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France: What happened to Adama Traoré?

Thousands marched against racism and for George Floyd and Adama Traoré in Paris on 2 June. Traoré's family has been calling for justice in the case of the death of 24-year-old Adama Traoré since 2016.

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Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims

27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.

My Europe Series

Italy suffocated by coronavirus: the story of patients and doctors in the grip of Covid-19

Unreported Europe takes a look at stories from the first weeks in the country now recording the highest amount of deaths related to the new coronavirus.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Tough conversations about end of life care can no longer be avoided as coronavirus spreads ǀ View

In the coming weeks, we may start to see more families having conversations about how they will plan for a relative being in hospital, any wishes they might have when it comes to dying, and indeed arrangement after their death.

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Tornado survivors clung to furniture to avoid being carried away

Survivors of a deadly tornado that hit Tennessee said they clung to each other and furniture to keep the winds from carrying them away.

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Cars burned as Muslim-Hindu violence leaves 20 dead in New Delhi

The violence is over a controversial new citizenship law that excludes Muslims from fast track naturalisation.

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Vigil held for victims of Hanau shooting

About 300 people gathered for a vigil and a solidarity march in the German town of Hanau, two days after a racially motivated shooting in the town left nine dead.

World News

In Pictures: European countries mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

Here's a look in pictures at how the Holocaust was remembered around Europe on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Tourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat

Police said more casualties were feared with rescue services unable to reach New Zealand's White Island as it remained too dangerous after the volcano sent a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air

Iraq

More than 20 people killed in attack on protesters in Baghdad

The attack came mere hours after the United States moved against three Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary leaders, slapping financial sanctions on them over deadly attacks against protesters.

Libya

Dead migrants wash up on Libya's coast after 'worst tragedy' of year

Around 150 African refugees and migrants perished off the Libyan coast on Thursday, in their apparent attempt to reach Europe.

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Colombia: Heavy rains unleash deadly landslide

Heavy rains unleashed a landslide in a remote mountain town in southwestern Colombia on Sunday (April 21st), killing at least 14 people and injuring five more.

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More than a dozen killed in high-rise building blaze in Bangladesh

The cause of the deadly fire was not immediately clear.

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Church holds multi-faith service in memory of mosque attack victims

Worshipers in Christchurch attended a multi-faith memorial service on Thursday (March 21) held for those killed in gun attacks on two mosques during Friday (March 15) prayers.

New Zealand

Who are the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings?

Some of the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings have started to be identified by government officials.

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Ancient Maori war dance performed after New Zealand's deadly mosque attacks

An emotional Haka was performed on Saturday outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, where 41 died in Friday's attack on two of the city's mosques.

Europe News

15th European Day of Remembrance of victims of terrorism

Victims, first responders and EU and governments representatives share experiences

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Residents evacuate as flash floods hit southern Afghanistan

At least 20 people were killed by flash floods in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the UN said Saturday, as heavy rains swept away homes and vehicles.

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Former luxury home of drug lord Pablo Escobar is demolished

The 8-storey "Monaco" apartments, equipped with extensive garage space for Escobar's luxury car collection were a symbol of evil, Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez told journalists.

United Kingdom

Thirty years of sorrowful ceremonies for Lockerbie

The small Scottish community holds its annual remembrance ceremony for the night 30 years ago when death fell from the skies.