Louise Miner

Israel

An Israeli has been stabbed in Jerusalem

Israeli police spokesman confirmed the attack, near the Western Wall, and says the assailant was "neutralised" but gave no further details

18 March 2018

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Thousands of pro-unity supporters protest in Barcelona

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Barcelona on Sunday March 18th in support of a pro-unity regional government in Catalonia.

18 March 2018

World News

Migrants stranded in Greece march against racism

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Athens and chanted "open the borders" after sixteen migrants drowned at the weekend in the Aegean Sea, 5 of whom were children

18 March 2018

Russia

Contradicting opinions over lawfulness of Russian elections

Opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that voters are being compelled to show up at polling stations but officials say the vote will be fair

18 March 2018

Russia

Polls open across Russia

President Vladimir Putin eyes six more years in office as Russians voting are expected to give him an easy victory

18 March 2018

Syria

Turkey takes control of Afrin in Syria

The north western Syrian city of Afrin is now in control of the Turkish and Free Syrian Army forces after Kurdish YPG forces pulled out

18 March 2018

Ireland

Jubilation as Ireland wins the Six Nations

Ireland thumped England on St Patrick's Day to win their second Grand Slam in nine years and the third in their history.

17 March 2018

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Pope Francis prayed before the body of Saint Pio at San Giovanni Roton

It was Pope Francis’ first visit as Pope to the hill town in southern Italy where the bearded Capuchin monk spent most of his life

17 March 2018

Afghanistan

Car bomb kills civilians in Kabul

It was an apparent attack on a foreign contractor company but Interior Ministry spokesman, Najib Danesh said all those killed and wounded in the explosion were civilians

17 March 2018

Syria

Turkey denies hitting Afrin hospital killing 16 people

According to Syrian Kurdish forces, Turkish troops and allied rebels struck the main town

17 March 2018