French, German leaders try to re-energize embattled EU project

The leaders of France and Germany meet on Tuesday to deepen a 1963 treaty of post-war reconciliation in a bid to show that the European Union's main axis remains strong and counter growing eurosceptic nationalism among some other members.

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Plane missing over English Channel, media says Cardiff City's Sala on board

French maritime authorities said on Tuesday that a light aircraft lost radar contact over the English channel late on Monday, but could not confirm whether Cardiff City soccer player Emiliano Sala was on board.

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South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Tuesday for sanctions against Zimbabwe to be lifted and said his government was in discussions with Harare about how best to help.

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UK PM May's Brexit deal must change, says DUP's Wilson

British Prime Minister Theresa May must secure changes to her withdrawal deal with the European Union itself to provide legally-binding assurances on the Irish backstop, the Democratic Unionist Party’s Sammy Wilson said on Tuesday.

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South Korea says troop talks deadlocked as U.S. demands 'unacceptable' funding increase

The United States and South Korea are struggling to narrow differences over the share of the cost of maintaining U.S. troops after a U.S. demand for a 50 percent increase in the South's contribution, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday.

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Ronaldo all smiles on way to court

The superstar footballer faces tax evasion charges which could result in an €18.8m (£16.6m) fine.

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How has Liberia's George Weah performed as a president?

George Weah, at one time named the world's best footballer, is marking a year in power in Liberia.

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Philippine Senators oppose president's push to lower criminal age to 9

Senators in the Philippines on Tuesday joined activists and child protection groups in condemning a lower house move to reduce the age of criminal liability from 15 to nine, calling it extreme and unjust.

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Britain's opposition Labour tries to seize initiative on Brexit

British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn moved a step closer to paving the way for another referendum on European Union membership by trying to use parliament to grab control of Brexit from Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Ronaldo in court for tax evasion charge

The football superstar is expected to agree a deal that will spare him jail time.

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Zimbabwe president signals action over crackdown amid torture finding

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised on Tuesday to investigate violence against civilians who joined protests and punish any misconduct by security forces, as the country's rights commission said civilians were being systematically tortured.

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Zimbabwe rights commission: security forces instigated systematic torture after protests

Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) said on Tuesday security forces instigated systematic torture of residents following violent protests that erupted last week, sparked by a steep hike in the price of fuel.

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EU awaits Brexit proposals from London: Belgian minister

Belgium's Foreign Minister Didier Reynders said on Tuesday the European Union was still waiting for Brexit proposals from London.

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At least 10 dead as fire rages on Black Sea ships

Ten crew died and another 10 were missing presumed dead in a fire that broke out on two ships while they were transferring fuel in the Black Sea, Russia's Transport Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Italy's Salvini says France has no interest in stabilizing Libya

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, continuing a war of words between Rome and Paris, said on Monday that France had no interest in bringing calm to violence-ravaged Libya because of its energy interests.

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South Korea to launch its biggest investigation of sex abuse in sports

South Korea will hold its largest ever investigation into sexual abuse in sports, its human rights watchdog said on Tuesday, after an Olympic speed skating star accused her former coach of abuse triggered a wave of similar accounts from athletes.

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