Questions and answers about Europe and the migration crisis
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 12:57
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
At a summit Thursday, European Union leaders will underline the urgent need to act on decisions made in recent months about how to manage the continent's refugee emergency as more than 10,000 people...
AP explains: What's behind Britain's wrangling with the European Union?
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 10:46
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to hammer out a deal designed to keep Britain in the 28-nation bloc. With the stakes high and the issues complex, the AP...
Pope Francis had message of love for Mexico, tough love for powerful
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 07:44
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Pope Francis wrapped up a five-day visit to Mexico with a message of love and compassion for the people of Mexico and the migrants who pass through it on their way to the United States. For their...
Ankara bomb leaves at least 18 people dead in Turkish capital
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 19:46
Last update: about 10 years ago
At least 18 people are dead and 45 others injured after a vehicle laden with explosives detonated in the centre of the Turkish capital of Ankara. The target of the blast was a convoy of...
Merkel vows to keep seeking common ground on migrants
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 13:31
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Wednesday for European Union countries to work with Turkey to curb the flow of migrants and vowed to continue searching for common ground. European Union...
George Gaynes, star of the Police Academy movies, dies aged 98
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 12:26
Last update: about 10 years ago
George Gaynes, the star of seven Police Academy movies and the cranky foster parent in the 1980s sitcom Punky Brester, has died. He passed away on Monday at the age of 98 in North Bend in...
The EU and the UK are far stronger together - Louis Grech
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 10:35
Last update: about 10 years ago
Deputy Prime Minister Mr Louis Grech yesterday said that "the EU and the UK will be far stronger together”. He pledged that the Member States will do their outmost to ensure an equitable...