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Prince Andrew urged to 'call the FBI' about Jeffrey Epstein on London bus sign

"If you see this man please ask him to call the FBI to answer their questions," the sign said.

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Calls for anti-extremism measures as Germany mourns victims of fatal shooting

'The indifference shown in Europe to the fight against rising xenophobia has led to new attacks being added every day,' Turkey's foreign ministry said.

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U.S.-Taliban reduction in violence to start Friday ahead of broader deal

The U.S. has 12,000 to 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, in a conflict that has raged for 18 years.

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Coronavirus updates: South Korea reports big jump in cases, virus spreading in Chinese prisons

As the total number of COVID-19 cases reaches 76,000 globally, here is the latest news on Feb 21.

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Portuguese lawmakers vote to allow euthanasia

Hundreds protest outside parliament as bill passes.

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Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at London mosque

Images posted to social media showed a white man in a red hooded top, jeans and bare feet being pinned to the floor by police officers inside the mosque.

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Two killed after train derails in Australia

Local media carried pictures showing several carriages of the train askew off the tracks, with the locomotive on its side.

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Far-right motive suspected after deadly attack in Germany

"Everything will be done to investigate the circumstances of these terrible murders," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

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Coronavirus updates: 2 passengers die after leaving 'chaotic' cruise ship

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed to 2,118 in China. Here is the latest for Thursday Feb. 20.

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PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged in FIFA bribery case

He has been charged with inciting ex-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke ``to commit "aggravated criminal mismanagement".

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Racism and far-right threat 'very high' in Germany, says minister

"The threat posed by far-right extremism, anti-Semitism and racism is very high in Germany," Seehofer told reporters.

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8 people dead in shootings in German city of Hanau, police report

It was not immediately clear who or what was behind the shootings at two locations in the city.

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Coronavirus quarantine on Diamond Princess cruise ship 'chaotic,' Japanese expert claims

"Inside Diamond Princess, I was so scared," said Prof. Kentaro Iwata "I was so scared of getting COVID-19."

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Trump admin offered Assange a pardon if he cleared Russia over email leak, lawyer says

Assange is being held at a British prison while fighting extradition to the United States on spying charges. His full court hearing is due to begin next week.

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Harry and Meghan to start new life away from royal family next month

Couple will no longer have an office at Buckingham Palace, spokeswoman said.

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Coronavirus updates: Quarantine ends on cruise ship death toll passes 2,000

As the death toll for the coronavirus outbreak in China passes 2,000, here is the latest news for Wednesday Feb. 19.

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Turkey's Erdogan says Syria offensive a 'matter of time' after talks with Russia

Erdogan said Turkey was determined to make Idlib a secure zone "no matter the cost."

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Queen Elizabeth's nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, and wife announce plans to divorce

The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the royal family.

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HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul

The bank plans to reduce its workforce from 235,000 to 200,000 in the next three years.

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Court reinstates order for Russia to pay $50 billion over Yukos

"This is a victory for the rule of law," said the leader of a group of Yukos shareholders.