World news in one minute: Find out what happened around the world on 29 May Saturday, 30 May 2015, 07:32 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press IRAN-NUCLEAR-REPORT VIENNA — Amid accelerated international efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, the U.N. atomic agency reports that work on a key element — an assessment of...
Islamic State affiliate in Libya takes control of civilian airport in Sirte Saturday, 30 May 2015, 06:44 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press Libya's Islamic State affiliate took control of a civilian air base in the central city of Sirte, a militia spokesman and an IS statement said, in the latest gains by the extremist group...
Merkel: Germany will be 'constructive partner' in European Union reform Friday, 29 May 2015, 16:27 Last update: about 12 years ago German Chancellor Angela Merkel sounded a conciliatory note Friday on Britain's efforts to renegotiate its relationship with the European Union, as Prime Minister David Cameron wrapped up a two-day...
Watch: Amazing moment up to 100 people lift London double decker bus off trapped cyclist Friday, 29 May 2015, 16:15 Last update: about 12 years ago This is the amazing moment around 100 commuters came to a trapped unicyclist's aid, lifting a double decker bus off him after a collision in east London. The victim, who has not been named, was...
Italy's regional elections puts focus on growing number of migrant arrivals Friday, 29 May 2015, 12:21 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press The community's hostility is veiled, but palpable. When the young migrants from Nigeria and Gambia venture away from their house in this hilltop idyll south of Padua, they say neighbors come out and...
Vatican's anti-money laundering norms taking hold, 147 reports of suspicious transactions Friday, 29 May 2015, 11:54 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press The Vatican's financial watchdog agency said Friday it received 147 reports of suspicious financial transactions last year, a sign that tough new anti-money laundering norms are taking hold at its...
David Cameron begins tour of European states to build support for reform Friday, 29 May 2015, 08:13 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press British Prime Minister David Cameron met with the leaders of the Netherlands and France on Thursday, as Cameron began a whirlwind visit to four European capitals, pressing his case...
World news in one minute: Find out what happened around the world on 28 May Friday, 29 May 2015, 08:10 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press FIFA-BLATTER ZURICH — FIFA President Sepp Blatter has chaired an emergency meeting with continental soccer bodies Thursday while staying out of public view himself as world soccer is rocked...
Updated: European Union nations, parliament reach deal on major investment plan Thursday, 28 May 2015, 10:18 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press European Union nations and legislators have reached an agreement in principle to create a strategic investment fund by the end of the summer that could generate up to 315 billion euros ($345 billion)...
What next? Education expert wants to ban erasers as they cause students to feel shame Thursday, 28 May 2015, 09:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Erasers are an ‘instrument of the devil’ and should be banned from classrooms, an education expert has warned. Guy Claxton, visiting professor of learning sciences at King’s...