106-yr-old dances her way through White House meeting with Obamas
Virginia McLaurin, a 106-year-old woman, was so excited when she met President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle that she busted out some dance moves … source
Ig Nobel prize for liquid cat research
Scientists from around the world have gathered at Harvard University in the United States to recognise the researchers who have been working on some of life’s … source
French consul In Turkey suspended for boat sales to migrants
A French reporter looking for the source of boats used by refugees to get to Europe from Turkey followed the trail to a shop belonging to the French honorary ……
Slovenia appeals to EU for help as refugees overwhelm the country
Slovenia is doing its best to do the right thing and welcome the refugees pouring into the country, but it is feeling the strain and has asked the EU for…
Dust storm engulfs the Middle East
A heavy sand storm has hit many parts of the Middle East. Much of Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus in clouds of dust. At least eight people have died as…
France’s Marine Le Pen refuses to wear headscarf for meeting with Lebanon’s Grand Mufti
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has refused to go into a meeting with Lebanon’s grand mufti after being asked to wear a headscarf. Le Pen, who is in ……
Non-EU workers in UK worried about future right to work
Some EU nationals living in the UK are concerned about how a Brexit would affect their right to work there. The debate and divisions in the UK are already ……
Titanic’s last lunch menu to be auctioned
More memorabilia from the Titanic is being auctioned. This time it’s the ship’s last lunch menu enjoyed by first class passengers on board the ill-fated liner. source
Tear gas fired inside Kosovo parliament
A Kosovo parliamentary session has resumed following a break of 30 minutes, when opposition MPs interrupted blowing whistles to disrupt speakers and firing … source
Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army and Russian air power lay siege
Ancient armies fought here, but now modern weapons are beginning to encircle Aleppo, and the city is being hit remorselessly from the air by the Russians, … source