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In Germany, Merkel's Party Says Huawei Decision Should Be Made By Parliament

5:38pm November 26, 2019

by Rob Schmitz

Another twist in the saga of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel has been overruled by her own party over whether to allow Huawei to upgrade Germany's 5G infrastructure

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British Prime Minister Johnson's Critics Say He's Undermining Democratic Institutions

5:38pm November 26, 2019

by Frank Langfitt

With the U.S. in political crisis and an election looming in Britain, both President Trump and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been accused of undermining democratic institutions in the U.S. and U.K.

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Protesters hold up pictures of Daphne Caruana Galizia as they gather earlier this month outside the prime minister's office in Valletta, Malta. Painful questions about the investigative journalist's murder have lingered since she was killed by a car bomb

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Rising Pressure Over Journalist's Killing Threatens To Topple Maltese Leadership

5:24pm November 26, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Daphne Caruana Galizia died in a car bombing two years ago. Now, the probe into her slaying has prompted some ministers to leave their posts. And protesters are calling for the prime minister's exit.

French Defense Minister Florence Parly (left) and French Army Chief of Staff Gen. François Lecointre said Tuesday that two helicopters collided in midair and killed 13 French soldiers fighting Islamic extremists in Mali.

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13 French Troops Killed In Helicopter Collision While Pursuing Militants In Mali

2:59pm November 26, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

It's believed to be the highest single loss for the French military since 1983. "These 13 heroes had only one goal: to protect us," French President Emmanuel Macron said.

Rescuers look for survivors after a building partially collapsed in Thumane, Albania, after a powerful earthquake struck in the country's western region on Tuesday.

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Albania Rocked By 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Killing At Least 18

12:21pm November 26, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread," the United States Geological Survey says.

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How Are The Impeachment Hearings Being Perceived In Russia?

5:23am November 26, 2019

by Lucian Kim

President Trump and some allies have argued that Ukraine, not Russia, may be responsible for election meddling. That debunked theory runs counter to the conclusion of the intelligence community.

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Items stolen from the "Green Vault" museum in Dresden, Germany, include (from left) the breast star of the Polish Order of the White Eagle, a hat clasp containing a 16-carat diamond and a diamond-studded sword hilt with a matching scabbard.

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Thieves Steal Priceless Diamonds In Heist At Dresden's 'Green Vault' Museum

5:46pm November 25, 2019

by Bill Chappell

Saxony's art minister, Eva-Maria Stange, noted that the stolen jewelry pieces are essentially the crown jewels of Saxon kings. "They belong to Saxony," she said.

Uber Stripped Of Its License To Operate In London

5:39pm November 25, 2019

by Shannon Bond

Uber is fighting for survival in London after the city's transportation agency said it would not renew the company's operating license, citing safety concerns. This adds to a difficult year for Uber.

The Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, as seen in 2016. Europol announced Monday that over 26,000 items related to terrorist propaganda were removed from the internet.

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Islamic State 'Not Present On The Internet Anymore' Following European Operation

5:30pm November 25, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

European Union authorities said they worked with popular online services - such as Google and Twitter - to remove videos, social media accounts and communication channels used by the Islamic State.

Maurice Robinson, 25, seen in a courtroom sketch last month. The truck driver pleaded guilty Monday to two charges related to the deaths of 39 migrants — but he still faces dozens more charges.

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U.K. Truck Driver Admits Illegal Immigration Plot After 39 Migrant Deaths

1:40pm November 25, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Maurice Robinson, 25, pleaded guilty to two charges related to the deaths of dozens of Vietnamese nationals in his truck trailer. He still faces 41 more charges — including 39 counts of manslaughter.