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Brexit true believers see only an upside to leaving the E.U.

"Leaving the E.U. won't make life here better, but it won't make it worse."

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Euroviews. Trump's shameless use of female pain to sell his border wall | View

The president’s apparent concern this week for the victims of sexual assault and abuse is curious considering his actions.

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Big blast tears through Paris bakery

Fire crews were responding to a reported gas leak in the area when the blast hit.

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Japan Olympics chief investigated for corruption linked to 2020 Games

Tsunekazu Takeda denied there was any type of bribery surrounding Tokyo's bid to host Olympics.

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Ronaldo's 'calm' as rape case goes forward, says Juventus coach

Las Vegas police said in a statement that an official request has been submitted to Italian authorities for a DNA sample from the player.

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Former Nazi guard who spent decades living in U.S. before deportation dies

Palij's U.S. citizenship was revoked in 2003 based on his wartime activities, human rights abuses and immigration fraud.

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American troops start withdrawing from Syria, official says

Confirmation of the first withdrawals comes amid confusion over plans to implement President Donald Trump's pullout order.

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Countries line up to offer runaway Saudi teen a new life

Her case has highlighted the cause of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.

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Nuns on the run: Vatican's new track team dreams of Olympic glory

It aims to "promote culture and running and launch the message of solidarity and the fight against racism and violence of all types."

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China's 'Sky Net' recovers $519M, nabs 1,000 fugitives in a year

The four-year-old "Sky Net" operation aims to return white collar criminals and pilfered assets.

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Australian police charge man over hazardous packages sent to diplomatic offices

The man, named as Savas Avan, was charged with sending dangerous articles through a postal service, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

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The world's fifth-richest country has a hunger problem

"Instead of seeing hunger as an issue abroad, the government's New Year resolution should be one of taking urgent action at home."

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Words won't stop Putin's aggression, experts warn, saying seized sailors are 'forgotten'

"The Kremlin is not going to be dissuaded by condemnation," one former U.S. diplomat said. "They will be dissuaded by pain."

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Wife of one of Norway's richest men abducted; ransom demanded

A note found at the couple's house said the woman would be killed if police were involved.

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Kim's China visit shows Trump he's 'not the only game in town'

"If Kim is as shrewd as appears to be, he probably recognizes that in some ways the momentum is with him — Trump is on the ropes," one expert said.

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Saudi teen who barricaded herself in hotel is a refugee, U.N. rules

After barricading herself in her Bangkok hotel room, the teen's pleas for help over Twitter garnered tens of thousands of followers.

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Turkey's Erdogan snubs Bolton as rift between NATO allies deepens

The national security adviser was accused of making a "serious mistake" in calling for a new condition for the U.S. exit from Syria.

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Euroviews. This U.S. Marine probably isn't a spy. Here's why Russia is calling him one | View

The detention in Moscow of the American businessman and former Marine feels like another Russian disinformation campaign.

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Suspicious packages investigated at consulates, embassies in Australia

The U.S. Consulate in Melbourne told Australia's national broadcaster that it received one of the suspicious packages.

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Europe briefing: Six stories to know about today

We take a look at the biggest stories from across Europe that you need to know about today.