Syrian news agency removes report of Damascus air attack

The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) issued a report on Sunday saying Syrian air defences had intercepted enemy targets around Damascus international airport, but later in the day said the attack had not happened.

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Brexit redux? Lessons for the future from May's deal

The story of how Prime Minister Theresa May reached agreement on how Britain can leave the European Union offers lessons for the future of Brexit, whatever happens when parliament votes on the deal on Tuesday.

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Chile declines to sign U.N. pact, says migration not a human right: report

Chile has become the latest country to pull out of a controversial United Nations migration pact, its interior ministry indicated, provoking fury among opposition parties who accused Sebastian Pinera’s government of “shameful and authoritarian” behavior.

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Six Israelis wounded in Palestinian shooting attack: officials

A Palestinian opened fire on Sunday at a group of Israelis standing at a bus stop near a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, wounding six of them, Israeli officials said.

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Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan chair charged with financial misconduct

The former Nissan chairman is accused of misreporting his salary and misusing company assets.

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November shopper footfall 'worst since recession'

The Black Friday effect is driving more shopping online for a longer period, retail researchers say.

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Interserve: Major government contractor seeks second rescue deal

Interserve, which provides services in prisons, schools and hospitals, is struggling with £500m debts.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.

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Yellow vest protests 'economic catastrophe' for France

Paris has been particularly badly hit, with cars burned, shops looted and major tourist sites closed.

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'The wrong investors can lead to meltdown'

Choose investors carefully as "the wrong ones can lead to meltdown", says CEO Nikolay Piriankov.

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Called the wrong name at work? Awkward...

What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere?

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'I was divorced and missed having company'

Rupert Hunt created flat-sharing website SpareRoom - and then ended up needing to use it himself after his marriage ended.

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Nick Ayers, who was considered candidate for White House chief of staff, 'departing' at year's end

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Thousands walk on Ethiopia Car Free Day

The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing pollution caused by vehicles.

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Paris cleans up as Macron prepares response to yellow vests

Workers in Paris again cleared streets of broken glass and towed away burnt-out cars on Sunday after yet another violent protest and the government announced that President Emmanuel Macron was preparing to address the nation early in the coming week.

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UK minister says Brexit vote to go ahead in parliament

Britain's Brexit minister insisted a crucial vote on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal would go ahead after a newspaper report on Sunday that she planned to delay it and make a last minute dash to Brussels to seek a better offer.

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At least seven officials killed in Sudan helicopter crash: news agency

At least seven local government officials were killed in a helicopter crash in Sudan's eastern al-Qadarif state on Sunday, state news agency SUNA reported.

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Afghan Football Federation president Keramuddin Keram suspended

Afghan Football Federation president Keramuddin Keram is suspended while allegations of sexual abuse of members of the women's national team are investigated.

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At least five local officials killed in Sudan plane crash: state TV

At least five local government officials were killed in a plane crash in Sudan's eastern al-Qadarif state on Sunday, state TV reported.

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PM May should renegotiate Brexit deal if loses vote in parliament: Johnson

Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday Theresa May could stay on as prime minister and go back to Brussels and renegotiate the divorce agreement if she loses a crucial parliamentary vote on Tuesday on her Brexit deal.

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Bahrain criticizes Qatar emir for not attending Gulf Arab summit

Bahrain's foreign minister criticized Qatar's emir on Sunday for not attending an annual Gulf Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, a decision that shows there is little hope for an imminent resolution of a rift between Doha and three Gulf Arab states.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.

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O2 'to seek millions' in damages over data outage

The mobile phone operator is understood to be demanding damages from supplier Ericsson.

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Japan's Princess Masako opens up on insecurities and health

Crown Princess Masako, who is recovering from a stress-related disorder, will become empress next year.

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France's Macron to give speech in coming week amid further violent protests

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make a major announcement in the coming week after further violence from "yellow vest" protesters, the government said on Sunday.

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Bahrain criticizes Qatar emir for not attending GCC summit

Bahrain's foreign minister, Sheih Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, criticized Qatar's emir in a tweet on Sunday for not attending an annual Gulf Arab summit being held in Saudi Arabia.

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Italy's League leader faces friendly fire over budget

Italy's deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, normally relishes confrontation, but now the firebrand populist is under attack from a place he calls home.

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