Gaza Celebration in Gaza and West Bank after Hamas and Fatah sign reconciliation deal There have been celebratory scenes in both Gaza and the West Bank after Hamas and Fatah signed a reconciliation deal. The initial agreement aims to 12/10/2017
world news Palestinian rival factions 'agree deal' Palestinian rival factions Hamas and Fatah have reached a deal over political reconciliation and details will be released at a news conference later 12/10/2017
Eco-Innovation Kennedy's Manitou shines in St Tropez As it has done since 1981, The Voiles de St Tropez has brought the yachting season to a close. Les Voiles de St Tropez https://t.co/EOBZqqH9 12/10/2017
Business Global economy looking good says IMF chief IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about the future of the world economy and believes the long-awaited global recovery is taking place. 12/10/2017
World Is Austria heading towards an ultra-conservative coalition? This Sunday October 15 the Austrian people will be casting their votes in a parliamentary election. 12/10/2017
Europe News What will Trump do to the Iran deal? In this edition of The Brief From Brussels: the future of the Iran deal and the latest on the Brexit negotiations. 12/10/2017
China Outrage as Chinese museum's 'racist' exhibits compare Africans to animals The exhibits include a photograph of a roaring lion next to an African man with the same expression; a pensive monkey next to another man; elephants and giraffes next to African children among others. 12/10/2017
Cult Kennedy's Manitou shines in St Tropez As it has done since 1981, The Voiles de St Tropez has brought the yachting season to a close. 12/10/2017
Spain Is Catalonia looking to copy Slovenia’s path to independence? Separatist Catalans hope Carles Puigdemont will follow the Slovenian independence model 12/10/2017
Spain Who is the real power behind Catalonia’s independence movement? A look at the grassroots campaigners behind Catalonia's independence drive. 12/10/2017
Sport 2019 Women's World Cup presented in Lyon, France FIFA's Gianni Infantino has presented the 2019 Women's World Cup in the French city of Lyon 12/10/2017
USA US and Israel quit UNESCO, accusing it of anti-Israeli bias The USA has said it withdraw from UNESCO at the end of 2017, citing anti-Israeli bias as a major reason. 12/10/2017
no comment Californian wildfires continue to rage Firefighters facing a resurgence of high winds on Wednesday struggled to halt wildfires that have killed at least 23 people, destroyed 3,500 structures and left hundreds missing in chaotic evacuations across northern California's wine country. 12/10/2017
no comment Violence on sidelines of Barcelona unity demonstration A group of anti-independence demonstrators in the Catalonian capital Barcelona clashed with police on Wednesday, Spain's national day. 12/10/2017
Austria Austria’s parliamentary election explained A look at the candidates and hot topics ahead of Austria’s vote on Sunday. 12/10/2017
View View: Inaction over child marriage not an option Places that have not enacted laws prohibiting child marriage must do so urgently, and those that have must eradicate all loopholes, writes Simona Sikimic 12/10/2017
Business Bitcoin booms to over 5000 dollars Despite fears of a bubble crypto-currency Bitcoin has broken through the 5000 dollar mark 12/10/2017
World Exclusive: Catalan police speak out Exclusive interview with a Catalan police officer reveals tensions within the regional force over independence 12/10/2017
View View: 10 people, 100 days in prison, 10 absurd reasons why The charges against 10 human rights activists imprisoned in Turkey will leave you incredulous, writes Amnesty International's Stefan Simanowitz 12/10/2017
Spain Chairs fly in Barcelona on sidelines of pro-unity demonstration Shocking footage shows demonstrators throwing chairs at each other on the streets of Barcelona 12/10/2017
Greece Vincent van Gogh film is first-ever to be fully hand-painted Greek painters behind 'Loving Vincent' 12/10/2017
Business Lufthansa buys out parts of insolvent Air Berlin Lufthansa has cherry-picked parts of bankrupt Air Berlin to benefit its budget carrier Eurowings. 12/10/2017
United Kingdom 'No great step forward' in Brexit talks, says Barnier David Davis and Michel Barnier gave a news briefing on the latest round of talks which have come to an end in Brussels. 12/10/2017
no comment Volcano erupts in southwestern Japan A volcano in southwestern Japan that had been dormant for six years began erupting on Wednesday, spewing ash over farms, towns and cities. The 12/10/2017
world news EU Public Prosecutor to fight fraud It’s Hungary’s version of a train to nowhere. A train connecting two remote villages with links to the Prime Minister and largely funded by 12/10/2017
Cult "Hair" revived in London for show's 50th anniversary 1968 musical "Hair" is being revived in London for its 50th anniversary. 12/10/2017
Europe News Trump resists pressure to soften stance on Iran nuclear deal U.S. President Donald Trump finds himself under pressure as he considers de-certifying the international nuclear deal with Iran, a move that would 12/10/2017
USA US President Donald Trump denies NBC News 'nuclear arsenal 'report US President Donald Trump denies NBC News 'nuclear arsenal 'report 12/10/2017
Cult Ai Weiwei exhibition focuses on immigration A massive sculpture resembling a golden cage sits on display at the southeast entrance of Central Park in New York created by the Chinese artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei to bring attention to the global migrant crisis. 12/10/2017
Turkey Rights group says Turkish police use torture Human Rights Watch says it has documented several cases of torture and enforced disappearances during the past year in Turkey. 12/10/2017
