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Venezuela crisis: Border with Colombia reopens after four months

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 4:28
related countries: Colombia Colombia

Thousands of people have crossed the border, which had been shut in February, to buy basic goods.
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Walter Lübcke: Person questioned over German shooting mystery

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 8:01
related countries: Germany Germany

One person is detained and released in connection with the shooting of a popular German politician.
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US gives Turkey ultimatum on Russian missiles

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 8:16
related countries: Turkey Turkey, Russia Russia, United States United States

Turkey has until the end of July to decide between US jet fighters and Russian anti-aircraft missiles.
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Boxing teaches Kenyan girls to defend themselves

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 8:36
related countries: Kenya Kenya
related places: Nairobi

Girls in one of Nairobi's toughest neighbourhoods are learning to defend themselves by boxing.
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Albania president cancels local elections amid protests

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 10:30
related countries: Albania Albania

It comes after months of protests in Albania, with calls on Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.
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Bionic Showgirl shakes up cabaret

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 11:00
related countries: France France
related places: Paris

Viktoria Modesta, who chose to have her own leg amputated, takes to the stage at the Crazy Horse in Paris.
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Russia's ban for doping upheld months before World Championships in Doha

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 13:51
related countries: Qatar Qatar
related places: Doha

Russia's participation at athletics' World Championships in Doha remains in doubt after the IAAF votes to uphold its doping ban.
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River Elbe sinking: Restored 19th Century ship goes down

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 14:11
related countries: Germany Germany

The wooden schooner, built in 1883, collided with a container on the Elbe River in northern Germany.
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Hong Kong extradition law: Huge march in protest

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 15:24
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

Huge crowds of protesters dressed in white filled the streets of Hong Kong, marching against a proposed extradition law.
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Sudan security forces tear-gas protesters

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 16:27
related countries: Sudan Sudan
related places: Khartoum

Four people have been killed in Khartoum on the first day of "civil disobedience", doctors say.
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Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 12th French Open title

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 17:39
related countries: France France

Rafael Nadal maintains his stranglehold on the French Open by beating Dominic Thiem in four sets to lift a 12th men's singles title.
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Moldova crisis: Snap elections called by interim president

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 19:14
related countries: Moldova Moldova

The interim president dissolves parliament - a move described as illegal by lawmakers.
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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against extradition bill

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 19:58
related countries: Hong Kong Hong Kong

Clashes break out after a huge march against a law some fear could let China target opponents.
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Kazakhstan election: Hundreds arrested in poll protests

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 20:52
related countries: Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

Protesters across the country boycott a presidential poll they claim is not free and fair.
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In pictures: Wild crowds for Kenya's 'humane' bull-fights

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 23:09
related countries: Kenya Kenya, Spain Spain

Kenyan fans of bull-fighting say their version is more humane than Spain's because no bulls die.
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Russian artists changing face of protest

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 23:09
related countries: Russia Russia

How a new breed of protest artists in Russia are finding new ways to get their message out.
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How plastic bottles are paying for lessons in Nigeria

Sunday 9th of June 2019, 23:14
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria

A school in Nigeria is accepting empty plastic bottles in exchange for payment of school fees.
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