Vultures circle Berlusconi's Forza Italia as support ebbs away

Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could suffer mass defections from his Forza Italia group if it performs badly in next month's EU elections, putting the very future of the group at risk, party politicians said.

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Ilhan Omar: The 9/11 row embroiling the US congresswoman

Representative Ilhan Omar says she won't be silenced after coming under attack from Republicans.

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Stratolaunch: 'World's largest plane' lifts off for the first time

The plane, developed by Stratolaunch, is designed as an airborne launch pad for satellites.

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Florida man killed by large flightless bird he owned

Marvin Hajos, 75, died after he was attacked by a cassowary bird he owned, police say.

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Democrats set new deadline on Trump tax returns

House Democrats give revenue officials until 23 April to hand over the president's tax returns.

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Pakistan Hazara minority protests after bombing in Quetta

Members of the Hazara community demand better security after a bombing in Quetta kills 24 people.

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Finland election: Leftist party tipped to win vote

A centre-left party is predicted to win but an anti-immigrant party is likely to make gains too.

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Melbourne nightclub shooting leaves one dead, three injured

Police say four men were shot outside a venue in Melbourne from a car.

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Amritsar: India marks 100 years since massacre

Ceremonies have taken place to mark 100 years since British troops shot hundreds of civilians dead.

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Plane with the largest wingspan in the world takes flight

It has a wingspan the length of an American football field, and could launch satellites into orbit.

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Nxivm: 'Why I joined a cult - and how I left'

Four people who were once cult members explain the dangers of life under someone's influence.

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'Four women I hope my children never forget'

Rebecca Henschke's life as a correspondent in Indonesia was only possible, she says, thanks to four patient women who helped raise her children.

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Zamfara: Are banditry killings in Nigeria getting worse?

Has the northern state of Zamfara seen an upsurge in violence this year?

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'Why I'm giving my friend a kidney'

Sibylle will next week become a Swiss organ donor, in a country with the lowest donor rates in Europe.

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Letter from Africa: Why Chibok parents turning to TV 'miracle' pastor to find daughters

On the fifth anniversary of the schoolgirls' kidnapping, more than 100 are still missing.

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Could Harry and Meghan’s child pay US taxes?

The new Royal Family member will take on its mother's US citizenship and need to file US tax returns.

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Cursive Seemed to Go the Way of Quills and Parchment. Now It’s Coming Back.

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Could Harry and Meghan’s child pay US taxes?

The new Royal Family member will take on its mother's US citizenship and need to file US tax returns.

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The rise of 'presenteeism' in the workplace

Studies show an increase in people turning up to work despite not feeling well enough to do so.

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Brexit: British Steel seeks £100m government loan to meet EU rules

The steelmaker is asking for help after the EU froze UK companies out of its carbon credits scheme.

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Stairs Believed to Have Been Climbed by Jesus Prior to His Crucifixion Unveiled in Rome

Stairs that are believed to be a part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and the very same steps that Jesus Christ ascended before he was tried and sentenced to crucifixion by the Roman governor have been restored.

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South Korea now recycles 95% of its food waste
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One dead in shooting outside Australia nightclub, three injured

A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted "horrific injuries" that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said on Sunday, but there was no suggestion yet that the attack was terror-related.

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As Indonesia's Widodo seeks a second term, rural voters have some doubts

Two months ago, Indonesian farmer Tama harvested several tonnes of shallots from a small plot of land he had rented in the village of Grinting in central Java.

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After reality check, Indonesia's 'new face' in politics seeks second term

When Indonesian President Joko Widodo was elected five years ago, the former furniture salesman seemed to offer a clean break from the military and political elite that had clung to power since the fall of strongman ruler Suharto in 1998.

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Eastern Libya parliament head says forces will push Tripoli campaign

Eastern Libyan forces will pursue their advance on the capital Tripoli, the head of the eastern parliament in the divided country said on Saturday, despite international calls for a halt in an offensive that risks causing many civilian casualties.

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Indonesian former general fires up masses in second run at presidency

At a recent election rally, former Indonesian general Prabowo Subianto repeatedly banged his hand on a podium while urging the boisterous crowd to defend the country against foreign interests.

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'Gangnam style' sex crime: K-pop scandals uncover dark side of Seoul's flashiest district

On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables.

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Australian media to face court over Pell trial coverage

Three dozen Australian journalists and publishers are to face court on Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell's trial for child sex abuse, with prosecutors seeking fines and jail terms over accusations of breached gag orders in the case. Prosecutors in the southeastern state of Victoria have accused the 23 journalists and 13 news outlets of aiding and abetting contempt of court by overseas media and breaching suppression orders.

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Bombing damages Colombia pipeline, second spill under investigation

A bombing damaged a section of Colombia's Trasandino pipeline, state-run company Ecopetrol said on Saturday, and the company was investigating a crude spillage from the Cano Limon pipeline to determine if it was also caused by an attack.

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Venezuela's Maduro orders militia expansion as Guaido tours blackout-ravaged state

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday ordered an expansion of civilian militia by nearly one million members as opposition leader Juan Guaido toured western Zulia state, which has been hard hit by electricity blackouts.

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Finnish voters may pave way for first leftist premier in two decades

Finland may usher in its first leftist prime minister in two decades in parliamentary elections on Sunday, as voters worry over the future of the country's generous welfare system as the costs of caring for a rapidly aging population rise.

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Struggle over leadership deepens division in Tunisia president's party

Tunisia's ruling party Nidaa Tounes on Saturday elected two leaders, one of them the president's son, in two parallel congresses, deepening the division that has hit the party in recent years.

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New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan

The new head of Sudan's military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years.

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