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News President Emmanuel Macron of France tests positive for coronavirus, with symptoms of COVID-19 Xeni Jardin
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News Germany begins hard lockdown against coronavirus until at least January 10, as COVID-19 spreads Xeni Jardin
News Hundreds of students kidnapped in Nigeria's Katsina, frantic parents beg authorities to save boys abducted by gunmen Xeni Jardin
News Poland: Thousands march against anti-LGBTQ hate, and to demand justice for 48 detained protesters Xeni Jardin
News Russia convicts yet another American — student Trevor Reed gets 9 years in prison on dubious charges Xeni Jardin
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facebook Facebook working with China Mobile to bring undersea internet to Africa in $1 Billion deal Xeni Jardin
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