2017-04-29

Russia

Dozens feared detained after 'sick of Putin' protests

Protesters in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and other cities say they're "sick" of their president.

29/04/2017

Sport

Bayern Munich thrash Wolfsburg to win fifth straight Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich have won a record fifth consecutive Bundesliga title after they swept aside Wolfsburg 6-0.

29/04/2017

Kyrgyzstan

Landslide buries Kyrgyzstan village, 24 feared dead

At least 24 people including nine children were feared dead after a devastating landslide swept through a village in southern Kyrgyzstan early on Saturday, officials…

29/04/2017

Philippines

Duterte to Trump: Keep cool over North Korea

Please don't play with (nuclear) fire: Asian leaders urge the US to show restraint after Pyongyang's latest missile test.

29/04/2017

Europe News

EU leaders approve tough terms for Brexit talks

EU leaders have approved negotiating guidelines for Britain’s exit from the bloc at a special summit in Brussels.

29/04/2017

France

France's Le Pen picks would-be prime minister

The far-right leader and her former nationalist rival join forces to try to beat centrist Emmanuel Macron to the French presidency.

29/04/2017

Afghanistan

Former Afghan warlord returns to his country calling for peace

“I invite the Taliban to join the peace caravan and stop the pointless, meaningless and unholy war”.

29/04/2017

Italy

Growing row in Italy over claims of NGOs colluding with smugglers

There is growing controversy in Italy over claims that some NGOs involved in the rescue of migrants at sea have been colluding with Libyan people smugglers.

29/04/2017

Eco-Innovation

Alan Roura's 105 days at sea

105 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes and 32 seconds.

29/04/2017

Republic of North Macedonia

What's behind the turmoil in FYR Macedonia?

A long-lasting constitutional crisis in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia reached a climactic point Thursday night as the election of a speaker by the country’s new parliamentary majority turn

29/04/2017

Destinations

Reviving ancient Greece in modern Europe

The Amanzoe Resort in Porto Heli was inspired by the soul of ancient Greece.

29/04/2017

Living

Massage for the brain

At a recent dinner party, the host asked “Tell us about your latest dates.

29/04/2017

Egypt

Pope Francis urges unity against fanaticism

On his first visit to Egypt, Pope Francis sent a message of peace and tolerance.

29/04/2017

Europe News

EU leaders agree Brexit negotiating guidelines

In a show of unity at a time of adversity, EU leaders have approved stiff negotiating guidelines for Brexit at a summit in Brussels.

29/04/2017

Germany

1945 liberation of Dachau Nazi camp remembered

The anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau Nazi concentration camp in Germany is being marked.

29/04/2017

United Kingdom

Paper trail of 1917 Russian Revolution on display in London

Intriguing insights into Russia’s 1917 Revolution are on display in a new exhibition at the British Library.

29/04/2017

Turkey

Wikipedia appears to have been blocked in Turkey

The online encyclopaedia Wikipedia appears to have been blocked in Turkey.

29/04/2017

Syria

Watch: Syrian youth find freedom in Parkour

"When I jump from a high place I feel free and I enjoy it," 18-year-old Muhannad al-Kadiri said.

29/04/2017

Green News

Five minutes with David Bellamy

David Bellamy (@bellamy_david) is a French influencer based in Versailles noticeable for his endless positive energy.

29/04/2017

No Comment

Body artist inspired by Israel's iconic sites

The iconic Tower of David in Jerusalem’s Old City is getting a splash of colour.

29/04/2017

Venezuela

Calls for release of Venezuelan opposition leader

Hundreds of demonstrators have marched on a prison in Venezuela where an opposition leader is being detained.

29/04/2017

No Comment

Museum of Ice Cream serves up sweet art

A mouth-watering exhibition in Los Angeles celebrates all things ice cream.

29/04/2017

North Korea

New test-firing of ballistic missile by North Korea

Defying warnings from the US and China, North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile.

29/04/2017

Brazil

Violence erupts after general strike in Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro, at least eight buses were torched as police launched rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets at masked demonstrators.

29/04/2017

Ukraine

Ukraine gears up for Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv

Ukraine is gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Kyiv next month (May 13).

29/04/2017

Iraq

Iraqi policemen killed in Baghdad car bombing

The attack comes as Iraqi forces attempt to push back ISIL forces in the northern city of Mosul.

29/04/2017