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'Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker' comic actor Gene Wilder dies at 83

The mad haired, wild eyed comic actor, Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.

Kyrgyzstan

Suicide car bomb attack at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan

China’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan was attacked on Tuesday by a suspected suicide bomber whose car rammed the gates of the compound and then exploded, according to…

USA

'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dies aged 83

Actor Gene Wilder – best known for his role in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – has died, aged 83, according to a family statement.

Mexico

'Latino Elvis' Juan Gabriel dies suddenly aged 66

The Mexican singer-song writer and musical icon Juan Gabriel has died suddenly at his home in California.

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Syria

Dozens dead as Turkey targets Kurdish militias in Syria

Turkish shelling and airstrikes have killed at least 25 people in northern Syria near the border city of Jarablus.

Paraguay

Eight soldiers killed in Paraguay by suspected rebel group

Eight soldiers have been killed in Paraguay after their squad was ambushed by suspected rebels from the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP).

Bolivia

Bolivian politician 'beaten and tortured to death' by striking miners

A Bolivian politician has been abducted and beaten to death by striking mineworkers.

France

Tributes as France's 'Queen of Knitwear' Sonia Rykiel dies at 86

French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, known for her brightly coloured striped sweater dresses, has died aged 86.

Italy

Italy earthquake: before and after

The pictures speak for themselves.

World News

French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies aged 86

French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel, known for her brightly coloured striped sweater dresses, has died aged 86.

Afghanistan

Several students are among the dead after an attack on a Kabul university

An attack on the American University in the Afghan capital, Kabul has ended with 13 people dead including seven students.

Italy

Amatrice - euronews reports from quake-struck town

Much of the once picturesque town of Amatrice, in the Italian province of Rieti, was flattened by the devastating earthquake which has struck central Italy.

Cult

Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans dies at 94

At the age of 94, Belgian jazz musician and harmonica player Toots Thielemans has died in his sleep. He will be remembered as the Jazz Master.

Turkey

Turks hold government responsible for latest deadly attack

A suicide bombing which killed at least 51 people during a wedding in the Turkish city of Gaziantep sparked anti-government protests on Sunday.

World News

Italian soprano Daniela Dessi dies suddenly

Renowned Italian soprano Daniela Dessi has died aged 59.

Turkey

Three separate bomb blasts in Turkey kill 11 and injure more than 200

Nearly a dozen people have been killed and more than 200 wounded in Turkey following multiple blasts in the south east of the country.

Sport

Former FIFA boss Havelange dies aged 100

Former president of football’s world governing body Joao Havelange has died at the age of 100.

United Kingdom

Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson dies after being tasered by police

The former Aston Villa striker suffered a cardiac arrest after receiving medical treatment. The incident has been referred to the police watchdog.

Switzerland

One victim dead after Swiss train attack

A 34-year-old woman and the 27-year-old suspect died from their injuries, according to St Gallen police.

USA

New York Muslims accuse Trump for stoking Islamophobia over imam's death

Residents of Queens in New York gathered at the mosque where just hours earlier an imam and his assistant were shot dead.