Key dates in the rise of the French far right
PARIS - Here is a short history of the French far-right National Front, whose historic leader and co-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday aged 96.

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Meta ending fact-checking programme in US
WASHINGTON - The social media giant Meta is slashing its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking programme, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump.

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French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
PARIS - Jean-Marie Le Pen, the historic leader of France&s far right, died on Tuesday aged 96, his family told AFP.

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Trudeau exit shakes up Canadian politics
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau is resigning after more than nine years as Canada&s prime minister, bowing to dreadful polls and a rebellion within his governing Liberal party.

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Indonesia confirmed as full member of Brics
Indonesia has become the newest full member of the Brics group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump&s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

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Georgians hold anti-government protest on Orthodox Christmas
TBILISI - Thousands of Georgians marched through the streets of Tbilisi late on Monday on Orthodox Christmas Eve, gathering in front of parliament for a 40th day of anti-government demonstrations.

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