2017-08-28

USA

Storm Harvey flooding to worsen

President Trump to visit Texas after 'catestrophic' flooding as forecasters say things will get worse

28/08/2017

Hungary

Vladimir Putin visits Hungary for trade talks and judo championships

Vladamir Putin visits Hungary to attend the world judo championships and to meet Viktor Orban

28/08/2017

Cult

Aboriginal art against mining

28/08/2017

France

Leaders meet to tackle migrant crisis

European and African leaders met in Paris on Monday to seek an action plan to tackle the migrant crisis in the Meditteranean

28/08/2017

No Comment

Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar for Bangladesh

Some 1,000 ethnic Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, under fire from soldiers there, forced their way into Bangladesh on Monday.

28/08/2017

Cult

Star of Asia Festival shines a light on regional music

The best, voices, sounds and rhythms from the Asian region descended on Almaty for the two-day “Star of Asia” international festival.

28/08/2017

Germany

Murdering nurse 'may have killed up to 84 people'

German nurse Niels Högel is under investigation for up to 84 murders.

28/08/2017

Spain

FC Barcelona signs Frenchman Dembele for record 105m Euros

Ousmane Dembele becomes the second most expensive player ever after signing with FC Barcelona for an initial 105 million Euros

28/08/2017

World News

Glorious weather for London's Notting Hill Carnival

London's Notting Hill Carnival has been held in glorious weather, possibly the warmest August bank holiday on record

28/08/2017

World News

Brexit is back on! Chief negotiators meet in Brussels to hammer out details

Chief Brexit negotiators met on Monday to begin a third round of talks.

28/08/2017

Hungary

Momentum Movement: how Hungary’s youth is rising up against Russian influence

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Budapest today has shone a light on a burgeoning political party making waves in Hungary.

28/08/2017

USA

Fears of more flooding as emergency declared for Louisiana

President Trump declared a state of emergency for Louisiana as rains continue to pummel the region

28/08/2017

Iraq

Baghdad: At least 12 dead as car bomb rips through shiite market

A car bomb ripped through a busy market area in eastern Baghdad on Monday morning, killing at least 12 people, Iraqi officials said.

28/08/2017

Italy

Illegal building and the Ischia earthquake

28/08/2017

Earth News

World's longest zip line to open in the UAE

The UAE has an ambitious plan to become the adventure hub of the Middle East and break a new Guinness World Record.

28/08/2017

Next Series

Scientists absorbed by deep-sea sponges

By filtering sea water through their pores, deep-sea sponges recycle waste and produce valuable nutrients for other marine organisms.

28/08/2017

USA

Man goes fishing in his flood-hit Houston house

A man in Houston, Texas, made the best of the flooding in his home caused by Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and captures a fish that swam inside the house.

28/08/2017

Romania

Thousands protest in Romania over changes to the judicial system

Huge protests in Romania over new proposals by the Justice Minister to make changes to the judicial system

28/08/2017

France

Macron's uphill battle: easing French labour rules

It's a tricky week for French President Emmanuel Macron, as he and his government get back to work, starting with a sweeping labour reform that could spark some mass protests.

28/08/2017

No Comment

Panic in Texas as hurricane victims try to reach dry ground

Scores of people in Texas, many carrying pets in their arms, attempt to escape surging floodwaters

28/08/2017

Germany

German Election 360°: Profile of a migrant

In the first of nine profiles in the run up to Germany's election in September, we talked with an Afghan migrant.

28/08/2017

India

India: cult leader Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

An Indian judge on Monday handed a 20-year jail sentence to self-styled 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, following his conviction for rape last Friday.

28/08/2017

Italy

How Rome is failing to face the refugee crisis in Italy

28/08/2017

USA

In pictures: Hurricane Harvey hits Houston hard as roads turn into rivers

28/08/2017

No Comment

Helicopters racing to get to Texas flooding victims

28/08/2017

Spain

Will the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils harm Spain’s tourism sector?

28/08/2017

Hungary

Soviet vibe in Budapest as activists mock Putin visit

Budapest went back in time early on Monday when activists replaced street names with ones from the communist era to protest against the Russian president's visit.

28/08/2017

Brazil

Rio state: police death toll for 2017 hits 100

Police death toll for 2017 in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro reaches 100

28/08/2017

Germany

Schulz slams Ankara

Germany's SPD leader takes hard line on President Erdogan of Turkey.

28/08/2017

USA

Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi 'to become new Uber CEO'

Uber reportedly hires Expedia Inc chief in top spot.

28/08/2017