Air chiefs quit over Total boss death
Craig TaylorThe chief executive of Russia’s Vnukovo airport and his deputy resign after a plane crash this week that killed the head of France’s Total, Christophe de Margerie. BBC News – Europe
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Swedish bay search for ‘foreign sub’
Naval vessels scouring Swedish waters for a suspected foreign submarine focus on a bay near Stockholm on the fifth day of their search. BBC News – Europe
Fresh fighting in key Syrian town
Fierce fighting breaks out in the Syrian town of Kobane, ending two days of relative calm after defenders pushed back Islamic State militants. BBC News – Europe
Catholic synod vote ‘disappointing’
Catholic gay rights groups express dismay at the rejection by bishops of proposals for wider acceptance of gay people, backed by Pope Francis. BBC News – Europe
‘No breakthrough’ in Ukraine talks
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine hold talks with EU leaders, with no apparent breakthrough on how to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Putin attends Serb military parade
Vladimir Putin stresses Russia’s support for Serbia at Belgrade’s first military parade in decades, amid continuing friction between Russia and the West. BBC News – Europe