians stuck in and near Aleppo as evacuation deal halts

Syrians wait by buses on the outskirts of Aleppo as an evacuation deal stalls. Pascale Davies reports.

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Trump supporters, opponents clash in California park

A melee erupted on Saturday in a Berkeley, California park where supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump were holding competing rallies, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Greek Orthodox Patriarch leads Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III leads the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in front of thousands of worshippers. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Final rallies in Turkey ahead of referendum

Turkey's Erdogan - and his opposers - make final push ahead of Sunday's referendum, which could see the president gain sweeping powers. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Syrians stuck in and near Aleppo as evacuation deal halts

Syrians wait by buses on the outskirts of Aleppo as an evacuation deal stalls. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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Israeli police tighten security for Holy Fire ceremony

Security is heightened in Jerusalem's Old City as Christian worshippers from the Orthodox denominations arrive for the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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North Korea holds massive military parade

North Korea holds massive military parade showcasing some new weapons, as tensions on the peninsula mount. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pope presides at Colosseum's Good Friday service

Pope Francis speaks of shame for Church and humanity as he marks Good Friday with the traditional Via Crucis or "Way of the Cross" procession around the Colosseum. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russian, Iranian and Syrian foreign ministers condemn U.S. strikes on Syria

The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria and Iran warn the US that further unilateral actions - like the strikes on a Syrian airbase last week - pose a threat to the whole world. David Doyle reports.

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Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police

A Palestinian man fatally stabbed a British woman on Jerusalem's transit network on Friday, Israeli police said, as Christians marked Good Friday and Muslims held prayers at respective holy sites nearby. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Right time' to use huge bomb in Afghanistan: U.S. general

The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan said on Friday that the decision to deploy one of the largest conventional bombs ever used in combat was purely tactical, and made as part of the campaign against Islamic State-linked fighters.

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Iraqi Christians return to ransacked town with fear and hope

With Islamic State expelled, Iraqi Christians are trickling back to the ransacked town of Qaraqosh, beset by anxiety for their security and yet hopeful they can live in friendship with Muslims of all persuasions. Emily Wither reports.

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Filipino Catholics crucify themselves at Easter

Filipino Catholics in the northern province of Pampanga re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Video shows 'mother of all bombs' explosion in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense has released video showing the moment the "mother of all bombs" strikes the Achin district of the eastern province of Nangarhar bordering Pakistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turks to head to polls for government referendum

A vote on April 16 in Turkey will decide on the biggest change in the country's system of governance since the modern republic's foundation almost a century ago, potentially replacing its parliamentary system with an executive presidency. Current president Erdogan has previously been criticised for being too authoritarian.

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Dhaka residents celebrate Bengali New Year

Dhaka residents get their face painted and dance to celebrate the traditional Bengali New Year. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Rebel fighters and civilians evacuated from villages of Kefraya and al-Foua

Footage shows people being evacuated from villages of Kefraya and al-Foua after after an agreement was reached between rebels and Syria's army at insurgent-held al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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CIA chief calls WikiLeaks a 'hostile intelligence service'

CIA Director Mike Pompeo on Thursday called WikiLeaks a non-state hostile intelligence service often abetted by state actors like Russia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. drops 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan

The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants, the military said.

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UEFA criticised over Dortmund match decision

Borussia Dortmund's coach criticises UEFA's decision to reschedule a Champions League match less than 24 hours after the team was targeted in a bomb attack. David Doyle reports.

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Giant pandas the new stars at Dutch zoo

The Netherlands welcomed its first giant pandas at a zoo fitted out with a pagoda-style enclosure as its new centerpiece, crowning 16 years of hard lobbying by Dutch animal lovers.

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Oil cut is the 'nuclear option' for N. Korean sanctions

The U.S. and China both hint at the possibility of cutting off North Korea’s oil supply. at Greater China Bureau Chief Tony Munroe reports, that would be catastrophic for Pyongyang.

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Russia blocks U.N. condemnation of Syria attack

Russia blocks a Western-led effort at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday (April 12) to condemn last week's deadly gas attack in Syria. Pascale Davies reports.

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Trump backs off calling China a currency manipulator

President Donald Trump says his administration will not label China a currency manipulator, backing away from a campaign promise, even as he said the U.S. dollar was "getting too strong" and would eventually hurt the economy.

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Malala becomes honorary Canadian citizen

Malala Yousafzai becomes an honorary Canadian as she condemns violence, saying "I am a Muslim, and I believe that if you pick up a gun in the name of Islam, and kill an innocent person, you are not Muslim anymore". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"We may be at an all time low" with Russia: Trump

President Donald Trump said it would be 'wonderful' if NATO and the U.S. could get along with Russia during a news conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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US and Russia clash on Syria in Moscow

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov engage in a sharp face-off over Syria after Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

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Trump welcomes NATO Secretary General to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UN Syria envoy wants "new level of seriousness"

UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura calls for a "new level of seriousness in the search for a political solution" in Syria, during remarks to the UN Security Council. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says NATO members need to pay "fair share"

During a news conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, U.S. President Donald Trump says "we must ensure NATO members meet their financial obligations and pay what they owe. Many have not been doing that." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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South African protesters urge Zuma to quit

Pressure is mounting on South African President Jacob Zuma to quit after an unpopular cabinet reshuffle plunged his country into a political crisis. Rallies in Pretoria have gathered momentum, Reuters' Ed Stoddard reports.

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George Soros university under threat in Hungary

A Hungarian university founded by liberal financier George Soros is under threat of closure by its government. But the U.S. is pressuring Budapest to keep it open, despite Soros being a common enemy of President Donald Trump. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Ordinary North Koreans unfazed by Trump

As North Korea prepares to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the birth of its founder Kim Il Sung, ordinary citizens seem unfazed by Donald Trump's pledge to "sort out the problem" of Pyongyang's nuclear program. Graham Mackay reports.

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Croatian town's Easter gift for European cities

Amateur artists in a Croatian town paint giant eggs to be gifted to European cities for Easter.

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South Africans rally against Zuma on his birthday

Members of opposition parties gather in Pretoria to protest against President Jacob Zuma as he prepares to celebrate his 75th birthday.

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Trump and Xi talk N. Korea as Japan eyes navy drills

Xi Jinping tells Donald Trump that a peaceful solution is needed as a U.S. naval fleet heads towards the Korean Peninsula. But as Tim Kelly reports from Tokyo, Japanese plans to join the Americans for naval drills could present problems.

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Site of attack on Dortmund team bus remains sealed off

German investigators are looking into the possibility that explosions targeting a bus carrying players of soccer club Borussia Dortmund may have been carried out by Islamists militants. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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WITNESS: Journey to the disputed South China Sea

Reuters Philippines Bureau Chief Martin Petty talks about his team's recent trip to the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, where relations between China and the Philippines appear warmer than they have in years, as Rodrigo Duterte forges closer links with Beijing, while distancing himself from Washington.

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Player injured after blasts hit Borussia Dortmund team bus

Spanish international Marc Bartra is injured after three blasts hit the Borussia Dortmund team bus as it headed to the Champions League game against AS Monaco. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Tougher U.S. stance faces first test in North Korea standoff

President Trump's show of force with the launch of U.S. missiles against Syria after a suspected gas attack last week faces it's first test as a deterrent to other U.S. adversaries as a U.S. Navy strike force bears down on North Korea.

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Hungarians protest anti-Soros university bill

Hundreds of Hungarians spontaneously march through Budapest to protest a new law which could force an international school, founded by billionaire George Soros, out of the country.

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Swedish truck attack suspect pleads guilty

Rakhmat Akilov, the main suspect in the truck attack in Stockholm that killed four people and injured 15, has admitted to committing a terrorist crime, his lawyer told a court on Tuesday.

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Tougher U.S. stance faces first test in North Korea standoff

President Trump's show of force with the launch of U.S. missiles against Syria after a suspected gas attack last week faces it's first test as a deterrent to other U.S. adversaries as a U.S. Navy strike force bears down on North Korea.

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Black smoke near Moscow airport prior to Tillerson arrival

A grass and refuse fire is blamed for the black smoke seen rising behind planes at Moscow's Vnukovo airport where U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was due to land. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Malala receives highest U.N. honor to promote girls education

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is appointed a U.N. Messenger of Peace to promote girls education. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Le Pen vows to fight fundamentalism, says Islamic preachings must be in French

Marine Le Pen vows to vanquish radicalism in communities by controlling mosques, and says immigration should be limited to prevent the arrival of potential threats. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Swedish royals fall silent to honour truck attack victims

Swedish King Carl Gustaf led mourners in a minute's silence on Monday (April 10) for the victims of the truck attack in Stockholm city centre that killed four people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Police line streets for Westminster attack funeral

The funeral for Keith Palmer, killed last month in an attack on Westminster, has seen thousands line the streets of London. Reuters Jacob Greaves reports.

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Intense security at Egypt church morning after blast

Heavy security outside Coptic church in Tanta, Egypt the day after a bomb attack killed 27 and wounded nearly 80 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. to confront those who commit crimes against 'innocents'

The United States will confront anyone who commits crimes against 'innocents', Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said at a ceremony commemorating a German Nazi massacre committed in Italy in 1944.

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China's control and concessions in the South China Sea

In the Scarborough shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine boats are dotted between Chinese vessels, backed by a small armada of coastguard, projecting China's power in Asia's most disputed waters. Reuters Martin Petty goes there to find out more.

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In Mexico, pampered pups lap up icy treats

An ice cream shop in Mexico City gives dogs the chance to enjoy frozen treats.

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N. Korea tension rises after U.S. strikes on Syria

A Chinese nuclear envoy arrives in South Korea to discuss the North's weapons program as a U.S. Navy strike team speeds toward the area following last week's missile assault in Syria. Reuters' James Pearson explains why North Korea would make for a very different kind of target than Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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Beijing offers cash prizes to root out foreign spies

China's capital is offering people cash sums of up to $73,000 to help expose spies from abroad, the latest move in a sweeping security crackdown under President Xi Jinping. But as Christian Shepherd reports, some observers think there's a more sinister side to this new incentive.

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'The Boss Baby' rules the roost for second week

"The Boss Baby" held on to its top spot at the U.S. weekend box office for the second week in a row. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Hollande, Trudeau mark centenary of WW1's Vimy Ridge battle

France and Canada commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Vimy, in which about 3500 Canadian soldiers died in northern France fighting against the German Sixth Army. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. Navy strike group will move toward Korea -source

An American aircraft carrier and its support vessels will be moved toward the Korean Peninsula, according to a U.S. official, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons program. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Oslo police detonate 'bomb-like device'

Norwegian police set off a controlled explosion of a "bomb-like device" found in central Oslo on Saturday, a suspect is being held in custody, and the security police has overtaken the conduct of the investigation, authorities said.

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Nigerians mark anniversary of Chibok girls' abduction

Campaigners in Nigeria plant trees and tie ribbons to mark the third anniversary of the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by Islamist militant group Boko Haram. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis remembers war, terrorism victims in Palm Sunday Mass at Vatican

Pope Francis says the world is suffering from wars and terrorism as he conducts the traditional open air Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Anti-government protests turn violent in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces in riot gear clashed with anti-government protesters Saturday as the protest movement against President Nicolas Maduro gains fervor. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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Canadian forces commemorate Vimy soldiers at sunset ceremony

Canadian Armed Forces, representing the four battalions that fought in the Battle of Vimy, conduct a military ceremony at sunset on the eve of centenary commemorations for the World War One combat. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. allies take differing stances after Syria chemical attack

The suspected chemical attack in Syria and U.S. retaliation has widened the West's rift with Moscow, but may have also highlighted a difficult balancing act for a major U.S. ally: Iraq. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Anti-government protests turn violent in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces in riot gear clashed with anti-government protesters Saturday as the protest movement against President Nicolas Maduro gains fervor.

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Venezuelans flood streets of Caracas to oppose Maduro

Protesters march in the streets of Caracas after the Venezuelan government banned a key opposition politician from office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Police move truck from central Stockholm attack

The truck involved in an attack in central Stockholm that left four dead and more than a dozen wounded is removed from the scene. Rough cut (No reporter narration).

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Dalai Lama begins teachings at Tawang monastery in India

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, begins spiritual teachings in India's northeastern hill town of Tawang, despite repeated objections from China to his visit to the contested stretch of land on the border. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Basque separatists ETA hand list of arms caches to French police

An international watchdog group confirms that Basque separatist group ETA has handed over the location sites of their weapons to French authorities. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Suspected Stockholm attack driver arrested

The man arrested yesterday in relation to the attack in the centre of Stockholm is suspected of being the driver of the truck that killed four people, police said on Saturday.

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Up to 20 Syrian aircraft destroyed in U.S. missile strikes

Senior U.S. military officials say the missile strikes launched early Friday struck the Shayrat air base near Homs, Syria, destroying up to 20 aircraft. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Flags fly at half-mast in the Swedish capital

Flags fly at half-mast in Stockholm after four people were killed by truck driven into crowd in a busy shopping street. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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One man arrested after four killed in Sweden truck attack

Swedish police say they've arrested one man in connection to the truck attack that killed at least four people in Stockholm on Friday. Jacob Greaves reports.

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High flying biker grounded by police

A Cuban contendant for the Guiness world record for the highest bike is blocked by Cuban police.

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Syria strikes put Trump-Putin on a collision course

Warren Strobel says any White House hope that it could strike Syria as a 'one-off' may fall prey to the laws of unintended consequences, with Russia already taking steps indicating they see the US move as a direct challenge to their sway in Syria via ally Bashar al Assad..

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Russia, Syria spar with U.S. at U.N. Security Council over air strikes

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, Russia's Vladimir Safronkov and Deputy Ambassador Mounzer Mounzer of Syria trade barbs in a Security Council meeting over the U.S. cruise missile strikes in Syria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says progress made in U.S.-China relations

U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress in the bilateral U.S.-China relationship during their first face-to-face talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mexican farmers set to cash in on heirloom corn

Breeds of corn that have grown in Mexico for centuries will be given the same special status as fine chocolate and coffee - a fair trade label - and that may mean a boom for the country's farmers.

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Erdogan's divisive referendum sweeps in expat voters

Turkey's political parties are in a last-minute push to drive expat Turks to the polls in a divisive referendum that could grant President Tayyip Erdogan expansive new executive powers.

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Truck drives into crowd in Sweden, some dead

Police say at least three people were killed after a truck drove into a crowd in central Stockholm on Friday.

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Tombstones come to life in Slovenia

A Slovenian cemetery unveils a digital interactive tombstone that plays multimedia content.

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Moscow says U.S. ties 'hurt' by Syria strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian airbase has "seriously hurt" the U.S.-Russia relationship, according to news agencies citing the Kremlin.

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Trump says "something should happen" with Syria's Assad

"I think what Assad did is terrible," U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters travelling with him on Air Force One en route to Florida, adding "so something should happen." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump looks to Xi on trade, North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday facing pressure to deliver trade concessions for some of his most fervent supporters and prevent a crisis with North Korea from spiraling out of control. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Dustin Johnson pulls out of Masters

World number one Dustin Johnson pulled out of the U.S. Masters on Thursday after injuring his back in a freak accident. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Will he play?; Injured Johnson in doubt for Masters

The U.S. Masters started in bright and blustery conditions on Thursday although the fitness of newly injured world number one Dustin Johnson is the major talking point around Augusta National. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Syria hits back at gas attack blame

Syria's foreign minister denies involvement in a suspected gas attack in Syria killed 70 including children on Tuesday. This after western countries pointed the finger of blame at President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

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Hundreds of migrants rescued at sea by humanitarian groups

Italy's coast guard says humanitarian organizations operating rescue ships off the coast of Libya picked up over 700 migrants from overcrowded boats.

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New explosion heard in St Petersburg, no one hurt

An explosion is heard near a residential building in St Petersburg where an explosive device was found earlier Thursday. Emily Wither reports.

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Thousands evacuated due to floods in New Zealand

Rescue workers evacuate thousands of people at the top of the country's North Island as flood waters from ex-Cyclone Debbie surged.

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Trump looks to Xi on trade, North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday facing pressure to deliver trade concessions for some of his most fervent supporters and prevent a crisis with North Korea from spiraling out of control. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Macron's lead narrows in French presidential poll

With the French presidential election looming, centrist Emmanuel Macron has ceded ground to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, according to latest polls. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Israeli killed in Palestinian car ramming in West Bank

One Israeli is killed and another wounded in a suspected car ramming attack in the West Bank on Thursday. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Chinese wary about U.S. missile system

Experts say China's wary of advanced U.S. anti-missile radars in South Korea because it does not know whether the defenses, intended for North Korean missiles, are capable of tracking and countering Beijing's own nuclear program.

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Transgender Thais face nightmare at army draft

Thailand is widely seen as a paradise for gay and transgender people. But Juarawee Kittisilpa reports that the obligation to turn up to the annual military draft can be a humiliating ordeal when they turn 21.

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5,600 inspectors head for China's polluted north

As China continues to wage war on pollution, thousands of inspectors are headed for the notoriously polluted northern provinces, where local officials have a reputation for ignoring the rules.

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UK PM hints at softer Brexit on immigration

British Prime Minister Theresa May has reportedly told broadcaster BBC that free movement with the EU could be extended as part of an implementation phase. The reported transitional measure would allow both sides to factor in changes after Brexit

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Trump: U.S., allies will destroy ISIS, 'protect civilization'

"We will destroy ISIS and we will protect civilization. We have no choice," Trump said at a joint White House news conference with Jordan's King Abdullah. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'We have a big problem' in North Korea: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says "we have a big problem" in North Korea, adding that the problem could have been handled years ago. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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As Russia stands by Assad, relations are tested with Trump

Russia denied that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was to blame for a poison gas attack and said it would continue to back him, opening a rift between the Kremlin and Donald Trump's White House, which initially sought warmer ties.

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Former female Islamic State captives released in Libya

Twenty-eight African women migrants who were held captive by Islamic State have been released by authorities in Misrata.

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Dead whale washes up on New York City beach

Officials are trying to determine what happened to a humpback whale after it washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens.

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Russia bombing unmasks new jihadist generation

The suspected suicide bomber of a Russian metro train would represent a wave of Islamist militants who blend into local societies without a jihadist support network, making it harder for security forces to counter them. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Britain, France renew call for Assad to go

Britain and France on Wednesday renewed their call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to go, after a suspected chemical weapons attack by Damascus killed scores of people in a rebel-held area.

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Reopened spa offers Iraqis respite from Mosul war

A spa in the Iraqi town of Hammam al-Alil has been reopened after a U.S.-backed offensive took back the area from Islamic State militants.

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Car bomb hits cafe in Somalia, killing seven

Officials say at least seven people have been killed after a car bomb rammed into a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday.

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Rome residents fear new lights may dim city's romance

Thousands of street bulbs in the Italian capital are being replaced with cost-effective and environment-friendly LED lights, but not all residents are happy about the change.

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Suicide bomber targets Pakistani army in attack

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on army personnel that killed at least six people and wounded 18 in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.

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North Korea launches missile ahead of U.S.-China talks

South Korea's military says Pyongyang has test-fired a ballistic missile ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Reuters Jack Kim explains what the latest launch tells us about the North's weapons.

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Australian officials warn parents to keep children out of floodwater

Officials warn parents to keep children out of dirty floodwater in Queensland, Australia, as the country braces for more flooding.

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North Korea launches missile ahead of U.S.-China talks

The U.S. and South Korea say Pyongyang has launched what appears to be a medium-range missile, ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ryan Brooks reports.

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No change seen for U.S. on Syria after gas attack

The White House on Tuesday blamed a deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on the government of President Bashar al-Assad and said the incident was "reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world.

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Cassini spacecraft to dive inside Saturn's rings for mission finale

NASA is preparing to send its long-lived Cassini probe into the unexplored region between Saturn and its rings for a scientific grand finale before the spacecraft's suicidal plunge into the planet, space officials said on Tuesday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Orwell's '1984' back in theaters in stand against 'alternative facts'

"They're occurring today, April 4th, because that's the day in 1984 when Winston, the main character, starts his diary, that is his first act of rebellion against the totalitarian state," says a Film Society of Lincoln Center organizer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pets get second chances in flooded Peru

At least 100 family pets and livestock have been rescued in Peru's worst flooding disaster in decades, with many finding new homes through adoption. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Venezuela security forces clash with anti-Maduro protesters

Venezuelan security forces fought rock-throwing protesters with tear gas and pepper spray in Caracas on Tuesday after blocking a rally against President Nicolas Maduro's unpopular socialist government.

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Egyptians go hungry as food prices soar

Many poor residents say they are finding it hard to afford food as inflation rises following the flotation of the Egyptian pound.

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St Petersburg residents queue to donate blood after metro blast

People queud outside a St Petersburg hospital to donate blood after dozens were wounded in a deadly suicide bombing in a metro carriage on Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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(WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) At least 58 people have died, including 11 children, in what monitoring groups claim was a gas attack by Syrian government jets.

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Japan welcomes spring with blooming of cherry blossoms

Tourists and residents flock to Tokyo's Ueno Park to catch a glimpse of the cherry blossoms marking the start of spring.

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Suicide bomber chief suspect in Russia blast

Reports emerge that the St Petersburg metro blast, which killed 11 people, was the work of a suicide bomber, possibly from Kyrgyzstan. Reuters Bureau Chief Christian Lowe reports.

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Dalai Lama meets guard who escorted him 58 years ago

An Indian paramilitary guard who escorted the Dalai Lama safely to India meets the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader 58 years later.

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Polanski loses another bid to end 1970s rape case

Fugitive filmmaker Roman Polanski has lost another attempt to end a four-decade-old rape case involving a 13-year-old girl, as he avoids extradition to the United States. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Trump's son-in-law, Kushner, flies into Iraq with top US general

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, flew into Iraq on Monday with the United States' top general to get a first-hand assessment of the battle against Islamic State from commanders and Iraqi leaders. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Xi meeting is Trump's first big test

President Donald Trump faces his first major test as a global leader this week as he hosts China's President Xi jinping at his Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida.

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At least 10 dead in St Petersburg metro blast

At least 10 people were killed and 20 injured when an explosion tore through a train carriage in the St.Petersburg metro system on Monday, Russian authorities said. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Trump courts Egypt's Sisi for ISIS fight

Overturning recent US policy, President Trump meets Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office. Trump argues the U.S. needs to work more closely with Sisi in the fight against Islamist terror, but human rights activitists blast Sisi for leadnig a coup against former Egyptian leader Mohammed Mursi and for a crackdown they say claimed thousands of lives.

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Images of March

Images taken by Reuters photographers around the world for the month of March 2017, including the battle to retake Mosul, massive flooding in Peru, and the London attack. Produced by Jeremy Schultz.

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At least 9 dead in St Petersburg metro blast

At least 9 people were killed and 50 were injured when an explosion tore through a train carriage in the St. Petersburg metro system on Monday, Russian authorities said.

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At least 10 dead in St Petersburg metro blast

At least 10 people were killed in explosion in a train carriage at metro station in St. Petersburg on Monday, according to Russian authorities, the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the city. Scarlett Cvitanovich-Hodge reports.

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EU foreign ministers to discuss future of Syria

EU foreign ministers meet to discuss the future of Syria, pledging continued humanitarian help and a political transition to be decided by Syrians. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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NGO installs mock Syrian children cemetery outside EU institutions

NGO installs a mock cemetery outside EU institutions to raise awareness on children's fate in Syria two days before Brussels hosts an international conference on the future of the war-torned country. Rough cut. (No reporter narration).

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Twenty tortured and murdered at Pakistan Sufi shrine

Twenty worshippers at a Pakistani Sufi shrine were killed with clubs and knives in an attack purportedly carried out by the shrine's custodian and some accomplices.

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Clashes erupt in Ecuador as leftists claim election win

Supporters of conservative presidential candidate Guillermo Lasso clash with police after leftist Lenin Moreno claims he won Sunday's election.

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Dalai Lama's controversial visit to the India-China border

The Dalai Lama embarks on a controversial journey to the disputed border between India and Tibet. It's a trip being made in the name of spirituality, but as Doug Busvine explains, there are political forces at work, regardless of his intentions.

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Leftist Moreno claims Ecuadorian presidency

Leftist Lenin Moreno claims victory in Ecuador's presidential election, bucking a regional rightwards shift. If confirmed, the win will also be a relief to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, since the rightist challenger had vowed to evict him from the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Twenty tortured and murdered at Pakistani shrine

Twenty people are tortured and then murdered with clubs and knives at a Pakistani Sufi shrine, police say, in an attack allegedly carried out by the shrine's custodian and several accomplices. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Russia-Western balance endures Serbian election

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has won a landslide victory in his pursuit of the presidency, confirming his domination of the country as he pursues a delicate balancing act between Russia and the West. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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An uncertain year ahead for China's consumer push

Official numbers may suggest a bright 2017 for China. But Reuters' Donny Kwok explains why the bottom lines the country's big brands paint a patchy picture of spending in the world's second-largest economy.

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Colombian police seize six tonnes of pure cocaine

Colombian police seize six tonnes of pure cocaine, the third largest amount to have been confiscated from drug trafficking gangs in the country's history. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Survivors face tragic first night after deadly landslide

Roads and bridges lay in destruction as the death toll following a landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province rises to over 200 with hundreds more injured. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Colombia landslide kills 154, injures more

A landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province of Putumayo sent mud and debris crashing onto houses overnight, killing 154 people and injuring many more, according to officials.

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Activist killed, Paraguay congress in flames

Opposition demonstrations more solemn in Asuncion after the death of a protester who was shot with a rubber bullet by police. Rosanna Philpott reports

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Venezuelans clash with police as government tries to calm outrage

Venezuelan opposition demonstrators clash with police even as the government of President Nicolas Maduro looks to cool outrage over a Supreme Court power grab. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Anti-government marches sweep Colombia

Tens of thousands of Colombians take to the streets in a nationwide anti-government march calling for President Juan Manuel Santos to step down. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Venezuela court backtracks to quell outrage

Venezuela's pro-government Supreme Court on Saturday revoked its controversial annulment of the opposition-led Congress amid international condemnation and protests against socialist President Nicolas Maduro.

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Australia cyclone kills two, thousands flee

Tens of thousands of Australians were stranded by floodwaters on Saturday after the remnants of a powerful cyclone swept along the country's east coast, cutting roads, destroying bridges and killing two people.

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Colombia landslide kills at least 112

A landslide in Colombia's southwestern border province of Putumayo kills over a hundred people and injures at least 120 after heavy rains caused several rivers to overflow. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protests mount in Venezuela, top official dissents

Venezuela's powerful attorney general on Friday broke ranks with President Nicolas Maduro's government after the judiciary annulled congress, a rare show of internal dissent as protests and international condemnation grew.

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Islamic State's second-in-command killed in air strike: reports

Ayad al-Jumaili, believed to be the deputy of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has been killed in an air strike, Iraqi State TV announced citing Iraqi military intelligence. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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