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The political Pope: does the Vatican have diplomatic clout?
Pope Francis names two Palestinian women as saints just days after the Vatican formalised its de facto recognition of the Palestine state. Channel 4 News takes a look at his other political battles.
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JK Rowling Twitter row: support for author over poll abuse
Twitter users rally to show their support for JK Rowling after she became a target for online abuse in the wake of the election results.
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Indonesia's executions: a weak president acting tough
The execution of eight convicted drug traffickers by Malaysia is a demonstration of the underlying weakness of the country’s President.
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Indonesia deaf to pleas to spare death row drugs convicts
The pending executions of nine Indonesian and foreign nationals on drug offences have strained the country’s relations with the international community and, in particular, Australia.
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Indonesia executes eight drug traffickers
Eight drug traffickers are reportedly executed by firing squad in Indonesia after pleas for clemency from around the world were rejected – but a Filipino woman is spared the death penalty.
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Germanwings crash made you scared of flying? Don’t be
The plane crash in the Alps, as well as MH370 and MH17 last year might make you think air travel is dangerous, but the chance of dying on a flight in the developed world is one in 14million.
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World celebrates Women’s Day
From beauty contests to angry protests, events are held around the world to mark International Women’s Day.
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Boy and uncle sucked through storm drain
A 9-year-old boy and his uncle are alive after being sucked through a flooded storm drain in southern Brazil. The incident was filmed on a mobile phone, and the video has gone viral in south America.
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Stephen Daldry on hope, violence, and ‘Trash’
Director Stephen Daldry tells Channel 4 News that the trio of young Brazilian actors completely improvised their lines in his new film “Trash”. He says London has “more sense of despair” than Brazil.
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After Paris: Cameron meets to discuss UK terror law
David Cameron is to meet with intelligence and security chiefs to discuss Britain’s response to the terror attacks in France, the day after joining one million marchers on the streets of Paris.
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Gerrard moves on: Mr Liverpool divorces his only love
To leave or not to leave? That was the question for Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard, and one he has answered – to the despair of the Liverpool supporters.
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Doctors urge ban on alcohol sport sponsorship
A group of more than 30 health leaders says exposing alcohol sponsorship to children is creating links between drinking brands and sport.
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Mario Balotelli apologises over ‘racist’ Instagram post
Mario Balotelli apologises over a post on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism. He could be facing an investigation by the Football Association.
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Would you give Andrew Lansley the UN’s top humanitarian job?
If Andrew Lansley were to submit a CV for the top humanitarian role at the UN – which David Cameron is nominating him for – what would he write under “relevant experience”?
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Is Wayne Rooney the Peter Pan of English football?
England captain Wayne Rooney wins his 100th cap today but commentator John Anderson argues that this figure isn’t as impressive as it sounds. Could Rooney be the footballing boy who never grew up?