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The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.
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Hollande attacks report of affair
French President Francois Hollande says he is considering legal action against the magazine Closer after it claimed he was having an affair with an actress.
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Indian visa row diplomat leaves US
Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whose arrest in the US sparked protests from Delhi, has left for India, officials say.
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US 'concern' over Afghan releases
Washington expresses concern about a plan by the Afghan government to release scores of prisoners considered by the US to be dangerous.
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US: China sea rules 'provocative'
The US describes new Chinese rules on fishing access to disputed areas of the South China Sea as "provocative and potentially dangerous".
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Kenya planes 'kill Somali militants'
Kenya says it has carried out an air strike on an Islamist camp in Somalia, killing 30 militants, including al-Shabab commanders.
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Syria rebels 'die in Homs clashes'
Syrian government forces reportedly kill dozens of rebels who were trying to break a siege of parts of the central city of Homs.
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Christie fires aide for 'bridgegate'
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie sacks an aide accused of orchestrating traffic chaos to pursue a political vendetta, saying he feels "humiliated".
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Guantanamo detainee to be freed
A US government review panel decides a Yemeni man detained at Guantanamo Bay for more than a decade can be released.
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S Sudan army moves on rebel cities
South Sudan's army moves against the key rebel-held centres of Bentiu and Bor, as rebels strengthen defences in Bentiu.
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CAR assembly called to Chad summit
The entire transitional council of the Central African Republic (CAR) has flown to Chad to attend a summit aimed at restoring peace in the country.
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