Dozens killed in ‘Islamic State’ strike on Baghdad Shiite shrine

An 'Islamic State' (IS) attack on a Shiite shrine north of the Iraqi capital has killed at least 30 people and injured dozens more. The strike comes just five days…

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Opinion: Lack of striking options let Löw down

Just as everybody thought they would head into the break with a scoreless tie, the game changed. A hand ball and a lack of German striking options helped France end…

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Slovenia central bank confirms investigation of Governor Jazbec

Slovenia's central bank has confirmed that Governor Bostjan Jazbec is under investigation as part of the probe into alleged irregularities at the bank in 2013. The ECB has threatened legal…

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Euro 2016: France go to final after beating Germany

In one of the best matches of the tournament, France defeated Germany 2-0. The Germans had more of the ball but were hit by yet another injury. Plus, France had…

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Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom to go head to head in UK

Conservative MPs have picked an experienced minister and a novice Brexiter as their leadership candidates. The selection of two women closed the door on Justice Secretary Michael Gove, Samira Shackle…

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Germany redefines rape: A survey of international laws

Germany has finally reformed its outdated law on rape and other forms of sexual assault. "No" finally means "no." What is legislation like in other countries?

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Central African Republic: Touadera’s first 100 days in office

Restoring peace and security – that's President Faustin Archange Touadera’s main task. He took office 100 days ago, but the Central African Republic (CAR) still has a long way to…

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Tour de France: Cavendish wins stage 6

Make that three Tour stage victories at this year's edition of cycling's premier race for Mark Cavendish. Ahead of the Pyrenees, the English speedster had the last laugh on Germany's…

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EU recommends fines for Spain and Portugal over deficits

While faulting Madrid and Lisbon for failing to take necessary measures to bring their budgets within limits, the European Commission will leave it to EU finance ministers to decide if…

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FBI head testifies to Congress over Clinton investigation

FBI Director James Comey has appeared before Congress to answer questions on the agency's decision to not prosecute Hillary Clinton. The House Speaker was among the critics of the outcome,…

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