Greece has recalled its ambassador to Austria amid sharp divisions among EU states over the migrant crisis.The move came after Austria hosted a meeting with Balkan states on the migrant issue, to which Greece was not invited.Greece called the move an "unfriendly act". It said its ambassador was recalled...
GUARDIOLA: THE SECOND LEG WILL BE JUST AS DIFFICULT
Pep Guardiola says his side were outstanding in their 2-2 draw at Juventus in the Champions League. But the Catalan doesn't think things will get much easier in the second leg on March 16.Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola says he was delighted with the team's overall performance despite throwing...
FIFA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON KEY DAY FOR WORLD FOOTBALL
Fifa will get a new president on Friday when 207 delegates from around the world gather in Zurich, Switzerland to vote for a successor to Sepp Blatter.In charge of world football's governing body since 1998, Blatter, 79, said last year he was standing down amid a growing corruption crisis.Five candidates...
CHINESE SHARES EXTEND LOSSES IN VOLATILE TRADING SESSION
Mainland Chinese shares extended losses in a volatile session, following Monday's suspension of trading which led to a global equities sell-off. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also fluctuated through the day, and ended 0.7% lower at 21,188.72.Trading in Shanghai was suspended early...
PRIVATE BANKS BIGGEST BUYERS OF TREASURY BILLS
The Government of the Republic of Kosovo held yesterday the Treasury Bills Auction KV003-16, where were offered 12-month Treasury bills at a nominal value of 25 million euro.The bid amount will serve for re-financing instrument issued in February 2015.In the auction of Treasury bills, the market has...
IMF WARNS THE GLOBAL ECONOMY IS "HIGHLY VULNERABLE"
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the global economy has weakened further and warned it was "highly vulnerable to adverse shocks".It said the weakening had come "amid increasing financial turbulence and falling asset prices".The IMF's report comes before the meeting of G20 finance ministers...
TURKEY JOURNALISTS FREED FROM PRISON AFTER COURT RULING
Two Turkish journalists charged with revealing state secrets have been freed from prison.Can Dundar and Erdem Gul, from the newspaper Cumhuriyet, were detained in November over a report alleging that the Turkish government tried to ship arms to Islamists in Syria.But Turkey's constitutional court has...
UBS CHARGED WITH TAX FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING IN BELGIUM
Swiss bank giant UBS has been charged with money laundering and serious organised tax fraud in Belgium.A statement from prosecutors said: "The Swiss bank is suspected of having directly, and not via its Belgian subsidiary, approached Belgian clients to convince them to set up constructions aimed at...
GERMANY'S UPPER HOUSE TO RULE ON ASYLUM RESTRICTIONS
The Bundesrat has begun debate over a new round of asylum regulations. The Merkel government has been pressed to curb the refugee crisis as Germany looks set to see in influx in the millions.Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, is set to decide the fate of a new set of asylum regulations...
SYRIA CONFLICT: NEARLY 100 REBEL GROUPS 'WILL RESPECT TRUCE'
Almost 100 rebel factions have agreed to respect an imminent cessation of hostilities in Syria, the main Syrian opposition group has said.The High Negotiations Committee said Free Syrian Army factions and the armed opposition had signed up to the temporary truce from midnight Saturday.The news came...
KANSAS SHOOTING: GUNMAN KILLS THREE PEOPLE IN HESSTON
A gunman has killed three people and wounded 14 more before being shot dead in the US state of Kansas, police say.Ten people were left critically injured at a lawnmower factory in Hesston on Thursday, where the attacker worked.He had been served a court order hours before, which police say was "probably"...
HIDDEN PORTRAIT 'FOUND UNDER MONA LISA'
An image of a portrait underneath the Mona Lisa has been found beneath the existing painting using reflective light technology, according to a French scientist.Pascal Cotte said he has spent more than 10 years using the technology to analyse the painting.He claims the earlier portrait lies hidden underneath...
CHARLIE SHEEN CONFIRMS HE IS HIV POSITIVE
Hollywood star Charlie Sheen has confirmed he is living with HIV in a US television interview."I am here to admit that I am HIV positive," he said.It bring to an end days of intense media speculation. The former star of sitcom Two And A Half Men is appearing on NBC's Today show.Sheen revealed to Matt...
BIRMINGHAM'S ANCIENT KORAN HISTORY REVEALED
When it was revealed this summer that the University of Birmingham had fragments from one of the world's oldest Korans, it made front-page news around the world.In terms of discoveries, it seemed as unlikely as it was remarkable.But it raised even bigger questions about the origins of this ancient manuscript.And...
STAR WARS: FORCE AWAKENS GETS WORLD PREMIERE
The hotly-anticipated latest addition in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, has had its world premiere in Los Angeles.Stars from the original series Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher were joined by newcomers like John Boyega and Daisy Ridley at the event.Security was tight, with...
FRENCH “COMMANDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR” MEDAL TO KADARE
The prominent Albanian writer, Ismail Kadare has received an important medal from the authorities in France. Kadare was honored with the highest medal in France, “Commander of the Legion of Honor”.The order “Commander of the Legion of Honor” was introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. In little more...
ALAN RICKMAN, HARRY POTTER AND DIE HARD ACTOR, DIES AGED 69
Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69.The star was suffering from cancer, his family said.He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the...
GOLDEN GLOBES 2016: THE REVENANT WINS TOP THREE AWARDS
The Revenant has triumphed at this year's Golden Globes, winning the night's most coveted prize for best dramatic film.Leading man Leonardo DiCaprio won best actor in a drama, while Alejandro G Inarritu won for its direction.Ridley Scott hit The Martian was named best comedy or musical film, winning...
DOZENS OF BALKAN MOVIES AT THE ONLINE ALTCINEACTION FESTIVAL
Fifty-seven films from 11 Balkan countries are participating this year in the online film festival, altcineAction!The worldwide film fans can watch movies, vote and write their reviews by January 15.The audience is the jury for the big prizes.The three major awards, which are based exclusively on the...
DAVID BOWIE 'CREMATED IN NEW YORK'
David Bowie's body has been privately cremated in New York, according to reports.The cremation took place soon after his death, avoiding a funeral service for the star who closely guarded his privacy in his final years.In line with his wishes, no family or friends were present at the ceremony, the...
ALAN RICKMAN, HARRY POTTER AND DIE HARD ACTOR, DIES AGED 69
Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69.The star was suffering from cancer, his family said.He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the...
GRAMMYS: TAYLOR SWIFT WINS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift's 1989 has won the coveted album of the year award at this year's Grammys in Los Angeles.The singer - who is the first woman to win the award twice - also won best pop vocal album and best music video for her track Bad Blood.Rapper Kendrick Lamar won the most prizes on the night with five...
EAGLES GUITARIST GLENN FREY, 67, DIES
Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67, the band has announced.He died in New York City on Monday from complications arising from rheumatoid arthritis, colitis and pneumonia."Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us," his family...
CALAIS 'JUNGLE': COURT TO RULE ON MIGRANTS FACING EVICTION
Thousands of migrants in the "Jungle" camp in the French port city of Calais face eviction unless a last-ditch judicial bid goes in their favour.They have until 20:00 (19:00 GMT) to move their makeshift homes in the southern half of the camp - or face bulldozers coming to clear them.A court in Lille...
'TEN MILLION WITHOUT WATER' IN DELHI
More than 10 million people in India's capital are without water despite the army regaining control of its key water source after protests, officials say.Keshav Chandra, head of Delhi's water board, told the BBC it would take "three to four days" before normal supplies resumed to affected areas.Jat...