The Rada parliament voted by a sound majority to give more autonomy to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, currently under control of pro-Russian groups.

The Codex Sinaiticus dates from the fourth century and contains the earliest complete manuscript of the New Testament.

Migration issues have dominated a summit in Vienna, amid the worst refugee crisis in Europe since WWII. At least 20 migrants have been found dead in a lorry in Austria.

Around 430 people have been rescued in the same boat by the Swedish ship Poseidon, Italy’s coastguard said.

Despite government efforts to quickly build a 4-meter high fence on the Serbian border to stop them.

At least 14 have been arrested in a joint operation between Morocco and Spain, in the outskirts of Madrid and in various Moroccan cities like Casablanca and Fez.

The suspect boarded the train in Brussels with a Kalashnikov rifle. Only 2 passengers were injured.

“We don't have any mosques in Slovakia so how can Muslims be integrated if they are not going to like it here?” Interior ministry spokesman Ivan Metik said.

Thousands of people wait in the border between Greece and Macedonia. Families of refugees arriving from Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan board trains bringing them to Serbia. They hope to find a final destination in Germany or Sweden. 

“I have no problem in admitting that I believe that my faith gives me strength”, the young Croatian  player explained. He often wears a shirt that reads “I belong to Jesus”.

All Spanish political parties take sides in the controversy around the Jewish artist. Heated debate about freedom of conscience continues on social networks.

The city approves an initiative to honour the Reformer that challenged the ‘capital of Catholicism’ five centuries ago. Politicians waited for the approbation of Vatican authorities.

The encyclical strongly relates these ecological problems to social issues such as injustice and income inequality: it asserts that where the fabric of society breaks down, the environment suffers as well. 

France and the Czech Republic stand out as countries where extramarital affairs, abortion and homosexuality are largely accepted. 

A German pastor cycles from Holland to the south of Italy, gets in touch with local churches and raises money for three missionary projects.

Christian faith “instructs us not to fear the stranger, but to love our neighbour. We view the situation with growing alarm and anger.”

Miroslav Mikolášik asked EU if it is “aware of this practice and the video evidence”. A new video was released this Wednesday.

If the amount of food wasted around the world were reduced by just 25% there would be enough food to feed everyone on the planet, according to the UN.

Thousands of victims will not even receive treatment. Child sexual abuse in UK has raised 71% in the last 3 years.

The deal will need to be approved by eurozone finance ministers and national parliaments, European Commission explained.

Italy will receive the most aid - nearly 560 million euros, while Greece is to receive 473 million.

In four different attacks, nine people were killed, six of whom were officials. US consulate and police station have been targeted and  a mine blast took place in Sirnak.

It is thought up to 600 migrants were on the boat. About 400 have been rescued and at least 25 bodies recovered. The European Comission has made a statement.

US aircraft and drones are arriving in Turkish air bases. Experts believe it could be a game-changer in the fight against the insurgents.

According to International Organization for Migration´s data published today, the Central Mediterranean route is the deadliest route for migrants.