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June Was Hottest On Record In Western Europe: Climate Monitor
Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
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12 Killed As Storm Ciaran Batters Western Europe With Record Winds
At least 12 people were killed as Storm Ciaran battered Western Europe with record winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, causing travel mayhem with closed ports and flight and rail disruptions.
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Blaze at Giant London Mosque
A blaze broke out Saturday at a London mosque which claims to be the largest in western Europe.
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Austrian Red Cross Expects 800 to 1,500 Refugees From Hungary in Next Few Hours
Austria's Red Cross said on Saturday it expected between 800 to 1,500 people to arrive in its refugee reception centre of Nickelsdorf at the Hungarian border in the next few hours.
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Hungary Slams 'Groundless' French Criticism of Border Barrier
Hungary on Sunday lashed out at French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius over his criticism of the country's new anti-migrant border barrier, accusing him of "shocking and groundless" judgements.
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In Germany, a Grateful Refugee Names her Child 'Angela Merkel'
A Ghanaian refugee who has been granted asylum in Germany named her newborn daughter after Chancellor Angela Merkel in gratitude for being allowed to stay in the country.
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2 Uber Executives Taken Into Police Custody in France
Two top Uber bosses were taken into custody in France today as part of a probe into their ride-booking app which has sparked violent protests from regular taxi drivers, the company said.
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Curbing of US Spy Powers is 'Historic': Edward Snowden
Fugitive former US security contractor Edward Snowden on Tuesday hailed as "historic" efforts to end the bulk collection of Americans' phone records, while urging campaigners to go further.
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Morocco Expels 2 French Women After Topless Gay Rights Protest
Morocco expelled two French women activists who bared their breasts and kissed each other outside an ancient mosque on Tuesday in a protest about gay rights in a country where homosexuality is illegal.
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CIA Stops Spying on Friendly Nations in Western Europe
The CIA is said to be taking a break from spying on friendly governments in Western Europe.
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As West, Russia Talk Truce, Petro Poroshenko Heeds Ukrainians' Call to Arms
In a country torn between Russia and western Europe, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's decision to resume an offensive against pro-Moscow rebels has carefully ignored both neighbours to show an ear acutely tuned to Ukrainian domestic politics.
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Out of love with China, fashion factory moves west
A string of countries on and around the fringes of western Europe are becoming new centres of fashion clothing manufacture as China moves up the industrial value chain and brands discover adaptable suppliers closer to home.
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June Was Hottest On Record In Western Europe: Climate Monitor
Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
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12 Killed As Storm Ciaran Batters Western Europe With Record Winds
At least 12 people were killed as Storm Ciaran battered Western Europe with record winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, causing travel mayhem with closed ports and flight and rail disruptions.
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Blaze at Giant London Mosque
A blaze broke out Saturday at a London mosque which claims to be the largest in western Europe.
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Austrian Red Cross Expects 800 to 1,500 Refugees From Hungary in Next Few Hours
Austria's Red Cross said on Saturday it expected between 800 to 1,500 people to arrive in its refugee reception centre of Nickelsdorf at the Hungarian border in the next few hours.
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Hungary Slams 'Groundless' French Criticism of Border Barrier
Hungary on Sunday lashed out at French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius over his criticism of the country's new anti-migrant border barrier, accusing him of "shocking and groundless" judgements.
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In Germany, a Grateful Refugee Names her Child 'Angela Merkel'
A Ghanaian refugee who has been granted asylum in Germany named her newborn daughter after Chancellor Angela Merkel in gratitude for being allowed to stay in the country.
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2 Uber Executives Taken Into Police Custody in France
Two top Uber bosses were taken into custody in France today as part of a probe into their ride-booking app which has sparked violent protests from regular taxi drivers, the company said.
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Curbing of US Spy Powers is 'Historic': Edward Snowden
Fugitive former US security contractor Edward Snowden on Tuesday hailed as "historic" efforts to end the bulk collection of Americans' phone records, while urging campaigners to go further.
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Morocco Expels 2 French Women After Topless Gay Rights Protest
Morocco expelled two French women activists who bared their breasts and kissed each other outside an ancient mosque on Tuesday in a protest about gay rights in a country where homosexuality is illegal.
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CIA Stops Spying on Friendly Nations in Western Europe
The CIA is said to be taking a break from spying on friendly governments in Western Europe.
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As West, Russia Talk Truce, Petro Poroshenko Heeds Ukrainians' Call to Arms
In a country torn between Russia and western Europe, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's decision to resume an offensive against pro-Moscow rebels has carefully ignored both neighbours to show an ear acutely tuned to Ukrainian domestic politics.
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Out of love with China, fashion factory moves west
A string of countries on and around the fringes of western Europe are becoming new centres of fashion clothing manufacture as China moves up the industrial value chain and brands discover adaptable suppliers closer to home.
