Reuters: May to form fragile government after UK election debacle, uncertainty over Brexit talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May will form a government supported by a small Northern Irish party after her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority in an election debacle days before talks on Britain's EU departure are due to begin.
A stony-faced May, speaking on the doorstep of her official Downing Street residence, said the government would provide certainty and lead Britain in talks with the European Union to secure a successful Brexit deal.
May said she could rely in parliament on the support of her "friends" in Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party after her governing Conservatives failed to emerge as clear winners.
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MIDDLE EAST
US-backed forces fighting Islamic State enter Syria stronghold of Raqqa.
Rights groups: Many casualties in Mosul from heavy weapons.
Qatar says won't 'surrender' in row with fellow Gulf Arabs as Donald Trump again weighs in.
Qatar crisis grows as Arab nations draw up terror sanctions list.
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Iraqi government rejects Kurdish move for independence.
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Iran leaders accuse US, Saudis of supporting Tehran attacks.
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ASIA
Taliban regains control of Helmand province, Afghan Army fails to recover ground.
In war-shaken Philippine city, civilians struggle to escape.
Philippine military asks Facebook to close jihadist accounts.
India, Pakistan join China and Russia-led security bloc.
North Korea says it has tested new anti-ship missile.
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Japan's Diet enacts abdication law for Emperor Akihito.
Man jailed for 35 years in Thailand for insulting monarchy on Facebook.
AFRICA
14 killed as coldiers clash over drought food aid in Somalia.
Three peacekeepers killed in northern Mali attack: UN.
Boko Haram stages deadly attacks in Maiduguri.
Security fears in Tripoli as General Haftar widens military campaign.
DR Congo's Kasai unrest must be investigated - UN.
South Sudan refugees recall horrific sexual assaults.
Zambia opposition leader moved to maximum security jail.
EUROPE
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Paris bids strong for 2024 Olympics.
AMERICAS
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi Arabia and allies release Qatar 'terror list'.
Pakistan says army prevents IS group from establishing base.
Islamic State claims it killed two Chinese in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Republicans take knife to post-crisis Wall Street reforms.
Supreme Court of Canada won't hear appeal of Quebec maple syrup 'rebel'.
