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How cricket is helping refugees build a new life in France
In recent years, France's northern Pas-de-Calais region has seen a steady stream of illegal immigrants trying to cross the Channel to reach the UK. But most of them have not…
Dozens killed as speeding train ploughs into crowd
A speeding train ran over a crowd watching fireworks during a religious festival in northern India on Friday evening, killing dozens of people.
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French education reforms under tight scrutiny
The French government is carrying out a number of education reforms, particularly in primary schools. Among the measures are reallocating funds to schools that are in so-called…
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Irish border remains stumbling block in Brexit talks
With five months to go until Brexit comes into force, one of the key unresolved issues is the border between the Republic of Ireland – an EU member state - and Northern Ireland,…
Pope says abortion is like hiring ''contract killer''
"Interrupting a pregnancy is like eliminating someone," Francis said in an address to worshippers in the Vatican.
Swiss bank UBS goes on trial in France over alleged tax-dodging scheme
The Swiss banking giant UBS goes on trial in Paris on Monday to face accusations it orchestrated a huge tax fraud scheme for wealthy French clients, with…
DR Congo opposition leader Moise Katumbi barred from return
Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi was refused entry into Congo via the country’s land border with Zambia on Friday when he tried to return from exile…
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Versailles, the enduring appeal of one of France's most iconic monuments
Built 400 years ago, the Palace of Versailles is one of France's most iconic monuments. Eight million people come to visit it every year. A symbol of King Louis XIV's absolute…
Israel passes controversial 'nation-state' law
Israel passed a law on Thursday declaring that only Jews have the right of self-determination in the country, something members of the Arab minority called…
Merkel's coalition in doubt as German interior minister 'offers resignation'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition was facing an uncertain future, as her hardline conservative interior minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday…
Jihadists launch deadly attack on anti-terror force’s HQ in Mali
The Malian headquarters of an international anti-terror task force, the G5 Sahel, was attacked on Friday in a car bomb blast, killing two soldiers and a…
Paris initiatives lay waste to binning food
For all their delusions of green grandeur, Parisians still bin triple the food waste that their compatriots do. But that volume is trending distinctly…
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