Four dead and 16 missing after failed Mediterranean crossing
Four migrants have died and up to 16 more are missing after trying to cross into Europe from North Africa on a small raft, Spain’s coastguard said on Wednesday.
Timeline: France’s efforts to combat Islamist militants in Mali
Thirteen French soldiers died in Mali when their helicopters collided in the dark on Tuesday as they hunted for Islamist militants, highlighting the human cost to France of leading efforts to drive insurgents from the region.
Timeline: France’s efforts to combat Islamist militants in Mali
Thirteen French soldiers died in Mali when their helicopters collided in the dark on Tuesday as they hunted for Islamist militants, highlighting the human cost to France of leading efforts to drive insurgents from the region.
After U.S. pressure, Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse
Afghanistan on Wednesday released two civil society activists arrested after exposing alleged sexual abuse of hundreds of school children, following pressure from the United States and international human rights groups.
After U.S. pressure, Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse
Afghanistan on Wednesday released two civil society activists arrested after exposing alleged sexual abuse of hundreds of school children, following pressure from the United States and international human rights groups.
Rescuers use drones and dogs to search for Albanian quake victims
Emergency crews found five more bodies on Wednesday as they used drones, dogs and heavy machinery to search through the wreckage after Albania’s worst earthquake in decades, bringing the death toll to at least 26.
PM Johnson offers ‘cast-iron guarantee’ on British health service
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described as nonsense opposition Labour Party suggestions that Britain’s health service was on the table in trade talks with the United States.
Postal-led strikes end in Finland, but more to follow
A more than two-week strike at Finland’s state postal service Posti that spread to other industries in solidarity actions ended on Wednesday, a national mediator said.
New EU chief vows to fight climate risks
Germany conservative Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to fight the threat of climate change while expanding economic growth as EU lawmakers’ granted final approval for the bloc’s new executive she will lead from Dec. 1.
EU’s Tusk: Trump is ‘perhaps the most difficult challenge’ for Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump poses one of the biggest challenges for the European Union because he is “praying” for the breakup of the bloc, European Council President Donald Tusk said.
