Canada TV actress's brother is found dead after online search plea Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall confirmed the death of her younger brother Christopher on Sunday night after begging her social media followers to help find him. 04/02/2018
no comment Record snowfall blankets Moscow Heavy snowfall in Moscow on Saturday and Sunday led to the death of a least one man. 04/02/2018
world news Barnier heads to UK for big Brexit week ahead Discussions are to begin on a Brexit transition period and on how to enforce the divorce treaty, while ensuring there is no hard border with Ireland. The UK will also set out its ideas for security and customs arrangements. 04/02/2018
Turkey Turkey suffers 'deadliest day' in northern Syria Seven Turkish soldiers were killed by Kurdish militia as operation 'Olive Branch' entered its 16th day. 04/02/2018
world news Cyprus incumbent Anastasiades wins presidential run-off Incumbent president Nicos Anastasiades walks away with almost 60 percent share of the vote against his left-leaning challenger Stavros Malas. 04/02/2018
China Chna slams US nuclear expansion China has accused the US of a 'Cold War' mentality after Washington's decision to expand its nuclear capability. 04/02/2018
Italy Macerata gunman had extreme right-wing background Luca Traini, who shot six African immigrants in a drive-by shooting spree, is known to have extreme right-wing sympathies. 04/02/2018
Greece Greeks rally over Macedonia name dispute Up to 1.5 million people have rallied in Athens to oppose the proposed change to the name of the 'Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia' to 'Macedonia' 04/02/2018
Germany "Tough" coaltion talks continue in Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived on Sunday for what many hope are her last round of talks with the Social Democrats. 04/02/2018
USA Lana Del Rey kidnapping foiled Police in the USA have arrested a man who reportedly threatened to kidnap the singer Lana Del Rey 04/02/2018
USA Watch: cameras give unique view on under-threat polar bears The footage comes as experts say climate change is meaning polar bears are having to expend more energy just to maintain their body weight. 04/02/2018
no comment Winter battle Spring. The Imbolc fire festival The Imbolc fire festival, which dates back thousands of years, celebrates the end of the dark winter days and the return of light. 04/02/2018
world news Fans brave the cold for Superbowl Neither snow nor slush nor sub-zero temperatures kept American football fans from celebrating the virtual holiday that is Super Bowl Sunday as massive crowds descended on downtown Minneapolis ahead of the big game. 04/02/2018
world news Cancer survival rates ‘improving across Europe’ A study claims larger shares of Europeans are beating cancer, even as the number of cases increases. 04/02/2018
USA At least two dead and over 100 injured in US train crash South Carolina governor Henry McMaster said the Amrak train appeared to be riding on the wrong track before it collided with a freight train. 04/02/2018
world news Winter carnival celebrations around the world From Venice to Copacabana Beach, the world is celebrating winter carnival. 04/02/2018
world news Greek Cypriots go to the polls Greek Cypriots headed back to the polls on Sunday in a runoff presidential vote between an incumbent conservative pledging to re-energise talks at ending the island's division, and a leftist opponent who accuses him of squandering chances of a deal. 04/02/2018
South Korea Olympics step up anti-doping measures The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says the upcoming games will offer the most comprehensive and independent anti-doping measures in Olympic history. 04/02/2018
Japan Smoking isn't taboo in Japan — changing that is an Olympic effort Japanese lawmakers are coming under pressure to implement tougher restrictions against passive smoking before Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics. 04/02/2018
West Bank Israeli soliders fatally shoot Palestinian teen in West Bank Israeli soldiers have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid in the West Bank. 04/02/2018
Germany Rival rallies highlight migrant tensions in German city Feelings are running high in Cottbus after knife crime attacks 04/02/2018
France Corsica: Nationalist show of strength ahead of Macron visit A rally on Saturday called for greater autonomy on the French Mediterranean island 04/02/2018
USA Uma Thurman accuses Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault By breaking her silence, the actress becomes the latest of more than 70 women to make allegations against the film producer 04/02/2018
Syria Russia strikes back after warplane is downed in Syria The pilot ejected over Idlib province but was killed by rebels on the ground 04/02/2018
