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Newsline 06.05.2017 | 16:15 UTC
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France officials warn media not to publish #MacronLeaks
French officials have warned media not to republish emails hacked from Emmanuel Macron's campaign. The embarrassing correspondence began circulating on Friday night, a day and a half before France goes to the polls.
Afghan Taliban take district near northern Kunduz in spring offensive
Taliban militants have captured a district in Afghanistan's northeastern Kunduz province. It was the second populated area to fall in a week after the launch of the insurgents' spring offensive.
First US soldier killed in Somalia since 'Black Hawk Down'
A US soldier has been killed in a special operations mission with Somali forces against al-Shabab. It is the first US military casualty in Somalia in 24 years as it steps up involvement in the country.
Putin backs probe into gay torture in Chechnya
Putin said he backs a probe into 'rumors' gays have been tortured in Chechnya. Media reports allege gays have been arrested and tortured in the North Caucasus republic, stirring an international outcry.
Fighting continues in Syrian 'safe zones'
So-called "de-escalation zones" have come into effect in parts of Syria, but conflicting reports have emerged about their impact. Monitoring groups say government forces continue to shell opposition-held towns.
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Ethiopia
'Ethiopia needs to open up civic space': UN rights chief
UN's human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein tells DW that despite Ethiopia's tremendous economic and sociocultural advances, the government there should allow the opposition, free media and rights council to thrive.
The Hindenburg disaster: 80 years ago
The catastrophe was captured live on radio and TV: the quick and fiery end to the Zeppelin airship the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on this day in 1937. The media event has made it part of the collective memory.

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