2019-10-16

Spain

Catalan pro-independence protesters clash with police

Protesters clash with police in third day of Catalan pro-independence demonstrations

16/10/2019

USA

'Don't be a tough guy,' Trump warned Erdogan over offensive in Syria

The US president cautioned Erdogan: "History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way. It will look upon you forever as the devil if good things don't happen."

16/10/2019

USA

'Don't be a tough guy': Trump's extraordinary letter to Erdogan

'Don't be a fool!' the letter reads. The president concluded by saying, 'I will call you later.'

16/10/2019

USA

'Don't be a tough guy': Trump's extraordinary letter to Erdogan

'Don't be a fool!' the letter reads. The president concluded by saying, 'I will call you later.'

16/10/2019

USA

Ukrainian Oligarch Firtash linked to Giuliani pals' gas deals and Biden dirt digging

A Ukrainian oligarch who is fighting extradition to the U.S. may figure in both the dirt digging and the gas deals pursued by Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman.

16/10/2019

USA

Democrats angrily walk out of White House meeting after Trump 'meltdown'

Chuck Schumer said the dramatic moment unfolded after Trump referred to Pelosi as a "third-rate politician."

16/10/2019

USA

Jeffrey Epstein accuser's lawsuit against Alan Dershowitz can proceed, judge rules

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre filed a defamation case against Dershowitz in April, saying he falsely claimed she fabricated her accusations.

16/10/2019

USA

As Syrian conflict escalates, Kurds guarding one ISIS jail threaten to leave

Many of the prisoners who spoke to NBC News appeared to know little of the chaos that was unfolding around them beyond the confines of their compound.

16/10/2019

USA

'Never Trump' Republican to represent Bill Taylor, top diplomat at center of impeachment inquiry

Diplomat Bill Taylor, who raised alarms over Trump's Ukraine approach, has hired GOP lawyer John Bellinger as he faces a request from Democrats to testify.

16/10/2019

Europe News

What possible Brexit scenarios could unfold in the next few days?

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it: "We're at the sprint finish."

16/10/2019

USA

Chelsea Clinton says she won't run for Congress

'I'm not considering running for Congress,' Clinton said during an appearance on 'The View'

16/10/2019

USA

House Democrats ask U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine to appear for questioning

Acting U.S. Ambassador Bill Taylor left Ukraine on Wednesday for a return to Washington.

16/10/2019

Europe News

Dutch farmers protest 'unfair climate goals'

The thousands of farmers gathering here say government measures to meet their climate change targets are unfairly hitting them. And not other industries like aerospace - the nearby Schiphol airport up for a massive expansion.

16/10/2019

Living

The new capsule jewellery collection launched to help women in need

All you need to know about the jewellery brand on a mission to empower refugee women.

16/10/2019

Europe News

The Brief: fallout from Balkan enlargement stalemate

"I would like to make a political comment at least only with what I believe. Let's be very careful with the Balkans. Don't let the Balkans get reBalkanised in the old way things were happening then," EU Commissioner Avramopoulos told reporters

16/10/2019

Syria

Watch: Explainer on Turkey’s military incursion into northern Syria

Take a look at our video explainer that sketches out what has happened during the first week of Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria.

16/10/2019

USA

Trump says Turkey's incursion into Syria 'not our problem', calls U.S. withdrawal 'strategically brilliant'

The president told reporters that Kurdish forces are "no angels" and not America's responsibility.

16/10/2019

Europe News

EU crunch summit - the stakes

Three years on from the vote which shocked Europe and the world. The Union Flag still flies here at the seat of EU power. Three British Prime Ministers have grappled with Brexit, our political editor guides you through the issues.

16/10/2019

Netherlands

Watch: Tractor convoy heads to The Hague as Dutch farmers protest

Farmers say they are unfairly blamed for high nitrogen emissions and are demanding an "independent party" measures farms' emissions.

16/10/2019

No Comment

Tate stages retrospective of South Korean video artist Nam June Paik

London's Tate Modern is staging what's thought to be the first retrospective on South Korean-born artist Nam June Paik. Paik - who died in 2006 - is credited with inventing video art, collaborated with pop culture icons including David Bowie, and even coined the phrase "electronic superhighway".

16/10/2019

Turkey

Turkey vs the PKK: What's behind the lasting feud?

Turkey's invasion of Syria aims to crush the YPG, the Syrian ally of the PKK.

16/10/2019

Europe Decoded

UEFA sanctions loophole as Romania invites 30,000 children to football

UEFA had ordered Romania to play the match behind closed doors, after failing to control their supporters.

16/10/2019

USA

Cuomo signs law aimed at weakening Trump's pardon power, closes 'double jeopardy' loophole

Lawmakers said the measure was necessary to ensure state investigations don't get derailed by the president.

16/10/2019

USA

London police under fire after banning Extinction Rebellion climate protests

The protesters have launched legal action against a ban spanning the entirety of London.

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Parents’ shock as suspect in son’s death sat next door at White House

The parents of Harry Dunn refused US President Donald Trump's offer to meet the woman involved in their son's fatal road crash after they found out she was sitting in an adjacent room.

16/10/2019

USA

Bill O'Reilly accused Beto O'Rourke of lying. The internet struck back.

The former Fox News host claimed the presidential contender made up a story about meeting a woman on the campaign trail.

16/10/2019

USA

Trump impeachment inquiry: A timeline of events

NBC News' timeline of events in the efforts to impeach President Donald Trump including the Ukraine scandal.

16/10/2019

USA

Debate pile-on from rivals shows Warren's strengths and weaknesses

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

16/10/2019

Greece

Watch: Playmobil brings Greek Revolution to life

The Greek War of Independence was waged against the Ottoman Empire in 1821, and 1,300 Playmobil figures are depicting scenes from the war as well as everyday life at the time.

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Dozens of celebs sign letter admitting they are 'climate hypocrites'

A hundred high-profile people have signed a letter admitting that they are "hypocrites" for joining the Extinction Rebellion movement, but continue to lead high-carbon lifestyles.

16/10/2019