Turkey toll 301 as mine rescue ends
Craig TaylorTurkey is calling a halt to the Soma mine rescue operation after two more bodies are found, bringing the final death toll to 301. BBC News – Europe
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EU leadership rivals hold big debate
Rivals for the EU’s top job argue about the debt crisis, immigration and other key issues live on TV, in a landmark event for the EU. BBC News – Europe
Turkish strike over mine disaster
Major trade unions in Turkey announce a one-day strike in protest at the country’s worst ever mine disaster, as a period of national mourning begins. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine vote ‘crucial’ in crisis
Germany’s foreign minister says Ukraine’s presidential election on 25 May will be “crucial” in bringing the country out of its current crisis. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine rebels hold ‘self-rule’ vote
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine hold “self-rule” referendums, as BBC correspondents observe chaotic scenes at polling stations. BBC News – Europe
Russia threatened over Ukraine poll
The French and German leaders threaten further sanctions against Russia if Ukraine’s presidential election fails to go ahead as planned. BBC News – Europe