Polish opposition kicks off election campaign with 'Polexit' warning

Poland's biggest opposition front launched its campaign for next month's European Parliament election on Saturday by warning that the ruling eurosceptic PiS party could eventually lead the country out of the EU.

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Thousands march towards Sudanese defense ministry, Bashir's residence: witnesses

Thousands of people were marching towards Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's residence and the defense ministry in central Khartoum on Saturday, witnesses said, part of anti-government protests that began in December.

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Russia wants politicians in Libya to agree between themselves

Russia wants all the political forces in Libya to find an agreement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday during a visit to Cairo.

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Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in 'beautiful' ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

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Rouhani says Iran ready to expand gas, power trade with Iraq

President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for Iran and neighboring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity dealings and boost bilateral trade to $20 billion, state TV reported, despite difficulties caused by U.S. sanctions against Tehran.

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Iraq closes border crossing with Iran due to floods: sources

Iraq on Saturday closed its Sheeb border crossing with Iran to travelers and trade until further notice, Iraqi security sources said, as flooding continues to submerge villages in the south of Iran.

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Pakistan PM accuses India of war hysteria over downed F-16 claim

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for "whipping up war hysteria" over claims that India shot down a Pakistani F-16 during a standoff in February, saying the truth is always the best policy.

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Double blast kills three people, injures 20 in east Afghanistan

Twin explosions on Saturday in the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad killed three people and injured 20 others, local officials said.

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Rouhani says Iran ready to expand gas, power trade with Iraq: TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for Iran and neighboring Iraq to expand their gas and electricity trade and work towards fulfilling a plan to connect their railroads.

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UK minister sees Brexit deal with Labour, opposition wants flexibility

The British government is optimistic about reaching some form of deal with the opposition Labour Party to end a deadlock on Brexit as work on a compromise continues, Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Saturday.

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Singapore, Malaysia reach deal to end months-long airspace dispute

Singapore and Malaysia reached an agreement to end their months-long airspace dispute, the transport ministers of the two neighboring countries said in a joint statement on Saturday.

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U.S. ratchets up pressure on Venezuela, Cuban backers

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Friday stepped up efforts to force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from office by imposing new sanctions on its oil shipments, and promising "stronger action" against Cuba for helping to keep the regime afloat.

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Iran floods: Thousands evacuate homes as heavy rain forecast

Floods have already killed at least 70 people and more heavy rain is expected on Saturday.

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Thailand election: Future Forward's Thanathorn faces sedition charges

Future Forward's Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit demands "justice" over allegations from 2015.

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Double blast kills three people, injures 19 in east Afghanistan

Twin explosions on Saturday in the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad killed three people and injured 19 others, a government spokesman said.

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Iran to blacklist U.S. military if Washington designates Guards as terrorists: MP

Iran may put the U.S. military on its terror list if Washington designates the Iranian elite Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Saturday.

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Boeing cuts 737 production after crashes

Deliveries of the 737 Max have halted following crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.

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Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN

The self-styled Libyan National Army is marching on Tripoli, prompting international concern.

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The placard that caused fury in Pakistan

The outcry over a feminist poster highlighted tensions over the position of women in Pakistani society.

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Bulgaria's Sunny Beach 'cheapest European resort'

Sunny Beach, in Bulgaria, is the cheapest European resort for UK holidaymakers, analysis suggests.

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Dutch rail's controversial safety campaign

Operator ProRail says the campaign showing replicas of items worn by accident victims is needed.

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Morocco court upholds Hirak movement protesters' sentences

A Casablanca court confirms prison sentences of up to 20 years for a group of Moroccan activists.

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Slavko Curuvija murder: Serb spies jailed for killing journalist

A prominent government critic, Slavko Curuvija was shot dead outside his Belgrade apartment in 1999.

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Mali attacks: Protests held against jihadist violence

There was a massacre in a village last month amid a rise in ethnic tensions exploited by militants.

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Family cliff plunge case in California ruled murder-suicide

The parents had researched suicide in the hours before intentionally driving off a cliff, officials say.

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Algeria protesters demand end to regime after Bouteflika's fall

The resignation of long-serving President Bouteflika has not satisfied the thousands of protesters.

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US acknowledges civilian deaths in Somalia drone strike

It marks the first time the US has admitted causing civilian casualties during its air campaign.

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Rwanda genocide: Macron orders probe of France's role

Rwanda accuses France of complicity in the 1994 mass killings.

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Controversial Trump pick gets World Bank top job

World Bank critic David Malpass is given board approval as its new president.

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Meet the tyre sculptor of Lagos

Nkochwa Ernest's artwork made from discarded tyres is now being shown in a major Nigerian gallery.

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Catching predators: Inside Africa's first child cyber protection unit

The new cyber unit is the first in Africa to investigate the sharing of obscene images of children.

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Sudan protests: 'No amount of beating could make us stop'

Women in Sudan are joining protests against President Omar al-Bashir in large numbers.

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Ukraine's presidential candidates take drug tests

The two men will clash in another vote on 21 April to determine which of them becomes the country's next president.

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