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Dalniy Vostok: Russian trawler sinks off Kamchatka peninsula killing at least 54

Russian trawler Dalniy Vostok has sunk off the Kamchatka peninsula, with 54 sailors so far confirmed dead. So far, 63…

10 years ago

EU milk quota system lifted after more than 30 years of efforts to prevent overproduction

The EU milk quota system has come to an end after more than 30 years of efforts to prevent overproduction.…

10 years ago

Storm Niklas: At least nine people killed in northern Europe

Nine people are reported dead after a strong storm hit Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK. Seven people were killed…

10 years ago

Dutch royals to return Joris van der Haagen painting looted by Nazis

The Dutch royal family has announced it will return a painting by Joris van der Haagen from its collection thought…

10 years ago

Mehmet Selim Kiraz killed in Istanbul hostage operation

Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz and two gunmen who took him hostage were killed in a shootout with security forces…

10 years ago

Mehmet Selim Kiraz hostage crisis: Prosecutor badly wounded and gunmen killed

Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz has been badly wounded and two gunmen who took him hostage killed after a shootout…

10 years ago

Lufthansa knew of Andreas Lubitz’s depression

Co-pilot Andreas Lubitz suspected of deliberately crashing Germanwings flight 4U 9525 into the Alps had disclosed an earlier bout of…

10 years ago

Mehmet Selim Kiraz: Turkish prosecutor investigating Berkin Elvan’s death taken hostage

Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz, who is heading the inquiry into the death of teenager Berkin Elvan during anti-government protests…

10 years ago

Germanwings crash: Lufthansa puts aside $300 million to cover possible costs

Lufthansa has put aside an additional $300 million to cover possible costs arising from last week's Germanwings plane crash. The…

10 years ago

Turkey hit by biggest power outage in 15 years

Dozens of provinces across Turkey have been hit by a major power blackout on Tuesday, March 31. According to Turkish…

10 years ago