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A Paris Exhibition Of Black Artists Unearths Unknown Treasures

5:53am November 24, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

The exhibit of artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden and Faith Ringgold gives Americans a chance to discover the work of exiled artists largely ignored in their homeland.

A photograph of Jo Cox, the 41-year-old Labour lawmaker who was fatally shot and stabbed in June, was among tributes in London's Parliament Square following her death.

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White Supremacist Found Guilty Of Murdering British Lawmaker Jo Cox

3:44pm November 23, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The brutal killing of the pro-EU Labour MP shocked the U.K. ahead of the Brexit vote. Thomas Mair did not attempt to defend himself, and evidence against him was overwhelming.

Turkish women protest against a government proposal on Tuesday in Istanbul, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. The sign in the middle reads: "We will not allow legalized rape with marriage!"

Turkey Withdraws Controversial Bill That Eased Penalties On Child Sexual Abuse

5:41pm November 22, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The measure would have allowed some child sexual abusers to escape prison time if they married their victims. It was sharply criticized by opposition parties and human rights groups.

U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage said he was surprised and flattered by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement and said his critics were out of touch.

Trump Calls For U.K.'s Nigel Farage To Be Ambassador To The U.S.

4:41pm November 22, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The U.K. prime minister's office rejects the suggestion, pointing out that it already has an ambassador in Washington. A Downing Street spokesman says dryly: "There is no vacancy."

U.K. Rejects Trump's Call For Nigel Farage To Be Ambassador To The U.S.

4:39pm November 22, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The British government has rejected a suggestion from President-elect Trump that it should appoint arch-Brexiteer Nigel Farage to be the United Kingdom's ambassador in Washington, D.C.

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Junior Herbert, a volunteer with Olio, collects leftovers from vendors at London's Camden Market. London has become a hub for apps and small-scale businesses that let restaurants and food vendors share leftovers with the public for free, and otherwise red

Eat It, Don't Leave It: How London Became A Leader In Anti-Food Waste

3:12pm November 22, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

In the English capital, apps and small-scale businesses abound that let restaurants and food vendors share leftovers with the public for free, and otherwise reduce the amount of edibles they toss.

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Baltic States Face Uncertain Security Situation Under Trump Administration

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Lucian Kim

The tiny Baltic state of Estonia relies on the U.S. and NATO to protect it from its giant neighbor Russia. But the country might not be able to count on that security under a Trump administration.

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My Mother's 10-Year Quest To Feed Me From 5,500 Miles Away

3:23pm November 21, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

It's a story of poor phone connections, suitcases full of Russian snacks, non-optional love of borsch and a globetrotting meat grinder.

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Germany's Angela Merkel, 62, Will Seek A Fourth Term In 2017

10:19am November 21, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The chancellor announced on Sunday she'll seek another term. "This election will be even more difficult than those we have had before as we are facing a strong polarization," she says.

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German Chancellor Will Seek A Fourth Term

5:09pm November 20, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most important voice for liberal democracy in Europe, announced on Sunday that she will run for another term in 2017.