Reuters
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EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo has crashed, says French president
Later Tweets by EgyptAir said the plane, which was travelling at an altitude of 37,000 feet (11,280 metres), disappeared at 02:45 am.
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German lawmakers risk Turkey's wrath with Armenia 'genocide' vote
The vote, expected to be held in the first week of June, comes at a particularly sensitive time.
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EU referendum: Poll shows massive lead for Remain camp
The poll was reported as some US banks said a Brexit could result in them giving up parts of their business in the EU altogether.
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Pope Francis: West should not try to export its democracy to Iraq, Libya
Francis also said Europe should better integrate migrants and praised the election of the new Muslim mayor of London as an example of where this had been successful.
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Islamic State's territory is shrinking, says US official
Islamic State "is shrinking so they are very much on the defensive", a news conference in Amman heard.
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Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust
The US believes China will add substantial military infrastructure to artificial islands in the South China Sea.
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Singers, actors, riders to honour Queen Elizabeth in birthday pageant
The event will feature some of the leading stars of show business and almost 1,000 horses.
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Venezuela opposition slams 'desperate' Maduro state of emergency
Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency due to what he called plots from Venezuela and the United States.
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Ukraine's Jamala takes home Eurovision crown with song about war
In a show known down the years for its playfulness and camp, 32-year-old Jamala struck a sombre tone.
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Vatican plays down expectations over women deacons
Francis raised hopes among liberal Catholics by promising to set up a commission to study the issue.
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Venezuela president declares state of emergency, citing US and domestic 'threats'
US intelligence officials have told reporters they are increasingly worried about the potential for an economic and political meltdown in Venezuela.
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Drugs giant Pfizer says it won't allow its products to be used for executions
The move shuts off the last remaining open market source of drugs used in executions.