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What has changed after Germanwings tragedy?

This week on Utalk, Anita in London asked: “One year after a Germanwings co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane, what measures have been taken to

18/03/2016

Belgium

Suspect gunman killed and police hurt in Brussels anti-terror raid

A terror suspect has been shot dead in a Brussels suburb and others are said to be on the run after a security operation linked to November’s

15/03/2016

Belgium

Police hunt gunmen after several police officers injured in Brussels shooting

NB an updated version of this story is now available here. Armed Belgian police backed by French forces have been involved in a major security

15/03/2016

Thailand

Eight dead in Thailand after bank fire system malfunctions

Eight people have died in Thailand after an accident during repairs to a fire system in a bank. Authorities say a fire retardant chemical appears to

14/03/2016

World

Turkey in shock after third fatal bomb attack in five months

Sunday's carnage in Ankara is the third fatal bomb attack in the Turkish capital in five months

14/03/2016

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India: a bear shot by authorities

A bear has been shot dead after a hunt in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh, after it killed two villagers . Police and Forestry officials have

14/03/2016

Germany

European security services uncover 'ISIL recruitment forms'

European security services have obtained the details of thousands of ISIL fighters from forms they filled in when joining the group. The German

08/03/2016

World News

French police begin dismantling Calais migrant 'Jungle'

French police have moved into the so-called “Jungle” in Calais to begin dismantling part of the migrant camp. At the weekend the authorities toured

29/02/2016

Europe News

Belgium to probe residents concerns over nuclear plant

The Tihange nuclear power station is causing concern amongst residents living nearby, local politicians say. Belgium’s interior minister met their

23/02/2016

World News

Migration crisis: Plan for reinforced border north of Greece

Visegrad group calls for new border fence north of Greece Plan B is response to chaotic EU migration policy Proposal could split Schengen zone

15/02/2016

World News

Australia's billion-dollar drug bust: liquid meth hidden in bras, art supplies

Australian authorities seize one billion dollars worth of liquid amphetamine hidden inside gel bra inserts and art supplies.

15/02/2016

World News

Refugee crisis: European divisions deepen over moves to tighten borders

The asylum seekers keep coming and Europe keeps arguing over what to do. Seeking to stem the flow across the continent, central and eastern European

15/02/2016

Germany

Are Europeans spending more on protecting themselves?

Sales of personal self-defence equipment like tasers are said to have increased in some European countries since the end of 2015.

11/02/2016

Business Series

TUI shifts destination focus over security concerns in Turkey and North Africa

Tour operator TUI is to develop new destinations as bookings drop to countries like Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia after terrorist attacks.

09/02/2016

Italy

Venice Carnival climax triggers tightened anti-terror surveillance

Security has been stepped up in Venice as Carnival celebrations reach their climax. Increased surveillance will surround Tuesday’s final day of

08/02/2016

Germany

Cologne Carnival celebrations to be closely monitored by police

It’s a time of celebration, with parties across the city. But this year’s Women’s Day Carnival in Cologne will take place under heightened security

01/02/2016

Italy

Venice carnival goers asked to lift masks for security

It may be a tradition dating back to the 11th century but masks had to be lifted upon police request at this year’s famous carnival in Venice

01/02/2016

World News

Human Rights: affected by fear?

Terrorist attacks and migrant flows have led to human rights being curtailed

27/01/2016

Germany

119 billion euros for German Army

The decision comes after criticism of the material German forces used abroad

26/01/2016

Libya

Libyan officials struggle to control ISIL-induced oil terminal blaze

Emergency services are struggling to control a blaze at an oil terminal in Libya. ISIL militants attacked the facility on Thursday, January 21. Five

24/01/2016