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Italy's Salvini stakes out post as Europe's populist leader
Italy's Matteo Salvini led a rally of right-wing populist leaders seeking historic results in next week's European Parliament elections in their bid...12m ago![Matteo Salvini and Marine Le Pen, Leader of the French National Front, attend a rally organized by League leader Matteo Salvini, with leaders of other European nationalist parties, ahead of the May 23-26 European Parliamentary elections, in Milan, It]()
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India's marathon national election reaches the finish line
Voting in India's mammoth national election has ended with the seventh and final phase of a grueling poll that lasted more than five weeks, as Prime...15m ago![A woman displays indelible ink mark on her finger after casting her vote at a polling station, in Kachanar on the outskirts of in Varanasi, India Sunday, May 19, 2019. Indians voted in the seventh and final phase of national elections Sunday, wrappin]()
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UN tells Italy proposed decree violates migrants' rights
UN to Italy: Proposed decree closing ports to aid groups violates migrants' human rights28m ago![FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 file photo, a baby is loaded into the rescue vessel of the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms, after being rescued in the Central Mediterranean Sea at 45 miles (72 kilometers) from Al Khums, Libya. A judge in Sicily]()
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Saudis say they don't want war, but will defend themselves
A top Saudi diplomat says the kingdom does not want war but will defend itself.33m ago![In this Friday, May 17, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Navy, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Nicholas Hawkins, from Houston, Texas, signals an MV-22 Osprey to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in t]()
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Saudi diplomat rejects activist's allegation he's a target
A top Saudi diplomat says the kingdom has no information about an Arab activist living in Norway who says the CIA tipped Norwegian security about a...39m ago![Arab pro-democracy activist Iyad el-Baghdadi attends press conference in Oslo, Monday, May 13, 2019. An Arab activist living in Norway said Monday he's been given protection by two different Norwegian entities after the CIA informed officials of an u]()
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For Iranians, economic crisis looms larger than US tensions
Iran struggles buy meat, medicine and other staples of daily life.43m ago![In this Saturday, May 18, 2019 photo, a couple takes photos with bas reliefs of ancient Persian soldiers in an old neighborhood in downtown Tehran, Iran. The Associated Press spoke to a variety of people on Tehran’s streets recently, ranging from you]()
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Swiss voters appear set to align with EU on tighter gun laws
Swiss media are reporting that early exit polls show voters have approved a measure to strengthen Switzerland's gun laws, bringing the Alpine country...45m ago
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Libyan fighters in Tripoli get armored vehicles from abroad
A coalition of armed groups loyal to a weak U.N.-supported government has said they have received armored vehicles and "quality weapons."50m ago
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2 Malta soldiers charged with race crimes in migrant death
2 Malta soldiers charged with racially-motivated drive-by shooting of migrant from Ivory Coast55m ago
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Russia says Syrian government forces halt fire in Idlib
Russia says Syrian government forces have unilaterally ceased fire in the northern Idlib province, the last major rebel stronghold57m ago
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Austrian president eyes September as best time for new vote
Austria's president says the first few days of September would be the best time to hold an early election after a covert video scandal shook up the...1h ago![Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen addresses the media during a press conference at the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called for an early election after the resignation of h]()
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Bodies of Indian climbers brought back from mountain
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Indian climbers who died on Mount Kanchenjunga and flew them to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu2h ago![Hospital officials unload a dead body of an Indian mountaineer after the same was brought to Teaching hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, May 19, 2019. Two mountaineers died on Nepal's famous Himalayan peaks, while another two climbers were missing]()
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Sudan's military council resumes talks with protesters
Sudan's ruling military council is meeting with protesters on the country's political transition after talks were halted for three days while roads...2h ago
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The Latest: Swiss voters appear set to back tighter gun laws
Swiss media are reporting that early exit polls show voters have approved a measure to tighten Switzerland's gun laws, bringing the Alpine country in...2h ago
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Jobs, corruption top issues as Malawi votes for president
Jobs, fighting graft are top issues as southern African nation of Malawi votes for president2h ago
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Australia's leader vows to get back to work after shock win
A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to get straight back to work after his conservative government's shock election victory...3h ago![Scott Morrison]()
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May 19
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France's Macron forced to curb his ambitions for Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron wanted the European Parliament elections to be the key moment that he could push for a stronger Europe but is facing...May 19![French President Emmanuel Macron poses for photos with supporters in Biarritz, southwestern France, Friday, May 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Bob Edme)]()
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May 19
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Schwarzenegger assaulted at South African sports event
The former governor and bodybuilder shrugged off the dropkick.May 19![PHOTO: Arnold Schwarzenegger (center) is seen at the Arnold Classic Africa, a multi-sport festival held at the Sandton Convention Centre on May 18, 2019, in Johannesburg.]()
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May 19
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AP PHOTOS: Indians vote in final phase of election
AP PHOTOS: Indians vote in final phase of electionMay 19![FILE - In this May 6, 2019 file photo, Indian women stand in a queue to cast their vote in Neemrana, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. The final phase of India’s marathon general election will be held on Sunday, May 19. The first of the elec]()
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May 18
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The Latest: Trump congratulates Morrison, reaffirms alliance
President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia to congratulate him on his conservative coalition's...May 18![Scott Morrison]()
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May 18
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Australia's conservative coalition wins surprise 3rd term
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defied pre-election polls.May 18![Scott Morrison]()
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May 18
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Bolivia's Morales begins bid for 4th term despite complaints
Cheered by thousands of supporters in Bolivia's coca-growing Chapare region, President Evo Morales began his campaign for his third consecutive...May 18![In this handout photo released by the government-run Bolivian Information Agency, Bolivia's President Evo Morales, who is running for re-election with the Movement Toward Socialism, MAS, party, speaks during the opening campaign rally on a runway at]()
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May 18
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The Latest: Bahrain orders its citizens to leave Iraq, Iran
The Latest: Bahrain orders its citizens to leave Iraq and Iran amid rising tensions in Persian GulfMay 18![In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, photo released by the U.S. Navy, Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alexandrina Ross, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Hunter Musil, left, inspect a bomb on the USS Abraham Lincoln while it sails in the Arabian Sea.]()
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May 18
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US-Nicaraguan man killed in detention served in US Navy
A Nicaraguan-American dual national who died in a prison disturbance in Nicaragua served in the U.S. Navy and was a staunch opponent of the government...May 18![In this Oct. 17, 2018 photo, provided by the Nicaraguan National Police, prisoners detained and imprisoned during the recent uprisings against the government of President Daniel Ortega, are shown to the press in Managua, Nicaragua. At left is Eddy An]()
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May 18
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Austrian leader calls an early election amid video scandal
Austrian chancellor calls for early election after his vice chancellor resigned.May 18![FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017 file photo, Heinz-Christian Strache, chairman of the right-wing Freedom Party, FPOE, speaks at a news conference in Vienna, Austria. Two German newspapers are reporting that the head of Austria's far-right Freedom Party o]()
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May 18
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Ex-rebel hospitalized in Colombia day after polemical arrest
A former Colombian rebel leader was hospitalized with signs of "altered consciousness" on Saturday, a day after being freed from jail and then...May 18![Jesus Santrich, Seuxis Hernandez]()
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May 18
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Sea-Watch enters Italian waters with migrants, flouting ban
Sea-Watch said Saturday it flouted the ban for humanitarian reasons.May 18![A banner calling migrants]()
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May 18
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Argentina's Fernández announces vice presidential bid
Cristina Fernández announced her run for vice president in the general election.May 18![In this handout photo provided by the Unidad Ciudadana political party, former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez smiles as she officially present her book]()
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May 18
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Italy's Salvini stakes out post as Europe's populist leader
Italy's Matteo Salvini led a rally of right-wing populist leaders seeking historic results in next week's European Parliament elections in their bid...May 18![Leader of the French National Front Marine Le Pen, left, and Far-right top candidate of the National Rally party Jordan Bardella attend a press conference before a rally with right-wing EU leaders in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Lu]()
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May 18
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Australia's ruling coalition gets surprise third term
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defied pre-election polls as his ruling conservative coalition claimed a surprising victory in the...May 18![Labor party supporters watch the tally count at the Federal Labor Reception in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, May. 18, 2019. Voting has closed in Australia's general election, with some senior opposition lawmakers confident that they will form a cen]()
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May 18
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Report: 'Foreign bodies' enter Syrian airspace from Israel
Report comes a day after a similar incident caused loud explosions in Damascus.May 18
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EU's Tusk leads pro-Europe march in Poland before key vote
Thousands are marching in the Polish capital to celebrate the nation's European Union membership ahead of key European Parliament electionsMay 18![Donald Tusk]()
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May 18
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Lebanon health minister says no concerns over sanctions
Lebanon's health minister, who was appointed by the country's Hezbollah group, says he has "overcome" U.S. concerns that his ministry's funds could go...May 18![Jamil Jabak]()
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May 18
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Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is calling for a new election after his vice chancellor resigned due to scandal
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is calling for a new election after his vice chancellor resigned due to scandalMay 18
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Armenian court releases ex-president as trial continues
A court in Armenia has freed the country's former president from jail as his trial continues on charges connected to a deadly police crackdown on a...May 18![Robert Kocharian]()
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May 18
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Thousands march in Northern Ireland for same sex marriage
The rest of the United Kingdom allows same sex marriage.May 18![People take part in a march demanding same sex marriage in Northern Ireland, in Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, Saturday May 18, 2019. Thousands marched in Northern Ireland to demand that the region’s leaders permit same-sex marriage. Demonstr]()
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May 18
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China's ban on scrap imports a boon to US recycling plants
Chinese import restrictions triggered investment -- from China -- in US plants.May 18![In this May 7, 2019 photo, a machine that produces plastic pellets from plastic film is seen in operation at a GDB International warehouse in New Brunswick, N.J. GDB International exported bales of scrap plastic film such as pallet wrap and grocery b]()
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May 18
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Pope urges foreign media to use power of press to seek truth
Pope urges foreign media to search for truth, not fall prey to click-bait headlinesMay 18![Pope Francis shares a laugh with a group of faithful as he poses for a family photo, at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday May 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)]()
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May 18
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Report: Iran detains members of 3 modeling networks
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been targeting online modeling.May 18
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May 18
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US: Iran military could misidentify airliners amid tension
US warns commercial airliners over Persian Gulf they risk being targeted by 'miscalculation or misidentification' by the Iranian militaryMay 18![US PERSION GULF NAVY]()
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May 18
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ExxonMobil employees evacuating oil field in southern Iraq
Evacuation comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.May 18![FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 file photo, a worker operates valves in Nihran Bin Omar field north of Basra, Iraq. An Iraqi oil official says employees of energy giant Exxon Mobil have started evacuating an oil field in the southern province]()
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May 18
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Sudan's army says talks to be resumed with protesters
Sudan's ruling generals say they will resume talks with opposition leaders behind the protests that drove President Omar al-Bashir from power last...May 18
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Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, there are concerns Iraq could once again get caught in the power play, just as it is on the path to...May 18![FILE - In this June 8, 2018 file photo, Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces march as they hold their flag and posters of Iraqi and Iranian Shiites spiritual leaders during]()
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Aurora Australis glows in the night sky in Tasmania
Incredible timelapse captures the Aurora Australis, or southern lights, that glowed in the night sky in Tasmania.May 18![Incredible timelapse captures the Aurora Australis, or southern lights, that glowed in the night sky in Tasmania.]()
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May 18
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2 Maltese soldiers arrested in drive-by slaying of migrant
Malta's prime minister has announced that two armed forces members have been arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting murder of a migrant...May 18
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May 18
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AP PHOTOS: Indians set to vote in final phase of election
AP PHOTOS: Indians set to vote in final phase of electionMay 18![FILE - In this May 6, 2019 file photo, Indian women stand in a queue to cast their vote in Neemrana, in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. The final phase of India’s marathon general election will be held on Sunday, May 19. The first of the elec]()
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May 18
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Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten concedes defeat to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in general election
Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten concedes defeat to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in general electionMay 18
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May 18
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Croats gather in Austria for controversial commemoration
Croatian far-right supporters gathered in Austria to commemorate WWII massacre of pro-Nazi Croats.May 18![Austrian police officers observe as thousands of mourners gather for a liturgical service in Bleiburg, Austria, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Thousands of Croatian far-right supporters have gathered in a field in southern Austria to commemorate the massacr]()
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May 18
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Notre Dame proposals envision 'green' roof, glass spire, beam of light
Architects have pitched a slew of bold proposals for the fire-ravaged cathedral.May 18![PHOTO: Architect Denis Laming calls his Notre Dame design,]()
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