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The French President Who Wouldn’t Be ‘normal’

François Hollande's reign as president was marked by a secret love affair, deadly terror attacks, and an economic...

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Record Crystal Meth Bust In Australia

Australia has made its largest ever bust of crystal methamphetamine, with police Wednesday estimating the haul hidden...

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US Hails Turkey As ‘a Trusted Ally’ In Ankara Talks

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has described Turkey as a trusted ally after meeting its leaders in Ankara. His...

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Tillerson Visits As Turkey Says Its Syria Campaign Over

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Ankara on Thursday for talks on the Syria conflict, just a day after Turkey...

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Zambia To Consult Public Over ICC Membership

Zambia opened public consultations this week on the government's plan to leave the International Criminal Court, as...

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Gambia To Set Up Truth Commission To Probe Jammeh’s Rule

The Gambia will set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate abuses committed during ex-President Yahya...

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Germany To Clear Gays Convicted Under Nazi-Era Law

The German government Wednesday approved plans to quash the convictions of 50,000 men sentenced for homosexuality under...

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Controversy In Benin Over Single-Term Presidency Plan

Many Africans have become accustomed to their leaders trying to cling to power at all costs, but in tiny Benin, the...

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Commonwealth Likely To Increase To 54 By 2018

The Commonwealth is looking to increase its membership to 54 with the possible return of Gambia and the inclusion of...

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‘Why Are You Hiding Terrorists’

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued his rhetorical attacks on European leaders on Monday by accusing...

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Jordan Releases Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls

A Jordanian soldier who shot dead seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released from prison Sunday after serving out...

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Jordan Releases Soldier Who Killed 7 Israeli Schoolgirls

A Jordanian soldier who killed seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released on Sunday after serving 20 years in...

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ICC Summons South Africa Over Bashir Visit

South African authorities have been asked to appear at the International Criminal Court on April 7 over the country’s...

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South Africa Revokes ICC Withdrawal After Court Ruling

South Africa has revoked its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the High Court said the move...

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Facebook Wins Case Against Refugee In Merkel Selfie

Facebook clinched victory Tuesday in a German court case brought by a Syrian refugee whose selfie with Chancellor...

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Japan Approves Changes To Century-Old Sex Crime Law

The Japanese government on Tuesday took a major step to overhaul century-old sex crime laws as it seeks to impose...

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Facebook Case Brought By Syrian Refugee In Germany Heads To Verdict

A German court was due to rule Tuesday on a dispute between Facebook and a Syrian refugee whose post of a selfie with...

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Israel Approves Partial Marijuana Decriminalisation

Israel has approved plans to partially decriminalise marijuana use in public in favour of fines and treatment....

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Israel Approves Partial Marijuana Decriminalisation

The Israeli government on Sunday approved a plan to partially decriminalise marijuana use in public in favour of fines...