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What happend on April 7th 2017

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Syria war: US weighs military action following gas 'attack'

Friday 7th of April 2017, 1:07
related countries: United States United States

The 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, 5:19
related countries: Germany Germany, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The 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, 6:13
related countries: South Korea South Korea

Lee 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, 6:15
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Dax 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, 6:49
related countries: Syria Syria

Until 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, 7:13
related countries: Bahrain Bahrain, United Kingdom United Kingdom

The 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, 8:02
related countries: Kenya Kenya, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related 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, 10:13
related countries: India India

Rvindra 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, 11:04
related countries: Syria Syria, United States United States

Cruise 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, 14:31
related countries: United States United States
related 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, 14:36
related countries: Sweden Sweden
related 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, 16:50
related countries: South Africa South Africa

Protesters 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, 17:15
related countries: Syria Syria, Russia Russia, United States United States

The 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, 17:25
related countries: United States United States, North Korea North Korea, China China
related 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, 17:57
related countries: Sweden Sweden

Photographer 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, 20:33
related countries: Russia Russia, United States United States

Its 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, 21:35
related countries: United States United States, China China
related 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, 21:51
related countries: United States United States
related 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, 22:11
related countries: Sweden Sweden
related 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, 22:42
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

Employers 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, 23:13
related countries: China China

A 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, 23:48
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

The appointment is likely further divide opponents of longstanding President Joseph Kabila.
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