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Muslim Congressperson Ilhan Omar says death threats against her have increased following a tweet by US President Donald Trump.
Omar called the President's tweet hateful and inflammatory. US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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The report by US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller that reportedly clears President Trump of any collusion with the Russians in the 2016 Presidential election is to be published on Thursday.
So far, only a summary of its purported conclusions have been presented by President Trump's Attorney General.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The European Union can start trade negotiations with the United States after its member states voted to approve the negotiating mandates put forward by the European Commission.
It's thought a trade deal could be agreed by the end of the year.
With the details here's Briohny Williams in Brussels.
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France is selling weapons to Saudi Arabia that are being used in the conflict in Yemen, according to classified documents leaked to the press on Monday.
The government, which had previously refused to admit this, has not denied the documents are real but says the arms are only being used for defensive purposes.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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North Koreans marked the birthday of their country's founder on Monday, an important holiday known as 'The Day of the Sun.'
Bruce Harrison tells us how Pyongyang remembered Kim Il-sung.
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Key holidays in North Korea are sometimes marked with a massive military parade, or even the test of a weapon.
But, according to AFP, the Day of the Sun brought mostly teary tributes.
The news agency says ten of thousands of citizens paid their respects and laid flowers before the statues of Kim Il-sung and his son, Kim Jong-il.
The late founder's grandson and current ruler, Kim Jong-un, has signaled he wants to continue nuclear talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Avoiding any boast of military might may also be sign Kim is trying to keep the mood peaceful for another summit with the U.S. president.
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Controversial EU copyright reforms are expected to be voted on by member states on Monday.
The reforms were approved by the European Parliament in March - but some countries say they will vote against the new rules which are intended to ensure fair copyright on the internet.
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more…
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