2016-02-05

Syria

Diplomatic row at the UN highlights the difficulties for peace in Syria

As thousands flee the intense fighting around the Syrian city of Aleppo.

05/02/2016

World News

Fresh fears about Zika virus after three deaths in Colombia

Three people with the Zika virus have died in Colombia, after developing a rare nerve disorder. Colombia’s health minister believes there could be a

05/02/2016

USA

Fatal crane collapse in New York City

A massive crane has collapsed in New York City killing one person and injuring three others.

05/02/2016

Taiwan

Ten-day-old baby among dead after powerful quake hits southern Taiwan

A powerful earthquake has toppled a 17-storey apartment block in southern Taiwan, killing at least two people - including a 10-day old girl.

05/02/2016

Vatican

Catholic Saint Padre Pio's remains begin journey to the Vatican

The partially-reconstructed remains of Padre Pio have begun an overland journey to the Vatican at the request of the Pope. He died in 1968 and was

05/02/2016

Ireland

Gunmen shoot dead 1, injure 2, at Dublin boxing event

One person has been killed and two others injured after gunmen wearing disguises burst into a Dublin hotel. They opened fire on boxing fans attending

05/02/2016

USA

Twitter suspends over 125,000 accounts for "promoting terrorist acts"

05/02/2016

Germany

One of world's biggest container ships stranded on German river

Crews are attempting to pump hundreds of cubic metres of heavy fuel oil from one of the world’s biggest container ships. The CSCL Indian Ocean is

05/02/2016

Sport

France and Italy kick-start up Six Nations in Paris

The 17th edition of the Six Nations begins on Saturday with France and Italy opening up proceedings in the first game on Saturday in Paris. New

05/02/2016

Zimbabwe

State of disaster declared in drought-ridden Zimbabwe

A severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The government

05/02/2016

Denmark

Cameron wins Polish and Danish backing on EU renegotiation

British Prime Minister David Cameron has been in Poland and Denmark as he seeks backing for his EU renegotiation plans. David Cameron visit in

05/02/2016

Sport

Nizzolo takes Dubai Tour lead as Lobato wins stage three

Italian Giacomo Nizzolo took control of the Dubai Tour standings on Friday after a second place finish in the penultimate stage three. Spaniard Juan

05/02/2016

United Kingdom

Julian Assange warns of 'consequences if detention continues'

Julian Assange has hailed the United Nations panel’s decision that he is being arbitrarily held “a victory of historic importance.” “How sweet it is

05/02/2016

Syria

20,000 Syrian refugees stuck on Turkish border after fleeing Aleppo

Tens of thousands of people are leaving the Syrian city of Aleppo or the refugee camps on its outskirts and fleeing towards Turkey. Some 20,000 are

05/02/2016

Brazil

Brazil in crisis as Zika fears mount

In exactly six months, the summer Olympic Games will open in Rio de Janeiro. Even though some 500 millions de dollars have been axed to balance the

05/02/2016

My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: Cameron hails UK 'deal' on EU reform

In this edition of Europe Weekly: British Prime Minister David Cameron strikes a tentative deal with the man who chairs all EU summits, Donald Tusk

05/02/2016

Sport

FIFA presidential elections: CAF to give full backing to Sheikh Salman

The FIFA presidential race is hotting up. On Friday the Confederation for African Football, the CAF, gave its full and unanimous backing to Bahrain’s

05/02/2016

Business Planet

Love me tender: public contracts are great opportunities for SMEs

This edition of Business Planet looks at how innovative entrepreneurs can have an edge when it comes to securing public contracts.

05/02/2016

World

Bright ideas: Exploring the importance of light on learning

Can adjustable lighting in classrooms affect educational achievement? And what about schools that have no electricity at all? We explore the impact

05/02/2016

Brazil

Rio ready to revel as Carnival opens despite Zika fears

Rio is ready to spread the sparkle as King Momo declares Carnival open. O começo – o maior #carnaval do mundo! King Momo thrilled to receive the keys

05/02/2016

Europe News

EU OK's Portuguese government's spending plans

Portugal’s new socialist government has seen its first ‘anti-austerity’ budget approved by the European commission. Since 2013, the EU executive has

05/02/2016

Cuba

East meets West: Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis to talk in Cuba

East is to join West in a historic meeting between the heads of the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches in Cuba.

05/02/2016

Business Series

Volkswagen emissions scandal delays 2015 financial results and shareholders' meeting

Volkswagen delays annual shareholders' meeting and publication of its 2015 financial results because of the emissions test-rigging scandal.

05/02/2016

China

Chinese athletics world record holder "forced into using banned drugs"

05/02/2016

Sport

World Athletics investigating claims of historic state-backed doping in China

The doping crisis to hit Athletics took another twist on Friday after the IAAF announced it’s investigating a letter alleging historic

05/02/2016

Turkey

Davutoglu promises 'rose garden' in Turkey's Kurdish south-east

Turkey's prime minister has been in the mainly Kurdish south-east of the country after weeks of anti-PKK operations left some areas badly damaged.

05/02/2016

Business Series

Toyota in optimistic mood over China and US

Toyota has raised its net profit forecast for the current business year thanks to increased production efficiencies in its Chinese operations and improved sales in North America.

05/02/2016

World News

EU states criticised over 'shocking' FGM response

EU states must do more to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM), campaigners say, as the number of those affected by the practice in Europe climbs

05/02/2016

USA

One dead after crane collapses in New York City

One person has died and two are seriously injured after a huge crane collapsed in New York, say the city’s fire department. It came crashing down in

05/02/2016

World

Bleak future for migrants in Europe

In this week’s Perspectives, we follow reports from around Europe on the continuing migrant crisis. With up to 2,000 migrants still arriving on the

05/02/2016