world news Burkina Faso PM brands violent attacks as 'revolting' A Mali-based affiliate of al Qaeda claims responsibility for the attacks, according to the Mauritanian news agency Alakhbar. 03/03/2018
USA Trump threatens retaliatory tax on EU cars The threat came after European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker vowed to fight back against Trump’s plans for a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on aluminium. 03/03/2018
world news Ukraine gas 'deficit covered' after Russia's Gazprom move to terminate Russia tells EU gas supplies via Ukraine under no immediate threat after Gazprom begins to terminate supply contracts with Ukraine. 03/03/2018
no comment Thousands march for slain Slovak journalist Protesters march in honour of killed journalist who investigated corruption. 03/03/2018
no comment Dog fun run Hundreds of dogs and their owners take part in a fun run in Manila. 03/03/2018
no comment Ukraine: police raid protester camp Police make more than 100 arrests following raid on protester camp in Kyiv. 03/03/2018
world news Slovakia mourns slain journalist The funeral has been held of Jan Kuciak. The investigative reporter was found shot dead at his home last weekend, along with his girlfriend. 03/03/2018
Syria Afrin: dozens of fighters killed in Turkish air strike Dozens of fighters killed in a Turkish air strike in Afrin 03/03/2018
USA Man reportedly shoots himself to death near White House The man died at the scene after suffering a "self-inflicted gun shot wound" near the fence of the White House's north lawn. 03/03/2018
world news Bayer-Monsanto merger plan protests Campaigners say the proposed Bayer-Monsanto EU deal will create a large conglomerate with too much market share 03/03/2018
Netherlands Watch: People skate on frozen Dutch canals Children and adults in the Netherlands have been using ice skates and modified skateboards to glide over frozen waterways. 03/03/2018
no comment Sydney Mardi Gras Hundreds of partygoers take part in Sydney's famous Mardi Gras. 03/03/2018
China China plays down tensions with Taiwan A day after warnings that Beijing could go to war over Taiwan, the ruling-Communist Party's fourth-ranked leader said China wants to deepen friendship with the island 03/03/2018
Ukraine Ukraine: Anti-government activists and police clash near parliament Security forces moved in to clear a protest camp set up by supporters of opposition leader and former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili 03/03/2018
Australia Melon listeria kills three, 12 hospitalised in Australia New South Wales' food authority said on its website that the listeria outbreak came from a rockmelon grower in the eastern state. 03/03/2018
USA Razzies: 'The Emoji Movie' is named worst film The Razzie awards, designating the worst in cinema, take place every year just ahead of the Oscars 03/03/2018
Sport VAR: video assistant referees set to be used at World Cup in Russia Video replays set to be used at World Cup after IFAB approval. 03/03/2018
world news EU considers register for aid workers As part of a review of relationships with development and humanitarian NGOs, Brussels is considering a register system for aid workers. 03/03/2018
world news Italy prepares to vote after divisive race Italy gets ready to go to the polls in one of the most contentious elections in years. 03/03/2018
Vatican Nuns speak out about exploitation in Catholic Church Testimonies from three sisters detailed the arduous daily household tasks they carried out for “often modest” pay. 03/03/2018
world news Deadly storm batters US East Coast as Europe's big freeze persists Falling trees claimed at least seven lives in the United States, with children among the dead 03/03/2018
world news The moon formed inside a hot cosmic doughnut, scientists say The new theory is part of an 'intense rethinking' of lunar formation over the past decade. 03/03/2018
South Korea Bust after boom: Young South Koreans lost in crypto craze In South Korea, one of the leading nations for crypto investing, young adults seeking financial freedom are falling into the craze with volatile results. 03/03/2018
Spain Meet the 'homeless entrepreneurs' trying to get jobs during the MWC On the doorstep of the World Mobile Congress, one charity is arranging job interviews for the homeless. 03/03/2018
France César Awards: AIDS activist film triumphs in France After being snubbed at the Oscars, Robin Campillo’s activist drama 'BPM' or '120 Beats per Minute' scored the Best Film prize in Paris along with five other awards. 03/03/2018
Syria Syrian Army advances in eastern Ghouta The Syrian Army advances in eastern Ghouta as international calls to respect the UN-agreed ceasefire continue 03/03/2018
world news Juncker responds to Trump's trade tariffs: 'We can also do stupid' Europe has warned that punitive US trade tariffs on foreign steel could lead to retaliatory strikes against iconic American businesses. 03/03/2018
