2016-10-12

Yemen

US destroyer targeted again in failed missile attack off Yemen

A US Navy destroyer has been targeted in a failed missile attack from rebel-controlled territory in Yemen, according to US officials.

12/10/2016

Business Line

Hard Brexit fears push down pound and worry UK businesses

Business Line focuses on the concerns that the kind of Brexit the UK government choses will cause major problems for companies.

12/10/2016

Germany

Syrian terror suspect Jaber al-Bakr found dead in prison

A Syrian migrant suspected of planning a bomb attack on a Berlin airport has reportedly been found hanged while in police custody.

12/10/2016

Syria

France, Germany and Italy urge Russia to stop bombing Aleppo

Senior EU ministers condemn Russia's role in Aleppo - but say the priority is to stop the bombing, not impose sanctions on Moscow.

12/10/2016

France

France: Far-right mayor's anti-migrant posters spark outrage

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12/10/2016

Sport

Martin wins record-equaling fourth world time trial title

The German team erupted into wild celebrations when Tony Martin found out he had done enough to win a career fourth time trial world title.

12/10/2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: German activists seek free trade court ruling

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

12/10/2016

Germany

Germany: Catholic Church to pay compensation to Regensburg abuse victims

The Catholic Church agrees to pay compensation to victims of abuse spanning decades at a famous boys' choir school in Germany.

12/10/2016

Iceland

Icelandic MP breastfeeds baby daughter during parliamentary speech

Unnur Bra Konradsdottir, MP for Iceland’s Independence Party, breastfed her baby girl while giving a speech at the Althingi Parliament today.

12/10/2016

Chad

Germany to give extra aid to Chad for Sahel refugees

Germany has announced 8.

12/10/2016

Economy

Dubai vies to be halal hub

The growth of halal food and lifestyle products is a focus of the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai, presents huge business opportunity.

12/10/2016

Target

Poland celebrates innovation

In Kraków and Poland’s Malopolska region, a unique idea can go a long way thanks to creative minds and local government and business support.

12/10/2016

Iraq

Shiites mark Ashura Day with Karbala pilgrimage

Ashura Day is the tenth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar.

12/10/2016

Spain

Spain: National Day celebrations - and push-ups too!

The Royal family turned out on Wednesday – and so did the rain – as Spaniards celebrated their National Day with a traditional military parade through Madrid.

12/10/2016

Russia

Prisoner release flounders between Kyiv and Russian backed separatists

The so-called Minsk Agreement implemented to end the war between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces is floundering on many levels

12/10/2016

Sport

Cycling: Dumoulin looking for a competitive edge with skinsuit

Tom Dumoulin failed to match the performance that earned him an Olympic silver medal earlier this year when he finished 11th in the individual time trial at the World Championships in Doha on…

12/10/2016

Syria

'Dozens dead' in renewed Aleppo airstrikes

In what has been described as the heaviest bombardment in days by Russian planes, at least 50 civilians were killed in Tuesday’s air strikes on rebel-held parts of Aleppo and nearby villages, accordin

12/10/2016

Russia

All in a day's work: Putin accuses US, UK and France of provoking 'Russophobia'

Vladimir Putin has accused Paris of knowingly luring Moscow into vetoing a UN Security Council resolution drafted by France.

12/10/2016

Europe News

German judges hear Canada free trade deal case

Germany’s constitutional court is hearing a case brought by campaigners against a free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

12/10/2016

Philippines

Philippines: Duterte set to ban smoking in public

A nationwide ban on smoking in public places is set to be signed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this month.

12/10/2016

Germany

Calls in Germany to honour 'hero' refugees who caught terror suspect

The arrest of a migrant in Germany suspected of planning a major terrorist attack has prompted a campaign for the three Syrian refugees who captured him to be…

12/10/2016

Russia

Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to step down

Alexander Zhukov is stepping down as head of Russia’s Olympic Committee.

12/10/2016

USA

USA election: battleground states look likely to swing it for Clinton

Of America’s 50 states – and Washington DC – you need only look at a handful on election night to learn who will be the next President.

12/10/2016

Sport

Italy keeper Buffon wins Golden Foot award

Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon added another trophy to his long list of individual accolades this week when he was awarded the 2016 international Golden Foot…

12/10/2016

Sport

Alinghi wins third straight Act to take Extreme Sailing Series to wire

The Extreme Sailing Series will go all the way to the wire after in-form Swiss crew Alinghi won Act 7 to move just two points behind leaders Oman Air in the overall standing with one stop of the tour…

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

UK parliament debates Brexit but won't vote on triggering EU divorce

Ahead of Wednesday’s parliamentary debate on Brexit, UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced questions on the thorny topic in the House of Commons.

12/10/2016

Italy

Transnational tax fraud probe sees 29 arrested

A probe into suspected transnational tax fraud to the tune of an estimated one billion dollars (900 million euros) has led to the detention of 29 people in Italy and other EU…

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

Bernie Sanders endorses brother Larry for David Cameron constituency

Bernie Sanders has publically endorsed his older brother Larry in his campaign to represent former UK Prime Minister David Cameron's constituency.

12/10/2016

World News

The Who, What, Why, Where and When of the Sakharov prize

The finalists have been chosen for the prestigious 2016 Sakharov Prize, awarded by the European Parliament.

12/10/2016

Europe News

Barroso 'Goldman Sachs' petition handed to EU officials

A petition started by EU employees against former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso with more than 150,000 signatures has been handed to officials in…

12/10/2016