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Queen Praises "Brave Individuals" Who Helped In Stopping London Attack
The queen on Saturday led tributes to individual acts of bravery on London Bridge, which included a Polish immigrant helping subdue the British-born terrorist with a five-foot narwhal tusk grabbed from a wall.
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UK Lawmakers Again Reject Call For Early Election, Narrowing PM's Options
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's dreams of an election that would clear his path to Brexit by the end of October were decisively dashed early Tuesday morning, leaving him with no obvious means of making good on his vow of a "do or die" exit from the European Union.
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US Blacklisting of Huawei Prompts Global Firms to Follow Suit
Huawei has vigorously denied the assertions of spying and the Trump administration allegation that the Chinese government exerts undue influence on Huawei.
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"We Will Rebuild" Notre Dame, Vows Macron After Catastrophic Fire
The spine-tingling, soul-lifting spire and roof of Notre Dame Cathedral were reduced to ash Monday, as a catastrophic fire spread through a building that has embodied the heart of Paris for more than 800 years.
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France's Historic Notre-Dame Saved, But Suffers "Colossal Damage"
The central spire, roof and much of the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral were obliterated Monday as a catastrophic fire spread within minutes through a building that has stood at the heart of Paris for more than 800 years.
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Climate Deal Falls Short Of Breakthrough Needed To Stop Global Warming
Weary climate negotiators limped across the finish line Saturday after days of round-the-clock talks, striking a deal that keeps the world moving forward with plans to curb carbon emissions.
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German Mayor Stabbed In Neck For Pro-Refugee Stance, Saved By Kebab Shop Owner
A German mayor who had won accolades for his welcoming approach to refugees was recovering Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck in an attack that authorities said was politically motivated.
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Merkel Heads For Another Term In Germany, But Far Right Spoils The Party
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was on course to claim a fourth term in office Sunday even as the far right spoiled her victory party, surging into parliament for the first time in more than half a century, according to projections based on exit polls and official results following a nationwide vote.
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In German Debate, Merkel And Her Challenger Go After Donald Trump, But Not Each Other
With three weeks to go before Germany decides whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel another four years in office, she faced off Sunday night in a debate with her main rival that was billed by broadcasters as a duel but at times better resembled a duet.
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'Catastrophe Like This Was Inevitable': London Inferno Came After Years Of Warnings
This was London. This was 2017. And Wednesday's fire was unlike any seen here in recent memory, a blaze that transformed a 24-story high-rise that was once home to about 500 people into a charred ruin on the city's otherwise gleaming skyline.
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London High-Rise Fire Like 'Horror Movie,' Leaving 6 Dead And Over 70 Injured
A number of people were killed, at least 50 injured and many others missing on Wednesday as a fire ripped through a high-rise apartment building in west London where residents had long warned of the potential risk of a catastrophic blaze.
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UK Election Result 2017: Hung Parliament As Theresa May's Election Gamble Backfires
British Prime Minister Theresa May's bet that she could strengthen her grip on power by calling an early election backfired spectacularly on Friday, with her Conservative Party on the verge of losing its parliamentary majority and May facing calls to resign.
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Exit Polls Reveal Close Contest That Could Test Theresa May's Hold On Power
British Prime Minister Theresa May was locked Thursday in a surprisingly tight contest with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn that could test her grip on power, according to exit polls released after voting ended in the country's second parliamentary election in the past three years.
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7 Dead In London Attack, Theresa May Insists 'Things Need To Change'
The death toll rose to seven Sunday, following the latest terrorist attack to strike Britain, with Prime Minister Theresa May blaming the "evil ideology of Islamist extremism" and vowing to conduct a review of the nation's counterterrorism laws.
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6 Killed, Dozens Hurt In Terror Attacks At London Bridge, Nearby Market
A van driving at high speed mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge late Saturday night before the occupants got out and began stabbing patrons at nearby bars and restaurants, witnesses said in an attack that police described as the latest in a string of deadly terrorist strikes to hit Britain this spring.
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Queen Praises "Brave Individuals" Who Helped In Stopping London Attack
The queen on Saturday led tributes to individual acts of bravery on London Bridge, which included a Polish immigrant helping subdue the British-born terrorist with a five-foot narwhal tusk grabbed from a wall.
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UK Lawmakers Again Reject Call For Early Election, Narrowing PM's Options
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's dreams of an election that would clear his path to Brexit by the end of October were decisively dashed early Tuesday morning, leaving him with no obvious means of making good on his vow of a "do or die" exit from the European Union.
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US Blacklisting of Huawei Prompts Global Firms to Follow Suit
Huawei has vigorously denied the assertions of spying and the Trump administration allegation that the Chinese government exerts undue influence on Huawei.
-
"We Will Rebuild" Notre Dame, Vows Macron After Catastrophic Fire
The spine-tingling, soul-lifting spire and roof of Notre Dame Cathedral were reduced to ash Monday, as a catastrophic fire spread through a building that has embodied the heart of Paris for more than 800 years.
-
France's Historic Notre-Dame Saved, But Suffers "Colossal Damage"
The central spire, roof and much of the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral were obliterated Monday as a catastrophic fire spread within minutes through a building that has stood at the heart of Paris for more than 800 years.
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Climate Deal Falls Short Of Breakthrough Needed To Stop Global Warming
Weary climate negotiators limped across the finish line Saturday after days of round-the-clock talks, striking a deal that keeps the world moving forward with plans to curb carbon emissions.
-
German Mayor Stabbed In Neck For Pro-Refugee Stance, Saved By Kebab Shop Owner
A German mayor who had won accolades for his welcoming approach to refugees was recovering Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck in an attack that authorities said was politically motivated.
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Merkel Heads For Another Term In Germany, But Far Right Spoils The Party
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was on course to claim a fourth term in office Sunday even as the far right spoiled her victory party, surging into parliament for the first time in more than half a century, according to projections based on exit polls and official results following a nationwide vote.
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In German Debate, Merkel And Her Challenger Go After Donald Trump, But Not Each Other
With three weeks to go before Germany decides whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel another four years in office, she faced off Sunday night in a debate with her main rival that was billed by broadcasters as a duel but at times better resembled a duet.
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'Catastrophe Like This Was Inevitable': London Inferno Came After Years Of Warnings
This was London. This was 2017. And Wednesday's fire was unlike any seen here in recent memory, a blaze that transformed a 24-story high-rise that was once home to about 500 people into a charred ruin on the city's otherwise gleaming skyline.
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London High-Rise Fire Like 'Horror Movie,' Leaving 6 Dead And Over 70 Injured
A number of people were killed, at least 50 injured and many others missing on Wednesday as a fire ripped through a high-rise apartment building in west London where residents had long warned of the potential risk of a catastrophic blaze.
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UK Election Result 2017: Hung Parliament As Theresa May's Election Gamble Backfires
British Prime Minister Theresa May's bet that she could strengthen her grip on power by calling an early election backfired spectacularly on Friday, with her Conservative Party on the verge of losing its parliamentary majority and May facing calls to resign.
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Exit Polls Reveal Close Contest That Could Test Theresa May's Hold On Power
British Prime Minister Theresa May was locked Thursday in a surprisingly tight contest with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn that could test her grip on power, according to exit polls released after voting ended in the country's second parliamentary election in the past three years.
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7 Dead In London Attack, Theresa May Insists 'Things Need To Change'
The death toll rose to seven Sunday, following the latest terrorist attack to strike Britain, with Prime Minister Theresa May blaming the "evil ideology of Islamist extremism" and vowing to conduct a review of the nation's counterterrorism laws.
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6 Killed, Dozens Hurt In Terror Attacks At London Bridge, Nearby Market
A van driving at high speed mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge late Saturday night before the occupants got out and began stabbing patrons at nearby bars and restaurants, witnesses said in an attack that police described as the latest in a string of deadly terrorist strikes to hit Britain this spring.
