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US lawmaker commits suicide over sex scandal

A lawmaker in US state of Kentucky Dan Johnson is reported to have committed suicide following reports that he sexually assaulted a woman when she was 17.

Democrat Doug Jones wins in Alabama Senate vote

Doug Jones has become the first Democrat in 25 years to win a US Senate seat for Alabama after a bitter campaign against Republican Roy Moore.

Trump signs directive to send astronauts back to Moon

US President Donald Trump has directed Nasa to plan a crewed mission to the Moon for the first time since 1972.

Outrage in India over rape and murder of six-year-old

Police in India are questioning several people in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a six-year-old in the northern state of Haryana.

Brexit: ‘Breakthrough’ deal secured

Prime Minister Theresa May has struck a last minute deal with the EU to move Brexit talks on to the next phase. There will be no "hard border" in Ireland and EU citizens in the UK, and UK citizens in the EU, will see their rights protected.

Senator Al Franken to resign over sexual misconduct

Democratic Senator and ex-comedian Al Franken has said he plans to quit "in the coming weeks" after string of sexual harassment allegations.

Jerusalem status: Trump’s announcement condemned

Saudi Arabia has condemned the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, amid growing international criticism of the move.

German tourist killed in Ethiopia by gunmen

Gunmen have killed a German tourist in Ethiopia’s northern remote Afar region also injuring his tour guide. On Tuesday officials in the east African country confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred on Sunday evening.

Thousands evacuated in California wildfire

Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes north of Los Angeles as a fast-moving wildfire rips through the area. The blaze took hold in the early evening in southern California's Ventura County and burned 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) within a few hours.

May-Juncker Brexit talks to take place

Theresa May is set to meet key EU figures for talks on Brexit which could determine whether the UK is able to move on to negotiations on trade.

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DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

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Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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