Sudan's military and opposition agree in principle on joint council: sources

Sudan's military rulers and an opposition coalition have agreed in principle on the formation of a joint transitional council, but not on the share of seats, two sources said on Saturday.

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Islamic State claims attack on east coast city of Sri Lanka

Islamic State claimed on Saturday that three of its members clashed with Sri Lankan police for several hours before detonating their explosive vests on them in the east coast city of Kalmunai late on Friday, the militant group's news agency Amaq said.

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Brexit drives support for Scottish independence to 49 percent: YouGov

Support for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom has risen to its highest point in the past four years, largely driven by voters who want to remain in the European Union, according to a poll published on Saturday.

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French police, yellow vests protesters clash in Strasbourg

French police fired tear gas to push back protesters who tried to march towards the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on Saturday, the 24th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's policies.

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Libya's NOC says revenue up but fighting poses serious production risk

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Saturday that revenues rose to more than $1.5 billion in March, up 20 percent from the previous month, but that fighting between rival factions posed a serious threat to production.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.

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Crane collapse kills four, injures three in Seattle

A giant construction crane operating at the site of a future Google campus collapsed from the roof of a building and toppled across a Seattle intersection on Saturday, killing four people and injuring three others, authorities and local media said.

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San Diego-area synagogue shooting leaves one worshipper dead, three wounded

A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded with Sabbath worshippers on Saturday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing one woman inside and wounding three others in a hate crime carried out on the last day of Passover, authorities said.

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Democratic presidential candidates seek union support at workers' forum

Six Democratic presidential hopefuls declared their support for American workers and a $15 federal minimum wage on Saturday as they seek the backing of labor unions in their battle to become the candidate to take on Republican President Donald Trump next year.

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Oliver North steps down as NRA president amid dispute over 'damaging' information

Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North will step down as president of the National Rifle Association, North said on Saturday, adding he was being forced out due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties.

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Boy hurled off Minnesota mall balcony now 'alert and conscious'

The 5-year-old boy thrown off a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America by a stranger is no longer in critical condition, said his family, who hopes he will be home by June.

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Winter tries a comeback in U.S. Midwest with up to a foot of snow

The phenomenon known as thundersnow announced the arrival of a storm expected to dump more than a half-foot of snow on the U.S. Midwest on Saturday, more than a month into spring.

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San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California.

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Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

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Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

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Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

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Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

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Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

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Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

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'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

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Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

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US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

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Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

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Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

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Sri Lanka militants set off bombs during raid, killing 15

Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six children.

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Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Cardiff Airport: Call to make jobs and freight main aims

With Flybe closing its base, Cardiff Airport bosses are urged to build up its business zone.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

NRA president Oliver North says he will not serve second term

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Heavy rains lash Mozambique after cyclone, death toll rises to five

Heavy rains pounded northern Mozambique on Saturday, fuelling fears of flooding two days after Cyclone Kenneth smashed into the coast, flattening buildings and knocking out communications.

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Israel to free two Syrian prisoners after recovering soldier's remains

Israel will release two prisoners after the remains of an Israeli soldier missing since 1982 were recovered by Russian special forces in Syria, an Israeli official said.

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