North Korea reportedly detains fourth American citizen
North Korean officials have reportedly detained an American teacher working at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology.
Body of 85-year-old Everest record seeker recovered
The body of an 85-year-old ex-Gurkha who was attempting to reclaim his title as the world’s oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest is taken to Kathmandu, after he died of altitude sickness. Video provided by AFP
Le Pen, Macron vote in tense French election
Voters across France are choosing a new president in an unusually tense and important election that could decide Europe’s future, making a stark choice between pro-business progressive Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen. (May 7)
North Korea seizes another American citizen as crisis heats up
An American teacher was detained in North Korea over the weekend, raising to four the number of U.S. citizens now being held by the communist nation’s authoritarian regime.
Outcry at Moscow plan to raze thousands of flats
Residents of some of Moscow’s 1950s-era buildings fear their will lose their homes, as the local authorities plan to demolish over 4,500 apartment blocks and replace them with newly-built towers, as part of a controversial, 57-billion euro urban development plan, the scale of which hasn’t been seen since Soviet times. Video provided by AFP
At least 32 schoolchildren killed in Tanzania bus crash
At least 32 primary school pupils were killed in a bus crash in northern Tanzania on Saturday, along with two teachers and the driver. The crash was likely caused by speeding, police say. Video provided by AFP
Boko Haram releases 82 kidnapped girls
Nigerian officials say that Boko Haram militants have released 82 schoolgirls out of a group of more than 200 who were kidnapped in April 2014. The girls were reportedly released through negotiations with the government, but few details have been confirmed.
Francois Hollande votes in French presidential election
President François Hollande casts his vote in Tulle, France, in the second round of France’s presidential election. Video provided by AFP
Five reasons the French election is a big deal
If Le Pen pulls off a surprise win, it would be a big win for the populist wave reflected by the votes for Trump and Brexit.
Tense France chooses between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron
Voters face stark choice between far-right populist Marine Le Pen and pro-business Emmanuel Macron.
