Hungary Hungary protesters send noisy message to PM Orban Thousands rallied in Budapest to denounce a right-wing government they accuse of trying to silence criticism. 15/04/2017
Syria Syrian evacuation bomb blast death toll climbs The death toll continues to climb after a bomb blast hit a convoy of evacuees waiting to enter Aleppo in Syria. 15/04/2017
Italy World's Oldest Person dies aged 117 The world’s oldest person, Emma Morano has died at her home in Italy aged 117. 15/04/2017
Russia Kremlin critic Navalny opens presidential campaign office Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has opened his presidential election campaign office in Chelyabinsk. 15/04/2017
Iran Floods in Iran kill at least 35 At least 35 people have died and eight are reported missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in north-west Iran. 15/04/2017
Sport Moroccan wins Marathon des Sables for a fifth time Moroccan Rachid El-Morabity has won the gruelling Marathon Des Sables in the south of Morocco for the fifth time. 15/04/2017
Vatican Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks. 15/04/2017
Syria Explosion hits evacuation convoy in Syria An explosion near a bus convoy waiting to enter Aleppo has killed or wounded dozens of people, according to pro-government media and pro-opposition activists. 15/04/2017
Turkey Turkey-EU ties: a bargaining chip on eve of referendum Turkey’s president Tayyip Erdogan has ramped up his anti-EU rhetoric on the eve of a referendum which would hand him sweeping powers. 15/04/2017
SriLanka Search for survivors after Sri Lanka rubbish dump landslide A landslide at a rubbish dump near the Sri Lankan capital Colombo has killed at least 16 people and injured over a dozen, according to health and military… 15/04/2017
Iran More than 1,000 register to run for presidency in Iran There are two key players, current leader Hassan Rouhani and hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi. 15/04/2017
North Korea New missiles on show as North Korea vows to respond to US 'provocation' North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a military show of strength in Pyongyang on Saturday. 15/04/2017
no comment Sikhs in Pakistan celebrate Besakhi festival Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from around the globe converged on a temple in northwestern Pakistan to celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Sikh… 15/04/2017
no comment Taxco faithful start Holy Week with flagellation Catholics in the colonial town of Taxco in southern Mexico marked the start of the Holy Week by re-enacting the Passion of Christ. 15/04/2017
world news Romanian millionaire whose claims rocked intelligence establishment arrested after international manhunt One of Romania’s most wanted, businessman-cum-politician Sebastian Ghita, was arrested Thursday night in Belgrade after four months on the run. 15/04/2017
interview "The development of Africa will be done only by Africans," Guinea's president states Alpha Condé calls for a new era of self-reliance to drive development and end poverty in the continent. 15/04/2017
Afghanistan Afghan officials: US bomb killed more ISIL fighters than thought The number of militants who died in this week's huge US bomb attack has been revised upwards by officials to over 90. 15/04/2017
Italy Italy's comic actor Toto honoured 50 years after his death Italy’s one-time favourite comic actor is being honoured on the 50th anniversary of his death. 15/04/2017
USA Legal rulings halt Arkansas 'assembly line' executions What critics branded an ‘assembly line of executions’ by the US state of Arkansas has been put on hold after separate court rulings. 15/04/2017
North Korea North Korea show of strength as US tensions rise Click here for an updated version of this story. 15/04/2017
Syria Thousands flee homes in Syria 'population swap' By day and by night, thousands of civilians and fighters continue to be evacuated from four besieged towns in Syria under a deal struck between the Assad regime and… 15/04/2017
Italy Good Friday: Pope leads 'Way of the Cross' service at Colosseum Pope Francis raised the themes of shame and hope as he led the traditional ‘Way of the Cross’ service at Rome’s Colosseum, late on Good Friday. 15/04/2017
