2018-03-19

United Kingdom

Over 400 UK schools receive hoax bomb threat

A number of schools in England have received emails containing fake bomb threats, believed to have come from the US.

19/03/2018

Iran

Disabled models take to the catwalk for landmark Tehran fashion show

The designer behind the show now dreams of bringing it to Europe.

19/03/2018

Turkey

Turkish newspapers celebrate ousting of Kurdish fighters from Afrin

The Syrian town and surrounding province have seen heavy fighting over the past eight weeks

19/03/2018

United Kingdom

Skripal: Russia can ask for an inquiry over its toxin fears

A leading chemical weapons expert says if Russia is concerned that the nerve agent used in the Salisbury spy attack may have been produced in the UK, it can ask the OPCW to launch an investigation.

19/03/2018

World News

Assad greets Syrian troops on front line in rare public appearance

"We are proud of you," said President Bashar al-Assad, who flashed smiles and stopped for chats with soldiers in eastern Ghouta.

19/03/2018

Russia

What tricks were played in the Russian election?

Allegations range from ballot box stuffing to cheap food deals near polling stations.

19/03/2018

World News

EU's Barnier and UK's Davis: terms for Brexit transition period agreed

The EU's chief negotiator and the UK's Brexit secretary say a "decisive step" has been taken with agreement on the post-Brexit transition period. However, issues relating to the Irish border still need solutions.

19/03/2018

World News

Euroviews. EU-Turkey deal, a symbol of a short-sighted asylum policy | View

"Fear is a constant," says a Syrian woman living in a camp on the Greek islands, where thousands of asylum seekers remain stuck because of a deal the EU struck with Turkey two years ago, according to Amnesty International.

19/03/2018

Israel

Israel arrests French citizen 'smuggling weapons to Palestinians'

The man was working for the French consulate in Jerusalem and was allegedly using his diplomatic vehicle to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip.

19/03/2018

Russia

Russians react to Putin's re-election

Putin returned to power in an election where his victory was never in question

19/03/2018

Sport

Thunder Strike in Toronto

Westbrook shines as Eastern Conference leaders suffer rare home defeat.

19/03/2018

Australia

Turnbull to talk human rights with Aung San Suu Kyi

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has vowed to talk human rights with embattled Myanmar leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, who has faced widespread condemnation for the treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

19/03/2018

World News

EU offers UK 'unqualified solidarity' over Salisbury poison attack

The EU offers the UK "unqualified solidarity" over the Salisbury nerve agent attack and calls on Russia to urgently address Britain's questions.

19/03/2018

United Kingdom

British art teacher wins prestigious Global Prize

Andria Zafirakou beat some 30,000 applicants from around the world to win the Global Teacher Prize, which honours one exceptional teacher a year who's made a significant contribution to the profession

19/03/2018

USA

Challenged Athletes Foundation provides athletics for all

NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on an organisation that helps provide grants for prosthetics, coaching and travel for athletes who want to make the Paralympics.

19/03/2018

Sport

McIlroy takes first title for two years

Rory McIlroy staged a spectacular back nine charge to claim a three shot victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

19/03/2018

Australia

Australian wildfires cause extensive damage

No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but the bushfires have caused extensive damage in rural areas of Victoria and New South Wales

19/03/2018

USA

Another parcel bomb attack in Texas

Police are warning residents to stay inside and not to touch suspicious packages

19/03/2018

Korea

Kim Jong-Un has "committed" to de-nuclearization

The South Korean Foreign Minister has reported that Kim Jong-Un has "given his word" on de-nuclearization, adding that it's the first time the words have come directly from the North Korean leader.

19/03/2018

USA

Facebook under pressure over 50 million user data breach

Facebook is under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic over reports of a data breach by Cambridge Analytica that may have compromised 50 million of its users.

19/03/2018

Iceland

How Bitcoin brought the 'Wild Wild West' to Iceland

Why is Iceland such a hotbed for bitcoin mining and what repercussions has the glacial country seen from this activity?

19/03/2018

Syria

Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee

Assad visits troops in Ghouta as civilians flee the besieged region in their tens of thousands.

19/03/2018

USA

Top Republicans warn Trump: Let Robert Mueller do his job

As Trump continues his Twitter campaign against Robert Mueller's Russia probe, top Republicans take to the airwaves to warn Trump: Let the Special Counsel do his job.

19/03/2018

World News

Putin poised to sweep to victory in Russian election

After nearly 14 years as president, and two other stints as the country's prime minister, another six-year term will extend his lock on power to 24 years.

19/03/2018

Russia

Communist party candidate calls it a "filthy" election

Webcam footage from numerous polling stations appears to show multiple instances of ballot stuffing.

19/03/2018