Greece Greek government pushes ahead with broadcasting reform despite stiff opposition Reform of broadcasting rights legislation in Greece is close to implementation, despite strong resistance from opposition parties. On Tuesday 18/01/2016
World When half is a minority: how do women fare in international awards? “Condescending”, “ridiculous”, “embarrassing”, “lack of judgement”: Just some of the reactions on Twitter after the world’s most prestigious cartoon 18/01/2016
futuris How I learned to stop worrying about snakes and love the venom Extremely venomous animals like snakes have long been feared and exterminated. What you are about to see in this report is that the same venom that 18/01/2016
Iran Rouhani hails lifting of sanctions and nuclear deal as 'golden page' in Iran's history The lifting of most international sanctions marks a new era for Iran, economically and diplomatically, which is reflected in an announcement by 18/01/2016
no comment Mexico: 'Fire' Volcano erupts Mexico’s Colima or ‘Fire’ Volcano bursts to life spewing ash and gas high into the sky. 18/01/2016
no comment First snow of the year in Tokyo Snow falls on Tokyo for the first time this year, causing injuries and train delays across the capital. 18/01/2016
USA Sanders tries to fry Hillary in final Democrat TV debate The Democrat party contenders for the 2016 presidential nomination felt the Bern in their last TV debate in the US as Bernie Sanders laid into 18/01/2016
United Kingdom Alleged backhanders rock tennis as betting syndicates net pots of cash Secret documents alleged to show suspected match-fixing at the very highest level of world tennis, including Wimbledon, have been obtained by the 18/01/2016
USA Showdown between Clinton and Sanders in Democratic debate In sharp contrast to the latest Republican debate a few days before, the Democratic candidates for president clashed over issues from gun control to 18/01/2016
Turkey Turkish military continues operations against PKK Military operations in the Turkish town of Cizre continued on Sunday as security forces clamped down on Kurdish militants. Cizre has been under 18/01/2016
United Kingdom Match-fixing allegations taint world tennis Tennis is the latest sport to become embroiled in allegations of cheating as evidence of suspected match-fixing at the highest level of world tennis 18/01/2016
Iran A new era for Iran but will the lifting of sanctions usher in a prosperous future? Iran is entering a new chapter, diplomatically, politically and economically. The landmark nuclear deal is a reality and as part of that agreement 18/01/2016
USA SpaceX launches ocean monitoring satellite A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday putting a climate-monitoring satellite into orbit. The Jason-3 will help improve our 18/01/2016
Poland Poland: Activists call for Bialowieza Forest to be protected Several hundred green activists have staged a protest in Warsaw against the felling of thousands of diseased trees one of Europe’s oldest woodlands 18/01/2016
Poland Serbia PM calls snap elections Serbian Prime Minister Aleksander Vucic has called a snap election in a move to consolidate his leadership. No date had been set but March looks 18/01/2016
Switzerland A world divided - Elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality (Reuters) By Ben Hirschler and Noah Barkin, editing by Anna Willard Politicians and business leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps this week face an 18/01/2016
