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World News Briefs -- March 29, 2018
Former French President Sarkozy © Reuters
BBC: France's Sarkozy 'to face corruption trial'
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to face trial for corruption and influence peddling, according to French media.
The case centres around wiretapped phone-calls in 2014, in which Mr Sarkozy allegedly sought to influence judges who were looking into suspected illegal financing of his campaign.
The judge, Gilbert Azibert, and Mr Sarkozy's lawyer are also expected to stand trial.
They have denied any wrongdoing.
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MIDDLE EAST
France accuses Iran of arming Yemen's Huthi rebels.
Iran denies supplying missiles used by Yemeni rebels to strike Saudi Arabia.
European powers press for Iran sanctions to buttress nuclear deal.
Gazans pitch protest tents on Israel border as tensions mount.
Israel tells UN it will defend itself from Gaza protests.
'No Go' zone: 100 Israeli snipers deployed on Gaza border.
Saudi Crown Prince meets AIPAC, anti-BDS leaders during US visit.
ASIA
North and South Korea set date for historic summit. South and North Korean leaders to meet on April 27.
North Korean nuclear site more active ahead of Kim meetings.
The Latest: Japan mum on prospects for summit with N. Korea.
Militant leader, ex-bin Laden ally roams freely in Pakistan.
Protests after Malaysia lawmakers vote to redraw electoral map.
India sends notice to Facebook over possible election manipulation.
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan for first time since attack.
China’s defunct space lab hurtling toward Earth for re-entry.
AFRICA
EL-Sisi wins Egypt election with 92 percent: state media.
Fighting in South Sudan casts shadow over peace talks.
DR Congo: Rebels launch deadly attack in Beni region.
Red Cross says staffer dies after car bombing in Somalia.
Kenyan opposition politician 'injected' and deported unconscious.
'Ghana First:' US military deal leads thousands to protest.
Lagos on lockdown as Buhari makes historic visit.
EUROPE
Former French President Sarkozy is ordered to stand trial for 'attempting to influence a JUDGE' during probe into claims Libyan dictator Gaddafi financed his election campaign.
1 year to Brexit: So much to do, so little time.
Yulia Skripal no longer in critical condition, say Salisbury doctors.
Putin & Macron will still meet despite diplomatic row over Salisbury case.
French police make two arrests after car was driven at soldiers.
Germany migrants: Plans to keep asylum seekers in 'anchor centres'.
Grief overwhelms Kemerovo as whole families are buried.
50 days to UK royal wedding: Time for the personal touches.
AMERICAS
Facebook increases lobbying presence on Capitol Hill before Zuckerberg testimony.
Dem vows to press ban on Pentagon paying for border wall.
David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump.
FBI looked into Trump plans to build hotel in Latvia with Putin supporter.
Trump approval rating on the rise.
Rioting and fire in Venezuelan police station kill 68.
FARC offshoot blamed for kidnapping journalists in Ecuador.
Ecuador cuts off WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's communications.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Airstrike in Libya kills high-ranking al-Qaida commander.
Italy arrests 5 Tunisians in anti-terror raids tied to Berlin Christmas market attack probe.
US judge rejects Saudi bid to drop 9/11 lawsuits.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russia & Saudi-led OPEC working on deal to corner oil market for decades.
H&M sits on billions of unsold clothes as profits plummet.
Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'.
What Google and Facebook know about you.
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