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Helmut Kohl Dies Aged 87
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has died at the age of 87. He was the architect of Germany’s reunification in 1990. Helmut Kohl led Germany from...
Greece Bailout: Eurozone Ministers Agree to Release Latest Tranche
Eurozone ministers have agreed to unlock the latest tranche of Greece's bailout cash. The bailout fund will disburse 8.5 billion euros to Greece, they said...
EU Abolishes Mobile Roaming Charges
The EU law abolishing roaming charges for people using mobile phones abroad comes into force on June 15. According to the new rules, citizens traveling...
London Grenfell Tower Fire Kills at Least Several People
At least several people have died after a huge fire raged through the night at Grenfell Tower in west London, a fire chief says. Eyewitnesses...
Alexei Navalny Sentenced to 30 Days Administrative Arrest
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to 30 days' administrative arrest for repeatedly violating the law on staging rallies. Earlier on June 12,...
Lesbos 6.3 Earthquake Felt in Athens and Istanbul
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the Aegean coast of western Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos, with tremors felt in Istanbul and...
UK Elections 2017 Results Weaken Pound
The pound has fallen sharply after the UK’s general elections resulted in a hung parliament. The currency’s value had dropped overnight, and as trading began...
UK Elections 2017 Results: Theresa May’s Conservatives Lose Majority
Conservatives have lost their majority in the UK’s snap general election that has resulted in a hung parliament. With just a handful of seats left...
UK Elections 2017: Voters Go to Polls In the Wake of Terror Attacks
Voting is under way in the UK at more than 40,000 polling stations across the country. Polls opened at 07:00 BST on June 8, with...
Donald Trump: “All NATO Allies Must Pay Their Fair Share of Defense Spending”
President Donald Trump has told his NATO allies in Brussels that all members of the alliance must pay their fair share of defense spending. "Massive...
Donald Trump to Attend NATO Summit in Brussels
President Donald Trump has arrived in Brussels for what his team is describing as "tough" talks with other members of the NATO military alliance. President...
Donald Trump Meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
President Donald Trump has arrived at the Vatican and met Pope Francis for a short private audience on the third leg of his overseas...
Manchester Arena Attack: UK’s Threat Level Raised from Severe to Critical
The UK has raised terror threat level from “severe” to “critical”, its highest level, meaning further attacks may be imminent, PM Theresa May has...
Manchester Arena Attack: 22 Killed and 59 Injured in Suicide Bombing at Ariana Grande Concert
Twenty-two people have been killed and 59 injured in a suicide attack at Manchester Arena at the end of Ariana Grande’s concert. The explosion happened...
Francesco Schettino Verdict: Costa Concordia Captain’s 16-Year Jail Sentence Upheld by Italy’s Highest Court
Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino’s 16-year jail sentence has been upheld by Italy’s highest court. The Costa Concordia cruise ship capsized in January 2012 killing...
France Elections 2017: Emmanuel Macron Elected President with 65.5% of Votes
Emmanuel Macron has decisively won the French presidential election, projected results say. The centrist candidate defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen by about 65.5% to...
France Elections 2017: Polls Open in Second Round of Presidential Election
Polls opened in France, where voters are choosing their next president after an unpredictable campaign that has divided the country. The second round contest pits...
France Elections 2017: Emmanuel Macron Targeted By Massive Hacking Attack
Emmanuel Macron’s campaign says it has been the target of a "massive hacking attack" after a trove of documents was released online. The campaign of...
Prince Philip to Retire from Royal Duties
Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is retiring from royal duties this autumn, Buckingham Palace has announced. The decision was made by the...
France Elections 2017: Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron in Final TV Debate
Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron go head to head on in a TV debate seen as the climax of a long and bitter...
Marine Le Pen Accused of Plagiarizing Francois Fillon’s Speech
Marine Le Pen has been accused of plagiarizing defeated rival Francois Fillon in a speech she delivered on May 1. Several sections of French presidential...
Turkey Purge: Government Fires Almost 4,000 More Public Officials
Almost 4,000 public officials have been fired by Turkish government in what appears to be the latest purge related to a failed coup in...
Turkey Blocks Access to Wikipedia
Turkish authorities have blocked all access inside the country to Wikipedia. According to officials, "an administrative measure" had been taken, but gave no reason why. Turkish...
Alexei Navalny Hospitalized after Being Sprayed with Green Liquid
Alexei Navalny has been hospitalized after an antiseptic green dye was splashed on his face in Moscow. It is the second time the Russian opposition...
France Elections 2017: Marine Le Pen Steps Down as Front National’s Leader
Marine Le Pen has announced that she is stepping aside as leader of her National Front (FN) party. The move comes just a day after...
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