2017-04-06

Argentina

Argentina: police and protesters clash during general strike

Protesters in Argentina have clashed with police during demonstrations against government austerity measures.

06/04/2017

USA

King of the insult Don Rickles dies aged 90

The comedian and actor known for his witty insults passed away in Los Angeles.

06/04/2017

Economy

Eurozone crisis: what the EU leaders need to do to put European integration back on track

06/04/2017

USA

Embattled House Intel chairman, close to Trump, steps aside from Russia probe

Devin Nunes, the head of a congressional probe into alleged Russian meddling in the US presidential election, said he would temporarily step aside to face an ethics inquiry.

06/04/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces mounting criticism, 'friendly' Brexit meeting

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

06/04/2017

Economy

"Stop damaging Greece" say 46 MEPs

46 MEPS from different political groups and members of the Progressive Caucus of the European Parliament signed a common solidarity statement “Stop Damaging Greece” before next Eurogroup of 7th Ap

06/04/2017

USA

Trump and Jinping in crucial talks at Mar-a-Lago

US and China hold key talks at Mar-a-Lago

06/04/2017

Syria

Sarin gas thought to be likely agent used in Syria attack

Sarin gas is now thought by many to have been used in the attack in Syria.

06/04/2017

Sport

Japanese Olympians join schoolchildren for education programme launch

Hundreds of children take part in official launch ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic education programme

06/04/2017

Italy

Archaeologists uncover ancient Rome aqueduct

Archaeologists have uncovered what could be Rome’s oldest aqueduct.

06/04/2017

Hungary

Hungary defends border 'container camps' for migrants

Hungary has defended its decision to detain migrants in shipping containers on the border with Serbia.

06/04/2017

Musica

Flórez revamps Werther

Forbidden love, wrongdoings and despair: Zurich Opera House ventures into late 19th-century French romanticism with Werther, by Jules Massenet.

06/04/2017

Hungary

Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy

The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat.

06/04/2017

Europe News

Brexit: Tusk and May in 'friendly' meeting

Let’s try to ease tensions.

06/04/2017

Ukraine

Ukrainians granted visa-free travel in the EU

The European Parliament on Thursday voted to ease travel restrictions for Ukrainians visiting member states.

06/04/2017

Economy

New British law could be major boost in womens' fight to close gender pay gap

From Thursday all British forms employing 250 people or more will have to publish by next April the complete gender breakdown of their workers' pay, and will no longer be able to hide the lower rates

06/04/2017

Europe News

EU criticism mounts of Hungary's crackdown on foreign universities

There is criticism from the European Commission’s president over controversial moves by Hungary’s prime minister to crackdown on foreign universities.

06/04/2017

Russia

European Parliament calls on Russia to free Kremlin critic Navalny

The European Parliament has demanded Russia free Alexei Navalny.

06/04/2017

Syria

Amid calls for inquiry, Syria again denies chemical attack

Images from the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun on Thursday showed men collecting evidence from the site of the chemical attack that killed at least 70 people including…

06/04/2017

Syria

Chemical killer slays 22 members of the same Syrian family

Chemical killer claims 22 members of the same Syrian family

06/04/2017

Europe News

EU: stricter Schengen checks brought in to fight terror

Be prepared for possible delays if you are planning to travel in or out of Europe’s Schengen zone.

06/04/2017

India

Sex trafficking victims are getting the best revenge

A school dedicated to helping child prostitution victims become lawyers has opened in India.

06/04/2017

World News

Talk about depression on World Health Day

The World Health Organisation invites us to use World Health Day on 7 April to talk about depression, the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide.

06/04/2017

USA

US Senate expected to go nuclear over Supreme Court nomination

US Republican Senators are expected to invoke the “nuclear option” Thursday to force through President Donald Trump's nominee to the US Supreme Court.

06/04/2017

Russia

St Petersburg metro attack: 'Bomb' found in police raid

Authorities in St Petersburg say they have detained several suspects and made an explosive device safe inside an apartment block in the city.

06/04/2017

Germany

Germany army launches new cyber command

2017 is election year in Germany, and hacker attacks like those alleged to have taken place during the US elections in 2016, are feared.

06/04/2017

Economy

ECB boss Draghi squashes rate rise speculation

The head of the European Central Bank has moved to end speculation that the ECB will be raisng interest rates sooner rather than later.

06/04/2017

Syria

Syria again rejects claims it was behind chemical attack

There are more strong denials from the Syrian government amid worldwide condemnation of the chemical attack that killed at least 70 people including children.

06/04/2017

France

Far-right, fake jobs and all you need to know about France's pivotal election

If the main course is anything like the entrée, then France is set for even more controversy at the ballot box.

06/04/2017

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Drone footage of Mosul destruction

The Iraqi military is battling Islamic State group in a final push to take control of the parts of western Mosul that are still held by the extremist group.

06/04/2017