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France

Le Pen "takes break" as party leader to focus on presidential campaign

The French National Front leader says she is “taking a break” as party leader to focus on her presidential campaign ahead of a run-off vote in two weeks’ time.

France

From the EU to Trump, the world reacts to French vote

International reaction to the results of the first round of the French presidential ballot has been pouring in.

France

France's overseas territories begin voting in presidential ballot

Early voting has begun in France’s overseas territories for the first round of the country’s most closely-fought presidential race in decades.

France

French presidential campaign shaken by Paris shooting

The gun attack on the Champs-Elysee came during a TV appearance by the eleven candidates in Sunday’s presidential ballot.

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Germany

Borussia Dortmund bomb suspect 'hoped to hit club share price'

A man has been arrested by German police investigating the bomb attack on a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team.

Series

Enjoying a traditional Uzbek dish called plov

This week we finish our latest series of Postcards by enjoying a traditional Uzbek dinner, with a visit to a top restaurant.

Syria

Amid calls for inquiry, Syria again denies chemical attack

Images from the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Thursday showed men collecting evidence from the site of the chemical attack that killed at least 70 people including…

New Zealand

Tailwind of Cyclone Debbie wreaks havoc in New Zealand

The remnants of Cyclone Debbie moved to New Zealand after pounding the Australian coast

Russia

Seven arrested as part of St Petersburg bombing probe

Seven people have been arrested by police investigating the deadly metro bomb attack in St Petersburg.

Economy

Donald Tusk: "No one is interested in punishing Greece"

New attempts are being made to kick-start Greek bailout talks that have been delayed for months

Russia

Suspect in St Petersburg blast reportedly Kyrgyz-born Russian citizen

As the hunt goes on for whoever was responsible for the deadly metro blast in St.

USA

Official portrait of Melania is out ... and Twitter is abuzz

The photograph is now on the official website of the White House along with details about Melania's life

Republic of Ecuador

Clashes in Ecuador as presidential election disputed

Former banker Guillermo Lasso is set to face narrow defeat but has already announced he disputes the result

Iraq

UN chief calls for more help for people fleeing Mosul

There is a call for more international aid to help the tens of thousands of people fleeing the fighting in Mosul.

Venezuela

Anger as Venezuela's top court takes over functions of congress

The pro-government Supreme Court has taken over functions of the opposition-led National Assembly

Turkey

Turkey broaches thorny issues with Tillerson in Ankara

A meeting has taken place in Ankara between the new US Secretary of State and Turkish leaders

France

Calls for calm in Paris amid clashes over police shooting

Demonstrations were sparked after the police killing of a Chinese man in his home on Sunday.

United Kingdom

The Brexit headlines we'll remember in years to come

Newspapers have been reacting on this momentous day in the history of the European Union

United Kingdom

Brexit starting gun fired as Brussels receives official notification

UK envoy in Brussels hands over official notification letter to EU Council President Tusk

United Kingdom

Brexit officially begins: Brussels receives formal notification letter

UK envoy in Brussels hands over official notification letter to EU Council President Tusk

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