What happend on April 6th 2017
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Arkansas executions: One inmate could be spared death
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 1:21related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Arkansas
One of eight inmates due to be put to death by the US state of Arkansas this month could be given clemency.
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Rockhampton: Homes in Australian city flooded as river peaks
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 3:50related countries:
ArubaThe Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, burst its banks nine days after Cyclone Debbie hit.
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Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, study shows
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 4:42related countries:
United States, 
India, 
Russia, 
ChinaHalf of the deaths come in just four countries - China, India, the US and Russia, the report says.
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Flooded New Zealand town evacuated
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 7:50related countries:
New Zealandrelated places: Edgecumbe
Burst riverbanks have forced the entire population of Edgecumbe in New Zealand to flee homes.
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Australia warns of Anzac Day terror threat in Turkey
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 8:29related countries:
Turkey, 
AustraliaInformation suggests that terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations, Australia says.
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Egyptian professor investigated over bellydance video
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 9:40related countries:
EgyptA professor in Egypt fears losing her job after a video of her dancing is shared on social media.
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Gambians vote in first post-Jammeh poll
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 9:48related countries:
The GambiaPresident Barrow is aiming for a majority in the first elections since the end of the Jammeh era.
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Hamas executes three 'Israel collaborators' in Gaza
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 10:06related countries:
IsraelThe authorities say the men were convicted of treason and conspiring with foreign parties.
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New Zealand floods force evacuations after Tropical Storm Debbie
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 10:20related countries:
New Zealandrelated places: Edgecumbe
Local officials are calling it a once-in-500-years event.
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Hitler colouring book removed by Dutch shop after outrage
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 10:58related countries:
NetherlandsThe book was on sale in the Netherlands until angry parents noticed the dictator's inclusion.
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Mother 'threw anorexic daughter's body into the sea'
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 11:36related countries:
ItalyThe emaciated body of Katerina Laktionova, 27, was found floating in a suitcase at an Italian port.
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Syria 'chemical attack': Trump condemns 'affront to humanity'
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 11:41related countries:
Syria, United Statesrelated places: Trump
The US president says his attitude towards Syria and its president has changed "very much".
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Floods hero
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 11:42related countries:
New Zealandrelated places: Edgecumbe
Among the evacuation from floods in Edgecumbe, New Zealand, one man saved dozens of stranded residents.
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Israeli killed in West Bank car-ramming attack
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 12:37related countries:
IsraelWitnesses said the Palestinian driver accelerated towards two Israelis waiting at a bus stop.
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Japanese castle seeks lord and lady for one night
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 12:53related countries:
Japanrelated places: Hirado
Japan's Hirado city is attracting tourists by offering one couple a chance to be its castle's lord and lady.
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German police free man over murder of Maria Bögerl
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 13:36related countries:
GermanyPolice were unable to match the suspect's DNA to the crime scene.
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US 'transracial' woman Rachel Dolezal to visit SA
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 13:55related countries:
South Africa, United StatesShe will speak at an event intended to promote a dialogue for a "non-racial" South Africa.
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Horn of a dilemma
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 15:10related countries:
South AfricaIt's now legal to trade rhino horn in South Africa after the highest court in the land lifted a ban.
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Nunes steps down from US election Russian hacking probe
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 16:23related countries:
Russia, United StatesThe House intelligence chairman Devin Nunes is now himself under scrutiny from an ethics panel.
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South China Sea: Philippines' Duterte sends troops to unoccupied islands
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 17:06related countries:
ChinaThe move is expected to anger China, which claims almost all the waters in the disputed sea.
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Syria chemical 'attack': Father mourns twins Aya and Ahmed
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 17:53related countries:
SyriaA father grieves for his baby twins, wife and 20 other relatives killed in Syria's suspected chemical attack.
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French election: Francois Fillon hit with flour
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 18:01related countries:
Francerelated places: Strasbourg
French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has had flour thrown in his face while campaigning in Strasbourg.
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St Petersburg metro attack: Russia police arrest eight
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 18:17related countries:
RussiaPolice also found an explosive device at the suspected bomber's flat.
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The US parrot which mimics other animals
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 18:39related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Tennessee
Einstein, an African grey parrot which lives in a zoo in Tennessee, mimics a dog's bark, a wolf’s cry and more.
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Syria chemical 'attack': Damascus attaches conditions to UN inquiry
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 20:12related countries:
Syriarelated places: Damascus
At least 27 children were killed in the alleged chemical attack on Tuesday.
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Syria war: US says no role for Assad following gas 'attack'
Thursday 6th of April 2017, 21:25related countries:
United StatesThe US is considering possible military action following a suspected chemical attack, reports say.
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