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Putin briefs Trump on Syria

President Vladimir Putin discussed Syria on Tuesday with his US counterpart Donald Trump, with both speaking of the need for progress toward a peace settlement following the Russian leader's surprise summit with Bashar al-Assad.

Germany faces political crisis as coalition talks fail

Chancellor Angela Merkel was left battling for political survival Monday after high-stakes talks to form a new government collapsed — plunging Germany into a crisis that could see it hold fresh elections.

German coalition talks need more time

Tough talks between the parties hoping to form Germany's next government failed to reach a breakthrough overnight and were expected to resume on Friday as Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "serious differences" remained between the sides.

Greece hit by deadly floods

Flash floods caused by heavy overnight rain have killed at least 15 people and caused destruction in central Greece.

British PM accuses Putin of election meddling

Theresa May has launched her strongest attack on Russia yet, accusing Moscow of meddling in elections and carrying out cyber espionage.

Trump believes Putin on election meddling claims

Donald Trump said Saturday he believes Vladimir Putin is being sincere when he denies meddling in the election that propelled the US president to power, adding that the Russian leader felt "very insulted" by the allegations.

Britain given two-week Brexit deadline

EU Brexit chief Michel Barnier on Friday handed Britain a two-week ultimatum to make concessions on a divorce agreement if it wants to unlock the next phase of talks in December.

Sacked Catalan leader not seeking asylum

Catalonia's sacked President Carles Puigdemont says he has not travelled to Belgium to seek asylum.

Catalan parliament declares independence

Catalan lawmakers voted Friday to declare independence from Spain but Madrid immediately moved to quash the breakaway bid in a sharp escalation of a crisis that has caused jitters in secession-wary Europe.

Pope Francis prays for Kenya

Pope Francis on Sunday called for constructive dialogue in Kenya where he said he was following the situation with "close attention" over disputed elections.

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