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EU calls for international response after suspected chemical attack in Syria
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EU calls for international response after suspected chemical attack in Syria

The EU said evidence points to the use of chemical weapons by Syrian government forces against rebel-held Douma. The US,…
Hungary’s Viktor Orban wins re-election, gets super majority
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban wins re-election, gets super majority

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban easily won a third consecutive term Sunday and his Fidesz party was poised to regain…
German court bails Carles Puigdemont as extradition for corruption considered
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German court bails Carles Puigdemont as extradition for corruption considered

A German court has ruled that Carles Puigdemont can be released on bail until a decision on his extradition to…
Austria to ban girls wearing headscarves in kindergarten and elementary schools
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Austria to ban girls wearing headscarves in kindergarten and elementary schools

The right-wing government wants to ban girls in kindergarten and primary schools from wearing headscarves. It’s unclear how many children…
Poland summons Russia’s ambassador over spy case
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Poland summons Russia’s ambassador over spy case

Poland has summoned Russia’s ambassador for talks, and its foreign ministry is among several in Europe planning news conferences later…
On the edge of the EU, refugee flows flood the Evros River
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On the edge of the EU, refugee flows flood the Evros River

A clampdown on Europe’s eastern borders and the Aegean Sea has forced migrants to seek different — and more dangerous…
Italy seizes Spanish rescue boat that defied Libyan threats
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Italy seizes Spanish rescue boat that defied Libyan threats

A Spanish aid group says Italy has seized one of its migrant rescue boats because it refused to cave in…
EU greenlights €3 billion for Syrian refugees in Turkey
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EU greenlights €3 billion for Syrian refugees in Turkey

The EU has unlocked €3 billion ($3.7 billion) for projects to help Syrian refugees in Turkey in a second payment…
Trump says Commerce Secretary will talk tariffs with EU
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Trump says Commerce Secretary will talk tariffs with EU

President Donald Trump says his commerce secretary will be talking to the European Union about tariffs Trump argues have been…
Austria plans to put immigration and borders at heart of EU presidency
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Austria plans to put immigration and borders at heart of EU presidency

Austria plans to use its presidency of the European Union this year to shift the bloc’s focus away from resettling…
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