UK Brexit minister: No consensus in parliament on second referendum

British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Thursday there was no consensus in parliament on holding a second referendum on leaving the European Union, or on what the question would be in any such vote.

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Pakistan considering returning captured Indian pilot, as Trump hints at de-escalation

Pakistan said on Thursday that it was considering returning a captured Indian pilot, as U.S. President Donald Trump said American mediation was helping to defuse a crisis between the two nuclear powers a day after both downed enemy jets.

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Israel rejects U.N. report on Gaza deaths as 'theater of the absurd'

Israel rejected as a "theater of the absurd" on Thursday a U.N. report that accused its forces of possible war crimes in killing scores of Palestinians during Gaza border protests last year.

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Nepal tourism minister among seven killed in helicopter crash: official

A helicopter crashed in bad weather in eastern Nepal on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, including the tourism minister, a home ministry official said.

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U.S.-backed SDF says it freed 24 fighters held by Islamic State

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia said on Thursday it had freed 24 of its fighters from Islamic State militants in the jihadists' last enclave near the Iraqi border.

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Kremlin dismisses talk of possible U.S. move to probe Putin's wealth

The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed talk of potential U.S. sanctions targeting President Vladimir Putin's wealth and called draft sanctions legislation an example of anti-Russian sentiment that should not be taken seriously.

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U.N. seeks $234 million in aid for drought-hit Zimbabwe

The United Nations on Thursday launched an international appeal for aid for Zimbabwe following a drought that it expects to affect around a third of the population as crop yields plummet.

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British PM May has serious chance to get her deal approved, lawmaker Letwin says

British Prime Minister Theresa May has a serious chance of getting a Brexit deal approved by parliament in the next few weeks, Conservative Party lawmaker Oliver Letwin said on Thursday.

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South Korea says no deal between Trump, Kim regrettable but progress made

South Korea said it regretted that no deal was reached at a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday but the two sides had made meaningful progress.

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Israel security forces should face justice for Gaza killings: U.N.

United Nations investigators said on Thursday Israeli security forces may have committed war crimes over the killing of 189 Palestinians and wounding of more than 6,100 at weekly protests in Gaza last year.

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Pakistan minister says ready to return pilot to ease India tension

Pakistan would be prepared to return the Indian pilot shot down and captured this week if it helped ease the crisis with its neighbor, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told Pakistani television station Geo TV on Thursday.

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Trump-Kim summit breaks down over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.

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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.

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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.

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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .

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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.

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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.

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Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.

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Senegal: The life of a 17-year-old in Dakar

We spend a day with Abdoulaye as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Dakar.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.

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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.

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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll.

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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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Trump says he walked from deal with North Korea's Kim over sanction demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had walked away from a nuclear deal at his summit with Kim Jong Un because of unacceptable demands from the North Korean leader to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.

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North Korea's Kim on official Vietnam visit March 1-2: ministry

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will begin a two-day official visit to Vietnam on Friday, Vietnam's foreign ministry said in a statement shortly after Kim's second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi ended without agreement.

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