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My Europe Series

Insiders: Living with Terror

Insiders takes an in-depth look at how Europe is responding to the threat of terrorist attacks.

My Europe Series

Insiders: French civilians take action on terror

Insiders takes an in-depth look at how French society is responding to the threat of terrorist attacks.

My Europe Series

Insiders: The fight against Radicalisation in France

Sophie Claudet speaks to a former French intelligence official to gauge the measures put in place to combat radicalisation on a national and European level.

Economy

US travel and laptop bans spark concern among Gulf airlines

The US government's travel and laptop bans have been a major talking point at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

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France

French police protest over "lack of recognition"

In Paris hundreds of police officers marched calling for better protection and recognition.

Venezuela

'There is no future here' - Venezuelans stage mass sit-ins

Mass sit-ins in Venezuela, as anti-government protesters keep up the pressure for early elections.

Afghanistan

US visit to Afghanistan coincides with two high-profile resignations

The Afghan Defence Minister and Army Chief of Staff stand down in the wake of deadly Taliban attacks last week. Their resignation coincides with a surprise visit by US Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis.

Venezuela

Maduro executes Plan Zamoro to tackle "mother of all protests" in Venezuela

With a big opposition protest called for today Venezuela's president activates security plan and says Washington and opposition staging coup.

Egypt

Tight security for Easter at Egypt's Christian churches

Easter means tight security for the Christian minority in Egypt, who are marking the occasion in sombre mood after last week’s murderous attacks on Coptic…

Vatican

Security tightened in Rome ahead of Pope's Easter message

Security has been increased all over Rome for Easter following recent international terror attacks.

USA

United Airlines says sorry after evicted passenger video goes viral

The airline's CEO has "deeply" apologised over the "truly horrific" forced removal of a passenger from a plane on Sunday.

Egypt

Anger mounts as Copts gather for Egypt funerals

Many say the police have not stepped up efforts to protect them, despite warnings of an attack. ahead of Sunday's twin church bombings.

USA

Trump's national security adviser in move to Singapore

President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser, KT McFarland, has reportedly been asked to step down just three months in the job.

Egypt

Defiant President al-Sisi calls for national unity

Hours after the two blasts against Coptic churches, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a defiant speech calling for national unity.

Europe News

EU: stricter Schengen checks brought in to fight terror

Be prepared for possible delays if you are planning to travel in or out of Europe’s Schengen zone.

USA

Russia under fire after Syrian gas attack

As Western powers condemn the deadly chemical attack in Syria, Russia stands by its ally and the US threatens to take unilateral action.

USA

Trump strategist Steve Bannon removed from National Security Council

President Donald Trump has reportedly removed his chief strategist Steve Bannon from the US National Security Council.

Business Series

UK interior minister calls for end to WhatsApp 'hiding place' for terror suspects

Amber Rudd, the UK Home Secretary, has accused Facebook-owned communications company WhatsApp of giving terror suspects a "place to hide".

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Security tight in Rome for EU anniversary, after London attack

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de-facto political capital.

Belgium

Driver arrested after speeding into pedestrianised street in Antwerp

Just a day after the attack in London, Belgian police have arrested a man accused of driving at speed into a pedestrianised street in Antwerp and forcing people to jump out of the…