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British far-right burn EU flag as referendum looms 29 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Police personnel escort a demonstration by far right protesters in the town of Dover in south east England, on May 28, 2016. AFP...

Brazil arrests first suspect after shocking gang-rape video 29 May 2016 - 12:00 am

Activists protest after the gang rape of a teenager, in the front of Legislative Assembly building, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 27 May...

Bulgaria to return detained Afghan migrants to Greece 29 May 2016 - 12:00 am

This handout picture released on the Twitter account of the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR Med) shows a shipreck of migrants and...

Venezuela government, opposition hold talks in Dominican Republic: local media 28 May 2016 - 06:06 pm

A man unloads bottles of Coca Cola from a truck in Caracas on May 27, 2016. Coca Cola suspended much of its distribution...

Toll in Paris lightning strike rises to 11 injured, 6 seriously: official 28 May 2016 - 05:49 pm

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: REUTERS / Lucas Jackson Paris: Eleven people including 10 children were struck by lightning at a Paris park on Saturday, a...

Putin wraps up Greek trip with Russian monastery visit 28 May 2016 - 05:43 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin bows in front of an icon of Virgin Mary as he visits Karyes, the administrative centre of the all-male...

EU member states should stress-test banks’ cyber risks: European Banking Authority chairman 28 May 2016 - 05:29 pm

Andrea Enria, Chairperson of European Banking Authority (EBA), attends a policy dialogue at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong January 19, 2015....

Chicago police use algorithm to combat gun violence 28 May 2016 - 05:07 pm

Customers look over the last two AR-15 style rifles for sale inside the Bullet Hole gun shop in Sarasota, Florida. Reuters / Brian...

UK police probe who killed wild birds in Hartley Wintney south of London 28 May 2016 - 04:37 pm

LONDON: British police have issued a warning after wild birds in a treasured village pond were shot dead, apparently with an air rifle....

Blast Kills One at Bulgaria’s Biggest Military Plant 28 May 2016 - 02:14 pm

Sofia: A man was killed in a blast at Bulgaria’s biggest weapons plant, 'Arsenal'. The explosion took place late Friday night, Bulgaria's interior...

Savchenko: I could run for president if Ukrainians want it 28 May 2016 - 12:38 pm

Ukrainian servicewoman Nadiya Savchenko walks barefoot as she visits the parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, May 27, 2016. REUTERS/Alexander Prokopenko/Pool By NATALIYA VASILYEVA MOSCOW:...

Arrests after violent scuffles at Australian immigration rally 28 May 2016 - 12:26 pm

Police hold anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters apart as the two groups clash in Coburg in Melbourne, Australia, 28 May 2016. EPA/JULIAN SMITH Sydney:...

Militants attack Nembe pipeline in Nigeria's Delta: official 28 May 2016 - 12:23 pm

YENAGOA, Nigeria: Militants have attacked the Nembe pipeline in Nigeria's Delta region, a local official said on Saturday, hours after the Niger Delta...

Presidential race shows deep seated strife toward minorities 28 May 2016 - 11:28 am

Anti-Donald Trump protesters clash with Trump supporters outside the election rally event in San Diego, California, on May 27, 2016. AFP / Mark...

Australia police use pepper spray as nationalists clash with anti-racism protesters 28 May 2016 - 10:50 am

A policeman deploys capsicum spray towards a protester during clashes in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg, Australia, May 28, 2016. AAP/Julian Smith/via REUTERS ...

WHO rejects call for Olympics to be moved due to Zika 28 May 2016 - 10:45 am

The Olympic Flag flies in front of ''Christ the Redeemer'' statue during a blessing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro August 19, 2012. REUTERS/RICARDO...

Blast kills one at Bulgaria's biggest military plant 28 May 2016 - 10:36 am

SOFIA: A blast at Bulgaria's biggest weapons maker, Arsenal, in the centre of the Balkan country killed one person on Friday night, the...

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika 28 May 2016 - 10:10 am

Material to prevent Zika infection by mosquitoes are displayed at the 69th World Health Assembly at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva,...