Dutch gritters salt roads to stop asphalt melting

Dutch towns bring out the gritters to save melting roads.

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Imran Khan: Can former cricket star change Pakistan?

The ex-cricketer ran a campaign promising a new future for the country, but how will he achieve it?

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UFC star Conor McGregor avoids jail with guilty plea

The professional fighter pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and must undergo anger management.

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Egypt zoo accused of painting donkey to look like a zebra

Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.

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Italy police clear big Roma camp in capital

The mass eviction from a camp in Rome contravenes a European Court stop order.

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Myanmar flooding displaces more than 16,000 people

Myanmar's Kayin state is hit by extreme monsoon flooding forcing thousands to move into shelters.

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South Sudan spends $16m on cars for MPs

Each MP has received a loan of $40,000, about two weeks after extending President Kiir's term.

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Pakistan election: Khan claims victory amid rigging claims

Former cricketer Imran Khan claims victory in Pakistan's election amid accusations of vote rigging by rivals

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Black rhinos: Tsavo East Kenya reserve sees another die

Of 11 rhinos moved to the Tsavo East National Park, 10 have died after the botched relocation.

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Air India blames weather for bed bugs infestation

Photos of severely bitten passengers were widely shared online, sparking criticism of the airline.

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Barcelona women's team relegated to economy

On the first mixed tour ever, Barcelona men flew first class while the women were seated elsewhere.

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Greek fires: Residents 'worsened disaster' by illegal building

Residents confront the defence minister, as he blames illegal construction for blocking escape routes.

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Japan's Iga city 'does not need ninjas' after reports it was hiring

Officials were alarmed when applications flooded in after mistaken reports the city needed ninjas.

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Colombian sniffer dog moved after threats by drug gang

A drugs gang put a price on the German shepherd's head after she found a massive stash of cocaine.

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Kaitlan Collins: Row over CNN reporter's White House ban

Kaitlan Collins was barred from an event after asking President Trump "inappropriate" questions.

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DR Congo: The crime behind the chaos

It's one of the world's most mineral rich nations, so why are its people among the planet's poorest?

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Pakistan election: Five things to know about Imran Khan

Early election results suggest the ex-cricketer is on course to become Pakistan's prime minister.

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Pakistan election: Ex-cricketer Khan leads in early counting

Imran Khan may have taken an early lead, but with counting delays it's unclear if he can win a majority.

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Trump: US and EU agree to work towards lower trade barriers

Donald Trump and Jean-Claude Juncker agree to work towards zero tariffs on non-auto industrial goods.

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Tokyo Sarin attack: Japan executes last Aum Shinrikyo members on death row

The Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995 was Japan's worst terror incident and left 13 dead.

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