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US-led Strikes Hit Islamic State 'Capital'

Syrian activists said a wave of U.S.-led airstrikes has been carried out against Islamic State militants in and around the city of Raqqa, the self-proclaimed capital of the jihadist group.

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Hong Kong Protests Close Down Government

Clashes in Hong Kong between pro-democracy protesters and police have closed government offices and parliament.

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Swiss Reject Strict Immigration Limits

Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to impose radical limits on immigration, a referendum opponents have labelled xenophobic and disastrous for the economy.

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Things we learnt in plenary: Sakharov Prize, papal visit, an economic boost and UN climate talks

Two distinguished visits marked the November plenary session. On Tuesday Pope Francis addressed MEPs, followed by the 2014 Sakharov Prize laureate, Dr Denis Mukwege, who did likewise on Wednesday. Mukwege received the award for his work helping...

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