French police maintains that death of China's HNA exec was accident

French police on Thursday reaffirmed that the death of HNA Group Co-Chairman Wang Jian during a business trip in France last summer was accidental, dismissing a newspaper report that he more likely committed suicide.

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Venezuelan authorities must release foreign journalists: EU's top diplomat

Venezuelan authorities must immediately release three detained foreign journalists and a driver, the European Union's top diplomat said on Thursday.

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Kenya bomber's journey offers cautionary tale of intelligence failures

The bomber who blew himself up outside a Nairobi hotel last week, launching an attack that killed 21 people, was already so well-known to Kenyan police that they had emblazoned his face across billboards under the slogan "WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE".

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EU could offer more backstop assurances if UK moves on customs union: EU lawmaker

The European Union can offer Britain more assurances over the Irish border 'backstop' in a political declaration on post-Brexit ties if London moves toward accepting a permanent customs union, a leading EU lawmaker dealing with Brexit said.

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UK set to cancel parliament's planned February break as Brexit looms

Britain's parliament is likely to abandon plans for a 10-day break in February, House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom warned lawmakers on Thursday, as the country's March 29 exit from the European Union draws nearer.

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Russia plays power broker as U.S.-Taliban talks gather steam

Russia will host the Taliban and Afghan politicians opposed to President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, Russian and Taliban sources said, promoting its role of power broker in what a U.S. official called an attempt to "muddle" the U.S.-backed peace process.

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Other countries not seen joining European Iran trade mechanism soon: German official

Iran may be discussed during Chancellor Angela Merkel's trip to Japan next week but other countries are not immediately expected to join a European mechanism to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran, a senior German government official said on Thursday.

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Ariana Grande fixes misspelled palm tattoo after online mockery

"Look what you made me do..."

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Tears for missing footballer as Nantes pays emotional tribute in Ligue 1 match

On an emotional evening in Nantes, players and fans paid tribute to missing footballer Emiliano Sala in the French team's first match since the plane carrying the Argentine striker disappeared from radar last week.

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Billy Vunipola: England rugby star on family fighting, injury setbacks, and his World Cup 'dream'

Rugby runs in Billy Vunipola's blood.

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Tutankhamun's tomb conserved for future generations

Since it was discovered in 1922, countless tourists have visited the famed tomb of King Tutankhamun, taking their toll on its historical treasures.

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Jailed Saudi activist's brother: Mariah Carey must appeal for release

On Thursday night, Mariah Carey will perform on stage in Saudi Arabia. This concert is a pathetic attempt to show that the country is becoming more tolerant toward women.

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Meet the 'Antarctic king,' an unlikely fossil from 250 million years ago

Wildlife in Antarctica conjures up images of penguins, seals and other animals who have adapted to survive in such a harsh, frozen environment. But researchers have made an unexpected discovery that pulls back the curtain on what life may have been like in Antarctica millions of years ago.

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UK child knife crime suspects face jail time and social media ban

Children as young as 12 could be hit with social media bans, curfews and potential prison time under new measures being introduced by the British government to curb rising knife violence.

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What fuels players before the Super Bowl: 'A lot of the guys love PB&J'

Some NFL players turn to classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a pregame snack. Others might build their own smoothies, while those with game-day jitters might have no appetite at all and focus mostly on staying hydrated.

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Tokyo 2020: Crowd size cut for sailing event over tsunami fears

The number of spectators at a Tokyo 2020 Olympics sailing event will be slashed over fears too large a crowd could hamper evacuation in the event of a tsunami, organizers said Thursday.

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U.S. sees no impact from EU trade mechanism for Iran

The U.S. embassy in Germany said on Thursday it was seeking additional details about a new European mechanism to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran, but did not expect it to affect its effort to apply maximum economic pressure on Tehran.

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Jailed Saudi activist's brother: Mariah Carey must appeal for release

On Thursday night, Mariah Carey will perform on stage in Saudi Arabia. This concert is a pathetic attempt to show that the country is becoming more tolerant toward women.

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Meet the 'Antarctic king,' an unlikely fossil from 250 million years ago

Wildlife in Antarctica conjures up images of penguins, seals and other animals who have adapted to survive in such a harsh, frozen environment. But researchers have made an unexpected discovery that pulls back the curtain on what life may have been like in Antarctica millions of years ago.

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Sudan's Bashir says border with Eritrea reopens after being shut for a year

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Thursday that his country was reopening its border with Eritrea, which has been shut for about a year.

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U.S. likely to announce suspension of INF treaty obligations: U.S. official

The U.S. government will likely announce the suspension of its obligations under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) with Russia in coming days, after bilateral talks failed to make headway, a senior U.S. official told Reuters.

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Italy's Berlusconi says new government possible even without snap vote

Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Thursday a new center-right government that would sweep the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement from power could be formed even without a snap election.

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Brazilians little moved by Vale overtures in wake of disaster

Residents of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais reacted with indifference and in many cases dismissal at a raft of measures mining giant Vale SA pledged to adopt in recent days in the wake of a dam burst that likely killed over 300 people.

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Sudan's Bashir says border with Eritrea, shut for a year, reopens

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Thursday that his country was reopening its border with Eritrea, which has been shut since January 6, 2018.

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