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Romania: Thousands Protest Over Corruption Move

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A government decree is to roll back progress made against corruption since 2007

Thousands of protesters are believed to have been out protesting across Romania overnight - they're unhappy with a government decree that will decriminalise certain types of corruption. 

European Union leaders are due to meet in Malta for a summit focusing on how to stem the flow of migrants from the Middle East and Africa. They'll discuss a plan to cooperate with the Libyan coastguard in an attempt to shut down people smuggling routes.

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