Australian police seize $900 million in methylamphetamine
Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:20
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Australian law enforcement agencies have seized methylamphetamine worth 1.26 billion Australian dollars ($900 million) in the country's largest-ever haul of the illicit drug in its liquid form,...
After review, HSBC decides to keep headquarters in London
Monday, 15 February 2016, 06:16
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
International bank HSBC said Sunday it has decided to keep its headquarters in London after considering a move to Hong Kong in response to tougher U.K. banking regulations. In a statement, the...
Dutch minister tells EU members not to shut borders to migrants
Sunday, 14 February 2016, 16:21
Last update: about 10 years ago
Dutch foreign minister Bert Koenders has urged EU member states not to close their borders to migrants, suggesting that "effective border control is more important." Koenders, whose country holds...
Turkey accused of shelling Kurds close to Syrian border
Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:59
Last update: about 10 years ago
Turkey shelled positions held by the main Kurdish militia in northern Syria for a second day Sunday, adding complexity to an inflamed situation in the area where Russian-backed Syrian government...
Viola Beach band members killed in tragic car crash in Sweden
Sunday, 14 February 2016, 13:57
Last update: about 10 years ago
Five British men, reportedly including members of British indie band Viola Beach, were killed when their car drove through a barrier and plunged into a canal near Stockholm. Stockholm Police...