A video uploaded to the US Army's official Twitter account features 'shamrocks' being fired from weapons.
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Sunday, 18 March 2018
Cirque du Soleil: Aerialist Yann Arnaud dies in Florida show
Frenchman Yann Arnaud died after falling on to the stage during a show of the world-famous circus.
Catalan independence: Puigdemont moots Swiss model 'attractive'
Maybe the Swiss model is "the most efficient and attractive", the former Catalan president said.
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US Army St Patrick's Day video splits opinion http://ift.tt/2FJs6gI
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Russia election: Vladimir Putin wins by big margin
He secures an expected fourth term as leader, exit polls say, with no serious challenger in the race.
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Donald Trump attacks Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry
Mr Trump said it was dominated by "hardened Democrats" and supporters of Hillary Clinton.
Somalia clans secure peace with death sentences and hefty fines
Rival clans agree on "life for a life" deal to end a cycle of revenge killings and vendettas.
Mariam Moustafa death: Rome prosecutor opens investigation
Mariam Moustafa, who died on Wednesday, was an Egyptian national who was born in Rome.
Baby left at Jersey hospital with 'cord attached'
Police have said they are "extremely concerned" about the baby's mother's welfare.
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Donald Trump lambasts Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry http://ift.tt/2G6ImaX
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Russia stockpiling nerve agent - UK's Johnson http://ift.tt/2pmipd3
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Somalia clans secure peace with death sentences and hefty fines http://ift.tt/2FITdbM
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Baby left at Jersey hospital with 'cord attached' http://ift.tt/2GEeikW
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Russia stockpiling nerve agent - UK's Johnson
The UK foreign secretary also dismisses claims the substance may have come from a UK laboratory.
Russia election: Food and 'polar bears' in polling stations
Colourful scenes as Russians vote in a presidential election Vladimir Putin is expected to win.
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Car rams UK nightclub, injures 13
A 21-year-old man is arrested after 13 people suffered injuries including broken bones.
Lost buoy found after voyage from Greenland
Used for gathering data near a massive glacier, the buoy had last transmitted information in 2015.
Syria war: Centre of city of Afrin seized - Turkey http://ift.tt/2G4VGwz
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Centre of Syrian city seized - Turkey
Turkish-backed forces in full control of centre of Syrian-Kurdish city of Afrin, says Turkey's president.
Russia spy row: UK lab could be poison source, says ambassador
Comments by Russia's ambassador to the EU are dismissed as "nonsense" by the Foreign Office.
Sri Lanka violence: Nationwide state of emergency lifted
The measure was in place earlier this month to stop violent attacks against Muslims by Buddhist
World Cup winner Romario to fight election
The former Brazil star and 1994 World Cup winner is running for governor in the troubled Rio state.
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Andrew McCabe: Ex-FBI deputy director gave notes to Russia inquiry
The memos could support claims of obstruction of justice against President Trump, US media say.
Jared Kushner: What does Trump's son-in-law do now?
Trump's son-in-law prefers staying in the background - what influence does he have on the president?
The dancing slum kids tipped for stardom by Rihanna
The Ikorodu Kids are a dance troupe from Nigeria who are getting rave reviews from celebrities.
Living healthy in Qatar: Why's it hard?
In Qatar, over 70% of the population is overweight or obese.
Your pictures: Just for one day
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "just for one day".
Instagram stars: From influencers to entrepreneurs
Why online "influencers" want to develop their businesses off social media as well as on.
How much of the UK's gas comes from Russia?
Theresa May was asked how reliant the UK is on gas from Russia. Who is producing the country's supplies?
Why Angolan singer Toty Sa'Med writes songs in Kimbundu
Toty Sa'Med can't say more than a few words in Kimbundu but is writing songs in the Angolan language.
Obituary: Millie Dunn Veasey, pioneering sergeant turned rights activist
Millie Dunn Veasey, who has died aged 100, was in World War Two's only all-female, all-black unit.
Speaking up about rape in conservative Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, victims say relatives and police tell them to stay silent or "leave it with Allah".
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Obituary: Millie Dunn Veasey, pioneering sergeant turned rights activist http://ift.tt/2pkURGh
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Speaking up about rape in conservative Kazakhstan http://ift.tt/2FHxT6h
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Wikipedia word of the day is less-than-stellar : (slang, sarcastic) Mediocre; not satisfactory; not very good, poor; not meeting standards or expectations.
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Russia goes to the polls in presidential election
Vladimir Putin seeks another six-year term, facing off against seven other candidates.
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Trump campaign data firm accused of harvesting Facebook data
A US attorney general is investigating reports that millions of Facebook profiles were accessed.