Part of Czechoslovakia until the “velvet divorce” in January 1993, the Czech Republic has a robust democratic tradition, a highly-developed economy, and a rich cultural…
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Mayor of Gdansk Dies After Being Stabbed at Polish Charity Event
WARSAW — The mayor of the port city of Gdansk in northern Poland, an advocate of gay and lesbian rights and a leading critic of…
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Turkey: Trump threats will not work
Turkey has dismissed President Donald Trump’s threat to “devastate” its economy if it attacks Kurdish forces in Syria following a planned pullout of US troops.…
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Fill her up – petrol prices at their cheapest since summer 2017
It’s time to hit the forecourt as fuel prices have dropped to their lowest level since August 2017. Motorists have received some positive news to…
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Northern Irish DUP tells May – EU letter does not go far enough
BELFAST (Reuters) – The Northern Irish party that props up Prime Minister Theresa May’s government said the European Union’s letter providing more reassurances over the…
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May to make statement on Brexit deal assurances at 3.30 p.m. GMT – Sky
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May will make a statement to parliament at 3.30 p.m. GMT before lawmakers continue their debate on her Brexit…
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An egg is now the most-liked photo on Instagram with over 22 million likes
(THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – A photo of an egg has become the most-liked image post on Instagram. The photo has received over 22 million…
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New 50p coins released to mark 50th anniversary
The coins are a celebration of British cultural history and also honour the introduction of the seven-sided coin in 1969. The set includes a 50p…
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Eighty complaints of abuse made to Scouting Ireland's helpline in less than a week
EIGHTY alleged victims of abuse have contacted Scouting Ireland’s helpline in less than a week. Children’s minister Katherine Zappone revealed the number this evening after…
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Meet the six politicians putting Parliament in control of Brexit
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) – The power to dictate the course of Brexit seems increasingly out of Prime Minister Theresa May’s hands and in that of a…
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Brazil holds fugitive Italian ex-militant
Brazilian police have arrested Cesare Battisti, a former communist militant convicted of four murders in Italy. Police say Battisti was in a taxi attempting to…
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Poland country profile
A nation with a proud cultural heritage, Poland can trace its roots back over 1,000 years. Positioned at the centre of Europe, it has known…
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Family of missing doctor (46) seek meeting with gardai over dig
The family of a doctor who went missing ten years ago have questioned a garda decision to undertake a search for her remains. Deirdre Donnelly…
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French media denounce violent 'yellow vest' attacks on press
PARIS (REUTERS) – French media and reporters’organisations on Sunday (Jan 13) denounced attacks on journalists by “yellow vest” anti-government protesters and called for better protection…
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