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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".

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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,

USA

Ukraine's president left to debate himself as comedian leading polls is a no-show

Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who won the first round of the presidential election, has said he will take part in a debate on April 19.

USA

Seychelles president's underwater speech: Protect our oceans

"This issue is bigger than all of us, and we cannot wait for the next generation to solve it," Seychelles President Danny Faure said.

USA

Amid deadly Madagascar measles outbreak, parents want to vaccinate but lack means

In Madagascar, many parents would like to protect their vulnerable children but face immense challenges to receiving vaccines.

USA

Black soccer stars have had enough of racism on the field

A growing number of young stars are speaking out as stories of players facing abuse from fans, both on the field and online, have gained attention in recent weeks.

USA

For Northern Ireland, 'Game of Thrones' is much more than a popular TV show

Tourism has become big business for Northern Ireland, with the show helping to attract 120,000 visitors a year and bringing in $40 million a year.

USA

Ukrainian ambassador's vehicle attacked in London

No injuries were reported after police opened fire on a suspect outside the Ukrainian embassy on Saturday.

USA

Trump's latest Iran move could jeopardize U.S. troops

The White House put the powerful armed force that answers only to Iran's supreme leader in the same category as al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

USA

Japan says U.S. serviceman kills woman, self in Okinawa

The incident comes amid growing resentment about the presence of American troops in the southwestern Japanese region.