2016-02-12

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Santa Muerte cult in Mexico

In Mexico, growing numbers of people are following Santa Muerte, the patron saint of death. This fact does not please the Vatican – Mexico is one of

12/02/2016

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Iran: anniversary of the Islamic revolution

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani leads celebrations marking the 37th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran’s Azadi square.

12/02/2016

World News

Zika link to microcephaly may be weeks away, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) says a suspected link between the mosquito-borne Zika virus and microcephaly in newborn babies should be

12/02/2016

My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: EU turns up heat over migrant crisis

In this edition of Europe Weekly, the migrant crisis dominates. The EU is calling for more effort and solidarity within the bloc to reduce the flow

12/02/2016

France

Oh là là - does French ruling mean more nude pictures on Facebook?

A French court has ruled over a battle between Facebook and a French school teacher about the right to see a 150-year-old vagina. In 2011, the

12/02/2016

USA

Malheur standoff ends; final four surrender

More than 30,000 people were listening live as the final occupier in the Malheur Refuge standoff turned himself in. David Fry, 27, the last of four

12/02/2016

My Europe Series

Determined youth of Poland use social media to battle right-wing shift

Since the end of last year, Poland has been ruled by a populist right-wing government trying to get a hold of public media and the Constitutional Court. But student Artur Sierawski has something to sa

12/02/2016

Mexico

49 detainees dead after Mexico Topo Chico prison riot

Angry relatives gathered outside Mexico’s Topo Chico prison, notorious for its violence, after 49 detainees died during a deadly riot inside the

12/02/2016

Culture news

Madame X on stage in Strapless, Royal Ballet production inspired by a scandalous painting

British choreographer Christopher Wheeldon enlists some Royal Ballet top stars for his latest production, 'Strapless', inspired by a painting that shocked 19th century Paris

12/02/2016

Germany

Positive reactions to Syria ceasefire deal, but challenges lie ahead

Delegates in Munich have welcomed the agreement to cease hostilities in Syria. But challenges still lie ahead, as European Union Foreign Policy Chief

12/02/2016

Cinema

The misguided decisions of a Danish Captain in Oscar nominated 'Krigen'

The story is familiar. A contingent of soldiers is dispatched to the Afghan dust. This time they are Danish. Their mission is simple, at least on

12/02/2016

USA

The gloves are off! Clinton and Sanders battle it out in Milwaukee

The gloves are off: presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton go head-to-head in a punchy Democratic debate.

12/02/2016

USA

Clinton, Sanders clash in first one-on-one debate after New Hampshire

12/02/2016

Economy

Focus on the sharing economy

This week on UTalk, a question from James in London: What are the benefits of the so-called sharing economy for consumers? Guillermo Beltrà, Head of

12/02/2016

Germany

Tilda Swinton's tip for surviving a George Clooney joke

The 66th edition of the Berlin film festival has opened with the Cohen brother’s latest opus, “Hail Caesar” getting them rolling in the aisles

12/02/2016

Syria

Major powers agree on truce in Syria "within a week"

With the US and Russia leading the way the international partners along with the Syrians and groups opposed to President Bashar al-Assad, meeting in

12/02/2016

Egypt

Egypt awaits its revolution five years after Mubarak

Thursday was the fifth anniversary of Egypt’s “spring revolution”, but the spirit on the streets seemed to be one of resignation, not the fervour of

12/02/2016

World News

Albert Einstein and the incredible discovery of gravitational waves

Scientists have discovered gravitational waves, ripples in space and time, that confirm one of Albert Einstein’s last unverified theories about the

12/02/2016