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U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran.

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Another horse dies after injury at Santa Anita Park, 24th since December

"A comprehensive evaluation will be completed to understand what might have caused this uncommon injury," the owners of the California track said.

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Restaurant accidentally serves $5,700 bottle of Bordeaux

The bottle of Château Le Pin came from one of only 500 cases that were produced.

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Climate-conscious voters entrust E.U. ballots to their grandchildren

"The voice of young people needs to be heard."

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In first for Asia, Taiwan approves same-sex marriage

Taiwan's Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly.

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New Alabama abortion law sparks fear, some cheers in US

The only abortion clinic in Montgomery, Alabama has been telling concerned women they are still open for business for at least the next six months.

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Ex-Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke dies at age 89

Hawke was Australia's longest-serving Labor Party prime minister and his charisma and powers of persuasion earned him near-folk hero status among many Australians.

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Manning says she won't testify on WikiLeaks despite risk of jail

"No matter what happens today ... whether i'm placed in confinement or not, I'm not going to comply with this grand jury," Manning said.

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China arrests 2 Canadians accused of espionage

The pair were first detained in December last year in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a Huawei executive on behalf of the United States.

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Prince Harry wins damages over aerial pictures of his private home

Harry's lawyer said a news agency chartered a helicopter in January to take photos and film the private home of Harry and his wife, Meghan.

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Iran threat disputed by foreign officials

"There's been no increased threat from Iranian backed forces in Iraq and Syria," said British Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika.

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Venezuelan government, opposition enter talks to end crisis

Envoys are headed to Norway, but progress is expected to be slow.

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Trump signs executive order against foreign tech threats

Trump signs Executive Order to protect US computer networks from 'foreign threats'

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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.

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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.

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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."

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.

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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.

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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.