Ukraine 07/12/2013 MEPs support pro-EU protesters in Kyiv amid rumours of a possible Ukraine-Russia economic marriage MEPs from Poland, Germany and Spain have visited Kyiv to show their support for the pro-EU protests. The visits come amid fresh demonstrations
South Africa 07/12/2013 South Africa gives thanks to Mandela in Day of Prayer Sunday is a day of prayer in South Africa as the country enters a week of mourning ahead of the state funeral and burial of Nelson Mandela. The
France 07/12/2013 Director Edouard Molinaro dies French film director and screenwriter Edouard Molinaro has died, aged 85. Best-known for his comedies, Molinaro was nominated for an Academy Award
Hungary 07/12/2013 Hungary's Santa Factory brings cheer to poor children If you are Hungarian and facing a meagre Christmas then pop along to the Santa Factory in central Budapest where for the last nine years a charity
Insight 07/12/2013 After Mandela the deluge? South Africans wrestle with the icon's legacy The entire world is remembering Nelson Mandela, a veritable icon, one of the last great men say some, but it is obviously in South Africa where
South Africa 07/12/2013 Nelson Mandela's friend describes his last days A rare video has emerged showing one of Nelson’s Mandela’s friends and former prison mates speaking publicly about his last days. Anti-apartheid
Sport 07/12/2013 Baup sacked by Marseille French giants Marseille have sacked manager Elie Baup following their disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Nantes on Friday. The 52-year-old, who was
Egypt 07/12/2013 Egypt: sentences overturned for 21 women accused of sabotage An appeals court in Egypt has overturned sentences given to 21 women, accused of taking part in a protest in support of deposed President Mohamed
Ukraine 07/12/2013 'Keep fighting', Klitschko fiancée Hayden Panettiere tells Ukraine rally The American actress Hayden Panettiere has appeared alongside her Ukrainian fiancée, the boxer Vladimir Klitschko, to deliver a message of support to
Korea 07/12/2013 North Korea frees US war veteran North Korea has released American war veteran Merill E. Newman after more than a month’s detention in the country. Newman had been visiting North
Central African Republic 07/12/2013 French CAF force reaches full strength, deploys outside Bangui More than 300 people are now known to have died in the outbreak of violence in the Central African Republic, which the French and African Union are
Ukraine 07/12/2013 Ukraine and Russia say no partnership deal signed in Sochi Both Russian and Ukrainian governments say Moscow and Kyiv have not signed an agreement when the two countries’ presidents met on Friday. The
South Africa 07/12/2013 Qunu mourns Mandela ahead of family burial In front of the modest brick house of his childhood, people in the small village of Nelson Mandela’s formative years have been paying tribute. In
Ukraine 07/12/2013 Kremlin: 'no Russia-Ukraine deal' on gas or customs union The Kremlin says Moscow and Kyiv have not signed an agreement on reducing Russian gas prices, and did not discuss Ukraine’s possible membership of a
Indonesia 07/12/2013 WTO 'back in business' as first global trade deal agreed Its chief Roberto Azevedo calls it a deal to put the “world” back in World Trade Organisation. There were cheers in the conference hall as the
USA 07/12/2013 Bob Dylan's record breaking guitar A Fender Stratocaster guitar once strummed by Bob Dylan has been sold at auction for almost one million euros. It marked a moment in his musical
Mexico 07/12/2013 Suspects detained in Mexico over radioactive truck robbery In Mexico police have detained six men suspected of stealing a truck carrying medical equipment, which included a radioactive element. They are all
Syria 07/12/2013 Denmark and Norway to transport chemical weapons out of Syria Denmark and Norway have offered naval boats to transport chemical weapons out of Syria. It is part of an international deal which will see the
South Africa 07/12/2013 South Africa prepares for week of events to mark Mandela's life People in South Africa are gearing up for a week of events to mark the passing of the man considered to be the father of the nation. Outside Nelson
Indonesia 07/12/2013 Historic deal puts 'world' back into the World Trade Organisation: WTO chief The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reached an historic deal on global commerce. The agreement confirmed in Bali, Indonesia, reduces barriers to
France 07/12/2013 Lyon's Festival of Lights pays tribute to Mandela As the dark nights draw in, the French city of Lyon provides a little light relief. The annual Fête des Lumières held over four days in December is
Greece 07/12/2013 Protest on anniversary of teenager's death turns violent in Greece A demonstration to mark the fifth anniversary of the killing of a teenager turned violent in Greece, after clashes broke out between police and
