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Spain: Tall ambitions for human tower competition

The 26th annual Human Tower Competition took place in the city of Tarragona in the Spanish autonomous region of Catalonia.

03/10/2016

France

Church in France reopens after priest murder by jihadists

The church in north west France where Father Jacques Hamel was murdered by alleged Islamist militants in July has reopened to the public for the first time.

03/10/2016

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International balloon fiesta in Albuquerque

The 45th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is underway and is expected to attract close to a million visitors to central New Mexico.

02/10/2016

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Fireworks in Hong Kong for China National Day

A massive fireworks display took place on Saturday evening over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour to celebrate China’s National Day.

02/10/2016

India

Villagers protest as tensions rise in Kashmir

Villagers living along the ‘Line of Control’ in Kashmir protested against the shelling of their village by the Indian army, as tensions flare between India and Pakistan over the disputed border…

01/10/2016

Venezuela

Venezuela: Opposition defiant despite setback in Maduro referendum push

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are keeping up the pressure for a referendum that could force him from office this year, despite electoral authorities ruling out any such vote until e

23/09/2016

Poland

Poland debates total abortion ban

The Polish parliament has begun debating proposals that would implement a total ban on abortion, despite already having some of Europe’s most restrictive laws.

22/09/2016

Italy

Italy's baby blues not just a question of fertility

Italy is marking Fertility Day to promote family planning and parenthood.

21/09/2016

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Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest actually begins in September (September 17 to October 3 this year).

21/09/2016

World News

World religious leaders vow to oppose terror in God's name

Pope Francis and leaders of other world religions have said “ No to War” and vowed to oppose terrorism in God’s name.

21/09/2016

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National Gallop held in Budapest's Heroes' Square

Budapest has celebrated its annual National Gallop in the city’s Heroes’ Square which was taken over by horses and jockeys.

20/09/2016

Spain

Brazilian family found murdered near Madrid

The dismembered bodies of a Brazilian family – two adults and two young children – have been found by Spanish police in the village of Pioz, near Madrid.

20/09/2016

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Who'll pay the laundry bill? 'Dinner in white' attracts thousands in New York

Thousands of people attended a ‘Diner en Blanc’ event in New York.

18/09/2016

Spain

Diver finds couple's lost wedding ring after nearly 40 years

13/09/2016

France

Huge 'Constellation' diamond unveiled in Paris

The world’s most-expensive unpolished diamond at the time of sale has been unveiled in a Paris exhibition.

09/09/2016

United Arab Emirates

Dubai removes doors separating civil servants' offices

Dubai’s ruler has followed up a surprise visit to government buildings by ordering office doors be removed.

07/09/2016

Portugal

Portugal's 'worst week' for wildfire damage

Portugal has been battling wildfires for more than a week.

14/08/2016

Greece

A.Velios : "I and my death, the right to euthanasia"

“Death is like a wall.

10/08/2016

United Kingdom

London Eye architects erect world's tallest moving observation tower

The i360 does exactly what it says on the tin: it offers eager visitors a a 360 degree panoramic view from 450 feet in the air.

03/08/2016

USA

Thousands attend Dallas vigil for slain police officers

Thousands of people have attended a candlelight vigil outside the Dallas Police Department to honour the five officers shot dead during a protest over the killings of two black…

12/07/2016