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Africanews

Spouses of Ugandan police help force cut down procurement expenditure

A first of its kind in the country, wives of police officers produce uniforms for the force as a way of offsetting procurement challenges.

Yemen

Yemenis in Sanaa react to new 72-hour ceasefire

In Yemen, residents in the capital Sanaa have reacted to the UN’s announcement that a 72-hour ceasefire will start late on Wednesday, by calling for a permanent end to the…

France

French court rejects plea for more time before Calais camp closure

A French court has rejected an attempt by a group of charities to block the imminent closure of the so-called “jungle” migrant camp in Calais.

Sport

Champions League: Leicester City edge out FC Copenhagen, Spurs draw

CSKA Moscow were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Monaco in their Champions League Group E clash in Russia.

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Israel

UNESCO passes controversial Jerusalem resolution

The UN’s cultural body UNESCO has adopted a contentious resolution heavily criticising Israel’s activities at holy sites in East Jerusalem.

Iran

Iran jails American-Iranian father and son for 10 years for 'spying'

Siamak Namazi and his 80-year-old father Baquer were accused of cooperating with the US, according to Iranian media.

USA

Watch: Policewoman narrowly avoids being mowed down by own patrol car

Dashboard footage shows the dramatic moment a policewoman narrowly avoided being mowed down by her own patrol car.

USA

US presidential elections: Meet the third-party candidates who are also running

World News

All you need to know about Europe's new mission to Mars

Mars has long piqued people’s interest – from science fiction tales of Martians to Elon Musk’s goal of one day colonising the planet.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Leaders meet to discuss Ukraine

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the daily news stories making headlines around Europe.

Economy

Rising US inflation makes December interest rate hike more likely

US consumer prices rose in September - up 1.5 percent year-on-year - keeping the Federal Reserve on track to raise the cost of borrowing in December.

Austria

Convert or destroy - what will happen to Hitler's home?

The building where Adolf Hitler was supposedly born will be remodeled, Austria’s interior minister has suggested after initially saying it would be torn down.

Nigeria

Parents of Chibok girls freed by Boko Haram appeal to Nigerian government

The parents of 21 girls freed by the militants want their daughters' health and education taken care of. The government thinks Boko Haram is ready to negotiate the release of 83 more girls.

Sport

Dolderer crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion

Matthias Dolderer was officially crowned Germany’s first Red Bull Air Race World Champion on Sunday after the season’s final round in Las Vegas was shortened due to high…

Business Series

Samsung to compensate suppliers over Note 7 disaster

Samsung is to help its component suppliers hit by the canceling of the Galaxy Note 7 with compensation for unused parts and unfinished components.

Sport

Dan Carter cleared by French Rugby Federation

The French Rugby Federation has cleared former All Blacks Dan Carter of anti-doping breaches after the Top 14 final.

Business Series

Vodafone partners with Iranian internet firm HiWEB

Vodafone is to help modernise the network and IT infrastructure of Iran's HiWEB as it looks for expand into new markets.

Sport

Tour de France 2017 route officially unveiled

Organisers have unveiled an unconventional route for the 2017 Tour de France featuring many early climbs in a bid to limit the opportunities for strong teams to dominate stages and reward aggressive r

Iraq

A family's flight from Mosul

A family of five recount their perilous escape from Mosul and offer insight into what life under ISIL is like

Sci-Tech

ExoMars mission enters crucial stage

ExoMars, the European Space Agency’s mission to Mars, is at a crucial stage.