2015-07-31

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition group favourite to win December vote

The leader of Venezuela’s opposition Mesa de la Unidad Democrática (MUD) has addressed supporters at a rally in the capital Caracas. Jesus Torrealba

31/07/2015

My Europe Series

What can I take with me when I travel within the EU?

This week on UTalk, a question from Mary in Dublin: “I will be travelling to several EU countries this summer. I was wondering if I am I allowed to

31/07/2015

West Bank

Palestinian toddler killed in 'terrorist' arson attack, says Israel

An 18-month-old Palestinian boy has been killed in an arson attack in the West Bank. Jewish settlers are suspected to be behind the fire, which also

31/07/2015

France

Families of MH370 victims renew talk of compensation after debris find

Malaysian investigators are expected on the French island of Reunion to investigate whether washed-up debris belongs to missing Malaysia Airlines

31/07/2015

Mexico

At least 20 pilgrims dead after truck crashes into crowd in Mexico

At least 20 people – including a baby – have been killed after a truck ploughed into a crowd of pilgrims in northern Mexico. It’s been reported that

31/07/2015

USA

Greenpeace protest halts icebreaker in Oregon

Greenpeace protesters in the US city of Portland have successfully forced an icebreaker to turn back and change course. The 13 demonstrator stopped

31/07/2015

Germany

Chinese artist and activist denied six-month visa to Britain

Dissident Chinese artist and free speech activist Ai Weiwei has arrived in the German city of Munich. Ai told reporters that his application for a

31/07/2015

Myanmar

Myanmar: Over 7,000 prisoners released in mass pardon

Almost 7,000 prisoners have been released under a mass presidential pardon in Myanmar. Among those freed are political prisoners and over 200

31/07/2015

Turkey

Turkish prosecuters launch investigation into leader of pro-Kurdish opposition

The leader of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party, Selahattin Demirtas, is under investigation by a Turkish prosecutor over allegations that he

31/07/2015

France

MH370 relatives sceptical over Reunion debris discovery

Families of those on board Flight MH370 have reacted sceptically to reports that the debris recovered from Reunion Island may be from the missing

31/07/2015

France

Migrant crisis becomes hot political issue in Britain and France

Migrants in the northern French port of Calais remain determined to reach the United Kingdom despite the deaths of nine people since June and an

31/07/2015

Sport

European Youth Olympic Festival - day four round-up

Letizia Paternoster from Italy won gold in the girls road race at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia. Denmark’s Emma Cecilie

31/07/2015