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Inside the White House Bible Study group

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 1:06
related countries: United States

For the first time in at least 100 years, the US Cabinet has a Bible Study group. What do they learn?
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How the crisis in the Gulf could spread to East Africa

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 1:15
related countries: Somalia

The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper.
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Japanese father arrested for allegedly caging son for over 20 years

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 2:59
related countries: Japan

Japanese police arrest a 73-year-old man who allegedly kept his son in a wooden cage.
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Lula: Former Brazilian president surrenders to police

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 6:27
related countries: Botswana

The former president is flown to prison by helicopter to begin a 12-year sentence for corruption.
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Lula turns himself in after police stand-off

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 9:05
related countries: Brazil

Brazil's former president forced his way through crowds of supporters to surrender to the authorities.
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Syria war: At least 70 killed in suspected chemical attack in Douma

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 9:53
related countries: Syria

The government alleges a "fabrication" despite graphic images of bodies in rebel-held Douma.
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Prince Charles reunited with fan who stole a kiss

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 11:08
related countries: Aruba

On his Australian tour, the prince greets a woman who first met him as a teen and stole a kiss.
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Pyongyang marathon: Fewer foreigners compete in North Korea's annual race

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 11:31
related countries: North Korea
related places: Pyongyang

Fewer foreigners than normal compete in Pyongyang's annual race as nuclear tensions weigh on tourism.
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German van attack: 'Suspect had mental health problems'

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 14:32
related countries: Germany

Authorities say the German national acted alone when he drove into diners in Muenster, killing two.
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North Korea: Runners take part in Pyongyang's marathon

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 16:31
related countries: North Korea
related places: Pyongyang

The annual race marks North Korean founder Kim Il-sung's birth.
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Berlin police arrest six over 'city-endangering' plot

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 18:59
related countries: Germany
related places: Berlin

They say there is no conclusive evidence that Sunday's half-marathon was the target.
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Canada crash: Country mourns Humboldt Broncos bus dead

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 19:49
related countries: Canada

The Canadian prime minister will attend a vigil for the 15 killed in a collision in Saskatchewan.
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Viktor Orban: Hungary PM 'likely' to win another term

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 21:07
related countries: Hungary

Hungary's right-wing PM Viktor Orban is set for a third election win but with a reduced majority, results show.
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Syria war: Trump condemns Syria for 'chemical attack' on Douma

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 21:18
related countries: Syria, Russia, United States

The US president blames Russia, Iran and "Animal Assad", saying there will be a "big price to pay".
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Deutsche Bank boss to step down amid continued losses

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 21:40
related countries: Germany

Germany's biggest lender has appointed Christian Sewing as its new chief executive.
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Belgian cyclist dies after race crash

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 23:10
related countries: Belgium, France
related places: Paris, Roubaix

Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts dies aged 23 following a crash in Paris-Roubaix.
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Meet the 'fearless' drag queens of Beirut

Sunday 8th of April 2018, 23:30
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

Performing queens and the growing gay scene in Lebanon.
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