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Italy closes all schools and universities in bid to contain coronavirus

The Italian government has decided to close schools and universities across the country until mid-March in a bid to contain the coronavirus outbreak

[WATCH] Amnesty urges EU to step in at Greece-Turkey border

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...

The vote was designed to confirm Letta's new majority after Silvio Berlusconi withdrew his support for the coalition government.

The vote was designed to confirm Letta's new majority after...

Supreme Court upholds execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah for crimes during 1971 independence war

Supreme Court upholds execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader...

Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence

Nation marks the end of British rule, but many Kenyans want to focus on the...

Nation marks the end of British rule, but many Kenyans want...

Former Thailand PM charged with protesters’ murder

Abhisit Vejjajiva charged with murder of demonstrators during 2010 uprising

Abhisit Vejjajiva charged with murder of demonstrators...

Ukraine still committed to sign EU agreement, EU top official says

Government’s decision to meet protests with riot police draws consternation...

Government’s decision to meet protests with riot police...

[LIVE] World bids final goodbye to Nelson Mandela

World leaders and celebrities join South Africans in bidding farewell to Madiba.

World leaders and celebrities join South Africans in...

Ukraine's capital Kiev gripped by huge pro-EU demonstration

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in the Ukrainian...

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets...

Greece sees end of recession in 2014 with new budget

Greek lawmakers have passed the 2014 budget, which predicts a return to growth...

Greek lawmakers have passed the 2014 budget, which predicts...

Huge African troop surge to tackle CAR fighting

The African Union is to increase significantly the number of troops it plans to...

The African Union is to increase significantly the number...

Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela struggled against white supremacy and racist bigotry, “black-on-black” violence and in the latter years of his life he...

Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela struggled against white...

Ukrainian police dismantle Kiev protest camps, in a stand-off following weeks of demonstrations over government dealings with the EU.

Ukrainian police dismantle Kiev protest camps, in a...

North Korea broadcasts dramatic images of the once powerful uncle of leader Kim Jong-un being removed from a party meeting, confirming reports of his dismissal.

North Korea broadcasts dramatic images of the once powerful...

14 secretly detained prisoners of the Pakistani military are taken to court after the Supreme Court in Islamabad orders army to arraign the detainees.

14 secretly detained prisoners of the Pakistani military...

South Korea extends air defence perimiters

Reacting to China's extension of air defence zones, South Korea had followed...

Reacting to China's extension of air defence zones, South...

Thailand opposition MPs to resign from parliament

Democrats' resignation set to deepen country's political crisis

Democrats' resignation set to deepen country's political...

Greek budget foresees slight economic growth as €3 billion in austerity cuts approved

Debt-laden country projects economic growth after six years of recession

Debt-laden country projects economic growth after six years...

North Korea releases American war veteran

State TV announced release after alleged apology but US renew calls for release...

State TV announced release after alleged apology but US...

Cold snap grips US as temperatures plunge to -29 °C

Four die of hypothermia while six die in traffic-related deaths

Four die of hypothermia while six die in traffic-related...