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Suspected pneumonic plague in Siberia: What we know about the disease A worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, and nearly 200 of her contacts are under medical observation. Russian authorities deny a link to the bacterial infection. The US is monitoring the situation. Bosnia election: New steps to prevent electoral fraud, but nationalist parties remain on top New technology has stopped votes being cast on behalf of dead or absent voters, and turnout has fallen to a record low. But it was a case of deja vu in Bosnia's elections with the same parties winning. Hundreds of French schools shut, teen loses hand in protests The student protests that rocked France last week have prompted authorities to keep up to 500 schools closed on Monday. A teenage boy lost his hand, seemingly while trying to pick up a police tear gas grenade. Nationalists top Bosnia-Herzegovina's divisive election Bosnia-Herzegovina's three-member presidency is set to be dominated by nationalists from the three major ethnic groups, including Zeljka ​Cvijanovic, backed by disqualified Serb secessionist leader Milorad Dodik. UK remands 2 Iranians over alleged antisemitic terror plot The pair were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur and later charged with plotting to attack Jewish targets in Manchester. Bosnia and Herzegovina is still shaped by war, separatism, EU ambitions Bosnia and Herzegovina is governed by a system established after the Bosnian war — more than 30 years ago. Ethnic divisions, a complex administration and European integration all shape the country's political reality. Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid. Ukraine, South Korea clash over transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv? Turkey: Stock market scandal hits half a million investors Asset managers are alleged to have artificially inflated the value of their funds. Turkish authorities have made multiple arrests, and a leading AKP lawmaker has resigned. EU ministers mull new ways to curb irregular migration The proposals include setting up so-called return hubs outside the EU and strengthening the border agency Frontex. Greece has even proposed temporarily suspending asylum applications in emergency situations.