2015-04-30

Nepal

Hope fading but rescuers not giving up their hunt for survivors of deadly earthquake in Nepal

Rescue workers in Nepal were still pulling survivors out from the rubble on Thursday, five days after the deadly earthquake struck, killing upwards

30/04/2015

Nepal

Aid reaches remote Nepal villages

Five days after the disaster struck, aid is trickling into remote villages near the epicentre of the earthquake which struck Nepal. For fear of

30/04/2015

Portugal

Portugal: TAP pilots to begin 10-day strike as talks fail

Portugal’s flagship air carrier TAP looks set to be grounded for ten days from now because of a strike by pilots. Last-minute talks between the

30/04/2015

Greece

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis 'attacked' by protesters in Athens restaurant

The incident on Tuesday night comes as the Syriza government, caught between the demands of European creditors and the expectations of Greek voters, is charged with introducing reforms to secure bailo

30/04/2015

Chile

Chile's Calbuco volcano erupts a third time

Chilean volcano Calbuco has erupted for a third time in less than two weeks sending a cloud of ash and smoke high into the sky.

30/04/2015

Musica

A poetic journey with "Ciboulette" at the Opéra Comique in Paris

Back on the stage of the Opéra Comique in Paris, is “Ciboulette”, an operetta Reynaldo Hahn composed in 1923. Intended as a nostalgic homage to

30/04/2015

Germany

German police prevent terror attack, according to media reports

German police have prevented an imminent terror attack after raiding the home of a suspected extremist, according to media reports. They detained a

30/04/2015

My Europe Series

Go after the money say Europe's top crime fighters

At least 110 billion euros a year and growing – organised crime costs Europe the equivalent of the first Greek bailout every year. With evidence of

30/04/2015

Nepal

Woman and teenage boy rescued five days after Nepal quake

Five days after Nepal’s earthquake, a double miracle has occurred. A young woman has been pulled from the rubble in Kathmandu just hours after a

30/04/2015

Nepal

Dramatic videos show Nepal earthquake destruction on Everest base camp and Bhaktapur

Climbers at the base camp of Mount Everest run for cover as a huge avalanche triggered by the Nepal earthquake approaches. Cries of “inside, inside!”

30/04/2015

World

Meeke celebrates maiden WRC victory

The Champagne corks were popping for Kris Meeke over the weekend after the Northern Irishman celebrated his first FIA world rally championship

30/04/2015

United Kingdom

Is Britain's economy back on track?

Ever since the days – long long ago – when Britain was an undisputed world leader in trade and finance, people have disagreed about the country’s

30/04/2015

Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai's attackers jailed for 25 years

A court in Pakistan has sentenced 10 men to 25 years in jail for their involvement in the 2012 shooting of education activist Malala Yousafzai, who

30/04/2015

Indonesia

Brazilian had 'no idea' he was going before firing squad

30/04/2015

Russia

Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies

In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this

30/04/2015

Nepal

Europeans fly home from Nepal earthquake nightmare

More than 100 British survivors were reunited with loved ones in London early on Thursday, after flying out of Nepal. One dual national has been

30/04/2015

My Europe Series

The eurosceptic dream: a vision of Britain the day after Brexit

What would the British and EU citizens wake up to if the UK voted to exit the EU? How would that impact trade, prices, politics, jobs and daily life

30/04/2015

Central African Republic

Rape of children by French forces in Central Africa 'will be punished' if proven

France has vowed to punish any of its soldiers if they are proven to have committed child rape in the Central African Republic. Fourteen French

30/04/2015

Europe News

Hungary should expect a "fight" if it moves to reintroduce the death penalty, EU warns

Hungary should expect ‘fight’ if it reintroduces death penalty, says EU’s Juncker The comments came from European Commission president Jean-Claude

30/04/2015

My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: EU under fire over migrant policy

In this edition of Europe Weekly, the EU comes under fire over its migrant policy; Ukraine’s economy is predicted to shrink this year; MEPs get tough

30/04/2015

Italy

Italy: Students protest on eve of World Expo showcase in Milan

Student protesters marched in Milan on Thursday, a day before the 2015 Universal Exposition opens there. Critics denounce corruption scandals

30/04/2015

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Nepal earthquake: "miracle" rescue after five days

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Nepal earthquake survivors return to UK

30/04/2015

Nepal

UN appeals for millions to tackle Nepal earthquake disaster

International aid continues to arrive in Nepal following Saturday’s devastating earthquake. But the needs are vast and the UN is appealing for

30/04/2015

Cinema

Amy Winehouse's family slam biopic about the dead singer

A biopic about Amy Winehouse has been slammed by her family ahead of its Cannes film festival premiere. Considered one of the most talented artists

30/04/2015

United Kingdom

The changing face of British politics? One week remains until the UK decides

The way Britain votes in the May 7 general election could not only change the face of national politics, but also have an impact on the European Union.

30/04/2015

Culture news

Berlin exhibition investigates post-WWII Europe

How did Europe deal with post-war life? That’s the question a new exhibition in Berlin tries to answer. Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the

30/04/2015

Cinema

Maisie Williams stars in mass hysteria drama 'The Falling'

Set in a strict English girls’ school in 1969, ‘The Falling’ tells of a mysterious fainting epidemic that breaks out in the aftermath of a tragedy

30/04/2015

Sport

Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng hold slim lead

The Volvo Ocean race fleet crossed the equator for the fourth and final time on Tuesday. Teams still have a long way to go before the race reaches

30/04/2015

Nepal

Nepal: Miracle rescues of teenager and baby bring joy amid earthquake tragedy

After five days under the rubble of Nepal’s earthquake, a teenager has been pulled out alive. Hopes were fading of finding more survivors after

30/04/2015