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French authorities destroy the last of Calais 'Jungle' - DW
The last makeshift structures have been razed in the so-called "Jungle" camp near Calais, officials said. At the same time, workers started clearing off a street near a similar camp in Paris.
The real reason Van Gogh sliced off his ear - CNN
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US Democrats: FBI chief may have broken the law - Al Jazeera
Politicians slam FBI director James Comey as Clinton's lead over Trump narrows following new email investigation.
Iraqi troops to enter Mosul in 'matter of hours' - CNN
Iraqi special forces are hundreds of meters from Mosul and will enter in a "matter of hours," the country's counter-terrorism chief said Monday as the offensive to free the key city from ISIS control entered a new phase.
France pulls out of Central African Republic - DW
Paris has formally ended its military mission in the troubled Central African Republic (CAR) but vowed French troops would still be ready to intervene. The move has caused concern among local officials.
Sweden declares Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg officially dead - BBC
Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who helped thousands of Hungarian Jews to escape Nazi mass murder in World War Two, has been formally pronounced dead by Sweden's Tax Agency.
Will South Korea's president be forced out of office? - Al Jazeera
Park Geun-hye is at the centre of a corruption scandal and she ordered some of her top aides to quit.
Africans approve of China, says Afrobarometer - DW
China’s popularity in Africa is strong. Its policy of not linking aid and investments to human rights and good governance has made Beijing many friends on the continent, beyond its authoritarian governments.
Ukraine lawmakers made to declare assets online - DW
Ukrainian public servants have disclosed millions in cash, luxury cars, and even holy relics after a new anti-graft law came into force. The move has been hailed by activists in corruption-plagued Kyiv.
Italy earthquake: More than 15,000 people in shelters - CNN
More than 15,000 people are being housed in temporary shelters after a powerful earthquake on Sunday jolted central Italy, a region battered by repeated tremors since August.
Nigerian officials sexually abusing Boko Haram victims - DW
Human Rights Watch has accused Nigerian soldiers and police of sexually abusing women in camps for those who have fled the insurgent group Boko Haram. HRW said poor camp conditions made the abuse easier to orchestrate.
Pakistan authorities clash with protestors in lead-up to anti-government demonstration - DW
Police have used tear gas to scatter thousands of anti-government demonstrators near Islamabad. The clashes come ahead of an anti-government demonstration led by opposition leader Imran Khan.
Mexico posts worst growth in 2 years - CNN
The economy posted its worst quarterly growth in two years. Mexico only grew 2% between July and September, compared to the same time a year ago, the government announced Monday.
Dismissed Turkish journalists launch campaign to subvert media censorship - DW
Journalists from recently shuttered news outlets have launched a social media newscast to inform Turkish citizens of topics overlooked by an increasingly state-run media environment. Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara.
Reality Check: Brexit questions answerd - BBC
It is more than four months since the UK voted to leave the European Union. For Radio 4's PM, the BBC's Europe correspondent Kevin Connolly and assistant political editor Norman Smith, are working with the BBC's Reality Check team to answer your questions about what Brexit means.
Bhopal: Indian police kill 'unarmed' escaped prisoners - Al Jazeera
Eight men, suspected of being members of a banned group, shot dead after resisting efforts to return them to jail.
What is Pakistan's militancy issue all about? - DW
Who's fighting whom in Pakistan? Why does the country's powerful army continue to support some militant groups? DW examines the protracted conflict in the nuclear-armed nation and its possible effects on the region.
UNICEF: 2 billion children breathe bad air - DW
Of the 2 billion children who inhale pollution, the daily breath of 300 million is toxic far beyond safe levels. It's the most recent report highlighting the growing health problem air pollution poses.
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