Sarah Taylor

Belgium

Belgium unites in minute's silence for victims of Brussels bombings

Belgium has observed a minute’s silence for the victims of the March 22 terror attacks. At noon several thousand people gathered at various points

23/03/2016

Belgium

Brussels shows strength in the face of fear

An eerie calm hangs over Brussels, a day after bomb attacks claimed the lives of dozens of people. Amid a heightened presence of armed forces on the

23/03/2016

Belgium

Brussels: PM Charles Michel and King Philippe decry 'barbaric' attacks

Leaders around the globe have spoken out against the attacks in Brussels. Flags are being flown at half mast throughout Europe in solidarity with

22/03/2016

Belgium

Panic and chaos follow Brussels airport blasts

Scenes of chaos and panic could be seen in Brussels shortly after two blasts ripped through Zaventem Airport at around 8am CET. At least ten people

22/03/2016

Greece

One million and counting: EU migrant deal has little effect on Greece

Greece is bearing the brunt of the migrant crisis. Following the EU-Turkey deal, migrants and refugees attempting to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece

21/03/2016

Greece

'Nobody cares': spirits low on Greek border ahead of Brussels summit

Migrants trapped on the Greek-Macedonian border give their views on the situation ahead of an EU-Turkey summit to discuss a solution to the crisis.

06/03/2016

Turkey

'A dark day for Turkish democracy': violent clashes follow Zaman takeover

Press freedom is thrown into question as Turkish authorities fire tear gas and rubber bullets at hundreds protesting the state takeover of Zaman newspaper.

05/03/2016

USA

Detroit: Trump forced onto defensive against anxious Republicans

Donald Trump was on the defensive in the Detroit debate. Currently leading in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, he was

04/03/2016

World News

Europe's leaders weigh in on best way to deal with migrant crisis

Divisions deepen and opinions differ over how the European Union should deal with the migrant crisis.

02/03/2016

Syria

Syria ceasefire appears to be holding, despite reports of sporadic strikes

A ceasefire the United Nations has described as the best hope for peace in five years of civil war in Syria appears to be holding. “Let’s pray that

27/02/2016

Syria

Fresh fighting ahead of planned Syria ceasefire

Just hours before a Russia-US agreed ceasefire is supposed to begin in Syria, the Kremlin has denied claims its jets have attacked civilian positions

26/02/2016

Iran

Iran elections: moderates hope to take back majority from conservatives

Moderates and reformists go head-to-head with conservatives in Iran's first parliamentary election since the historic nuclear deal was signed.

26/02/2016

Poland

Polish authorities claim papers prove Walesa's Communist ties

Poland’s state archives have released 700 pages of documents it says prove former President Lech Walesa was a paid informant of the communist-era

22/02/2016

World News

Australian authorities decide to deport 'Baby Asha'

Australian officials have come under fire over the contentious case of Asha, a baby born in Australia to Nepalese parents. It has been decided that

22/02/2016

Italy

Renzi drawn into Italian civil unions bill debate

With the Italian parliament in deadlock, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been drawn into the debate over legal recognition and protection for gay

22/02/2016

France

Jude Law and others push for 'Jungle' children to be protected

Some of the biggest names in British film and television have made a desperate plea for the safety of unaccompanied migrant children. Jude Law and

22/02/2016

Turkey

Turkish PM blames Syrian Kurd militants for deadly Ankara blast

Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has accused the Syrian-based Kurdish YPG militia of being behind Wednesday’s deadly bombing in Ankara

18/02/2016

Turkey

Two attacks strike Turkish military in as many days

As its military appears to be the target of two attacks in as many days, Turkey arrests nine people in connection with the Ankara bombing.

18/02/2016

Cuba

US President Barack Obama 'to visit Cuba in coming weeks' - sources

US President Barack Obama is to pay a historic visit to Cuba "in the coming weeks" marking the conclusion of his efforts to restore relations following half a century of tensions between Washington an

18/02/2016

France

Eagles of Death Metal 'finish' gig cut short by Bataclan massacre

After an interval of three months and three days, Eagles of Death Metal have finished the gig which was cut short by the deadly Bataclan shootings

17/02/2016