World Suicide rates fall among LGBT+ community in Sweden, Denmark Suicide rates among lesbians and gay men are falling as the stigma around homosexuality fades, but are still much higher than among straight people, a study released on Thursday has found. 14/11/2019
USA How to watch the impeachment hearing: Day 2 schedule, witnesses and more President Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Yovanovitch was "bad news" 14/11/2019
USA State Department watchdog faults Trump official for 'inappropriate' treatment of diplomat The report echoes accusations in the Ukraine inquiry that Trump has undermined and mistreated the country's non-partisan career diplomats. 14/11/2019
USA Trump admin preparing to take over private land for border wall The Trump administration is preparing court filings to begin taking over private land to build a border wall as early as this week, say officials. 14/11/2019
USA Line-up announced for MSNBC/Washington Post Democratic debate A total of 10 candidates will take part in debate, which is being hosted by MSNBC and the Washington Post. 14/11/2019
USA Bevin concedes after recanvass in Kentucky governor's race Bevin said any changes to the vote tally would not change the result of the race. 14/11/2019
USA Sen. Durbin proposes limits on ICE solitary confinement after NBC News investigation "There's virtually no accountability when it comes to these detainees," said Sen. Durbin. "We're setting strict standards here, and it's about time." 14/11/2019
Italy Italy to resume barrier project that could have stopped Venice floods In 1984, Italy launched a flood barrier project called Mose. It was supposed to protect the lagoon city of Venice from high tides. 14/11/2019
USA Washington state voters reject restoring affirmative action It's a win for groups that sought to block the Democratic-controlled Legislature from overturning a decadeslong ban. 14/11/2019
France Thousands of French hospital workers protest years of cutbacks "Exhausted caregivers = endangered patients", "Public hospitals in life-threatening emergency" were some of the protesters' mottos. 14/11/2019
Green News Flying pigs? Not quite, meet Malawi’s flying Rhinos The story of 17 black rhinos in search of a new, protected home. 14/11/2019
musica From Wagner to Broadway: Terfel takes Sydney Opera by storm The acclaimed bass-baritone Bryn Terfel is joined at the iconic Sydney Opera House by his wife, harpist Hannah Stone to perform great classics, from Wagner to Broadway. 14/11/2019
View Germany’s ‘gay conversion therapy’ ban must signal the end of the heinous practice in Europe ǀ View Germany's move to ban controversial 'gay conversion therapy' must be the first step in a Europe-wide move to end the practice and its damaging effects on members of the LGBTQ community. 14/11/2019
USA Pelosi: Impeachment hearing 'corroborated evidence of bribery' "The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections — that's bribery," the House speaker said Thursday. 14/11/2019
World MEPs reject Hungary's pick for EU commissioner... again It hasn't been second time lucky for Budapest, so far. 14/11/2019
no comment Myths and legends brought to life in Edinburgh Castle light display Myths and legends are turning Edinburgh's oldest building into a trove of dazzling lights and colours. 14/11/2019
Cult Dubai's eclectic music scene Dubai has welcomed some of the biggest names in the music business in 2019, from Jamiroquai to Fatboy Slim to Phantom of the Opera, illustrating the emirates eclectic music scene. 14/11/2019
United Kingdom Turkey deports one British and seven German jihadists Terror suspect arrested at London Heathrow after he arrives on flight from Turkey 14/11/2019
USA Two dead and three critically injured after US school shooting A suspect described as a male Asian in black clothing was still at large, the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff said on Twitter. 14/11/2019
USA Hearsay might be barred in court. A congressional hearing is entirely different. Analysis: Hearsay is a rule of evidence, applying only to court proceedings, and even then with so many exceptions that it's often admissible anyway. 14/11/2019
USA Progressive group pushes Democrats to tie Israel aid to settlement issue Joe Biden called the idea of placing strings on assistance to Israel "outrageous," but other 2020 Democrats are open to the idea. 14/11/2019
Europe News The Brief: MEPs vote to condemn Poland's anti-sex education bill Parliament voted overwhelmingly to condemn a bill proposed by the Polish government that would criminalize sex education in schools. 14/11/2019
USA More flooding expected even as Venetians mop up, wring out after high tide "Our generation must be capable of solving this problem, we went to the moon we have to also save Venice from flooding." 14/11/2019
Europe News France has highest number of people with chronic diabetes in EU Of all the EU members states, France counts the highest proportion of people living with chronic diabetes, a study by the EU Commission has found. 14/11/2019
View The impeachment hearing eviscerates Trump and shows how he broke the rules of diplomacy ǀ View In contrast to their day jobs promoting American interests, often through discrete conversations, Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, and Kent, the deputy assistant secretary of state for Europe, were asked to publicly testify against an administration and a president they continue to serve. 14/11/2019
Russia Russia football team ditch new Adidas kit after flag colour criticism The Adidas-made kit for Russia's national football team has drawn criticism because of an apparently oversight on the design. 14/11/2019
USA Turkey to send suspected American ISIS fighter back to U.S. The man was deported to Greece on Nov. 11 but was stranded when officials there refused to accept him. 14/11/2019
United Kingdom The John Lewis Christmas advert 2019 is here Retailer John Lewis has released its annual Christmas advert, marking the beginning of the festive season for many in the UK. 14/11/2019
Myanmar ICC opens probe into violence against Rohingya minority in Myanmar "The chamber hereby authorises the commencement of an investigation into the situation in Bangladesh/Myanmar." 14/11/2019
USA Here's what Democrats accomplished in the first day of impeachment hearings 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. 14/11/2019
