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The Italian government has decided to close schools and universities across the country until mid-March in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak
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Amnesty International reacts to shocking footage of a Greek coastguard boat dangerously sailing past a dinghy with asylum seekers on board and forcing them to return back by...
Former executive accuses Google of ‘immoral’ tax avoidance scheme
A former Google executive has accused the company of cheating the taxpayer out...
A former Google executive has accused the company of...
North Korea fires three short-range missiles sparking concerns on region’s security
North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday prompting Western powers to urge Pyongyang to exercise restraint.
North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east...
Thousands gather in Rome to protest Italy cuts
About 100,000 protesters, led by trade unionists, have rallied in the Italian...
About 100,000 protesters, led by trade unionists, have...
Updated | Bombers target Catholic church in Benghazi, priests escape unhurt
Foreign affairs Minister George Vella expresses government's concern at the instability afflicting Benghazi and the surrounding areas.
Foreign affairs Minister George Vella expresses...
Hollande signs gay marriage bill
French president signs into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
French president signs into law a controversial bill making...
US scolds Russia for sending arms to Syria
The US has chided Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send...
The US has chided Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate...
Scores injured in US train crash
About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains near New York City, officials say.
About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a...
Argentine dictator Jorge Rafaél Videla dies at 87
Jailed architect of repressive system that left at least 9,000 people dead in...
Jailed architect of repressive system that left at least...
Malta and US discuss Mediterranean region
North Africa and Middle East top agenda during meeting between foreign minister...
North Africa and Middle East top agenda during meeting...
Fear and loathing in school: 91% report negative experience because they are gay
Experiences of over 93,000 LGBT people from all across the European Union recorded in largest ever hate crime and discrimination survey
Experiences of over 93,000 LGBT people from all across the...
Turkey and US discuss Syrian conflict
US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledge to increase pressure on Syria's President to step down.
US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep...
Israel to approve four West Bank settlements
The Israeli government has taken steps to authorise four new Jewish settlements...
The Israeli government has taken steps to authorise four...
Protests disrupt Barbie exhibition in Berlin
Feminist activists protest against opening of Europe's first life-sized 'Barbie...
Feminist activists protest against opening of Europe's...
Mass evacuation as cyclone hits Bangladesh
Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh's southern coast, killing at least one, as...
Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh's southern coast, killing...
Eurozone sinks into longest recession
The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has continued into a sixth quarter, figures show.
The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has continued...
NASA's planet-hunting telescope 'broken'
Kepler telescope loses second of four wheels threatening $600m mission launched to search for Earth-like planets.
Kepler telescope loses second of four wheels threatening...
European Commission probes oil firms over suspected price-fixing
The offices of oil companies Shell, BP and Statoil have been raided by...
The offices of oil companies Shell, BP and Statoil have...
French economy enters recession
French economy enters recession as country records record unemployment and low business and consumer confidence.
French economy enters recession as country records record...
