2016-06-09

Cult

Italian violin-making tunes up for a revival

It is one of the most erotic of instruments, central to Western classical music, and its finest examples can be hundreds of years old and worth…

09/06/2016

Israel

Israel suspends Ramadan entry for 83,000 Palestinians after Tel Aviv attack

Israel has suspended Ramadan entry permits for thousands of Palestinians following a shooting in Tel Aviv which killed four people.

09/06/2016

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Albania: Police superheroes!

Members of the Albanian Police Special Forces decided to bring some special magic to the youngsters who couldn’t have fun with their friends outdoors during the Global Children…

09/06/2016

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Greek state hospital workers protest cuts

Striking state hospital workers and teachers protested in Athens on Wednesday, demanding back pay and calling for action on staff shortages.

09/06/2016

Thailand

Celebrations in Bangkok for 70 years of Thai King Bhumibol's reign

The king of Thailand is celebrating 70 years on the thone – and the Grand Palace in Bangkok was the venue for some colourful festivities on…

09/06/2016

Libya

Libyan pro-government brigades advance on ISIL stronghold of Sirte

In Libya the so-called Islamic State group is battling to hold on to its stronghold of Sirte after forces aligned with the new unity government advanced on the…

09/06/2016

United Kingdom

Visegrad Group say EU is stronger with the UK as a member

The prime ministers of four Central European countries say they have a “common, strong and sincere” interest in the United Kingdom staying inside the European Union after the forthcoming…

09/06/2016

Portugal

Former CIA agent to be extradited to Italy over 'extraordinary rendition'

Portugal’s High Court has ruled that former CIA agent Sabina De Sousa is to be extradited to Italy for her involvement in an illegal counter-terrorism…

09/06/2016

Israel

Police arrest two suspects following shooting at Tel Aviv shopping centre

At least four people have been killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

09/06/2016

France

Labour law protests threaten to disrupt Euro 2016

A standoff between trade unionists and the French government is threatening to disrupt the Euro 2016 football tournament.

09/06/2016

Venezuela

Violent hunger protests hit Venezuela

Venezuela has been rocked by more violent demonstrations as protesters demanded a recall referendum on President’s Nicolas Maduro’s rule.

09/06/2016

Israel

Two suspects are detained following shooting at Tel Aviv shopping centre

Israeli police have arrested two suspected gunmen in connection with a shooting at a shopping centre in Tel Aviv At least four people died in the attack and several more more were…

09/06/2016

Portugal

Former Portuguese security official arrested in NATO spy case

Italian media reports say a former senior Portuguese security official was arrested in Rome following a request from Portugal.

09/06/2016