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Salah Abdeslam, who was convicted of murder and terrorism in relation to the 2015 Paris jihadist attacks - has been transferred from Belgium back to France.
The move had previously been blocked due to human rights concerns.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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26 people have died and several more injured in two bomb blasts in Pakistan, a day before the country votes to elect a new government.
The country's caretaker government has condemned the attacks, saying once again that nothing will mar Thursday's polls.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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EU countries are discussing a proposal to impose sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers, including a potential travel ban.
Reports say most members including Germany are on board with the plan but Hungary and the Czech Republic are blocking it.
Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.
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A diplomatic row has broken out between South Africa and Nigeria ahead of a Wednesday semi-final encounter between both countries at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The war of words began after Nigeria warned its citizens resident in South Africa to be watchful of their utterances and be mindful of where they watch the match, especially in public places.
The warning was intended to prevent the provocation of xenophobic attacks by frustrated South African supporters.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Uganda's Health Ministry has issued a warning following a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in recent weeks.
The government has re-introduced preventive measures in some of the worst affected areas, addingthe disease is still a threat even though COVID is no longer a global health emergency.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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A second Indian state ruled by Prime Minister Modi's party the BJP is planning to introduce a controversial common civil laws bill.
The other Indian state that tabled the proposal has proposed couples mandatorily register with authorities if they're living together, sparking concerns over privacy and personal liberty.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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An inquiry has been launched after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory in central India.
More than 170 people were rescued after the explosion took place on Tuesday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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About 10 Orca whales are trapped in drift ice in far northern Japan.
According to local officials the pod was seen through a small gap in the ice about one kilometer off the coast of Hokkaido.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party.
Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation.
The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest corporate earnings.
Markets rebounded after comments made over the weekend suggesting the Federal Reserve would be wary of cutting interest rates too soon.
Sally Patterson has more.
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A US woman has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in relation to her son's school shooting.
After 11 hours of deliberations, a jury found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of all four counts.
It's believed to be the first time a parent has been tried for manslaughter in connection with a mass shooting conducted by their child.
The 45-year-old is due to be sentenced on April 9.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Southern California faces an ongoing risk of mudslides in the wake of a winter storm that brought record-setting record rain to the region.
Los Angeles saw about half of its normal yearly rainfall total fall in just two days.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The US House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Republican leaders are expected to push through the charges but there is virtually no chance of a conviction in the Democratic-led Senate.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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