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2019-11-10

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Germany

Hannover elects first German mayor of Turkish origin

The German city of Hannover became the first regional capital and the first city in the country to elect a mayor of Turkish origin on Sunday, in a powerful symbol for German citizens of Turkish immigration descent.

USA

Bolivian president announces resignation amid accusations of election fraud

The head of the country's armed forces said the military had asked Bolivian President Evo Morales to step down in the wake of weeks of protests.

USA

Nikki Haley says Kelly, Tillerson tried to get her to resist Trump to 'save the country'

Haley said, the men "confided in me that when they resisted the president, they weren't being insubordinate, they were trying to save the country."

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USA

Doctors, hospitals take up arms against Democrats' health care changes

The debate over various "Medicare for All" plans has gripped the presidential primary contest.

France

Paris anti-Islamophobia march divides left while criticised by right

Over 13,500 people marched in Paris on Sunday against Islamophobia, in a controversial protest that created tensions on the left and attracted criticism from the French government and right-wing parties.

USA

Russian hacker to be extradited to U.S. from Israel, high court rules

Alexei Burkove was arrested in 2015 while visiting Israel and is wanted in the United States for suspicion of cyber crimes.

USA

Democrats push back on GOP efforts to have whistleblower, Hunter Biden testify

"I think the Republicans are making an issue of anything that they think will give them some gravitas," Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., told ABC.

Destinations

New eco-luxury wooden houses open for booking in France

We stayed at Cottages Antoinette, a trio of unusual accommodation overlooking a sea of vines in the Champagne region.

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Queen attends Remembrance day service in London

Queen Elizabeth II joined Britons in remembering their war dead, as the country's political leaders paused campaigning for the Dec. 12 election to take part in a somber Remembrance Sunday service in London.

USA

GOP Rep.: If 'murderers' and 'rapists' get due process, Trump should too

"There's a reason we let murderers and robbers and rapists go free when their due process rights have been violated," he said.

USA

Rep. Himes accuses Republicans of a false equivalency between Trump, Biden on Ukraine

"What the president did was wrong and impeachable," the Connecticut Democrat said in an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press."

USA

GOP senator: Trump advisers had to 'convince' Trump to release Ukraine aid

Most of Trump's "advisers wanted the military aid released," Johnson said, adding they tried to find any way to "convince" him to do so.

United Kingdom

British house mock-up "sinks" in Thames in climate protest

Extinction Rebellion staged the protest as parts of northern and central England were struggling with the aftermath of floods that began last week when severe storms brought a month's rainfall in less than 24 hours.

China

Hong Kong clashes continue

Police clashed with protesters in Hong Kong as pro-democracy supporters took to the streets for the 24th consecutive weekend

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Iraqi security forces clash with anti-government protesters in Baghdad

Protesters ran away as live ammunition, tear gas canisters and stun grenades were fired towards them.

United Kingdom

UK braced for more flooding

Severe flood warnings have been issued in England as flooding continues to force people from their homes

USA

Iran acknowledges open case involving missing FBI agent, raising family's hopes

"We welcome Iran's taking the first step to finally end this nightmare," Levinson's family said in a statement to NBC News Saturday.

USA

Could Trump's re-election go up in a puff of smoke? Vapers say watch out.

E-cigarette users are banding together politically, forging a new constituency of passionate single-issue voters.

United Kingdom

Watch: UK Royal Family leads annual Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day honours the sacrifice of British troops involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

USA

Young female climate activists face hateful abuse online

"They feel they have the right to degrade us," said Theresa Sebastian, 15, from Cork, in the Republic of Ireland.

Living

How to eat with the seasons: A complete guide

Should we be eating fruits and vegetables in season to reduce our carbon footprint and improve our health?

World News

Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns after disputed election

The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, confirmed that he resigns from the presidency after almost 14 years in power.

World News

Six dead, 36 missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bangladesh

More than two million spent a night huddled in storm shelters as Cyclone Bulbul smashed into the coasts of India and Bangladesh.

Sport

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia

Tennis: France claim Fed Cup title with 3-2 win over Australia

USA

Mercury is making a rare 'transit' across the sun. Here's how to watch.

Skywatchers around the world have the opportunity to witness a rare astronomical event Monday that occurs just 13 times each century.