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USA

"I played dead to survive"

A survivor of Sunday's nightclub attack in Orlando has given a vivid account of the moment the gunman opened fire on the crowd.

USA

Hundreds gather to give blood in Orlando

Officials say the response has been "overwhelming" - but there is frustration in the gay community as some are prevented from donating

Ukraine

Exclusive: Ukraine says French national had plans for 15 attacks in France

But French investigators say they now think the suspect was more likely to have been involved in arms smuggling than terrorism.

Germany

Fire engulfs migrant centre in Germany

Dozens of firefighters were called to the centre in Duesseldorf - currently the home of scores of refugees.

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USA

Clinton hopes to claim victory

Hillary looks set to win New Jersey on Super Tuesday but its predicted the race will be tighter in California.

France

Flood water receding in Paris

Locals fear a long period of recovery lies ahead after some of the worst flooding seen in the regions of Paris and central France for decades.

Switzerland

Landmark Swiss vote on a guaranteed basic income

Exit poll suggests they have rejected a plan to give everyone 2,200 euros a month, whether working or not

Germany

Lightning strikes end German rock festival

The third and final day of the mammoth "Rock-am-Ring" festival is cancelled after lightning strikes injure more than 80.

World News

Peru holds tight presidential run-off vote

Both candidates are fiscal conservatives who plan to maintain the free-market model for the resource-rich Andean economy.

USA

Ali - the boxing world pays tribute

Friends, former foes and managers unite in respect for the sporting legend and civil rights activist.

Belgium

Bruges gets beer pumped in by pipeline

Beer-loving Belgians have helped to fund an underground pipeline to protect the historic centre of one of their most beautiful cities.

USA

Muhammad Ali - In his own words

From fights to civil rights - the three-times world heavyweight champion kept his audience entertained with his patter: fighting talk, rhyme and witticisms.

World News

China vows to reject South China Sea ruling

Beijing's comments come on the fringes of Asia's biggest security summit in Singapore, where the situation is being viewed with concern.

Bolivia

Shocking scenes at disabled protest in Bolivia

Tear gas was let off as the protesters, some on crutches or in wheelchairs, advanced down the street in the city of La Paz.

USA

Muhammad Ali - "an outrageous humanitarian"

"I want to be remembered as a man who never sold out his people," the boxing legend is quoted as saying.

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Heavy rain and flooding in France and Germany

France In Nemours, 3,000 out of 13,000 inhabitants had to be evacuated from the town centre.

France

Israelis and Palestinians skip Paris peace talks

Paris wants countries to commit to a framework to get the absent participants back around the table for negotiations.

Japan

Japanese boy found safe and well after six days missing in dense forest

Seven-year-old Yamato Tanooka was found at a military camp near Shikabe in northern Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island.

World News

US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan backs Donald Trump as presidential candidate

The most senior elected Republican in the US has endorsed Donald Trump as the party's candidate for November's presidential election.

France

France: business strikes back

The atmosphere was tense between Philippe Martinez and protesters, who say their businesses are suffering because of strikes.

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