Thailand votes in favour of military-backed constitution
08 Aug
Thailand votes in favour of military-backed constitution
A leading Brussels-based Asia expert has cast serious doubt on Thailand’s future after voters endorsed a military-backed constitution paving the way for a general election.
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Belgian police
08 Aug
Isis claims responsibility for attack on Belgian police
Islamic State has claimed an attacker who injured two Belgian policewomen, one seriously, with a machete as one of their "soldiers of the caliphate".
Thailand set to vote on controversial constitution
05 Aug
Thailand set to vote on controversial constitution
Thailand votes on Sunday for a new constitution that has been widely criticised.
MEP calls on UK to 'urgently address' issue of discarded coffee cups
05 Aug
MEP calls on UK to 'urgently address' issue of discarded coffee cups
Catherine Bearder has urged the UK's new environment minister Andrea Leadsom to "urgently address" the issue of discarded coffee cups.
Turkey: Murder of gay Syrian refugee raises further doubts over EU deal
05 Aug
Turkey: Murder of gay Syrian refugee raises further doubts over EU deal
A leading NGO has voiced concern after the body of a gay Syrian refugee who disappeared in central Istanbul was found mutilated and beheaded.
Timothy Kirkhope awarded seat in UK's House of Lords
05 Aug
Timothy Kirkhope awarded seat in UK's House of Lords
Senior UK Conservative MEP Timothy Kirkhope has been awarded a peerage in David Cameron's resignation honours list.