2018-02-03

USA

How the US plans to make nuclear weapons easier to use

A nuclear review has proposed that the US should broaden the circumstances in which it can launch a nuclear attack and modernise its nuclear arsenal to compete with Russia and China.

03/02/2018

Belgium

Puigdemont settles in Waterloo

The exiled Catalan leader has reportedly chosen a 550-square-metre house with a monthly rent of 4,400 euros.

03/02/2018

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Arab refugees march in German city

Arab refugees and Germans carrying pro-immigrant and anti-fascism placards marched in Cottbus on Saturday.

03/02/2018

Italy

African migrants are gunned down in drive-by shooting in Italy

Police have arrested an Italian man over a shooting in which six African migrants were shot. At least one is said to be in a serious condition.

03/02/2018

Cyprus

Greek Cypriots vote in presidential runoff

Voters say they want a president they can trust not only to finally reunite the island but also to boost its economy, on the mend after a financial crisis in 2013.

03/02/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover new tomb in Giza

The tomb is believed to belong to a high-ranking female official from the Fifth Dynasty.

03/02/2018

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Chinese lantern festival

Over 130 groups of colorful lights featuring Chinese cultural elements lit up the night in Zigong City of southwest China's Sichuan Province as the city launched its 24th lantern show.

03/02/2018

World News

Russian pilot 'killed by terrorists' on the ground after jet is downed

A Russian pilot has been killed after his fighter jet was brought down in northern Syria, according to Russian officials and a Syrian monitoring group. The craft crashed over Idlib province, a rebel heartland which was reportedly the target of repeated airstrikes on Saturday.

03/02/2018

United Kingdom

Spice Girls to reunite?

The best-selling girl group of all time, the Spice Girls, say they may reunite.

03/02/2018

World News

Lady Gaga cancels European tour dates due to 'severe pain'

The pop star, who is known to suffer from fibromyalgia, said she was "devastated" to disappoint her fans. "I love you, but this is beyond my control," she said on Twitter.

03/02/2018

USA

Trump vs the FBI: memo release fuels firestorm over Russia probe

Donald Trump hits back against the Russia investigation dogging his presidency with an explosive memo alleging political bias within the FBI and Justice Department.

03/02/2018

World News

Woodpeckers show signs of brain damage

The little birds have survived for 25 million years by banging their head against a tree hunting for food. The forces on their brain are huge and have baffled scientists while inspiring crash helmet design. But new research suggests there might be traumatic effects after all

03/02/2018

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Russian astronauts go fo spacewalk

Russian astronauts are taking a spacewalk to upgrade an antenna at the International Space Station

03/02/2018

Russia

IOC to review overturned ban on Russian athletes

The International Olympic Committee could appeal an overturned ban on Russian athletes accused of doping at the 2014 Sochi Games.

03/02/2018

Italy

Several migrants reported injured in shooting in central Italy -media

A man opened fire on passersby in the central Italian city of Macerata, injuring at least four African migrants in an attack that might be racially motivated, local media report. Police say they have arrested a suspect.

03/02/2018

Turkey

Six rockets reported to have hit Turkish border

Turkey is reporting two casualties after rockets were fired at its border from northern Syria according to private Turkish broadcaster NTV.

03/02/2018

World News

Rocket fuel inventor dies aged 107

The developer of a space fuel based on liquid hydrogen which made moon flights possible, Barys Kit, has died at the age of 107. The Belarusian-American rocket scientist was one of the world’s oldest men

03/02/2018

USA

Euroviews. View: Memo release leaves FBI Director no choice: He must resign

The White House has decided it is more important to score political points than take national security concerns seriously

03/02/2018

World News

USA to update nuclear arsenal in bid to match Russia

The Pentagon insists it is not arms racing but is responding to Russia's initiative.

03/02/2018

USA

Man charged over armour-piercing bullet sale to Las Vegas gunman

An ammunition dealer who has acknowledged selling hundreds of rounds of tracer bullets to a gunman responsible for killing 58 people in Las Vegas has been charged with conspiracy to make and sell armour-piercing ammunition without a license

03/02/2018

South Africa

Cape Town struggling to cope with worst drought in a century

And the South African city's tourism industry could also take a hit

03/02/2018

France

More police bound for Calais after huge migrant brawl

Thursday's confrontation in the French port city left four young men with serious gunshot wounds

03/02/2018

USA

Wall Street: Worst weekly performance in two years

The Dow Jones nosedived on Friday, its worst day since June 2016

03/02/2018