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French govt considers imposing state of emergency after ‘Yellow Vest’ protest violence

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French govt considers imposing state of emergency after ‘Yellow Vest’ protest violence

The French government will consider imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of France’s worst riots in years, but while it is open to dialogue it will not change course, its spokesman said on Sunday. Masked, black-clad groups ran amok across central Paris on Saturday, torching cars and buildings, looting shops, smashing windows and […]

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Former US President George HW Bush dead at 94 The 41st US president and patriarch of the Bush political dynasty oversaw the Gulf War and the end of the Cold War.

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Former US President George HW Bush dead at 94 The 41st US president and patriarch of the Bush political dynasty oversaw the Gulf War and the end of the Cold War.

George HW Bush died about eight months after the death of his wife Barbara Bush [File: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters] Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son has announced. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died on Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, […]

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Trump briefly speaks with Saudi crown prince at G-20 summit

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Trump briefly speaks with Saudi crown prince at G-20 summit

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump get ready to pose for a group photo at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday. | Daniel Jayo/Getty Images   BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Donald Trump spoke briefly with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday on the sidelines of […]

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Nieto to grant highest Mexican honor to Jared Kushner

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Nieto to grant highest Mexican honor to Jared Kushner

The outgoing Mexican President’s decision shocked Mexico and several in the U.S. Nieto announced that he would grant the Order of the Aztec on Trump’s son-in-law The decision sparked a social media outcry, with several prominent people criticizing the decision MEXICO CITY, Mexico – The outgoing Mexican President, Enrique Pena Nieto caused anger across the […]

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‘Breakthrough’ discovery inside Giza Pyramid baffles scientists

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‘Breakthrough’ discovery inside Giza Pyramid baffles scientists

© Kenneth Garrett / Global Look Press Scientists have discovered a secret, giant void hiding inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Located above the pyramid’s Grand Gallery, the 30-meter-long void inside Khufu’s Pyramid remains a mystery. Its size suggests it plays an important role in the tomb’s structure. It’s the first discovery of […]

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Not a unique occurance: how plane problems have plagued German policians’ travel

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Not a unique occurance: how plane problems have plagued German policians’ travel

Merkel’s plane after making a landling in Cologne on Thursday evening. Photo: DPA For the German Luftwaffe or air force – and the wider military, known as the Bundeswehr – the chancellor’s plane issues were the latest in a string of mishaps that have made headlines in recent years. Germany’s air force on Friday was […]

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Consensus or Chaos in the G20 Communiqué?

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Consensus or Chaos in the G20 Communiqué?

By Scott Squires (*)“This article was originally published on the Argentina newsletter The Essential, by The Bubble News Inc. on November 29, 2018”. Ahead of any diplomatic summit, staffers, organizers and aides put in the countless hours of thankless grunt work necessary to make international diplomacy happen. These superheroes of international relations work overtime to […]

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Inside a 26-Year-Old Man’s History-Making Face Transplant The before and after is truly remarkable.

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Inside a 26-Year-Old Man’s History-Making Face Transplant The before and after is truly remarkable.

COURTESY MARY SPANO AND EDUARDO D. RODRIGUEZ, MD, DDS/HANSJÖRG WYSS DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH It was less than two years ago that 26-year-old Cameron Underwood woke up missing most of his face. His nose, jaw, and teeth were destroyed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound during Cam’s battle with depression. Now, the California man […]

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Donald Trump Cancels G20 Meeting With Putin Over Kerch Crisis

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Donald Trump Cancels G20 Meeting With Putin Over Kerch Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was cancelling a planned meeting with his Russiancounterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders were expected to meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina this weekend. “Based on the fact that the ships and sailors have not been returned to Ukraine from Russia, I have […]

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Liberals offer conditional support for Löfven as Swedish PM

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Liberals offer conditional support for Löfven as Swedish PM

Stefan Löfven may have to swing his party to the right if he wants to return to the PM’s office. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT A split Liberal Party has expressed a willingness to see Stefan Löfven return to the prime minister’s post, but only if the Social Democrat leader commits to a rightward shift. The Liberals’ […]

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