LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s government is ready to leave the European Union without a divorce deal unless parliament votes for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit…
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Tariq Ramadan faces French judge in sex assault case
Scholar Tariq Ramadan went before a French judge as a probe into allegations of rape and sexual assault continues. Tariq Ramadan went before a French…
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Irish republican leader Gerry Adams retires
One of the most famous faces in Northern Ireland is retiring. One of the most famous faces in Northern Ireland is retiring. Gerry Adams was…
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Cyprus accuses Turkey of obstructing gas exploration
Turkish Cypriots want a revenue-sharing agreement to be finalised before any drilling off the divided island can start. Cyprus has accused Turkey of obstructing its…
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Mary Lou McDonald takes over as Sinn Fein leader
The 48-year-old succeeds Gerry Adams, who led the Irish nationalist party for nearly 35 years. Mary Lou McDonald has been confirmed as the new leader…
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'Very tragic' – mother of five (73) dies after being hit by Luas
A community is in mourning after a well-known pensioner was hit by a Luas tram and died. The woman, named locally as Patricia Quinn (73),…
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Russian plane crash probe progressing
Working in difficult conditions, the investigators into the crash of Sunday’s Saratov Airlines flight out of Moscow are making slow progress in putting together a…
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Germany confirms government computers breached by hackers
Interior ministry confirms ‘isolated’ hacking following reports of breach of networks by Russia-linked group ATP28. The German government has confirmed that it is investigating a…
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'Decide what you want to do over Brexit, and hurry up!' – French minister
PARIS (Reuters) – Britain should decide what to do regarding its exit from the European Union as soon as possible, French European Affairs Minister Nathalie…
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French Muslims urge Macron not to interfere in Islam
Macron said he is considering a profound reorganisation of the way in which Islam is funded and its preachers schooled. A leading representative of French…
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Politicians seek to question ODCE adviser on FitzPatrick trial collapse
The man widely criticised after the collapse of former Anglo boss Sean FitzPatrick’s trial will be given an opportunity to explain his actions in the…
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Irish cardinal who barred McAleese from Vatican becomes one of Church's most powerful clerics
The Dublin-born cardinal who barred Mary McAleese from the Vatican has become one of the most important men in the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has…
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Sweden investigates its ambassador to China after report of secret talks to free publisher
BEIJING (NYTIMES) – Sweden said it was investigating its ambassador to China after she was accused of arranging unauthorised, secret talks between the daughter of…
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Slovenian MP quits after stealing sandwich
A member of the Slovenian parliament has stepped down after stealing a sandwich from a shop in Ljubljana where he says he was ignored by…
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