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Congregation in Paris Pantin mosque, now closed by French authorities, 20 Oct 20

France launches checks on dozens of mosques

The 76 places of worship are under scrutiny over possible Islamist extremism.

Russian peacekeepers

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict killed 5,000 soldiers

The tally comes as Azerbaijan details for the first time its losses in the six-week war with Armenia.

A woman wearing a face mask walks past a mural in Rome's Trastevere district

Italy bans travel between regions over Christmas

Italy has announced new curbs including a ban on travel between different regions and a curfew.

Rebels loyal to warlord Charles Taylor of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) take position behind a truck 30 May 1990

Liberian ex-rebel goes on trial in Switzerland

Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.

Police outside the apartment building in Haninge, 1 December

Swedish mother cleared of imprisoning son in flat

Prosecutors say there is no evidence the adult male was held against his will, as the woman is freed.

Seized toys and sweets from Mexico

Smuggled reptiles found stitched inside dolls

Ten of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive.

Horse-drawn carriages are seen in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum downtown Rome

Rome bans horse-drawn carriages from its streets

Italy's capital wants to protect the animals, but some say it doesn't go far enough.

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Congregation in Paris Pantin mosque, now closed by French authorities, 20 Oct 20

France launches checks on dozens of mosques

The 76 places of worship are under scrutiny over possible Islamist extremism.

Russian peacekeepers

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict killed 5,000 soldiers

The tally comes as Azerbaijan details for the first time its losses in the six-week war with Armenia.

A woman wearing a face mask walks past a mural in Rome's Trastevere district

Italy bans travel between regions over Christmas

Italy has announced new curbs including a ban on travel between different regions and a curfew.

Rebels loyal to warlord Charles Taylor of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) take position behind a truck 30 May 1990

Liberian ex-rebel goes on trial in Switzerland

Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.

Police outside the apartment building in Haninge, 1 December

Swedish mother cleared of imprisoning son in flat

Prosecutors say there is no evidence the adult male was held against his will, as the woman is freed.

Seized toys and sweets from Mexico

Smuggled reptiles found stitched inside dolls

Ten of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive.

Horse-drawn carriages are seen in front of Rome's ancient Colosseum downtown Rome

Rome bans horse-drawn carriages from its streets

Italy's capital wants to protect the animals, but some say it doesn't go far enough.

Russian peacekeepers

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict killed 5,000 soldiers

The tally comes as Azerbaijan details for the first time its losses in the six-week war with Armenia.

A woman wearing a face mask walks past a mural in Rome's Trastevere district

Italy bans travel between regions over Christmas

Italy has announced new curbs including a ban on travel between different regions and a curfew.

Rebels loyal to warlord Charles Taylor of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) take position behind a truck 30 May 1990

Liberian ex-rebel goes on trial in Switzerland

Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.

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