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European, Mideast foreign ministers hold talks in Istanbul
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New centre puts focus on Portuguese dictator Salazar's legacy
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Waze rejects Malaysia's data security claims after civil servant ban
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Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turn
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Ukraine says two soldiers died after arrested girl sent Russian poison
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Volvo Cars shares plunge on losses, job cuts
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New Greece law bans social media for under-15s
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France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore order
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Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
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West Bank attack wounds 5 as Israel PM cancels events
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South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
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Emergency nurseries rescue DR Congo's Ebola orphans
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Ukraine's young figure skaters twizzle on despite Russian threat
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Asian football endorses Infantino re-election as FIFA president
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Under-threat Ospreys bet on new ground and Australian 'stardust'
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Complete Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl
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India stirs up its gastronomy with French cooking schools
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Rooney calls United squad 'selfish babies' after Fernandes criticism
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Williams, Santos lead Bears over Patriots
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New Zealand military chief resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
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Barcelona aiming to put Real Madrid out of sight in Clasico
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Man Utd's Carrick on borrowed time, free-scoring Brighton face Liverpool
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S. African president eyes better US tariff deal 'soon'
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Israel hits another Gaza target after deadliest night since truce
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Russia sends teen who performed anti-war songs back to jail
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