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Riot police move against Naples protests of Northern League

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 18:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Riot police moved in Saturday to quell violent protests in Naples sparked by the first major rally in the southern city by the anti-immigrant Northern League leader. Police fired tear gas and...

Updated: Turkey-Dutch relations take dip after Turkish visit banned

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 14:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Dutch government withdrew landing permission for the Turkish foreign minister's aircraft, drawing the ire of the Turkish president and escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two NATO allies...

Attack on rhinoceros in Paris puts zoo security in spotlight

Saturday, 11 March 2017, 13:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The brazen killing of a rhinoceros at a wildlife park near Paris by assailants who removed a horn valued at nearly triple the price of gold has put zookeepers on notice that poaching could be...

EU leaders, minus Britain, mull bloc's future

Friday, 10 March 2017, 11:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders are debating the future of their bloc as Britain eyes the exit door and far-right parties look to get strong results in upcoming elections, and will be hoping Friday to quickly...

Seven injured in axe attack at German station; one arrest

Friday, 10 March 2017, 07:53 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A man was arrested after injuring seven people with an axe at the main train station in Duesseldorf, Germany on Thursday in what appeared to be a random attack, police said. Officers were alerted...

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