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USA

US: parades and fireworks for Independence Day

Stormy weather and security concerns did nothing to dampen the spirits as Americans gathered on the streets to celebrate Independence Day. Happy

USA

Space X rocket explodes en route to ISS

A mission by an unmanned Space X Falcon-9 rocket has ended in failure after the craft exploded after lift-off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The

Iran

Iran: nuclear talks likely to miss Tuesday's formal deadline

Talks aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear activity look set to run beyond Tuesday’s deadline for a deal. Iran and the UN’s permanent five members plus

Economy

Greece: ECB decides to maintain current emergency funding

The European Central Bank is to maintain emergency funding for Greek banks at the levels agreed on Friday. Experts say in real terms this represents

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Economy

Greece: ECB to cap or cut funding?

It is being widely reported that the European Central Bank may decide to cut off its emergency lending to Greece. Media reports suggest the Bank will

World News

Gay Pride: historic US ruling means more reason to celebrate

Gay Pride Day has had a particular resonance this year around the world. Mexico The Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage legal

Kuwait

Kuwait: national day of mourning after Friday mosque attack

A national day of mourning is being observed in Kuwait, as the funerals take place of 27 people who died in Friday’s suicide attack on a mosque. The

Syria

Kobane: militants driven out of strategic Syrian town

Smoke is still rising over Kobane on Syria’s border with Turkey, after militants from the group known as Islamic State were driven out. The

Greece

Greece: the gloves are off in Brussels

Exasperation is said to be at its peak in Brussels, as Eurogroup ministers meet once again for last-ditch talks about Greece. Athens has raised

Tunisia

Tunisia: clampdown on security as tourists repatriated

The only people on the beach today in the Tunisian resort of Sousse are armed police officers. There has been a marked security clampdown since 38

World News

Greece: mixed reaction to referendum decision

News of the impending referendum has caused alarm for some in Greece. The country’s Central Bank says deposits are now at their lowest level since

USA

US: Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide

The White House went rainbow to mark an historic day for the gay rights movement in the United States. The Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex

Kuwait

Kuwait: suicide attack kills many in mosque

A suicide bomb attack at a Shi’ite mosque in Kuwait City has left several people dead. The group calling itself Islamic State says it was behind the

Tunisia

Tunisia: at least 37 dead in attack on hotel in Sousse

At least 37 people, including some foreigners, have been killed during an attack on a tourist hotel in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse. At least

World News

Migration: Divisions emerge over EU deal

Details are emerging of strong differences of opinion between Europe’s leaders as they try to address the problems caused by soaring numbers of

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador: protestors warned of a "class war"

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets across Ecuador. This is the third week of protests; people are angry about new tax legislation

France

Eurostar: services remain suspended overnight

Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded after the tunnel linking France and England closed due to a strike in Calais. Rail company Eurostar

Estonia

Defence: US to boost its military presence in Central and Eastern Europe

The US has announced plans to deploy heavy weaponry in several Central and Eastern European nations. Officials say they want to calm concerns among

Turkey

Turkey: first hung parliament since 2002 sworn in

Turkey’s first hung parliament since 2002 has been sworn in in Ankara. The pressure is on to get the majority to sing from the same sheet. Failure by

Syria

Turkey: hundreds return to their homes in Syria

With a palpable feeling of relief, more than two thousand Syrian refugees who fled to Turkey have crossed back into their own country. There was

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