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Amnesty International report found fewer executions last year but admits it does not give the full picture

The number of executions it could confirm was lower in 2017 than the previous year. The figures do not include China, where Amnesty said the number of deaths could run to thousands

Italy

Italy's political parties fail to end stalemate. Persident Sergio Mattarella says forming a coalition government is a matter of urgency

Efforts to break the deadlock stalled on Friday after two days of talks ended in failure

Russia

Russia blocks Telegram chat app after court ruling

The intelligence services say they want access to people's messages to prevent terrorist attacks. Telegram says because of the way the app is built it has no access to its users' messages

Algeria

257 people dead in Algerian plane crash

Most of the victims were military personnel and their families, as well as ten flight crew members. Three days of national mourning have been declared

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Cinema

New film shines a light on the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy.

Lily James stars in "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society."

Italy

New exhibition marks 250th anniversary since the death of Venetian artist Canaletto

68 of the artist's works are on show in Rome from museums around the world

USA

"Lost in Space" makes a comeback courtesy of Netflix. The new series starts on April 13

The classic sixties U.S TV show first hit our screens in 1965

Cult

New Monet exhibition in London explores the use of buildings in his work

The impressionist painter is best known for his landscapes especially in his native France

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Police officer by day, artist by night. The Turkish police officer with a gun and a brush

Ahmet Sula's 30-year career as a police officer has inspired some of his work

Economy

Chinese president warns of Cold War mentality amid US tariff row

Xi Jinping says only through cooperation can the world win and he pledges to lower import tariffs

Economy

Thousands stranded as striking workers ground flights in France and Germany

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in France and Germany. Air France workers plan four more walkouts this month

Germany

Authorities in Muenster say suspect had mental health problems. No evidence found of links to extremists

A memorial service was held for victims and their families over the weekend

France

Belgian cyclist Michael Goolaerts dies during Paris-Roubaix race

It was the first time Goolaerts had competed in the senior Paris-Roubaix race. In a tweet, his team colleagues expressed their sadness and sympathies to his family

Syria

UN Security Council to meet over alleged chemical attack in Syria

At least 70 people including children are known to have died in the attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the capital Damascus

Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump considering further tariffs on Chinese imports

A further 100 billion dollars' worth of tariffs would be in addition to the 50 billion dollars' worth announced earlier this week

USA

Virgin Galactic tests rocket ship, three years after fatal accident. The aircraft landed safely after reaching speeds of over 2000km per hour

The last test in 2014 ended in disaster when the aircraft crashed, killing the crew

USA

Russian ballet company celebrates 20 years of performances in New York

The Eifman Ballet is making its first appearance at the David Koch theatre with its hit production, "Anna Karenina"

Brazil

Court decision to jail former president divides Brazil

Lula da Silva could go to prison within days on a corruption conviction. Incarceration would prevent him standing in October's presidential election.

Cult

The South Korean artist bringing paper art to the world

Ilhwa Kim's work draws on ancient traditions to create stunning vivid art from rolled up paper

Sport

Great night for Liverpool in Champions League as the Merseysiders crush Manchester City 3-1

Barcelona take a huge step towards reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in three years with a 4-1 win over AS Roma

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