United Kingdom Queen of crime fiction PD James dies aged 94 Tributes have been paid to British crime writer P.D. James who has died at the age of 94. She was 42 when her first book, “Cover her Face” was 27/11/2014
Sport Russia pays its respects to ice hockey coach Viktor Tikhonov Members of the Russian ice hockey community and ordinary Moscow residents gathered inside CSKA’s hockey arena to pay their respects to Viktor 27/11/2014
Japan Mount Aso ash cloud causes chaos in Japan Smoke could be seen spewing up to a kilometre into the air, more than a day after Mount Aso erupted on November 25. Many flights locally were 27/11/2014
Italy Cash transport vehicle escapes after violent assault by 'thieves' Police in Italy say thieves torched a cash transport convoy on the Milan-Naples motorway. Fifteen gunmen reportedly attacked the vehicles with 27/11/2014
Netherlands White heroin contributes to deaths of three Brits in a month In Amsterdam, three British tourists aged between 20 and 22 have died in the space of a month after snorting white heroin. It is thought they 27/11/2014
Gaza Floods bring fresh misery to war-shattered Gaza With roads transformed into rivers after days of heavy rain, the United Nations relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has declared an 27/11/2014
Sport Brazilian Brandão jailed for headbutting Paris St Germain's Motta Bastia forward Brandão has been jailed for one month for a headbutt on Paris St-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta. The 34-year-old, who won the 27/11/2014
Sport Jeju Grand Prix: Day One France’s Automne Pavia produced a superb display to down compatriot Helene Receveaux in the under 57 kilo category final at the Jeju Grand Prix in 27/11/2014
Europe News European Commission has 'abdicated its role' as financial watchdog On November 28, the European Commission will present its analysis of the financial laws of the Eurozone countries. Italy, France and Belgium have all 27/11/2014
Ukraine Show of unity as Ukraine parliament meets for first session Ukraine’s parliament has met for the first time since October’s elections gave a resounding victory to political parties in favour of closer links to 27/11/2014
musica Opéra Comique: 300 years old and as much fun as ever The Opéra Comique in Paris turns 300 this year and leading lights of opera and theatre have been paying tribute to this much-loved venue. One of 27/11/2014
Greece Greece paralysed as tens of thousands strike against further cutbacks Parts of Greece were brought to a standstill on Thursday as members of two major unions staged a 24-hour strike. Tens of thousands of people across 27/11/2014
Cinema Muhammad Ali's personal life featured in new documentary Muhammad Ali is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. Now, a new documentary, ‘I Am Ali’, examines the personal lives 27/11/2014
Culture news Rock band James face death in latest album British rock band James have been promoting their latest work “La Petite Mort” across Europe. ‘Moving On’ a single from their album takes death as 27/11/2014
Greece Greek frigate rescues 700 migrants from crippled cargo ship A Greek frigate has escorted a crippled cargo ship crammed with 700 migrants to the port of Ierapetra in Crete. Most of the migrants are believed 27/11/2014
United Kingdom UK to transfer income tax and other powers to Scotland Scotland is set to be given new powers over tax and welfare in the biggest such transfer from Westminster to Edinburgh since a parliament was set up 27/11/2014
Turkey Pope goes to Turkey as region's Christians in mortal danger Pope Francis is heading to Turkey to promote inter-religious tolerance and plead for peace in the region. In Syria and Iraq, neighbouring Turkey 27/11/2014
USA Governor rejects fresh probe into Ferguson killing despite civil unrest The Missouri governor has rejected calls for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson to be re-examined. On Monday a 27/11/2014
Sport Phillip Hughes tragedy People in Sydney expressed shock over the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Thursday afternoon, two days after being hit on the neck by 27/11/2014
Sport Australian batsman Hughes, 25, dies after being hit by cricket ball Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the neck by a short-pitched delivery, with 27/11/2014
world news Which countries in Europe cause the most air pollution damage? Campaigners have urged a crackdown on Europe’s worst polluters after a report claimed dirty air is costing society up to 189 billion euros a 27/11/2014
Russia Heartbroken dog waits in vain for its dead owner in Russia Masha, a heartbroken dog, has been looking for her late master every day since he died in a Siberian hospital last year. When he was living on a 27/11/2014
Spain Spain PM Rajoy asks for pardon over party corruption scandal “Most politicians are decent people.” So says Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, trying to reassure Spain’s parliament and public on Thursday – the day 27/11/2014
Culture news African stars get together to raise awareness of Ebola in song The song “Africa stop Ebola” is an African song with African lyrics. The recording is aimed at raising awareness of a disease which has swept areas 27/11/2014
world news European Parliament rejects bid to sack Juncker Commission A motion of no-confidence against the newly-installed European Commission has been rejected. ‘No’ votes came to 461, while 101 MEPs voted for 27/11/2014
Europe News EU recommends 'unbundling Google' The European Union is getting tough on Google. Legislators have overwhelmingly backed a non-binding motion recommending that EU antitrust 27/11/2014
Culture news Fears for Hong Kong protest artwork Pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong are taking action again, this time to preserve their artwork, which authorities plan to remove. Banners 27/11/2014
North Korea Kim Jong-un hands high ranking Pyongyang position to his younger sister North Korea has announced that Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of leader Kim Jong-un, has been handed a senior role in the ruling Wokers Party. The 27/11/2014
My Europe Series The new EU presidency As Donald Tusk becomes the new EU Council president, how much power does the former Polish prime minister really have, or do the leading heads of 27/11/2014
Greece General strike grips Greece as Troika talks stall Greece is in the grip of a general strike as unions protest further austerity measures planned for the new year. Air and maritime transport 27/11/2014
