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Scientology cruise ship passengers cleared of measles risk, the church says

"All passengers and crew (100%) of the Freewinds have been fully cleared of any possible risk of being infected by the measles or infecting others," the Church of Scientology said.

USA

College students robbed at gunpoint while visiting preschool in South Africa

The 19 students, professor and staff member from the University of Florida were robbed of their laptops, cellphones, cameras, passports and bags.

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Millennials create own political parties as 373 million Europeans prepare to vote

The European Parliament makes laws that impact the daily lives of around 508 million people in 28 countries.

USA

Alabama lawmakers pass sweeping abortion ban

The bill's sponsor in the Alabama House says it's specifically designed to get the US Supreme Court to "revisit their decision on Roe vs. Wade."

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United Kingdom

'Gaps' remain in cross-party talks on Brexit, Labour says

"Gaps remain between Labour and the government. We have made clear that we cannot support the Brexit legislation without an agreement," a spokesman for the Labour party said on Wednesday.

France

Europe: Popular or Populist?

With the European elections just around the corner, Euronews speaks to politicians in Paris about some of the biggest issues facing the EU.

USA

Ship sabotage mystery raises fears of accidental conflict with Iran

The Trump administration is "playing with fire, and all it takes is for one thing to go wrong because the Middle East is a tinderbox," one expert said.

USA

Massive 7.5 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

"A tsunami threat exists for parts of the Pacific located close to the earthquake," the U.S. Geological Survey warned.

USA

Rescued U.S. hostage was due to be given to al Qaeda-linked group

Officials have not given any specific information about who kidnapped the four foreign nationals in the first place.

USA

3 found dead in Germany from crossbow wounds to hearts, neck

Police say there are so far no signs anyone else was involved in the slayings, nor of defensive wounds. Wills from two of them were found on a bed.

USA

North Korea accuses U.S. of 'daylight robbery,' demands return of seized ship

Pyongyang is banned from exporting coal under U.N. sanctions toughened in 2017 to punish increasingly powerful weapons tests that year.

USA

The ghosts of Russia's dying villages are brought to life

Around 20,000 communities are now entirely abandoned, according to official figures. And 36,000 others have fewer than 10 residents each.

USA

Tiger Woods sued in drunk driving death of former employee

Nicholas Immesberger died in a fatal crash on Dec. 10, 2018. His blood-alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit, the lawsuit says.

USA

Washington DC radio station is a Russian agent, judge rules

WZHF-AM is "a Russian state-owned media enterprise created by Vladimir Putin to advance Russian interests abroad," the Justice Department contended.

World News

Ethiopian Airlines CEO wants Boeing to do more after fatal crash

"This should not happen again to any airline, even a single life should not be put at risk," Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said.

USA

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle plug 'transformative workout' online

"Any allegations of favoritism will detract from the worthy cause they are trying to promote."

World News

American 'sweetheart' and Hollywood legend Doris Day dies aged 97

Doris Day's musical and movie stardom in the 1950s and '60s made her among the best-known screen actresses in history.

USA

What's in a name? This family appears to have inspired U.K.'s royals

"It just worked out that way," Jo Stafford said.

USA

Sweden will re-open rape case against WikiLeaks' Julian Assange

The Australian national currently is in jail in the U.K., where he is serving a 12-month sentence for skipping bail in 2012.

USA

South African leader vows to purge Mandela's party of 'deviant tendencies'

"We are going to end corruption whether they like it or not," he told supporters following an election win.