2015-04-25

Yemen

Yemen: Airstrikes and fighting amid efforts towards peace talks

Fighting continues to rage between warring factions in Yemen, despite calls from former president Ali Abdullah Saleh for his allies to withdraw from

25/04/2015

Sport

Steven Gerrard and Xavi Hernandez hit the 500-match milestone

It has been a weekend of football milestones in Europe. Steven Gerrard Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard has played his 500th match for the Premier League

25/04/2015

Indonesia

Indonesia: Seven drug convicts will be executed in days

Seven drug convicts on death row in Indonesia have been told they will be executed in a matter of days, despite pleas for clemency. Families have

25/04/2015

Russia

Russian pro-Putin bikers set off on controversial "Victory Ride" to Berlin

Russian pro-Putin bikers are revving up controversy, as they take part in what’s described as a “Victory Ride” to Berlin. The ride has been organised

25/04/2015

Turkey

Moving ceremonies to mark centenary of the Gallipoli campaign

Ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War One

25/04/2015

Sport

Following in his father's footsteps: Mick Schumacher shines in debut F4 race

Mick Schumacher is following in his father’s footsteps. The 16 year old was named champion of the rookies after his first German Formula Four race in

25/04/2015

Italy

Italians celebrate 70th anniversary of Liberation Day

Italians are celebrating the 70th anniversary of Liberation Day. Ceremonies are being held to mark the uprising against the Nazis and their Fascist

25/04/2015

Nepal

Death toll after Nepal earthquake climbs to more than 1,900

The 7.9 magnitude quake was the strongest to hit Nepal in more than 80 years

25/04/2015

India

Nepal quake also causes panic in India and Bangladesh

The quake was felt as far away as New Delhi, as well as in Bangladesh

25/04/2015

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Gallipoli centenary

25/04/2015

Nepal

Many people killed and injured in powerful quake in Nepal

The shallow 7.9 magnitude quake was centred about 100 kilometres west of the capital

25/04/2015

Yemen

Yemen's ex-president Saleh calls for political dialogue

As armed groups continue to battle each other on the streets of Yemen, there are fresh calls for political dialogue. It comes from the former

25/04/2015

Nepal

Many dead and injured after powerful quake in Nepal

The shallow 7.9 magnitude quake was centred about 100 kilometres west of the capital

25/04/2015

Turkey

Dawn service at Gallipoli to mark ANZAC centenary

Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders attend 100th anniversary event

25/04/2015

Russia

'Putin bikers' refused entry to Poland

Poland has refused entry to members of a Russian biker group loyal to Putin. Warsaw insists the move is not political, but stems from concerns that

25/04/2015

Spain

Fuel slick washes up on Gran Canaria beaches

More than 120kg of fuel oil has been scrapped off the beaches of Gran Canaria as authorities struggle to contain the spill from a Russian fishing

25/04/2015

USA

Statue of Liberty 'all-clear' after false bomb alert

The Statue of Liberty has been declared safe after a bomb threat closed the iconic New York landmark on Friday. Hundreds of tourists were evacuated

25/04/2015

Egypt

Relics return home: Egypt receives smuggled antiquities from US

History returns home as 2.3million euros worth of smuggled antiquities arrived in back in Egypt. Some 123 artifacts were seized by US customs as part

25/04/2015

Portugal

Portuguese media uproar over 'censorship' law proposal

Portuguese media are up in arms over a proposed law that would force them to submit their election coverage plans for approval by a committee or face

25/04/2015