2015-08-29

Ukraine

Ukraine commemorates anniversary of 'massacre' at Battle of Ilovaysk

The first anniversary of one of the most important battles in Ukraine’s eastern conflict has been commemorated in Kyiv. A Ukrainian parliamentary

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Hungary

Suspects in Austria migrant lorry tragedy appear in Hungary court

Four men accused of involvement in the trafficking of 71 migrants found dead in a lorry in Austria have been brought before a court in Hungary. The

29/08/2015

Sport

Bolt celebrates triple triumph at world championships

Usain Bolt secured a sweep of sprint golds at the World championships for the third time as Jamaica won the 4×100 metres relay. Aided by a

29/08/2015

World News

Martin Schulz attacks 'cynical' EU governments over migrants crisis

The head of the European Parliament says the "glaring failures" of some European countries to accept refugees are turning the Mediterranean into a mass grave and creating gruesome scenes at borders.

29/08/2015

Malaysia

Malaysia: Protesters demand resignation of PM Najib Razak over financial scandal

Malaysia’s political crisis hit the streets on Saturday with tens of thousands of people denouncing Prime Minister Najib Razak as corrupt and

29/08/2015

Cuba

US: Erika downgraded from tropical storm, but still poses flood threat

The US National Hurricane Center has downgraded Tropical Storm Erika. Its maximum sustained winds have dropped to 56km per hour, which is just below

29/08/2015

West Bank

Palestinian women and children force Israeli soldier to release boy

In a disturbing video that has gone viral online, an Israeli soldier is seen pursuing a young Palestinian boy and pinning him to the ground amid

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Thailand

Thai police arrest 'Turkish' man over Bangkok bombing

Police in Thailand say they have detained a Turkish man suspected of involvement in the deadly bombing at a Bangkok tourist attraction nearly two

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Sport

German sailor Heil infected by Rio's polluted water

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France

Disruption continues after travellers end French motorway blockade

A group of travellers who blocked one of Europe’s busiest motorways in northern France have ended their protest after the authorities gave in to

29/08/2015

Thailand

'Foreigner' arrested over Bangkok bombing

Police in Thailand say they have detained a foreigner fitting the description of the prime suspect in this month’s deadly Bangkok bombing. Twenty

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Finland : Air Guitar Contest

29/08/2015

Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists given three year jail term by Egyptian court

Three journalists with the TV channel Al Jazeera have been sentenced to three years in prison by a Egyptian court. The verdict in their retrial on

29/08/2015

Syria

Syria: Ceasefire breaks down in three strategic towns

Fighting is said to have resumed in three key Syrian towns at the end of a 48-hour ceasefire. Reports of the breakdown, from the Syrian Observatory

29/08/2015

France

Ministers discuss how to protect Europe's trains from terrorism

How can Europe’s railways be protected from the threat of terrorism? The subject is being discussed in Paris on Saturday by ministers from nine

29/08/2015

Bahrain

Bahrain policeman killed in 'terrorist' blast

Bahrain says a policeman has been killed in what authorities are calling a ‘terrorist blast’. Seven people were injured, including four other police

29/08/2015

Venezuela

Venezuela-Colombia tensions rise as Caracas shuts more of border

A number of Venezuelans have shown support for their President Nicolas Maduro at a rally in the capital. However, tensions between the country and

29/08/2015

Hungary

Budapest vigil for 71 found dead on Austrian motorway

Budapest holds a vigil for the seventy one people found dead in a truck in Austria as Hungarian police announce the arrests of several suspects.

29/08/2015

Germany

Germany: welcoming and rejecting asylum seekers

Germany is witnessing mixed reactions to the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers in recent weeks. In Salzhemmendorf, northwestern Germany, a

29/08/2015

France

France: journalists arrested for allegedly blackmailing the King of Morocco

Two French journalists have been arrested in Paris for allegedly trying to blackmail King Mohammed the 6th of Morocco. It is claimed they were

29/08/2015

Lebanon

Lebanon: government pledges to protect protesters at rubbish rally

The Lebanese government pledges it will try to guarantee the safety of protesters as another rally against rubbish is planned in Beirut this weekend.

29/08/2015

Vatican

Vatican: suspect dies before abuse trial

The Vatican says a Catholic former archbishop accused of child sex offences has been found dead from natural causes a month after he was hospitalised

29/08/2015

South Korea

Show of strength from South Korea and the US

South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a joint live fire drill between the South Korean and US militaries. The manoeuvres come at an uncertain

29/08/2015

Iraq

More protests across Iraq

Thousands of people have gathered to protest across Iraq, calling for institutional reform, better services and an end to corruption. The weekly

29/08/2015

Sport

Vuelta a Espana: Lindeman wins stage seven as Froome loses time on title rivals

Bert-Jan Lindeman won the first mountain test in this year’s Vuelta. The Dutchman survived from an early break to cross the line first in La

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