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Berlin murder: Germany expels two Russian diplomats

Months after a man was shot dead in a Berlin park, Germany is throwing out two Russian diplomats because it suspects the murder was ordered by Russia or Russia's Chechen republic. ...

Russia to label individuals as 'foreign agents' under new law

Russia can designate independent journalists and bloggers as "foreign agents" after amending a controversial law. ...

Trump will not participate in impeachment hearing, White House says

The White House has said US President Donald Trump and his lawyers will not attend an impeachment hearing on Wednesday, citing a lack of "fairness". ...

China suspends US Navy visits to Hong Kong over support for protests

China has suspended visits by US Navy ships and aircraft to Hong Kong after Washington passed legislation last week backing pro-democracy protesters. ...

New Orleans shooting: Eleven victims near French Quarter

Police in New Orleans say there have been 11 victims of a shooting incident near the city's French Quarter tourist hub. ...

The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect

Police in the Dutch city of The Hague have arrested a man aged 35 over a stabbing attack on a shopping street on Friday, in which three teenagers were injured. ...

London Bridge: Attacker had been convicted of terror offence

The man who carried out Friday's stabbing attack at London Bridge was a former prisoner convicted of terrorism offences. ...

Hong Kong protests: China warns US over Human Rights and Democracy Act

China has warned the US it could take "firm counter-measures" if Washington continues to show support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. ...

Amazon fires: NGO denies arrested volunteers started blazes

A Brazilian NGO based in the Amazon has denied that four volunteer firefighters arrested by police had intentionally started fires in the rainforest. ...

Albania earthquake: Fresh tremors as toll rises

Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors under the rubble of buildings in Albania, where a strong earthquake has killed 26 people and injured 650. ...

Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The US will legally designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups, President Donald Trump says. ...

Albania hit by deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Albania, bringing down buildings and leaving people trapped under rubble. ...

Colombia protests: Troops stay on streets as unrest continues

Colombia's President Iván Duque has said security forces will remain on the streets to maintain order, as protests continued for a third day. ...

DR Congo: Many dead as plane crashes into homes

At least 24 people have died after a passenger plane crashed into houses in Goma city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials say. ...

Trump impeachment inquiry: Released records reveal Pompeo-Giuliani contacts

The US State Department has released records relating to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. ...

Hong Kong protesters hope poll will send message to China

Pro-democracy protest groups in Hong Kong are urging people not to disrupt Sunday's local elections in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. ...

Amnesty International: Chile using violence as a deterrent

Security forces in Chile have deliberately injured people taking part in the current mass demonstrations, Amnesty International says. ...

Putin vows to perfect mystery rocket after engine blast

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to press on with the development of a nuclear-powered rocket believed to have been at the centre of a deadly accident. ...