Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

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Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.
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A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw

The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.
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In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter

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Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops

Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in region
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Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast

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Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – live

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Ukraine war briefing: Five killed and homes damaged in series of Russian and Ukrainian attacks

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Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83

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Sam Kerr takes huge step on road to recovery from serious knee injury

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