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| Apr.1 |
Brussels |
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NATO chief Rasmussen says no Russian troop withdrawal seen
NATO sees no sign that Russia is pulling its forces back from the border with Ukraine, despite Moscow's claim of a partial pullback
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Brussels |
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NATO suspends Russia cooperation 
NATO will suspend 'all practical civilian and military cooperation' with Russia because of its annexation of Crimea | |
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Barcelona |
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CL: Barca, Atletico draw, so do Bayern, United |
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Brussels |
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CAR tops agenda at EU-Africa summit
| Apr.2 |
Sicily |
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Stolen art 'hung on kitchen wall'
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Sicily |
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Italian navy rescues 730 migrants in overcrowded boats
| Apr.3 |
Madrid |
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Revenge for Real Madrid in Champions League |
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Barcelona |
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Barca appeal 'unjust' FIFA ban |
| Apr.4 |
Afghanistan |
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Two AP journalists shot in Afghanistan, one fatally
Map of Khost Afghanistan Anja Niedringhaus, 48, a German photographerwas shot in Khost province province. Kathy Gannon, a Canadian reporter in a stable condition | |
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Southern France |
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Schumacher has 'conscious moments' |
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London |
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Rancadore rearrested after new warrant for Mafia boss
Map of west London United Kingdom Convicted Mafia boss Domenico Rancadore has been rearrested by police in west London just a month after he avoided extradition from the UK to Italy
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Greece |
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Quake rattles southern Greece; no initial reports of injuries
| Apr.5 |
Hungary |
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Hungary election: PM Viktor Orban tipped to win again Populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his right-wing Fidesz party are seeking another term in office in elections on Sunday
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Finland |
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Finnish Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen to quit
| Apr.6 |
Bahrain |
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Lewis Hamilton wins thrilling Bahrain GP after Rosberg battle |
| Apr.8 |
England |
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'Honeymoon murder' suspect extradited to South Africa
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European Union |
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Crunch talks announced on Ukraine
Senior officials from the EU, Russia, the US and Ukraine are to meet next week to discuss the worsening situation in Ukraine
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London |
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Chelsea takes control against PSG
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Ruhr |
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Real Madrid through despite furious Dortmund rally |
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New Zealand |
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Prince George appears at royal tour first engagement
| Apr.9 |
Sicily |
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Italian navy rescues over 1,000 migrants from overcrowded boats in a day
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Madrid |
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Barcelona dumped out by Atletico
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Munich |
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Bayern overcomes brief deficit, ousts Man United
| Apr.10 |
Highway 2014 Pro Russian Conflict in Ukraine |
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Putin warns Europe of gas shortages
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned European leaders that Ukraine's delays in paying for Russian gas have created a 'critical situation'
| Apr.11 |
Southern Italy |
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Italy's navy rescues 6,000 migrants in just four days, U.N. says The Italian navy has rescued about 6,000 people in the past four days from more than 40 overcrowded boats in the Mediterranean
| Apr.13 |
London |
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Farah misses out on marathon win bid
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Northern England |
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Liverpool beats City 3-2, on course for EPL title
| Apr.14 |
European Union |
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EU and US mull further Russia sanctions
The EU and the US say they will impose 'further costs' on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, as unrest continues in the east of the country
| Apr.15 |
Milan |
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Berlusconi to do community service - court Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi must perform a year's community service in a home for the elderly, a Milan court has ruled
| Apr.16 |
Spain |
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Real Madrid tops Barcelona on Gareth Bale goal
| Apr.18 |
Rome |
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Pope Francis prays for abandoned in Good Friday service
Map of Colosseum Rome Italy Pope Francis has led Easter's Way of the Cross procession in Rome, with prayers for the poor and the abandoned
| Apr.19 |
Syria |
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Syria conflict: French journalists freed
| Apr.20 |
Shanghai |
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Hat-trick for Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes one-two
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Finland |
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8 killed in Finland parachutist plane crash
3 people survived the accident after they parachuted from the Comp Air 8 kit aircraft above airfield, about 45 miles east of the southwestern...
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England |
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Liverpool beats Norwich 3-2, tops EPL by 5 points
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Netherlands |
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Large wildfire in Dutch national park
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Spain |
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Gibraltar blast and fire hits power supply
| Apr.22 |
Northern England |
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Man United sack manager Moyes
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Madrid |
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Atletico frustrated by Chelsea Chelsea exerted a tactical stranglehold on hosts Atletico Madrid to earn a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifina...
| Apr.23 |
Poland |
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U.S. paratroopers in Poland amid crisis
Map of Swidwin Poland A contingent of paratroopers arrived, the first of what will be a persistent presence of U.S. troops as the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold
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Madrid |
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Real Madrid edge out Bayern Munich in thriller
Real Madrid came closer to scratching their 12-year Champions League itch with a 1-0 home victory over defending champions Bayern Munich
| Apr.24 |
Netherlands |
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Dutch fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bombers in their airspace
| Apr.25 |
Highway 2014 Pro Russian Conflict in Ukraine |
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Western leaders consider new Russia sanctions 
Western heads of state say they are considering fresh sanctions against Russia over its alleged failure to help de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine | |
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Barcelona |
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Barcelona mourning Vilanova
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Microsoft |
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Microsoft and Nokia complete mobile phone unit deal
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Portugal |
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Anger as Portugal marks anniversary
| Apr.26 |
Washington |
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G-7 leaders agree to impose new sanctions on Russia Leaders of the G-7 had agreed to 'move swiftly' to impose new sanctions against Russia over its continued role in the unrest in Ukraine | |
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Southern Afghanistan |
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5 NATO troops killed in Afghan helicopter crash 5 troops died in a British helicopter crash, the single deadliest day this year for foreign forces as they prepare to withdraw from the coun...
| Apr.27 |
Northern England |
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Chelsea pegs Liverpool back in EPL crown race
| Apr.29 |
European Union |
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EU names new Russia sanctions targets EU named another 15 people who will face sanctions over the crisis in Ukraine, including a number of high-ranking Russian officials
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Munich |
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Real Madrid crushes Bayern Munich to make final
A stunning 4-0 success in Munich completed a 5-0 aggregate victory and paved the way for a final clash. Sergio Ramos scored twice in four mi...
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Northern Italy |
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Amanda Knox 'delivered fatal blow'
| Apr.30 |
London |
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Actor Bob Hoskins dies aged 71
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Northern Ireland |
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Gerry Adams held over 1972 murder
Map of Antrim United Kingdom
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London |
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Champions League: Atletico beats Chelsea
A convincing 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge secured a place in the Champions League all-Madrid final
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Northern Ireland |
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Police quiz Adams on IRA murder
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams continues to be questioned by Northern Ireland police in connection with the 1972 murder of Jean McConville