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Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
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Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.
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Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident".
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
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Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people
Contact with the aircraft was lost just minutes before it was due to land in northern Colombia, state airline Satena says.
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin sweeps across Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
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Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
Officials searched offices in Frankfurt and Berlin in relation to "past business relationships".
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During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.
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Panic on crowded Ukraine train - passenger describes moment of Russian drone strike
The BBC speaks to a person who was aboard a train on which five people died after it was targeted by drones.
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Is the US preparing to strike Iran again?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.
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'Don't take us to a hospital': Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
Wounded demonstrators tell the BBC they are relying on medics willing to risk their own safety by treating them at their homes.
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Panic on crowded train - passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.
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Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.
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Is the US preparing to strike Iran?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.