Saudi gives up control of Brussels mosque

Saudi Arabia has agreed to give up control of Belgium's largest mosque in a sign that it is trying to shed its reputation as a global
12 February 2018

UK warns charities after Oxfam scam

The British Government yesterday said it is warning all charities that receive UK aid to step up efforts to tackle sexual misconduct among
11 February 2018

All 71 onboard Russian plane killed in crash: Transport prosecutor's office

All 71 people onboard a Russian plane which crashed on Sunday were killed, Reuters reports quoting the office of Russia’s transport prosecutor.
11 February 2018

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves home for Italy

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves country for Rome on a four-day official visit to Italy and Vatican City.
11 February 2018

A fifth of UK House staff report sexual harassment

Around one in five people employed at the British parliament have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment at work during the
8 February 2018

Merkel under fire from own ranks

Angela Merkel's conservatives and their Social Democrat (SPD) partners faced a chorus of scepticism yesterday as allies and opponents
8 February 2018

German parties strike deal on coalition govt

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives made major concessions to the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) to agree a
7 February 2018

Anger as EU unveils punishment plan

The EU yesterday defended a plan to sanction Britain if it breaks the rules of the post-Brexit transition period, saying it needed to be
7 February 2018

Merkel ready for 'painful compromises'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was prepared to make "painful compromises" as she headed in a final round of talks yesterday to seal a coalition deal for her fourth term and end months of political limbo in Europe's top economy.
6 February 2018

German parties make final push for deal

Negotiators for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) reconvened yesterday to
5 February 2018

'Muslims presumed guilty'

Salah Abdeslam, the prime surviving suspect in the 2015 Paris attacks, accused European courts of denying Muslims a presumption of
5 February 2018

Pope calls worldwide day of prayer for peace

Pope Francis yesterday invited Roman Catholics and members of all other religions to observe a day of prayer, fasting and initiatives for
4 February 2018

Erdogan rejects option of partnership with EU

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected proposals of a partnership with the EU, insisting full membership to the bloc is the only option,
4 February 2018

Maduro calls for polls date by today

Venezuela's unpopular President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday urged officials to set a presidential election date in 48 hours' time for a
4 February 2018

Cyprus votes in close presidential run-off

Voters in Cyprus cast ballots yesterday in a presidential run-off, with incumbent Nicos Anastasiades and his leftist challenger sparring
4 February 2018

16 bodies recovered off Morocco coast

Moroccan rescue services have recovered the bodies of 16 migrants off the coast of Spain's enclave of Melilla, Moroccan and Spanish
4 February 2018

Coalition talks to be tough

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that her conservatives faced tough negotiations with the Social Democrats (SPD) yesterday as they
4 February 2018

Turkey warns US troops

Turkey yesterday threatened to expand its operation against Kurdish militia in Syria to the town of the Manbij and even east of the Euphrates, warning that American soldiers risked being targeted in the area if they wore enemy uniform.
4 February 2018

One arrested after Italy gun attack

Italian police said they have arrested a young man suspected of opening fire on foreigners from a vehicle in central Italy yesterday,
3 February 2018

Merkel warns 'very serious differences' blocking deal

Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Friday that Germany's top parties still had "very serious differences" to overcome ahead of next
3 February 2018