2016-07-14

USA

US: Fresno police release body-cam footage of shooting of unarmed teen

The Fresno Police Department has released body-camera footage of the shooting of unarmed suspect Dylan Noble.

14/07/2016

United Kingdom

Out with the old: Theresa May's UK cabinet makes political push for centre ground

Theresa May is the woman of the hour.

14/07/2016

Belgium

NATO and Russia: 'not a meeting of minds' over Ukraine

NATO and Russia are failing to see eye-to-eye over the crisis in eastern Ukraine, the alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says.

14/07/2016

Zimbabwe

Celebrations as pastor is freed by Zimbabwe court

There was much celebrating in Zimbabwe after a court freeded a detained pastor accused of trying to overthrow the government via an internet campaign.

14/07/2016

Turkey

France closes diplomatic missions in Turkey over security concerns

France has closed its diplomatic missions until further notice in Turkey’s two main cities – Ankara and Istanbul – due to security concerns.

14/07/2016

Spain

Tourists return to hotels after Costa del Sol wildfires brought under control

Five hundred and forty-five people who were evacuated on Tuesday evening (July 12) as wildfires got close to their homes and hotel in Spain’s Costa del Sol, have been allowed to…

14/07/2016

Turkey

Turkey hints at major policy shift towards Syria

Following an improvement in relations with Russia and Israel, Turkey has now indicated it wants to mend ties with Syria.

14/07/2016

USA

Ex EU Commission chief's bank job sparks fury and calls for reform

France is calling for the EU to tighten rules on commissioners taking appointments after leaving office.

14/07/2016

Spain

Spain: Rajoy announces vote in attempt to end political stalemate

Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy is attempting to break the political deadlock in the country and announced a vote to swear him into office for August, but the Socialists declared they w

14/07/2016

Romania

Romanian police break up "slavery" gang rescuing dozens of youngsters

Anti-mafia police have broken up a human trafficking gang in central Romania.

14/07/2016

Iraq

ISIL 'top commander' Omar al-Shishani killed in Iraq

News agency affiliated with militant group confirms Omar al-Shishani was killed in combat in Iraq.

14/07/2016

France

Much ado about a hairdo, Francois Hollande's 10,000 euro haircuts

France is reeling over the news that French President Francois Hollande's office is paying almost 10,000 euros a month for a full time barber to cut his hair.

14/07/2016