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President Xi Jinping hosts world leaders

A summit of more than 30 world leaders in Beijing discuss China's Belt and Road plans

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More details of Sri Lanka bombers emerge

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Spain's ruling Socialists claim victory in election

But Spain's far-right will also enter parliament - for the first time since the 1970s

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Another Socialist coalition government likely in Spain

The socialists party led by prime minister Pedro Sanchez won the most seats

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Spanish snap election: Socialist gamble paid off

For the first time since the end of military rule a far-right party enters parliament

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Spain 'sends clear message' to Europe against populists

Governing Socialists claim victory and far right party gains MPs for the first time.

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Governing Socialists remain biggest party in Spain

Socialist party leader promised a pro-European government that would tackle inequality.

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Spain's governing Socialists win biggest share of the vote.

It's Spain's third general election in four years.

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Washington has reiterated its determination to defeat the Islamic State group

The US was responding to a video purporting to show IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

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Islamic State releases video of, it says, its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

IS video vows to seek revenge for its military losses in the Middle East

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Islamic State group leader appears in a new propaganda video

It's the first time in five years that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been seen

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Japan's emperor begins historic abdication

Akihito is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

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Emperor Akihito abdicates in favour of his son

The Imperial thrones is passing from one generation to the next in Japan, right now.

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Pomp and circumstance Japanese style, as Emperor abdicates

The Japanese Emperor Akihito is passing on his title to his eldest son.

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Tensions continue to rise in Caracas

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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"If Maduro doesn't get Guaidó...Guaidó will get Maduro"

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Guaido calls for more Venezuela protests

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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A crucial 24 hours for Venezuela?

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Tenisons continue to rise in Venezuela

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Maduro appears defiant in Venezuela

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Venezuelan opposition leader calls for strikes to oust the president

Juan Guaido said there would be acts of protest every day "to achieve freedom"

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Opposition supporters hold mass protests in Venezuela

The demonstrations come after President Maduro said he had stopped an "attempted coup".

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Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó calls for more protests

President Maduro has accused protesters of committing "serious crimes"

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UK minister sacked over Huawei security leak

He allegedly disclosed plans to allow Huawei to help build the UK's 5G network

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Former UK Defence Secretary denies Huawei leak

He was sacked for allegedly disclosing plans to allow Huawei to build the UK's 5G network

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Protester shot dead in Venezuela

The opposition leader Juan Guaido has accused the authorities of brutal repression

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India braces itself for the arrival of Cyclone Fani

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes

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Cyclone Fani: More than 1 million people evacuated

The cyclone is expected to reach wind speeds of 195 km/h

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Are Sudan's army finally going to step aside for a civilian administration?

Talks between the military and the opposition remain deadlocked

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Cyclone Fani hits north-east India's coastline

About a million people have taken refuge in government shelters

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