2014-12-22

Greece

Greek MPs set for presidential vote second round

In Greece, negotiations have been going on to secure support for Stavros Dimas, the coalition's choice for president ahead of a second round vote by MPs on Tuesday.

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Germany

Thousands of anti-Islamisation protesters gather in Dresden as 'Monday demos' cause concern

Close to twenty thousand anti-Islamisation PEGIDA protesters have turned out in Dresden. The “Monday demos,” which began in October, have now

22/12/2014

Tunisia

Supporters of new Tunisian president celebrate his victory

The American and Egyptian presidents have congratulated the new Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory. The European Union said it was

22/12/2014

Italy

Italian coastguard intercepts merchant vessel packed with Syrian migrants

The Italian coastguard has intercepted a large merchant vessel carrying 850 Syrian migrants. Authorities claim the boat’s autopilot was defective and

22/12/2014

Sport

Alpine skiing: Neureuther claims first World Cup win of season

Felix Neureuther celebrated his first victory of the new season after winning a World Cup slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy on Monday. The

22/12/2014

United Kingdom

Singer Joe Cocker dies aged 70

The British singer Joe Cocker has did at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer. The singer song-writer recorded 40 albums in a career

22/12/2014

Russia

Activists accuse Kremlin of trying to silence social media

Russia’s Internet watchdog has asked Facebook to block a page promoting a protest in support of government critic Alexei Navalny. Activists say the

22/12/2014

Belgium

Activists douse Belgium PM with mayo

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel was attacked by activists protesting European Union austerity measures. The demonstrators threw French fries

22/12/2014

United Kingdom

Refuse truck kills pedestrians in Glasgow

At least six people were killed and several others injured when an out-of-control refuse truck crashed into pedestrians in the centre of the Scottish

22/12/2014

Romania

Romania marks the anniversary of the 1989 Revolution that toppled Nicolae Ceaușescu

Romania is marking the 25th anniversary of the 1989 Revolution that toppled the regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu and brought an end to 42 years of

22/12/2014

Romania

Anniversary of the final days of Ceaușescu regime

Christmas Day marks the 25th anniversary since the death of Nicolae Ceaușescu, one of the most feared and tyrannical leaders in Europe in the last

22/12/2014

Spain

Lucky 'El Gordo' ticket holders celebrate lottery win

Spain's 'El Gordo' lottery announced the lucky winning numbers Monday.

22/12/2014

Spain

Catalan president Artur Mas to be formally investigated over independence referendum

The president of Catalonia is to be formally investigated for his role in holding a symbolic vote on independence in November. Catalonia’s High Court

22/12/2014

World

Qatar airlines take delivery of first Airbus A350

Qatar’s Airbus A350 is the first to be delivered and the latest aircraft the industry has to offer in noise reduction, emissions and maintenance. It

22/12/2014

Italy

Italian police foil neo-fascist plot to kill politicians over Christmas.

Italian police arrest 14 neo-fascists after plot to kill politicians and attack police over Christmas comes to light.

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United Kingdom

Six feared dead in Glasgow bin lorry crash

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Tunisia

President Essebsi, a lifetime in Tunisia politics

The new president of Tunisia , 88-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi is known by Tunisians as the “old wolf.” This is not just because of his advanced age

22/12/2014

Ukraine

The presidents of Kazakhstan and Ukraine hold talks in Kyiv

The president of Kazakhstan has met with his Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv for talks. Nazarbayev congratulated Poroshenko on holding elections and

22/12/2014

Tunisia

Essebsi wins Tunisia presidency

Beji Caid Essebsi has won Tunisia's first free presidential election with over 55% of the vote

22/12/2014

Sport

Red-hot Real crowned Kings of the World

Welcome to The Corner, our weekly programme dedicated to the world of football. Real Madrid ended the year with a bang. The current La Liga leaders

22/12/2014

Sport

China win maiden World Cup team aerials event

The Freestyle Ski World Cup broke new ground over the weekend after holding the first ever aerials team event. The maiden team competition took place

22/12/2014

Denmark

Oh cloned Christmas tree, your leaves are so duplicated

Finding the perfect Christmas tree can be a chore. Tall, short, full or sparse there are trees to suit all tastes in Denmark which is the world’s

22/12/2014

World News

South Korea prepares for possible cyberattacks

Drills have been taking place in South Korea’s nuclear plants to make sure they can withstand cyberattacks. It comes as the United States has accused

22/12/2014

Romania

Romania commemorates 1989 revolution

More than 200 people gathered in Bucharest's University Square on Sunday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Romanian revolution, which deposed former communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu.

22/12/2014

World News

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China: Lucky escape for 60-year-old man trapped in well for three days

22/12/2014

Spain

Spain's Princess Cristina to stand trial on fraud charges

Spain’s Princess Cristina is to stand trial on fraud charges relating to her husband’s business dealings. It marks the first time a relative of a

22/12/2014

Pakistan

Prayers held across Pakistan as minister warns of further attacks

Christians in Pakistan hold prayers for Peshawar victims as government steps up executions and warns of further attacks.

22/12/2014

Spain

Spain's Princess Cristina to be tried on tax fraud charges

Cristina de Borbon, sister of Spain’s King Felipe VI, has been ordered to stand trial on charges of tax fraud, the High Court of the Balearic Islands

22/12/2014

France

Eleven injured after man drives car into pedestrians in Dijon

Eleven people have been injured in the eastern French city of Dijon after a man drove his car into groups of pedestrians. Two of the injured were in

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