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2016-11-24

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Iraq

Hundred Shi'ite pilgrims killed by Islamic State in Iraq

Around one hundred people, most of them Shi'ite pilgrims from Iran, have been killed in the Iraqi city of Hilla by a suicide truck bomber.

Sport

Eto'o could face 10-year prison sentence

Spanish prosecutors are seeking a prison term of more than 10 years for former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o for alleged tax crimes committed when he played for…

Myanmar

Rohingya Muslims 'squeezed by callous actions' of Myanmar and Bangladesh - Amnesty International

Amnesty International says Rohingya Muslims are being “squeezed by the callous actions of both the Myanmar and Bangladesh authorities.

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El Salvador

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake shakes Central America

A strong, magnitude 7.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Schulz to exit EU politics, Ukraine gets closer to bloc

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

Economy

Morocco's building trade goes green hot on the heels of Cop 22

Moroccan construction looks to energy efficiency

Italy

Torrential rains cause widespread flooding in northern Italy

Little more than two weeks after Italian scientists warned that climate change had put much of the country at risk of flooding, parts of the northwest have been inundated by heavy…

Bulgaria

Migrants riot at Bulgarian refugee camp

They are angry about a decision by the local authority to put the camp in the southern town of Harmanli under quarantine after reports of a possible outbreak of skin disease.

Poland

Poland considers cutting benefits for former security service officers

If agreed, the proposal means the maximum pensions and disability benefits for around 32,000 former officials would be no larger than the average state payout.

Musica

Renaud Capuçon enthralls with Bernstein masterpiece in Provence

It is a mesmerising solo violin that embarks on a journey of sound colours.

United Kingdom

Farage warns of more political upset if Brexit isn't achieved

Nigel Farage taunts British Prime Minister Theresa May with a mock ambassador's reception party at London's Ritz hotel.

Economy

Glitter garbage Trump makes Christmas trees great again

Trump makes Christmas trees great again

Turkey

Three Turkish soldiers die in air strike in Syria

It happened at around 3am local time during the course of a Turkish-led Syrian rebel operation, according to a statement from the Turkish military.

Sport

Steven Gerrard announces retirement

Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard announced his retirement on Thursday a week after confirming he would not be returning to play for Major League Soccer side LA…

Europe News

Ukraine is ready for visa-free travel, says EU

Ukraine is ready for visa-free travel – so says the European Council’s Donald Tusk.

Economy

German economy is Trump resistant...for the moment

German consumption in rude health

Iraq

Dozens of Shi'ite pilgrims killed in Iraq

More than 80 people, most of them Shi'ite pilgrims from Iran, have been killed in the Iraqi city of Hilla.

Israel

Arrests made as Israel fires rage for third consecutive day

Israeli police make arrests in connection with raging forest fires in Haifa and the West Bank.

Belgium

Brussels blocked by massive protest

Thousands of demonstrators who work in Belgium's health and welfare sector are angry about government plans for austerity measures.

Cult

Madrid's International Jazz Festival hears Robin McKelle's "The Looking Glass"

Robin McKelle showcases "The Looking Glass" at the Madrid International Jazz Festival.

Economy

Euro zone faces tense times in the wake of Brexit and Trump warns ECB

ECB fears for the euro zone

Germany

Lufthansa pilots' strike causes travel chaos, ramps up pressure on management

Thousands of flights have been cancelled in extended strike action by Lufthansa pilots aiming to ramp up the pressure on management over a long-running pay…

Business Series

Cloud nine as Ctrip buys Skyscanner for $1.75bn

Skyscanner sold to Ctrip for $1.75bn

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Obama pardons Thanksgiving turkeys in traditional rose garden ceremony

President Barack Obama got the holiday mood started at the White House on Wednesday with the traditional pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey.

Cinema

German film "Toni Erdman" promises tears of laughter and sorrow

“Toni Erdmann” was praised as one of the favourites at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, but it never won any prizes.