18 August 2016 Week In Brief: International Europe AUSTRIA: Nine Iraqi asylum-seekers were arrested in Vienna on suspicion of raping a German tourist on New Year’s day. A man armed with a knife seriously injured two teenagers on a train. The attacker, who is said to have mental health problems, was arrested. FRANCE: The mayor… Continue reading Issue 67: 2016 08 18: Week in Brief: International
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Issue 63:2016 07 21: Week in Brief International
21 July 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe FRANCE: A lorry was driven 2km through crowds gathered to watch the Bastille Day firework display in Nice. At least 80 people were killed. The driver was shot dead by police after exchanging gunfire with them. He was a French citizen of Tunisian origin. Reportedly a… Continue reading Issue 63:2016 07 21: Week in Brief International
Issue 62: 2016 07 14: Week in Brief International
14 July 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe CYPRUS: Newly-discovered natural gas fields off the coast of Cyprus could lead to a détente between the Greek-Cypriot government and Turkey. GERMANY: MPs passed new sexual assault laws, as two migrants were convicted of sexual assault over the New Year’s Eve attacks in Cologne. A white paper… Continue reading Issue 62: 2016 07 14: Week in Brief International
