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Trump and Kim in Hanoi: Your need-to-know guide

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 0:39
related countries: Vietnam, North Korea, United States
related places: Kim, Hanoi

The leaders of the US and North Korea are meeting again - why, and what will they talk about?
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Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince MBS takes charm offensive East

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 0:57
related countries: Saudi Arabia

While the West continues to shun the crown prince, Asian nations have pulled out the red carpet.
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Catalonia's ex-president Carles Puigdemont on life 'on the run'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 3:35
related countries: Spain

Carles Puigdemont, the ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, on life in self-imposed exile.
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The Gambia's first female Olympian: 'They call me poor'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 6:01
related countries: The Gambia

Sprinter Gina Bass, the first Gambian woman to compete at the Olympics, says athletes are underfunded.
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Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 8:14
related countries: United States
related places: Tesla

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.
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Ukraine bans its Eurovision entrant over Russia row

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 9:58
related countries: Ukraine, Russia

Maruv will no longer represent Ukraine after a dispute with the country's national broadcaster.
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Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iran's foreign policy 'poisoned by infighting'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 9:59
related countries: Iran

A day after offering to resign, Iran's foreign minister blames "infighting" for hindering his work.
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St Michan's, Dublin: Vandals decapitate 800-year-old crusader

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 10:19
related countries: Ireland

There are fears the mummified head stolen from a Dublin church will disintegrate in the open air.
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Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 11:32
related countries: United States

Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose.
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French Islamic State accused handed over to face trial in Iraq

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 11:33
related countries: Iraq, France

Thirteen French citizens will face trial in Iraq for alleged support of the Islamic State group.
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George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 11:58
related countries: Australia

The ex-Vatican treasurer is the most senior Catholic figure to receive such a conviction.
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Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 12:35
related countries: China

Mango TV changes "gay man" to "special group" in translating best actor Rami Malek's acceptance speech.
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George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 13:43
related countries: Aruba

Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne.
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Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 14:19
related countries: Pakistan, India

Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla.
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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 14:52
related countries: Germany

"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.
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Balakot: Indian air strikes target militants in Pakistan

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 15:06
related countries: Pakistan, India
related places: Balakot

The operation comes at a time of already high tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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South Africa funeral firm to sue pastor for 'resurrection stunt'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 15:25
related countries: South Africa

They say a South African pastor's outlandish video has caused them reputational damage.
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Balakot: Pakistan vows to respond after Indian 'air strikes'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 17:18
related countries: Pakistan, India

Claims India pounded militants in Pakistani territory rock already badly strained relations.
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Donald Trump in Vietnam for summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 17:20
related countries: Vietnam, China
related places: Dong Dang

The US president lands in Hanoi for his second summit with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.
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Locals want Iceland to buy their island

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 18:02
related countries: Iceland

A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property.
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Balakot: India launches air strike in Pakistan

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 18:27
related countries: Pakistan

It's the first time warplanes have crossed the de-facto border in more than 40 years.
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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 18:42
related countries: Netherlands, North Korea

Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions.
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Trump-Kim summit: What North Koreans are saying

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 19:00
related countries: North Korea

While the Trump-Kim summit has been reported as expected around the world, North Korean media has covered the visit in a different way.
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'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 19:53
related countries: United States

Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.
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House to vote on revoking Trump border wall national emergency

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 20:52
related countries: United States
related places: Trump

The resolution to revoke the emergency over the US-Mexico border is facing pushback from Republicans.
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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 22:18
related countries: United States

A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.
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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 22:46
related countries: France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.
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US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours

Tuesday 26th of February 2019, 23:33
related countries: United States
related places: Oregon

The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.
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