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Watch: A 'big moment' for France as Sarkozy jailed
The BBC's Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.
Mountains of waste add to health fears in Gaza
Mountains of toxic waste are piled up on Gaza’s streets, worsening a growing public health crisis.
Al Jazeera documentary reveals new evidence in Hind Rajab family’s killing
Al Jazeera documentary uncovers new evidence in killings of Hind Rajab, her family and rescue team in Gaza City.
French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.
Donald Trump is copying the wrong things from China, writes Dan Wang
America is getting authoritarianism without the good stuff
Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US
Belize's prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.
Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum
Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold.
Rock and rule: Japan’s first female PM
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Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead
A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d'Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes.
The US in brief: The guardsmen get the nod
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
Drone attack hits Sudan's capital ahead of planned airport reopening
The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.
Kevin Federline has held off writing about Britney Spears. Until now
The ex-husband of Britney Spears makes a number of allegations against her - and she has accused him of attacking her.