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Canada

Disbelief in Toronto after van leaves trail of death in city centre

Canadians are shocked by the worst act of violence in the country in years.

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

Germany

Six arrests in Berlin after foiling an alleged knife attack at half marathon

Police arrested the men, who are aged between eighteen and twenty-one, after carrying out searches in the area.

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German interior minister pays respects at scene of Muenster attack

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer told reporters on Sunday (April 8) that the van attack outside a Muenster restaurant was an "absolute tragedy".

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Germany

Police continue investigation while tributes pour in for Muenster victims

Reports indicate suspect was a local German citizen

Germany

Three dead and 20 injured as van driven into crowd in Muenster, Germany

Police said three people are dead including the driver of a van which ploughed into people outside a restaurant in Muenster, a university town in western Germany.

France

Terror comes to small French town

The people of Trebes come to terms with the shocking terrorist attack that shattered the calm of their peaceful community.

USA

Texas police warn Austin residents to be aware of bombs in public plac

Warning follows roadside tripwire bomb that injures two cyclists after deadly parcel bomb attacks killed two earlier in March.

United Kingdom

Car rams into revellers in Gravesend nightclub

Witnesses claim the driver twice rammed the gate before ploughing into a marquee in the Kent town of Gravesend.

France

France agrees with UK that Russia to blame for spy nerve agent attack

After saying earlier that it needed proof of Russia’s involvement, President Macron’s office says there is “no other plausible explanation” and stands by its British ally.

Austria

Vienna locals express shock over stabbing spree

Euronews spoke to local people following the latest stabbing attack, targeting an Austrian soldier, outside the Iranian ambassador's residence on Sunday

World News

Burkina Faso PM brands violent attacks as 'revolting'

A Mali-based affiliate of al Qaeda claims responsibility for the attacks, according to the Mauritanian news agency Alakhbar.

Burkina Faso

Multiple targets attacked in Burkina Faso's capital

Official and unofficial casualty figures differ after army HQ, French embassy and prime minister's office in Ouagadougou stormed by suspected Islamic militants.

USA

Vehicle attempts forced entry at White House

Incident sparks momentary panic as security service arrests female driver.

USA

US gun lobby chief slams critics who 'exploit' Florida school attack

The head of the US National Rifle Association accused 'elites' of seeking political gain with their calls for gun controls. Donald Trump called the NRA 'Great American Patriots' but also spoke of reforms.

Montenegro

Grenade attack launched on US embassy in Montenegro

The suspect who threw the explosive weapon then blew themselves up, the government there has said.

Cinema

Clint Eastwood lets U.S. soldiers tell their own story in his new film

Three Americans, two of them off-duty U.S. soldiers, were vacationing in Europe when they overpowered a gunman on a French train and disarmed him. They play themselves in the film.

Afghanistan

Save the Children suspends Afghan operations after Jalalabad attack

The international aid group closes its Afghan offices and temporarily suspends operations after the deadly attack in Jalalabad, claimed by ISIL.

Thailand

Bomb in Thailand's southern province kills 3, wounds at least 18 says

A bomb that exploded in a market in Thailand's southern province of Yala killed 3 people and injured at least 18 said a security official.

France

Paris man stabbed to death in metro as 'onlookers film, post on social

The victim's mother said "no one lifted a finger," when her son was attacked.

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