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Refugee crisis: Migrants risk dangerous Mediterranean sea crossing after Turkey-Greece route is closed
The European Union deal with Turkey has affected the flow of people who have been able to reach Greece.
May 25, 2016
Idomeni: Refugees at Greek camp moved to state-supervised facilities
Government officials report that 1,110 people had left the camp.
May 24, 2016
Obama in Vietnam: Anti-communism activists prevented from meeting the US President in Hanoi
Obama is the third US President to visit the south-east Asian nation since diplomatic relations were restored in 1995.
May 24, 2016
Chelsea Flower Show 2016: Photos of the Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal visit
Members of the Royal family attend the preview of the horticultural event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
May 24, 2016
Isis in Syria: Jableh and Tartus rocked by series of explosions
The deadly blasts in what are normally considered quiet, pro-government areas were the first targeting civilians in the cities.
May 23, 2016
Sri Lanka: Death toll rises as torrential rain and multiple landslides see the country struggling to cope
109 people are feared to be buried in landslides while over 185,000 remain displaced and are being housed in schools and religious buildings.
May 23, 2016
Chile: Security guard dies from asphyxiation as protests in Valparaiso turn violent
The demonstrations happened during President Michelle Bachelet state-of-the-nation report to Congress.
May 23, 2016
Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan welcomes first female president amid backlash against dependence on China
During her inauguration ceremony President Tsai Ing-wen urged China to "drop the baggage of history".
May 20, 2016
1926: Britain Through The Lens - Getty Images exhibition reveals daily life 90 years ago
The exhibition explores daily life 90 years ago, revealing some intriguing similarities and some inevitable contrasts.
May 20, 2016
Greece: Daily life inside Malakasa refugee camp
As conditions in refugee camps worsen, the relocation target of 20,000 asylum seekers has been virtually ignored.
May 19, 2016
Post-it note art war: Manhattan businesses communicate from skyscrapers with giant artwork
From Spiderman to giant burgers, each office has created its own 'design' which can be seen from buildings opposite or streets below.
May 19, 2016
Banksy: War, Capitalism and Liberty – preview of huge new show with rare works from artist
Unauthorised show in Rome features 120-plus original prints, sculptures and paintings from private collections.
May 18, 2016
Sri Lanka landslides: More than 200 families missing amid fears death toll will soar
Torrential rains in the country have forced more than 196,000 people to flee their homes.
May 18, 2016
Queen's Speech: Elizabeth II arrives in horse drawn carriage for the State Opening of Parliament
The State Opening is the formal start of the parliamentiary year, and the speech will set out agenda for the coming session.
May 18, 2016
Brazil: Thousands demonstrate against interim government in support of suspended Dilma Rousseff
The new cabinet has been criticised for being made up exclusively of white men, and for folding a ministry of women.
May 18, 2016
France labour reforms: Hollande insists 'battle has not been won' while protesters take to the streets
The French government used article 49.3 of the French constitution to push through the reform bill.
May 17, 2016
Music Icons auction: Cobain, Elvis, Michael Jackson and Bowie memorabilia up for grabs in New York
Hundreds of rock'n'roll artefacts from world's biggest music icons are exhibiting and going under the hammer.
May 17, 2016
Harmony of the Seas: Water slides, casinos, robot bartenders – the world's largest cruise ship
Harmony of the Seas is 361m long – 37m longer than the Eiffel Tower and more than three times the length of the Elizabeth Tower in London.
May 17, 2016
Afghanistan: Protesters demand government changes TUTAP route to benefit Hazara populations
Ashraf Ghani's government have rejected the idea due to cost and time delays.
May 16, 2016
Photos of environmental activists blocking railway in Germany to prevent coal deliveries
Demonstrators dangled from bridges and broke into a mine in protest against dirty energy.
May 16, 2016
Photos reveal giant crater left by truck explosion in Sarikamis in Turkey's third terror attack in a week
Truck exploded when rebels were loading on explosives intended for an attack on security forces.
May 13, 2016
Refugee crisis: Daily lives of unaccompanied children in Calais Jungle hoping to reach Britain
There are 294 unaccompanied children living in the Calais refugee camp, with further 129 unaccounted for.
May 12, 2016
Tear gas used during peaceful protest in Venezuela as people demand unpopular president ousted
The Democratic Unity coalition push to oust Maduro as the country's economic crisis worsens.
May 12, 2016
Gaza Strip: Thousands of Palestinians to miss two-day window to enter Egypt from Rafah
Border to Egypt opens on 11-12 May – the first time it has been accessible to Palestinians for three months.
May 11, 2016
Baghdad car bomb: Isis claims responsibility for attack in busy market that killed at least 50
At least 50 people are dead with 60 wounded, although police officials stated the death toll may rise.
May 11, 2016
Mozambique's decrepit Grande Hotel and the 3,000-strong squatter community that now lives there
The Grande Hotel da Beira was once the largest and most luxurious hotel on the African continent.
May 11, 2016
Photo London 2016: 80 galleries over four days, showcasing the talent of Don McCullin, Ellen Von Unwerth and more
Showing at Somerset House from 19-22 May, the exhibition will show the works of galleries large and small.
May 10, 2016
Invictus Games 2016: Photos of the international sporting event for wounded veterans of war
Founded by Prince Harry, the Paralympic-style event is hailed for its support of service members.
May 10, 2016
Ultranationalist Russian biker gang Night Wolves celebrate Victory Day in Berlin
Victory Day saw hundreds of people come to various Soviet memorials in Berlin to pay their respects.
May 09, 2016
Greece: Anti-austerity protesters clash with police outside Athens parliament over tax and pension plans
Demonstrators storm the streets of Greek capital and other areas, demanding new reforms should not go ahead.
May 09, 2016
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