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World News

Northern Ireland heads to polls to end political deadlock

Election campaign exposes deepen rift between British nationalists and Irish nationalists

28/02/2017

USA

Trump to outline spending plans in speech to Congress

Trump to address Congress after first month marked by missteps, internal conflicts and squabbles with mainstream media

28/02/2017

Business Series

EU takes members to task over Volkswagen scandal

The EU has begun legal action against seven member states for failing to police emissions cheating by car-makers after the Volkswagen scandal.

08/12/2016

Economy

ECB shrugs off doubts over euro zone outlook

The European Central Bank is confident Italy knows what to do.

08/12/2016

USA

Ten things we learnt after 'Fight Night' - Clinton vs Trump, Round 3

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the two US presidential rivals, had tough and sometimes ferocious exchanges on several issues including abortion, gun control, Russia and immigration during the final

20/10/2016

Turkey

Suspected Islamic State militants in court over Istanbul airport bombing

In Turkey, at least 13 people, mainly foreigners, have appeared in court over Tuesday night’s deadly attack on Istanbul airport.

03/07/2016

United Kingdom

Bank of England poised to stem Brexit shockwaves

The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets.

24/06/2016

World News

UEFA says England and Russia face disqualification if violence continues

UEFA has threatened to disqualify Russia and England from the Euro 2016 tournament if there is more hooliganism.

12/06/2016

World

Madagascar's President to finance future by using resources

Seven years ago Madagascar was rocked by violence as a political coup turned bloody.

04/06/2016

France

Millions fall silent to mark Armistice Day

Millions of people across Europe and the world have taken part in Armistice Day commemorations. In the French capital, President Francois Hollande

11/11/2015

Sport

Froome demolishes rivals on first Tour mountain test

Chris Froome made his mark in Tour de France’s first mountain test. For spectators, the 167-km trek from Tarbes to La Pierre St Martin had a festival

14/07/2015

Sport

Real fans urge president Perez to quit over Casillas exit

Several hundred Real Madrid fans called for president Florentino Perez to resign at the official send-off for goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas

13/07/2015

Sport

Captain Casillas bids tearful farewell to Real amid controversy over exit

The dream, or perhaps, the nightmare is over Iker Casillas. The Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper has bid an emotional farewell to the club he has

12/07/2015

Sport

Williams wins Wimbledon to complete "Serena slam"

Serena Williams has won her sixth Wimbledon crown after overcoming a stiff challenge from Spain’s Garbine Muguruza. The American had to battle back

11/07/2015

Greece

Thousands gather for rival rallies in Greek capital

Thousands of people have gathered in the Greek capital in a massive show of solidarity ahead of Sunday’s bailout referendum. This is the final day of

03/07/2015

France

Thousands rally in France in support of Greek "no" vote

In France, thousands have been protesting urging Greeks to vote no in Sunday’s bailout referendum. From Paris to Marseille to Montpellier, the scene

02/07/2015

Greece

Tsipras says Greece must vote "no" in Sunday's referendum to push for better bailout deal

The Greek Prime Minister has repeated his call for Greeks to reject new bailout terms in Sunday’s referendum. In a televised national address Alexis

01/07/2015

Vatican

Pope calls on Putin to make "sincere, great effort" for Ukraine peace

There was an apparent air of awkwardness as Pope Francis welcomed the Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican. The pair met for about 50

10/06/2015

Egypt

Egypt boosts tourist site security after Luxor suicide bombing

Egyptian authorities are stepping up security after a suicide bomber blew himself up near the ancient Karnak temple in the southern city of Luxor. It

10/06/2015

United Kingdom

Britain's Queen Elizabeth leads VE celebrations in London

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has led a ceremony to mark the culmination of three days of events celebrating VE day. Ahead of a service of thanksgiving

10/05/2015