Kremlin says Russia did not interfere in domestic affairs of France

Any allegations that Russia helped whip up anti-government protests in France are slanderous, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

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Mikhail Popkov: Russian ex-cop jailed for 56 more murders

Mikhail Popkov, who preyed on women in Siberia, is modern Russia's most prolific killer.

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U.N. members adopt global migration pact-Moroccan foreign minister

A majority of U.N. states adopted on Monday a non-binding global pact to better handle migrant flows, Morocco's foreign minister said, though fewer governments joined than had previously worked on the proposal.

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Britain's Hunt warns of 'real risks' if MPs reject Brexit deal

British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt warned fellow British lawmakers on Monday that there were "real risks" if they voted against Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with the European Union on Britain's exit from the bloc.

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EU's top court says UK can unilaterally stop Brexit

The European Union's top court ruled on Monday that the United Kingdom can unilaterally revoke its divorce notice, raising the hopes of pro-Europeans ahead of a crucial vote in the British parliament on Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal.

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Swedish Centre Party says to vote 'no' to Social Democrat leader Lofven as PM

Centre leader Annie Loof her party will not support Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven as Sweden's prime minister after talks over a deal failed, putting attempts at forming a government back to square one, three months after an election.

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U.N. Secretary General seeks to promote global migration pact amid objections

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres sought to promote a global pact on migrant flows at a U.N. conference in Morocco on Monday, saying developed countries needed more migration due to their declining birth rates and aging populations.

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Israel joins anti-illegal funding body FATF

Israel has been accepted as a member of a global inter-governmental body dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorism financing, a step that could help it influence policy against regional foes, the Justice Ministry said on Monday.

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South Korean prosecutors indict four for importing North Korean coal

South Korean prosecutors have charged four people with illegally importing millions of dollars worth of North Korean coal in violation of international sanctions, by trying to disguise it as imports from Russia, a prosecutors' office said on Monday.

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EU foreign ministers hope British parliament approves Brexit deal

The European Union's foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday hoped the UK parliament would approve the bloc's Brexit deal with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Vijay Mallya: India's most controversial businessman?

The Kingfisher tycoon is waiting to learn whether he will be extradited to India to face fraud charges.

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Equinor's Mongstad refinery in Norway shut after gas leak

Equinor's Mongstad oil refinery on Norway's west coast was shut on Monday following a leak of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the company and emergency services said.

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Vijay Mallya: India tycoon to learn extradition fate

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya will appear in a London court to learn if he will be extradited to India.

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EU court ruling boosts Brexit opponents

The European Union's top court ruled on Monday that the British government may reverse its decision to leave the bloc without consulting other member states in a decision welcomed by those campaigning to stop Brexit.

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Interserve rescue plan prompts share collapse

Shares in outsourcing company Interserve more than halve after it says it is seeking a rescue deal.

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UK can unilaterally stop Brexit: top EU court

The European Union's top court ruled on Monday that the British government may unilaterally reverse its decision to leave the bloc, without consulting the other member states.

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South Korean taxi driver sets himself on fire in protest over carpool app

A South Korean taxi driver set himself on fire and died on Monday to protest a carpooling service proposed by a company that operates the country's most popular chat app.

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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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