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Özil and Gündogan meet German president after Erdogan photos row

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 2:35
related countries: Turkey, Germany
related places: Erdogan

The two players of Turkish origin stated that Germany was their country, President Steinmeier said.
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Cougar shot dead after killing US cyclist and mauling another

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 3:59
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

US wildlife officers in Washington state track and shoot a cougar after a rare attack on humans.
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China agrees to import more goods and services from US

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 9:33
related countries: United States

Although no specific numbers are given, the agreement may dampen fears of a looming trade war.
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Saudi Arabia women's driving activists 'targeted in smear campaign'

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 11:35
related countries: Saudi Arabia

With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats.
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Syria war: IS militants 'leave Damascus suburbs'

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 11:59
related countries: Syria
related places: Damascus

Activists say there has been an evacuation but Syrian officials deny any ceasefire deal.
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Royal wedding 2018: How the world watched it

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 15:35
related countries: Spain

From Meghan's old school to ex-pats in Spain, millions of people were doing the same thing on Saturday.
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Chelsea owner Abramovich experiences UK visa renewal 'delay'

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 15:45
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Chelsea

A source close to the Chelsea owner says the renewal process is taking "a little longer than usual".
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US and China halt imposing import tariffs

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 16:05
related countries: United States, China

No specific numbers are given, but the deal appears to have ended the imminent threat of a trade war.
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First baby in 12 years born on remote Brazil island

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 17:02
related countries: Brazil

Births are banned on the remote island and the mother says she did not know she was pregnant.
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Trump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration'

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 19:10
related countries: United States

The US president wants to know if the FBI was ordered to penetrate his campaign for political purposes.
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Pepe's story: How I survived Spanish flu

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 23:14
related countries: Spain

José Ameal is believed to be the oldest Spanish survivor of the pandemic which followed World War I.
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Iceland PM on equal pay: It doesn't just happen by sitting and waiting

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 23:18
related countries: Iceland

Iceland is the first country to force firms to prove they pay all employees the same.
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US weighs plans to curb Chinese investment

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 23:19
related countries: China, United States
related places: America, Washington

Washington is worried about Chinese investors. Is the rest of America?
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Why North Korea is destroying its nuclear test site

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 23:32
related countries: North Korea

Kim Jong-un's pledge is a step towards ending the nuclear programme but isn't 'denuclearisation'
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UK turns blind eye to dirty Russian money, say MPs

Sunday 20th of May 2018, 23:58
related countries: Russia, United Kingdom

The City is being used as "a base for the corrupt assets" of President Putin's allies, MPs claim.
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