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Trump vetoes bill to end U.S. role in Yemen war

The president said he issued only the second vetoof his presidency to stop an "unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities."

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Notre Dame organist playing when the fire broke out calls the devastation 'unbearable'

"It's like seeing your own house burning," Johann Vexo said.

USA

Paris firefighter on desperate battle to save Notre Dame, 'France's heritage'

One of the 400 firefighters who helped battle the blaze that engulfed the famed cathedral shared the sadness they felt at the loss.

USA

It's 'frustrating' millions in donations only came after fire, Notre Dame official says

"The urgency of the restoration has not been taken into account quickly enough," the cathedral's adviser said.

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Parisians grieve and pay their respects to fire-ravaged Notre Dame

"Watching the flames last night was like watching a woman being beaten up without being able to do anything."

USA

Shooter in custody after four dead in 'targeted' killings in Canada

Royal Canadian Mounted Police says the suspect and the four victims knew each other but gave no details.

USA

Taliban official says comments on women at peace talks were 'misconstrued'

"We still have a clear-cut policy that we wouldn't allow women to represent us any in capacity," one commander said.

USA

What we know about the Notre Dame fire

The 850-year-old cathedral has survived frequent modifications, wars, revolutions and renovations.

USA

Restoring Notre Dame is possible, but will be 'painstaking,' experts say

"This building has been through the French Revolution, the Huguenots and two world wars. I have no doubt it will rise again," one expert said.

USA

Notre Dame Cathedral was 'vulnerable' to fire, expert says

"If there is a most vulnerable time for a church, it is when it is under construction," one fire expert said.

USA

Notre Dame fire: World mourns destruction at Paris cathedral

"Something just collapsed inside me. [It was] one of the worst things I've ever seen," one Paris resident said.

France

Global contest to design new spire for Notre Dame cathedral

Edouard Philippe, the country's prime minister, announced the contest on Thursday and called for "a new spire that is adapted to the techniques and the challenges of our era".

USA

N. Korean defector whose escape went viral understands why he was shot

"If I were in their shoes I would have done the same thing," he told NBC News, recalling his 2017 escape.

USA

Islamic State figure killed in U.S. strike in Somalia

American military involvement in the country has grown since President Donald Trump approved expanded operations against al-Shabab early in his term.

USA

Taliban team at Afghan peace talks in Qatar to include women

The move represents a step towards addressing demands that women be included in the talks, aimed at bringing an end to more than 17 years of war in Afghanistan.

USA

Red Cross reveals nurse has been held in Syria since 2013

"From the moment Louisa and the others were kidnapped, every decision we made was to maximize the chances of winning their freedom."

USA

'Everything is going well so far' as Fukushima cleanup hits milestone

The project was delayed more than four years by mishaps, high radiation and radioactive debris from an explosion that occurred at the time of the meltdown.

Business

American Airlines cancels Boeing 737 MAX flights until August

American Airline bosses said they believe the plane will be recertified before the 19 August but want to be reassured of the reliability ahead of its peak travel season.

Sport

Tiger Woods wins Masters in first major victory in 11 years

It's one of sport's great all-time comebacks.

Finland

Finland's Social Democrats win razor-thin victory as far-right surges

Finland's Social Democrats win razor-thin victory as far-right Finns Party sees big surge,