world news NASA to fly helicopter on Mars, marking an interplanetary first Its blades will spin at almost 3,000 rpm, roughly 10 times the rate employed by helicopters on Earth. 12/05/2018
Spain Catalan parliament fails to elect regional president Quim Torres fell just two votes short - another vote on Monday will be the parliament's fifth attempt. 12/05/2018
Mexico Europeans on round-the-world cycling trip ‘were murdered’ Authorities previously claimed the Polish and German cyclists, whose bodies had been found at the bottom of a ravine in Mexico, had died in an accident. 12/05/2018
world news Chicago bishop with progressive record to speak at royal wedding The first African-American to have served as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, he has backed same-sex marriage and racial reconciliation. 12/05/2018
Germany Hamburg SV relegated for the first time It ends their record uninterrupted run in the top division since the Bundesliga’s creation in 1963. 12/05/2018
North Korea North Korea to 'hold ceremony for dismantling of nuclear test site in two weeks' North Korea says it will dismantle its nuclear test site between May 23rd and 25th. 12/05/2018
Italy Italian court rules Silvio Berlusconi can run for office again The billionaire was convicted of tax fraud in 2013 but now, at 81 years old, he's back in the political arena. 12/05/2018
France Basque police investigate blaze that destroys 35 ambulances Police in the Basque country are investigating after a blaze destroyed more than 30 ambulances 12/05/2018
Republic of the Congo Woman who died trying to protect Brit tourists from kidnappers is named 12/05/2018
Italy The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel received the 'Lamp of Peace' It's a Catholic award for seeking peaceful coexistence of people 12/05/2018
Africanews Promoting a fabulous Africa Adeline Sede Kamga, the CEO of Fabafriq Magazine, speaks to Hannane Ferdjani, from Douala in Cameroon. 12/05/2018
Africanews Kalidou Kasse: The versatile artist A critically acclaimed painter and sculptor, Kalidou Kasse has been debunking the myth of the starving African artist for years, by showcasing his versatile work at home in Senegal, and abroad. 12/05/2018
Africanews Rwanda's champions of locally made fashion In Rwanda, some young designers may have found a way of promoting local creativity and its full African identity. 12/05/2018
Iraq Three men have been killed as Iraq holds parliamentary elections A car exploded after polling stations closed after the first elections since the government declared victory over so-called Islamic State. 12/05/2018
world news U.S. hopes North Korea will become close partner, Pompeo says The United States aspires to have North Korea as a "close partner" and not an enemy, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday. 12/05/2018
world news Malaysia bars ousted, scandal-plagued leader from leaving country Najib Razak's coalition suffered a shocking electoral defeat this week that ended its 60 year-rule. 12/05/2018
world news Fairy tale castle to host Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's modern royal wedding "It's history. It's legitimacy," according to a local Windsor historian. "Right back to the earliest kings, they met at this place." 12/05/2018
USA SpaceX makes successful launch of new Block 5 rocket An updated version of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, tailored for eventual crewed missions for NASA, made its debut launch on Friday from Florida's Cape Canaveral carrying a communications satellite for Bangladesh into orbit. 12/05/2018
world news Catholic tradition vs. liberal values: Ireland vote might legalize abortion Abortion remains such a taboo in Ireland that it's rare for women to speak openly about it. A public admission could result in a 14-year prison sentence. 12/05/2018
North Korea US makes pledge to aid North Korea's economy America will help rebuild North Korea's economy if it agrees to give up its nuclear weapons, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. 12/05/2018
