no comment Traditional mounted archery event in Japan Archers on horseback in traditional Kamakura bushido costumes showcase their shooting skills. 05/04/2017
no comment Miniature world in New York The €37 million project spans five continents and showcases replicas of over 300 iconic buildings. 05/04/2017
Colombia Colombian landslide death toll rises to 290 As the death toll rises, rescue workers are rushing to bury identified bodies in the town of Macoa as soon as possible, to stop the spread of infection. 05/04/2017
Syria Russia says bombed rebel weapons dump caused Syria 'chemical attack' Russia has said chemical gas which killed dozens in Syria leaked from a rebel facility, after it was bombed by Syrian planes. 05/04/2017
Gambia Gambian migrants return home after Libyan prison ordeal The International Organisation of Migration and the Gambian government helped to win the release of some 170 people 05/04/2017
Hungary Armed with pillows, Hungarians battle it out in the street Several hundred people celebrated April 1 in Budapest by attacking each other with pillows. 05/04/2017
Ireland From Irish air force to the orthodox church Father Thomas Carroll is a 70-year-old priest in Dublin, Ireland. He grew up rural county Tipperary, in a family with strong military ties. His 05/04/2017
Syria Russia says bombed rebel weapons dump caused Syria 'chemical attack' Russia has said chemical weapons that killed as many as 100 people in the town of Idlib leaked from a rebel weapons facility after it was bombed by the Syrian air… 05/04/2017
world news Australian Police seize record haul of crystal meth The record seizure of crystal methamphetamine is worth over 630 million euros - the equivalent of almost nine million hits of the drug, also known as ice. 05/04/2017
North Korea Japan issues 'strong protest' over N.Korea missile launch North Korea has fired another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan according to both US and South Korean officials. 05/04/2017
France Second French presidential debate turns into a feisty affair For the first time 11 candidates in the French presidential election have gone head-to head in a televised debate. 05/04/2017
Portugal Portugal: Huge blast at family-run fireworks factory An explosion at a fireworks factory in northen Portugal has killed at least five people with three more still missing. 05/04/2017
Serbia Hundreds protest in Belgrade over Vucic presidential win Anti-Vucic protests in Belgrade with critics accusing PM of tightening his rule with a landslide presidential win 05/04/2017