Canada Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered A sunset ceremony has been held in northern France to launch commemorations for the centenary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. 09/04/2017
Portugal Bizarre bust of Ronaldo unveiled Both the Portuguese President and Prime minister were present with Cristiano Ronaldo at a ceremony in the football star’s hometown, but it was the bizarre bronze bust unveiled of the footballer that h 29/03/2017
South Korea Search of South Korean ferry wreckage uncovers remains of missing passengers A search of the ferry which sank off the coast of South Korea in 2014, killing 304 people, has uncovered human remains. 28/03/2017
no comment 60th anniversary of the Rome treaties To mark the occasion, the European Parliament has been holding a “Citizens’ Parliament”, bringing together people from all over the EU to discuss the future of the bloc in the plenary… 22/03/2017
no comment Belgium remembers Belgium has been marking the first anniversary of the Brussels airport and metro attacks. 22/03/2017
no comment Prince William and Kate celebrate St Patrick's Day Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, honoured the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards on Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day (March 17), handing out shamrocks to th 18/03/2017
no comment Japan mourns earthquake and tsunami victims Throughout Japan, minutes of silence were observed in tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people six years ago. 12/03/2017
Somalia US-Somali national inaugurated as new president of Somalia Amid tight security Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has been inaugurated as the new President of Somalia. 22/02/2017
Germany Hugh Jackman graces the Berlinale red carpet for the 'Logan' premiere Logan, billed as the final Wolverine film, has premiered at the Berlinale film festival in the German capital. 18/02/2017
USA New US Attorney General Jeff Sessions sworn in America’s new Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has vowed to get tough on crime and end what he called ‘‘lawlessness’‘ in the US, during his swearing in ceremony at the White… 09/02/2017
no comment Bolshoi dancers perform at Moscow shopping centre Bolshoi Theatre dancers – soloist Andrei Merkuriev and principal Ekaterina Krysanova – marked the 80th birthday of US composer Philip Glass by performing in the main shopping mall next to the Kremlin 01/02/2017
Turkey UK and Turkey sign mammoth defence deal Announced by May and Turkish Prime Minister Binaldi Yilidirim, it involves BAE systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries working together to develop the TF-X Turkish fighter programme. 28/01/2017
no comment Melania fills in for Donald Trump called his wife to speak at the luncheon honouring his supporters on the eve of his swearing in as the 45th U. 20/01/2017
Gambia Adama Barrow sworn in as Gambian president in ceremony in Senegal Adama Barrow has been sworn in as the president of Gambia in a ceremony in Senegal as Yahya Jammeh refuses to give up power. 19/01/2017
no comment Japan: force-fed fish furore A good-luck ritual in Japan where fish are force-fed alcohol has prompted an outcry on social media. 19/01/2017
