2017-04-13

Philippines

Filipino Catholics perform bloody ritual

Hundreds of Catholics in the Philippines are celebrating the pre-Easter festival Maundy Thursday.

13/04/2017

Japan

North Korea: Japan warns of Sarin missile threat

The North Korean US-based monitoring service 38 North has said the country’s nuclear site is ‘‘primed and ready’‘ for a sixth nuclear test.

13/04/2017

New Zealand

Cyclone Cook hits New Zealand

New Zealand's north island is being hit by Cyclone Cook, which many fear will be the severest storm in generations.

13/04/2017

Germany

Borussia Dortmund angry at UEFA after bus bomb attack

Borussia Dortmund's coach says his team are upset that they ended up playing against Monaco - a game they lost - only a day after their bus was attacked.

13/04/2017

Germany

Football fans unite in Dortmund

Whatever the eventual outcome of the Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Monaco, it was the spirit of solidarity which won the day.

13/04/2017

Netherlands

'Pandamania' grips Dutch animal lovers

‘Pandamania’ has gripped the Netherlands after two arrived at Schipol airport on their way to a specially constructed enclosure at a Dutch zoo.

13/04/2017

USA

United Airlines passenger likely to sue over forced removal

Lawyers for Dr. David Dao say he suffered a significant concussion, a broken nose and lost two front teeth when dragged from the overbooked plane.

13/04/2017

Canada

Malala is granted honorary Canadian citizenship

Human rights education activist Malala Yousafzia has received honorary Canadian citizenship from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa.

13/04/2017

USA

Trump backtracks, says NATO 'no longer obsolete'

US President Donald Trump backtracks on his campaign-trail criticism of NATO, saying "it's no longer obsolete".

13/04/2017

Hungary

Hungarians protest at government moves to restrict NGOs

Tens of thousands of protesters have held a day of rallies in the Hungarian capital to oppose government policies seen as limiting academic freedom and intimidating civic…

13/04/2017

Russia

Russia-US ties at 'low point', but progress made at Moscow talks

In a period the US Secretary of State has labelled a ‘low point’ in relations, Rex Tillerson travelled to Moscow for talks with the both Russian foreign minister and…

13/04/2017

Sport

Dortmund courageous, Monaco, Real and Atletico victorious

Dortmund show metal, Monaco, Real and Atletico win

13/04/2017

Syria

Russia vetoes UN condemnation of Syria toxic gas attack

Russia has blocked a draft resolution at the United Nations condemning last week’s toxic gas attack in Syria.

13/04/2017

USA

Seeing red, sculptor of NYC's famous bull says "Fearless Girl" tramples his rights

The sculptor of Manhattan's famous "Charging Bull" says New York City infringed on his rights in allowing the smaller "Fearless Girl" statue.

13/04/2017