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Wave of arrests in Egypt ahead of Sisi's second term

As Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi prepares to be sworn in for a second four-year term on Saturday, a wave of arrests signals his government's fear of social dissent, analysts say. Personalities involved in the January 2011 popular uprising that brought down president Hosni Mubarak are among those to have been detained, amid a crackdown [...]

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Markets breathe easier as Italy government sworn in

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's new anti-establishment government was being installed on Friday, calming markets spooked by the possibility of snap elections that might have become a de facto referendum on quitting the euro. Source: Reuters World News

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Spanish Socialist Sanchez succeeds Rajoy as prime minister

MADRID (Reuters) - Socialist Pedro Sanchez took over as Spain's prime minister on Friday, after outgoing leader Mariano Rajoy lost a parliamentary confidence vote triggered by a long-running corruption trial involving members of his center-right party. Source: Reuters World News

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On Berlin's 'Arab Street,' two worlds collide

BERLIN (Reuters) - During the Cold War, Sonnenallee was an unremarkable street with a checkpoint that drew attention only at Easter when West Berliners visited their relatives in the East. Nicknamed "Little Beirut," it was known for its Lebanese stores and smoky cafes playing old Arab songs. Source: Reuters World News

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