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Syria war: US weighs military action following gas 'attack'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 1:07related countries:
United StatesThe US is mulling imminent military action, reports say, following a suspected chemical attack.
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German Mittelstand wants 'soft Brexit'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 5:19related countries:
Germany, 
United KingdomThe country's small and medium-sized firms say a "hard Brexit" would harm both Germany and the UK.
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Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong goes on trial in South Korea
Friday 7th of April 2017, 6:13related countries:
South KoreaLee Jae-yong is accused of giving money to a friend of the former president for political favours.
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Tunisia sentences British DJ for Muslim prayer remix
Friday 7th of April 2017, 6:15related countries:
United KingdomDax J played a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer at a music festival, sparking outrage.
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How has Donald Trump's position on Syria changed?
Friday 7th of April 2017, 6:49related countries:
SyriaUntil this week, President Donald Trump opposed taking action against the Assad government in Syria.
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McLaren to 3D-print parts at Bahrain F1 Grand Prix trackside
Friday 7th of April 2017, 7:13related countries:
Bahrain, United KingdomThe British race team will redesign parts to suit track conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Rio marathon winner fails drugs test
Friday 7th of April 2017, 8:02related countries:
Kenya, United Kingdomrelated places: London
Reigning Olympic and London marathon champion Jemima Sumgong is the latest high-profile Kenyan athlete to fail a drugs test.
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Air India revokes ban on MP who beat employee
Friday 7th of April 2017, 10:13related countries:
IndiaRvindra Gaikwad is able to fly again after India's aviation minister intervenes on his behalf.
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Syria war: US launches missile strikes in response to 'chemical attack'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 11:04related countries:
Syria, United StatesCruise missiles hit an air base the US believes launched Tuesday's suspected chemical weapons attack.
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Nicola Sturgeon meets Hillary Clinton in New York
Friday 7th of April 2017, 14:31related countries:
United Statesrelated places: New York
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets the former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in New York.
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Footage shows people fleeing Stockholm truck crash scene
Friday 7th of April 2017, 14:36related countries:
Swedenrelated places: Stockholm
Footage filmed by eyewitness Johnny Chadda shows people fleeing Stockholm truck crash scene
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Anti-Zuma protests take place across South Africa
Friday 7th of April 2017, 16:50related countries:
South AfricaProtesters take to the streets in major South African cities calling for the president to step down.
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Shifting sands
Friday 7th of April 2017, 17:15related countries:
Syria, 
Russia, United StatesThe US move against the Syrian government is a regional setback for Russia, Konstantin Eggert says.
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Trump hails 'tremendous' progress in talks with China's Xi
Friday 7th of April 2017, 17:25related countries:
United States, 
North Korea, 
Chinarelated places: Lago
Was the Chinese leader Xi Jinping angry about the missile strike disrupting his US visit?
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Stockholm attack: 'I heard the screams'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 17:57related countries:
SwedenPhotographer Annevi Petersson was on Drottninggatan when the truck attack happened. She described the sense of panic.
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Syria war: US warns of 'more' after missile strikes
Friday 7th of April 2017, 20:33related countries:
Russia, United StatesIts ambassador to the UN says America will not stand by when chemical weapons are used.
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Trump to make China state visit, says top US diplomat
Friday 7th of April 2017, 21:35related countries:
United States, Chinarelated places: Beijing
Mr Trump accepts the Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to make a state visit to Beijing.
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Twitter forces US to drop demand for Trump critic's details
Friday 7th of April 2017, 21:51related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Trump
A government agency wanted the identity of a Trump critic, but has withdrawn their request.
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Stockholm lorry rams crowds, killing 'at least four people'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 22:11related countries:
Swedenrelated places: A, Stockholm
At least four people are reported killed in a suspected terror attack in central Stockholm.
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British Columbia ends high heel dress code requirements
Friday 7th of April 2017, 22:42related countries:
United KingdomEmployers in British Columbia will no longer be able to insist staff come to work in high heels.
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'We need heroes'
Friday 7th of April 2017, 23:13related countries:
ChinaA TV drama about corruption has become a hit in China, with some comparing it to House of Cards.
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DR Congo: Bruno Tshibala appointed new prime minister
Friday 7th of April 2017, 23:48related countries:
Democratic Republic of the CongoThe appointment is likely further divide opponents of longstanding President Joseph Kabila.
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