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A Europe that delivers: EU citizens expect more EU level action in future

Since 2016 the European Parliament has been measuring citizens’ perceptions and expectations of action taken by the EU in 15 core policy areas. The latest survey, carried out in April this year, finds that whilst an ever greater share of respondents...

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Putin: Syrian Downing of Russian Jet Was 'Tragic, Accidental'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called the downing of a Russian military plane by Syria "a chain of tragic, accidental circumstances," tamping down what could have turned into a tense situation with Israel.

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German Spymaster Ousted Over Anti-Migrant Violence

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been transferred from his job just weeks after he made remarks that appeared to downplay anti-migrant violence.

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South Africa's Top Court Legalizes Personal, Private Use of Cannabis

South Africa's top court has legalized the use of cannabis for private, personal use.

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