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Down but never out

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 0:06
related countries: South Africa South Africa

South Africa is in for a rough ride as the ruling ANC prepares to choose President Jacob Zuma's successor.
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Anzac Day wet T-shirt contest cancelled by Australian bar

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 4:28
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Australia Australia

A bar faced backlash after planning the event on one of Australia's most sombre national occasions.
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French mayor fined for 'too many Muslim children' comment

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 7:02
related countries: France France

Controversial Beziers Mayor Robert Menard said schools in his town had too many Muslims.
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Facebook horror

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 7:50
related countries: Thailand Thailand

It comes after a Thai man broadcast the murder of his 11-month daughter on Facebook Live.
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China launches aircraft carrier, boosting military presence

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 8:29
related countries: North Korea North Korea, China China

The launch of China's second aircraft carrier comes as tensions rise on the Korean peninsula.
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North Korea tensions: US installs missile defence system in S Korea

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 9:18
related countries: United States United States, South Korea South Korea, China China

The move sparks protests and is opposed by China which says it could upset regional security.
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Brazil indigenous groups clash with police in Brasilia

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 9:41
related countries: Brazil Brazil
related places: Brasilia

They were protesting against the encroachment of their ancestral lands by farmers and loggers.
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Buffalo beauty contest held in Pakistan

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 9:45
related countries: Pakistan Pakistan

Competition creates awareness about "the importance of breeding this beautiful animal".
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United Airlines investigates giant bunny death

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 10:44
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: London

Simon the 90cm-long rabbit was being flown in the cargo hold from London to Chicago's O'Hare International.
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Syrian government made Sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun, France says

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 10:52
related countries: Syria Syria, France France

Samples bear the "signature" of Sarin made by Syria's government, French intelligence says.
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US and South Korea hold live-fire drill

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 11:32
related countries: South Korea South Korea, North Korea North Korea, United States United States

The military exercise took place around 15 miles from the border with North Korea.
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Thaad: South Korea protests over US missile defence system

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 11:38
related countries: United States United States

South Koreans protest over deployment of US missile defence system.
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Jonathan Shapiro: Why I sketched South Africa being raped

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 12:15
related countries: South Africa South Africa

Prominent South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro defends his controversial sketch of President Jacob Zuma and a businessman raping 'Lady South Africa'.
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101-year-old Man Kaur wins 100m dash in New Zealand

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 13:02
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

Man Kaur's appearance at the World Master Games was a runaway success.
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France election: Macron heckled by pro-Le Pen workers

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 14:32
related countries: France France
related places: Amiens

The bitterly fought campaign in France's presidential election moves up a gear.
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Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 17:39
related countries: Hungary Hungary

The EU is taking legal action against Hungary over a law tightening control on foreign universities.
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Spilt milk

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 18:00
related countries: Canada Canada

President Trump has slapped tariffs on Canadian lumber - now he's going after their dairy farmers. Why?
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White Bengal tiger cub quadruplets at Austria zoo

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 18:21
related countries: Austria Austria
related places: Vienna

Falco, Toto, Mia and Mautzi were born a month ago at the White Zoo in Austria.
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IS conflict: Iraqi force 'retakes ancient city of Hatra'

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 18:30
related countries: Iraq Iraq

The scale of the damage done by IS militants to the site - featured in The Exorcist - is not clear.
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Paris police revive woman declared dead for an hour by paramedics

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 19:20
related countries: France France

The officers arrived an hour after her death certificate was signed and saw movement in her stomach.
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Snake hunter bags 14ft python in mass cull

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 19:43
related countries: Burma Burma

It came at the start of a programme to cut the number of Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades.
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Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 20:33
related countries: United States United States

The latest crackdown is over alleged links to US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen.
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North Korea tensions: US ready to 'bring Kim Jong-un to his senses'

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 20:37
related countries: South Korea South Korea, North Korea North Korea, United States United States

A US missile defence system in South Korea 'will defeat North Korean threat', says a top commander.
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Trump seeks tax windfall for business

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 20:52
related countries: United States United States

Analysts say the plan will add trillions to the deficit but the US government says growth will fund it.
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US to tighten sanctions on North Korea

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 20:53
related countries: North Korea North Korea, United States United States

Donald Trump's North Korea strategy aims to pressure Kim Jong-un by tightening economic sanctions - state department
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Missing Taiwanese trekker found in Himalayas after 47 days

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 22:20
related countries: Nepal Nepal
related places: Kathmandu

Liang Sheng Yueh is recovering in a Kathmandu hospital, but his girlfriend died on the mountainside.
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British High Commission helps gay couples marry in Australia

Wednesday 26th of April 2017, 23:33
related countries: Aruba Aruba, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Gay couples can't get married under Australian law, but hundreds of gay weddings have taken place since 2014 using British law, with the help of the British High Commission.
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