2015-02-22

Ukraine

Kharkiv bombing: Kiev says unrest could spread West

Kiev fears the unrest in eastern Ukraine could spread after Kharkiv is attacked once again.

22/02/2015

Sport

Harrison triumphs in Dusseldorf

America’s Kayla Harrison produced a stunning performance to down Anamari Velensek in the final of the under 78 kilo category at the Judo Grand Prix

22/02/2015

United Kingdom

Emotional pleas for three Syria-bound UK schoolgirls to come home

The families of three missing British schoolgirls, thought to be Syria-bound, have made emotional pleas for them to come home and not to fall into the hands of ISIL militants.

22/02/2015

France

Clashes erupt at 'anti-police violence' rallies in Nantes and Toulouse

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Toulouse and Nantes to protest against police violence in France on Saturday. It comes after the death of

22/02/2015

Sport

Alonso crashes in testing

McLaren’s Fernando Alonso has escaped without injury from a heavy crash on the final day of pre-season testing in Barcelona on Sunday. The Spaniard

22/02/2015

USA

Malcolm X remembered

A day before the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, the activist’s daughter joined actors and politicians in publically

22/02/2015

Germany

Germany announces progress in the field of 'designer chickens'

The debate on designer babies produces heated reactions. But now Germany has announced a similar plan for chickens. On average, 21 million male

22/02/2015

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia: '4 dead' in coal pit collapse

Bosnian media reports four men were killed while allegedly trying to illegally extract coal from a mine in Dubrava. Radio Slobodna states a huge

22/02/2015

Sport

Worcester City defender Khan sees red

If you thought Cristiano’s Ronaldo’s retaliation at Cordoba last month was wild, watch this bizarre incident between Worcester City’s Shab Khan and

22/02/2015

Ukraine

Ukraine detains suspects after Kharkiv blast

Ukrainian authorities have detained four suspects after an explosion killed at least two people and wounded fifteen others at a peace march in Kharkiv.

22/02/2015

Sport

Mayer shines at Saalbach while Maze's Maribor return ends in misery

Welcome to Gravity, our weekly magazine dedicated to Alpine skiing. We begin our round-up with a look at action from the women’s World Cup

22/02/2015

Ukraine

Kyiv 'Dignity March' attracts thousands

A ‘Dignity March’ in Kyiv has attracted thousands of Ukrainians, including the country’s president, Petro Poroshenko. Dignitaries, including current

22/02/2015

Ukraine

Preparations underway for heavy weapon withdrawal in Ukraine

Separatist rebels have said they would begin to pull-back heavy artillery from the the front line in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv reports armoured

22/02/2015

Ukraine

Ukraine peace march hit by deadly blast in Kharkiv

At least three people have died and ten have been wounded in an explosion during a peace march in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. According to police

22/02/2015

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Freezing weather in the US

22/02/2015

Greece

Greece submits reform proposals to Brussels in an effort to avoid Grexit

Greek media reports the leftist-led government has submitted a letter to Brussels, listing reforms it hopes will save the country from bankruptcy

22/02/2015

United Kingdom

Farah sets new indoor two mile world record

22/02/2015

World News

Tony Abbott pushes for tighter immigration in Sydney siege report

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott hints at tighter immigration laws following December's deadly Sydney siege.

22/02/2015

USA

A sign of things to come? Birdman beats Boyhood at the Independent Spirits

Considered a precursor to the Oscars, the Film Independent Spirit Awards saw Birdman pip Boyhood to the post.

22/02/2015

Syria

Mission successful: Ottoman forefather's remains removed from Syria

Mission successful, according to the Turkish government, as soldiers guarding the tomb of Suleyman Shah are evacuated from Syria and his remains exhumed.

22/02/2015

Ukraine

Prisoner exchange boosts Ukraine peace deal

A ceasefire is proving difficult but pro-Russian rebels and government forces have exchanged dozens of prisoners in eastern Ukraine in line with the

22/02/2015

Italy

Italy: Prominent theatre director Luca Ronconi dies aged 81

Luca Ronconi, one of Italy and Europe’s most influential theatre and opera directors, died in hospital in Milan on Saturday night at the age of 81

22/02/2015

France

France: Snow causes chaos for heavy holiday traffic

Thousands of motorists were stuck on the roads of southeast France on Saturday as snowfall caused chaos for heavy holiday traffic. Main roads

22/02/2015

Cuba

Cuba frees Canadian businessman Cy Tokmakjian from jail

Canadian businessman Cy Tokmakjian has been freed from more than three years of detention in Cuba, resolving a case that had strained relations

22/02/2015

Greece

Greece readies reform list for lenders ahead of Monday deadline

The pressure is on Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. To be sure he has saved his country from bankruptcy, for the next four months at least, his

22/02/2015