Robert Hackwill

Serbia

Serbian & US paratroopers train together

A little more than a decade ago US and Serbian forces were at loggerheads in the Balkans. Now they are training together with a view to an eventual Serbian-NATO partnership.

16 November 2017

Sport

WADA upholds suspension risking Russian Olympic boycott

WADA is maintaining Russia's suspension from most international sports, all but ruling out participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics, and threatening a Russian boycott of the next Summer games.

16 November 2017

World News

World Cup joy in Peru

Country's first qualification since '82 sees crowds on streets, public holiday declared.

16 November 2017

Austria

'Keep the Freedom Party out of government' demand protesters in Austria

As the far-right FPO enters coalition talks with the mainstream right in Austria, people protest in Vienna.

16 November 2017

No Comment

At least 15 dead in flash floods in Greece

Flash floods have killed at least 15 near Athens in Geece.

15 November 2017

Zimbabwe

Army takes control in Zimbabwe

Africa's longest-serving ruler Robert Mugabe, 93, may have reached the end of the line after the army takes over in Zimbabwe.

15 November 2017

No Comment

Australia breaks the same-sex marriage mould

Australia has taken the first step towards recognising same-sex marriage.

15 November 2017

Sport

Australia qualify for 2018 World Cup

Australia beat Honduras 3-1 on aggregate to book place in Russia for fourth World Cup in a row.

15 November 2017

Greece

Camp crisis on Lesvos as new refugee surge adds pressure on Greece

With Moria camp now at more than double capacity on Lesvos, plight of refugees worsens.

15 November 2017

Iraq

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits eastern Iraq

Deaths are reported in Iran after an earthquake in Iraq sparks panic.

12 November 2017

Sport

Vettel victory ends Bottas's dream of F1 runners-up spot

A win in Brazil for Vettel and Ferrari, but 2017 will be titleless for the German-Italian paprtnership.

12 November 2017

No Comment

Queer Pride celebrates a decade of Indian activism in New Delhi

Homosexuality remains deeply taboo and punishable by law in world's biggest democracy.

12 November 2017

No Comment

Queen leaves Remembrance wreath-laying to Charles for first time

HRH Prince Charles has, on his mother's request, laid the annual remembrance wreath at The Cenotaph in London.

12 November 2017

Afghanistan

Afghan women defy tradition to run marathon

NGO "Free to Run" bringing sports into Afghan womens' lives.

12 November 2017

World

Marquez magic ensures 4th Moto GP title

Champion's third-placed finish in Valencia enough after Dovizioso falls out.

12 November 2017

Spain

Rajoy sets foot in Catalonia to launch PP election campaign

Spanish Prime Minister calls for huge turnout so "silent majority" can "restore freedom and democracy".

12 November 2017

Belgium

Moroccan football fans riot in Brussels after country's World Cup qualification

Twenty-two Belgian police officers injured, city centre shops looted, and cars burned.

12 November 2017

No Comment

Protesters flood Manila for Trump visit

US president faces left-wing protests near end of Asian tour.

12 November 2017

Poland

Poles celebrate independence day

Warsaw sees 12 different marches as Independence Day brings rival claimants to Poland's political heritage onto the streets.

11 November 2017

Spain

Catalan pro-independence supporters march in Barcelona

Independence parties make a show of strength in Barcelona but no political Catalan unity ahead of vote.

11 November 2017