2016-05-07

World News

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' is moved to jail near US border

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was moved from a jail in central Mexico on Saturday to a prison in Ciudad Juarez near the US border, in a move that appears

07/05/2016

Bangladesh

Sufi Muslim leader is hacked to death in Bangladesh

A Sufi Muslim leader has been hacked to death in Bangladesh in what may be another attack by Islamist militants there. The remains of Mohammad

07/05/2016

Sweden

So kitsch it's cool!: Eurovision exhibition opens in Sweden

Oh yes, it is that time of year again! And with the Eurovision Song Contest just days away in Stockholm, an exhibition has opened there showcasing

07/05/2016

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic mosque re-opens, 23 years after being destroyed in the Bosnian war

The event on Saturday was an opportunity to project an image of tolerance in the multi-religious, multi-ethnic society.

07/05/2016

Sport

Nagase and Schlesinger strike gold in Baku

Pedro Lasuén, euronews: “The second day of the Baku Grand Slam was spectacular, emotional and full of surprises… judo at its best! Let’s start with a

07/05/2016

Italy

Italy: protest turns violent over Austria's border fence plans

A protest against Austria’s move to tighten border controls has turned violent, as scores of activists clashed with Italian police who blocked their

07/05/2016

Sport

Giro d'Italia: Kittel sprints to second stage win

Marcel Kittel timed his sprint perfectly to clinch the second stage of the Giro d’Italia, a 190-kilometre trek from Arnhem to the Dutch town of

07/05/2016

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia oil minister sacked in major cabinet reshuffle

The changes in government come just one week after announcing major economic reforms in the country hard hit by the oil price slump.

07/05/2016

Canada

'It's like something out of a movie', residents flee mammoth Canada wildfire

Firefighters have nicknamed it ‘the beast’. An out-of-control wildfire in Canada which has been raging for almost a week, and could double in size by

07/05/2016

Egypt

Journalists among six facing death penalty in Egypt for 'spying for Qatar'

An Egyptian court has sought the death penalty for six men including three journalists charged with endangering national security by spying for

07/05/2016

Sport

NBA Playoffs: Spurs regain control

The San Antonio Spurs edged out Oklahoma City to regain control of their best-of-7 series in the Playoffs. After a nail-biting finish in Game 2, Game

07/05/2016

Poland

Pro and anti-government protests in Poland over EU and democracy

Poland’s opposition claims almost a quarter of a million people protested in Warsaw on Saturday against what they see as the government’s alienation

07/05/2016

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan sworn-in as London's new mayor

Marking himself out from his predecessor on the first day of the job, Sadiq Khan was sworn-in as London's new mayor at a multi-faith service in Southwark Cathedral.

07/05/2016

World News

European Athletics official says Russia has no "moral right" to be at Rio Olympics

07/05/2016

Germany

Syrian refugee wants to change the world through pictures

07/05/2016

Egypt

Egypt court postpones Mursi spying verdict for second time

A court in Cairo has postponed passing judgement for a second time on Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Mursi in his latest trial. Six other

07/05/2016

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Kim Jong Un addresses North Korea party congress

North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980 with leader Kim Jong Un speaking behind closed doors to thousands

07/05/2016

No Comment

Gunman held after attack on Turkey journalist

Police have arrested a gunman who fired at least two shots at a prominent Turkish journalist who was briefing reporters about his trial. Can Dundar

07/05/2016

Cameroon

Cameroon footballer Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing during match in Romania

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon international footballer Patrick Ekeng has died after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in the Romanian

07/05/2016

Germany

Margot Honecker, widow of ex-East German leader, dies in Chile

Margot Honecker, the widow of the former East German leader Erich Honecker, has died aged 89 in Chile where she had been living for more than 20

07/05/2016

Colombia

Colombia government and FARC rebels return to peace talks

Colombia’s largest rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the government have returned to talks aimed at ending 50 years

07/05/2016

Syria

Russia says Aleppo truce in Syria extended for 72 hours

Russia’s defence ministry has said a “regime of calm” truce in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo has been extended by three days, according to the

07/05/2016

Canada

Canada wildfire 'could double in size'

Canada’s monster wildfire could double in size, officials are warning – meaning there is no time to lose for those still caught in its path. Fleeing

07/05/2016

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan makes history as elected London mayor after bruising campaign

The son of a Pakistani bus driver, Sadiq Khan was confirmed as London’s new mayor on Saturday after a bruising election campaign. Khan, 45, will be

07/05/2016

United Kingdom

Sadiq Khan set to become London's first Muslim mayor

It seems London’s getting its first Muslim mayor. According to British media reports, Sadiq Khan – the son of a bus driver – has won the capital’s

07/05/2016

Greece

Children of Idomeni: Lessons and laughter amid migrant misery

It is a daily struggle for survival at Idomeni. Living in filth and exposed to the elements, at least 10,000 migrants and refugees remain stuck at

07/05/2016