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Obama says he hopes he has persuaded British voters not to leave EU
Barack Obama sayshe hopes he would be able to influence British voters' decisions at the June 23 referendum
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Germany seeking "safe zones" in Syria to shelter refugees
The idea has been long championed by Turkey in the face of UN caution
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Australian politician sets river on fire to protest fracking
Buckingham sets fire to a river to draw attention to methane gas he says is seeping into the water due to fracking
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Nepal marks one year since quake as frustration mounts
The 7.8-magnitude quake killed 9,000 people and some four million survivors are still living in temporary shelters
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Hillary Clinton also wants Britain to stay in the EU
The statement came following an intervention from US President Barack Obama who urged Britons to vote to remain
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Post Brexit UK-US trade deal could take up to a decade, Obama tells BBC
Britain voting to leave the European Union at a June 23 referendum could delay the planned deal, says Obama
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Death toll from Ecuador earthquake surpasses 650
With close to 7,000 buildings destroyed, more than 25,000 people were living in shelters
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US orders 'urgent' engine fix for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
officials order Boeing to fix engines on its 787 Dreamliner airplanes to avoid sudden failure in icy conditions
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Obama embracing ally Merkel on farewell trip to Germany
Obama is ostensibly visiting to attend the Hannover Messe, a trade fair that underscores Germany's commercial prowes
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North Korea fires submarine-launched missile: South Korea
The North fired the missile to the northeast at about 6:30 pm and flew for about 30 km
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For Germany's new arrivals, bank account is passport to integration
'No more appointments today' reads a sign at a bank in Berlin where refugees are queuing to open an account
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Brexit row sparks fears of Tory civil war
Opinion polls point to a tight race, although the Cameron-backed campaign to 'Remain' has a slight lead
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Visa deal or no migrant deal, Turkey warns EU
Turkey firm over the contentious issue of visa-free travel for its citizens
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Disease experts to compare Zika notes in Paris
They will also review progress in the development of Zika diagnostics and vaccines
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Trump, Clinton aim to seal deal in Tuesday primaries
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump seek to deliver knockout blows against their rivals in Tuesday's five primaries
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China's Xi stresses Communist leadership over religion
Beijing tightens controls on civil society organisations and churches
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France's ambitious Macron told to get into line
Macron warned he must play role in government as his behaviour fuels speculation his interest in running for president
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Separate US shootings in two states leave 14 dead
Firearms kill around 30,000 people in the United States each year
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Merkel, Obama say EU-US free trade deal would benefit both sides
Merkel expected to discuss the TTIP deal with Obama when he visits a trade show in Hanover
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North Korea tests sub-launched missile: South
North Korea launched a projectile which is believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile
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Obama tells British youth: Don't pull back from the world
Obama 'When I speak to young people, I implore them, and I implore you, to reject those calls to pull back
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China chemical blaze extinguished, but may affect thousands
15,000 people live within five kilometres of the blast site, close to drinking water and ecological protection areas
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Saudi deputy crown prince backs women driving
Despite his eagerness to work towards more freedom for women, the prince says the process will take time
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Severe criminal justice policies hurt US economy: White House
Packed prisons and long sentences are counter-productive to economy as well as the people involved, report says
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EU 'sold out to Turkey' over refugee deal: Hungarian PM
PM Viktor Orban says 'The security of the European Union cannot be in the hands of a power outside the EU'
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13 killed east of Damascus during Syrian government
The death toll is expected to rise
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Dutch students open world's first pop-up drone cafe
The project has been aimed at showing how such small inside craft could become an essential part of modern daily life
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EU ministers propose 'urgent' measures after Panama scandal
The EU member countries will also launch talks next week on rules for big companies making public what they earn
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South Sudan rebel chief to miss international deadline to return
Machar was to return to Juba on April 18 to take up the post of first vice president alongside President Salva Kiir
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Yemen launches southern operation against al Qaeda militants
Forces loyal to President Hadi in Abyan province advance towards Zinjibar and the neighbouring town of Jaa
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Donald Trump uses Indian accent to mock call centre representative
The tycoon was trying to make a point
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Australia aims to track graft funds at home and abroad
Prime minister promises to spend A$15 million on boosting the capability of anti-graft agents to track down money
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In a fight against oppression, Iranian women call on Western tourists to violate hijab law
As part of a growing online campaign, Iranian women are risking punishment by taking pictures without their hijabs
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Twelve arrested after clashes at Paris youth protest
Police fired teargas to disperse a group of around 100 people who tried to break through police lines
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China chemical blaze put out after 16 hours
Initial blast recalled huge explosions caused by improper storage of chemicals in Tianjin last August
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Top Philippine candidate pushes 'kill criminals' message
Rodrigo Duterte renews his vow to kill criminals as the tough-talking favourite hits the stump in the capital
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Egypt court postpones Morsi espionage verdict
The verdict was postponed to May 7 to continue consultations, says head judge of the criminal court
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Montreal tries on 'Up All Night'
The goal of the event is 'to create spaces for people who were not involved in politics. It's a movement of citizens'
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Obama issues stark trade warning against Brexit
US president's comments drew a furious reaction from those campaigning to leave the 28-country bloc
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Bangladesh professor hacked to death in 'Islamist' attack
Rezaul Karim Siddique, 58, hacked from behind with machetes as he walked to the bus station from his home
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Australian police to investigate submarine tender leak: ABC
It is the second leak from within the military acquisition project
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New Jersey school board member quits over anti-Muslim comments
Humza Yousuf, 17, said Gryskiewicz's comments on the Facebook page which was taken down, offended him
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Tensions over migrant deal as Merkel, EU officials head to Turkey
Hopes to boost a month-old, six-billion-euro deal to return migrants arriving on Greek shores to Turkey
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Trade deal foes plan major German rally on eve of Obama visit
Obama's trip intended to lend momentum to flagging efforts to see the world's biggest trade pact finalised this year
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Eight killed in execution-style US shootings
The victims are 'all adults except for a male juvenile' who was 16 years old
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Obama presses for repeal of anti-transgender, anti-gay laws
Obama says 'I think that the laws that have been passed there are wrong. And should be overturned'
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Dozens of arrests in Egypt ahead of anti-government protest
Opposition groups call for protests due to government's deal to hand two islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia
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New raid on Panama Papers law firm: report
This is the second raid in as many weeks on Mossack Fonseca in Panama
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China, US join record UN signing of Paris climate deal
A total of 15 countries or parties formally presented the completed ratification to the UN
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Google seeks to play down EU Android probe
Brussels has charged Google with abusing the dominance of its Android mobile phone operating system

















































