European mainstream politicians see hope in downfall of Austrian far right leader

Politicians from Europe's mainstream parties called on voters to stand against the far right, after a video sting brought down the leader of Austria's Freedom Party, hurting the momentum of nationalists days before a European parliamentary election.

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GCC countries begin enhanced maritime security patrols: U.S. Fifth Fleet

Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) began "enhanced security patrols" in the international waters of the Arabian Gulf area on Saturday, the U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said on Sunday.

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Violence flares in West Bengal as voting in Indian election ends

Violent clashes broke out in India's eastern state of West Bengal again on Sunday in the final phase of the staggered election that will decide whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns for a second term.

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First session of Afghan parliament ends in brawl over new speaker

Afghanistan's parliament descended into chaos on Sunday when lawmakers brawled over the appointment of a new speaker, an inauspicious start to the assembly which was sitting for the first time since chaotic elections last year.

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Blast injures South African tourists near Egypt's Giza pyramids: security sources

An explosion targeting a tourist bus injured at least 12 people on Sunday, mostly South African tourists, near a new museum being built close to the Giza pyramids in Egypt, two security sources said.

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Blast injures tourists on bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, South African tourists among them.

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Swiss gun control: Projections suggest voters approve EU rules

Sunday's referendum backed new gun restrictions to conform with EU rules, projections suggest.

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India election 2019: Exit polls suggest Narendra Modi back as PM

Exit polls suggest a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as voting ends in the marathon election.

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Swiss voters approve tax and pension overhaul

Voters in Switzerland approved on Sunday a shake-up of the corporate tax system, heading off what its finance minister had called an existential threat to the country's role as a business hub.

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India's Modi set to win election, exit polls show

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling alliance is likely to win a clear majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended on Sunday, most exit polls showed, a far better showing than expected in recent weeks.

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Swiss voters approve tighter gun control, avoid EU clash

Swiss voters agreed by a nearly two-to-one margin on Sunday to adopt tighter gun controls in line with changes to European Union rules, heading off a clash with Brussels.

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Israeli host expecting Eurovision 'punishment' for Iceland's Palestinian flag display

The Israeli broadcaster of the Eurovision Song Contest said on Sunday that an unauthorized display of Palestinian flags by Iceland's band could draw "punishment" from the event's organizers.

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Explosion hits tourist bus near Egypt's Giza pyramids: security sources

An explosion targeting a tourist bus injured at least 12 people near a new museum being built close to the Giza pyramids in Egypt on Sunday, two security sources said.

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India's Modi-led coalition likely to win majority, exit polls show

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling alliance is likely to win a majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended on Sunday, two exit polls showed.

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Explosion targets tourist bus near new Egyptian museum: security sources

An explosion targeting a tourist bus went off near the new Egyptian museum close to the Giza Pyramids on Sunday, two security sources said.

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UK PM May to make 'new, bold offer' in Brexit bill, Labour skeptical

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will present a "new, bold offer" to lawmakers with "an improved package of measures" in a final attempt to get the Brexit divorce deal through parliament before she leaves office.

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Dutee Chand becomes first openly gay Indian athlete

Dutee Chand says she was encouraged to speak out after India decriminalised gay sex in 2018.

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Australian betting company pays out for wrong result

Australia's Sportsbet handed out A$1m to those betting on a Labor win, two days before the vote.

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