2019-02-17

USA

What life is like on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine

What started as a seemingly internal squabble has become one of the most dangerous potential flashpoints between Russia and the United States.

17/02/2019

France

"We're being set upon" - police attacked during 'Yellow Vest' protest

Remarkable footage has emerged of a police patrol coming under attack during Yellow Vest protests in the French city of Lyon.

17/02/2019

Germany

Germany to stop extradition of citizens to UK after Brexit

Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if it leaves the European Union with a deal.

17/02/2019

France

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

17/02/2019

Venezuela

Russia's Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela's state oil company

While many foreign firms have been cutting their exposure to PDVSA since sanctions were imposed, the fact that a lender closely aligned with the Russian state is following suit is significant given the Kremlin has been among Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's staunchest supporters.

17/02/2019

World News

Pope orders summit on sex abuse

Pope Francis has summoned senior Catholic clergy to the Vatican to hold a summit on how to deal with the issue of sexual abuse

17/02/2019

USA

Legal experts say Trump's national emergency comments could undercut him in court

"His statements will certainly become Exhibit 1," Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told NBC News.

17/02/2019

USA

Anthony Weiner released from prison

The disgraced ex-congressman served 15 months at Federal Medical Center Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, after pleading guilty to sexting with a 15-year-old girl.

17/02/2019

USA

'Many of us are concerned': Lawmakers react to Trump's national emergency declaration

"I don't think we needed a national emergency declaration," Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas told CBS News.

17/02/2019

Germany

Germany responds to Trump appeal to take back ISIL fighters from Syria

Germany can take back so-called Islamic State fighters captured in Syria only if the suspects have consular access, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Some 1,050 people have travelled from Germany to the warzone in Syria and Iraq since 2013 and about a third have already returned to Germany.

17/02/2019

USA

Stephen Miller and Fox's Chris Wallace battle over Trump's national emergency declaration

"It's always good, and always challenging, to talk to you," Wallace said at the conclusion of the interview.

17/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17/02/2019

USA

Why Sarah Sanders used the Notes app, just like everyone else

Notes, a pre-downloaded iOS app, has become the go-to for quick statements from prominent people in PR crises.

17/02/2019

Russia

Black snow blamed on Russian coal industry

Coal dust is being blamed for turning snow black in Russia's largest mining region in Siberia

17/02/2019

Germany

Smurf fans sets new world record

Ten-year-old record for most people dressed as Smurfs is broken in southern Germany.

17/02/2019

France

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

17/02/2019

United Kingdom

Passengers stranded as Flybmi goes into administration

Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Europe following the collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi.

17/02/2019

Germany

German town ‘breaks world record’ for largest Smurfs meeting

A small German town was turned blue when it tried to break the world record for the largest meeting of Smurfs.

17/02/2019

World News

Guinea-Bissau to hold delayed elections

Former Portuguese colony has been in political deadlock since 2015

17/02/2019

France

Tattoo meets dance in Paris

Hundreds of tattoo artists from around the world gathered in the French capital for the annual tattoo fair

17/02/2019

USA

2020 warning signs grow for historic economy

As the presidential campaign approaches, there are growing questions about what the economic landscape may look like in November 2020.

17/02/2019

USA

Move over, Oscasio-Cortez. The Green New Deal's got some competition.

With no shortage of ideas in Congress about how to address climate change, Democrats are likely to clash over where to go from here.

17/02/2019

USA

The Oscars can't seem to make up its mind about anything. Here's a timeline.

It's been one public relations headache after another.

17/02/2019

Argentina

Funeral in Argentina for Premiership football player Emiliano Sala

Local hero is cremated in hometown

17/02/2019

USA

What is a leap year?

If leap years didn't exist, our calendar and the seasons would fall out of whack.

17/02/2019

USA

Trump calls on European allies to take back captured ISIS fighters

"The U.S. does not want to watch as these ISIS fighters permeate Europe, which is where they are expected to go," Trump warned.

17/02/2019

United Kingdom

Does this girl’s climate tears sum up the feelings of a generation?

This is the moment an emotional 11-year-old girl broke down in tears during a climate change rally.

17/02/2019

Germany

Political and social films triumph at Berlin Festival

The awards ceremony marked the end of Dieter Kosslick’s career as Berlinale director after 18 years.

17/02/2019

USA

Fashion designer spins spoiled milk into eco-friendly clothing

The fashion industry is considered one of the worst polluters in the world, and experts say there's an urgent need to develop eco-friendly alternatives.

17/02/2019

USA

Saudi crown prince heads for Pakistan amid rising India tensions

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is due to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday, but the visit risks being overshadowed by escalating tensions between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan.

17/02/2019