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New Caledonia to hold new independence poll from France in 2020

France's Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will hold a second referendum on independence next year, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said Friday.

Ecuador indigenous group rejects talks, seeks to 'radicalize' protests

A key Ecuadoran indigenous leader on Thursday rejected talks with President Lenin Moreno and issued a call to "radicalize" protests over fuel price hikes in violence that has left five protesters dead.

Ecuador oil output hit as protests worsen

Protesters in Ecuador fought a running battle with security forces on Wednesday in a second day of violent protests over a fuel price hike that forced the government to suspend most of the country's deliveries of crude.

Romania government faces collapse in no-confidence vote

Romania's beleaguered left-wing government risks collapse in a no-confidence vote on Thursday, just weeks before a presidential election and amid controversy over the country's nominee for EU commissioner.

Arab League to hold emergency talks on Turkey's Syria offensive

The Arab League is convening an emergency meeting on Saturday to discuss Turkey's offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria, the body said on Wednesday.

Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurds

Turkey launched an assault on Kurdish positions in northern Syria on Wednesday with airstrikes and explosions reported near the border.

Beatles classic 'Abbey Road' tops charts again after 50 years

Classic Beatles album Abbey Road is back at number one in Britain half a century after its first release, with the band breaking their own record for the longest gap between stints at the top of the charts.

Portugal's incumbent PM tasked with forming new government

Portugal's president on Tuesday charged incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa with forming a new government after his Socialist party fell just short of a parliamentary majority in elections.

White House rules out cooperation in Trump impeachment probe

A defiant White House declared war Tuesday against the impeachment investigation of Donald Trump, blasting the process as partisan, illegitimate and unconstitutional and saying neither the president nor his administration will cooperate.

Mystery oil spills blot more than 130 Brazilian beaches

The source of large blots of oil staining more than 130 beaches in northeastern Brazil remained a mystery Tuesday despite President Jair Bolsonaro's assertions they came from outside the country and were possibly the work of criminals.

Ecuador protesters break into Congress amid fuel hike anger

Ecuadoran protesters broke into the country's Congress building on Monday as demonstrations over a fuel hike introduced by President Lenin Moreno's government intensified.

Britain's Brexit talks with EU on verge of collapse

Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union teetered on the brink of collapse on Tuesday, with tit-for-tat claims of intransigence and sabotage before an end of October deadline.

North Korea warns against Security Council meeting on missile tests

North Korea warned on Monday it would not "sit idle" if any attempt is made at the UN Security Council to raise the subject of its "self-defensive measures," an apparent reference to its recent missile tests.

Iraqi president urges end to 'escalation' after days of deadly protests

Iraq's president called on Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including an overnight rally in east Baghdad in which the military admitted using "excessive force".

EU-US open talks on quickly accessing suspects' data

The European Union and the United States have opened initial talks aimed at reaching a deal on accessing a criminal suspect's data stored in the other's territory when needed as evidence, EU officials said on Monday.

Stolen truck slams into cars in Germany, several injured: police

A stolen truck ploughed into several cars in the centre of the German city of Limburg on Monday leaving a number of people injured, police said, adding that the driver had been detained.

British PM Johnson warns EU he will not delay Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining that his latest proposals are a last chance to reach a deal.

New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms

Eight protesters were killed Sunday in clashes in the Iraqi capital between protesters and security forces, medics and security sources said, on the sixth day of anti-government rallies that have left over 100 dead.

Portugal's Socialists win re-election

Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa's Socialists won a general election marked by low turnout on Sunday after presiding over a period of solid economic growth following years of austerity.