Europe

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko's getting cold feet, and the only surprise is it took him so long

The Ukrainian conflict, along with the war in Yemen, has drifted to the fringes of the space occupied by the war on ISIS in Iraq and the Syrian Civil War

Jan 17, 2017

Theresa May calls on Syrian government, Iran and Russia to help Aleppo evacuation

Theresa May says Britain to seek hard Brexit, no 'half-in, half-out' deal

Reports state that May's priorities include leaving the EU's lucrative single market and regaining complete control of Britain's borders.

Jan 17, 2017

President François Hollande stuns France, says he will not run for office in 2017

French President Hollande shrugs Donald Trump's criticism, says EU 'has no need for outside advice'

Trump's criticisms of Europe were published on Monday in The Times of London and Germany's biggest-selling daily Bild.

Jan 17, 2017

Russia to deploy nuclear-capable missiles

Kremlin backs Donald Trump's view that NATO is an 'obsolete symbol of confrontation'

US President-Elect Donald Trump has stated that NATO would have to pay more for American military support and has not pulled punches when discussing the value of the organization

Jan 16, 2017

Social media fuming over 92-year-old Chinese woman kept in pigsty for years

Papers in the southern Guangxi region reported that the elderly woman was kept in an inhumane condition in a pigsty by her son.

Jan 13, 2017

Supermarkets are boycotting Nutella amid cancer concerns

The EFSA has said that even moderate consumption of the contaminants in palm oil could pose a health risk to children.

Jan 12, 2017

HIV/AIDS: Spike in new HIV cases in Russia has WHO calling for urgent action across Europe

It's alarming to note that Europe's new HIV cases made up 60% of the total number of cases recorded in 2015.

Jan 12, 2017

Trains in Netherlands work 100% on wind energy now

The country was able to reach its target ahead of schedule.

Jan 11, 2017

Russia considers banning cigarette sale to people born after 2015

The Russian health ministry's proposals, however, have raised serious doubts about how effective a smoking ban on an entire generation would be.

Jan 11, 2017

Kabul: 27 killed, 70 injured in twin explosions near American University

Reports state that the first blast occurred near the American University of Afghanistan and Noor Hospital.

Jan 10, 2017

Muslim girls in Switzerland can't be exempted from taking swimming lesson with boys, court rules

Although the ECHR acknowledged that religious freedom was interfered, the judges on the panel said the ruling does not violate any laws.

Jan 10, 2017

Czech government tells citizens to arm themselves and shoot Muslim terrorists in case of 'Super Holocaust'

Reports said that after the Czech president's appeal, there was a noticeable spike in the purchase of guns in the nation

Jan 10, 2017

German lawmaker proposes idea of sex-on-prescription, draws heavy criticism

According to the German Green Party, people with severe health issues should be allowed to claim sex with prostitutes as a medical expense.

Jan 9, 2017

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis encourages women to feel free to breastfeed their children in church

This is not the first time the pope expressed his support for women to breastfeed in church, in 2013 the pope encouraged a young woman to breastfeed her crying child

Jan 9, 2017

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

Admiral Kuznetsov leaves Syria, as Russian drawdown could see drums of war banging in Eastern Europe

Russia is certainly not going to pull all its forces out of Syria, and Assad can expect a hefty contingent of warplanes, specialists, and advisors to remain

Jan 7, 2017

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Europe

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko's getting cold feet, and the only surprise is it took him so long

Theresa May says Britain to seek hard Brexit, no 'half-in, half-out' deal

French President Hollande shrugs Donald Trump's criticism, says EU 'has no need for outside advice'

Kremlin backs Donald Trump's view that NATO is an 'obsolete symbol of confrontation'

Social media fuming over 92-year-old Chinese woman kept in pigsty for years

Supermarkets are boycotting Nutella amid cancer concerns

HIV/AIDS: Spike in new HIV cases in Russia has WHO calling for urgent action across Europe

Trains in Netherlands work 100% on wind energy now

Russia considers banning cigarette sale to people born after 2015

Kabul: 27 killed, 70 injured in twin explosions near American University

Muslim girls in Switzerland can't be exempted from taking swimming lesson with boys, court rules

Czech government tells citizens to arm themselves and shoot Muslim terrorists in case of 'Super Holocaust'

German lawmaker proposes idea of sex-on-prescription, draws heavy criticism

Pope Francis encourages women to feel free to breastfeed their children in church

Admiral Kuznetsov leaves Syria, as Russian drawdown could see drums of war banging in Eastern Europe

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh