France Who is Francois Fillon? Socially conservative, free market and pro-Russia are just some of the terms used to describe France's centre-right candidate for next year's presidential election. 28/11/2016
USA Hack means San Francisco travels for free Commuters in the San Francisco Bay area were able to travel for free after hackers hit the network. 28/11/2016
Bulgaria Migrants riot at Bulgarian refugee camp They are angry about a decision by the local authority to put the camp in the southern town of Harmanli under quarantine after reports of a possible outbreak of skin disease. 24/11/2016
Poland Poland considers cutting benefits for former security service officers If agreed, the proposal means the maximum pensions and disability benefits for around 32,000 former officials would be no larger than the average state payout. 24/11/2016
Turkey Three Turkish soldiers die in air strike in Syria It happened at around 3am local time during the course of a Turkish-led Syrian rebel operation, according to a statement from the Turkish military. 24/11/2016
Belgium Brussels blocked by massive protest Thousands of demonstrators who work in Belgium's health and welfare sector are angry about government plans for austerity measures. 24/11/2016
France Europe's largest passenger plane makes maiden flight Europe's largest twin-engined passenger jet has taken to the skies for the first time. The Airbus A350-1000 is seeking the hog the limelight from Boeing's popular 777. 24/11/2016
Italy IOM records big surge in migrants arriving in Italy Figures from the International Organisation for Migration suggest there was a big surge in migrant arrivals in Italy between the 14th and the 20th of November. 24/11/2016
Germany Martin Schulz stands down as EU parliament president There is speculation that Schulz will return to German politics after the grand coalition government backed his party ally, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as Germany's next president. 24/11/2016
Japan First November snow in Tokyo for 54 years The Japanese capital does see snow at least once a year, it usually falls in January or February and rarely accumulates for long. 24/11/2016
Colombia Colombian opposition slams new FARC deal as too lenient They say it is still too lax on those guilty of serious crimes and want it ratified by another referendum, not voted by Congress as is the plan. 23/11/2016
USA Donald Trump gives plum UN role to vocal critic The US president-elect has picked South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the US ambassador to the United Nations. 23/11/2016
Iraq The battle for Mosul rages on ISIL militants have been steadily retreating from areas around Mosul into the city since the battle started on October 17, with air and ground support from a U.S.-led coalition. 23/11/2016
Colombia Colombian opposition criticises new FARC deal They say it is still too lenient on those guilty of serious crimes and want it ratified by another referendum, not voted by Congress as is the plan. 23/11/2016
United Kingdom Everything you need to know about the Brexit appeal – but were afraid to ask The who, what, why, where and when of the UK's unprecedented Supreme Court hearing. 22/11/2016
No Comment Japanese tsunami makes waves A powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan’s northeastern shore onTuesday, causing rivers in some areas to flow upstream. 22/11/2016
Turkey Turkey's AK Party withdraws controversial bill on underage marriage Opposition and rights groups have said the legislation could allow men accused of sexually abusing girls to avoid punishment. 22/11/2016
Turkey More than 15,000 dismissals in Turkey's post-coup purge Hundreds of public institutions and media outlets have also been shut down over alleged links to a failed coup in July, according to an official decree. 22/11/2016
Iraq Millions gather for Arbaeen Tight security is in place in Iraq for the culmination of the annual pilgrimage procession for Shia Muslims. 21/11/2016
Afghanistan Many dead and wounded in Kabul attack A suicide bomber reportedly detonated his device inside the Baqer-ul-uloom mosque in the area of Darul Aman. 21/11/2016