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8. April 2017, 21:58

No Greek talks before weekend referendum

Eurozone finance ministers have ruled out holding further bailout talks with Greece, until after Sunday's referendum, in which Greek voters will be asked whether to accept the latest offer put forward by Greece's creditors. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is urging a no vote, a result that many analysts say will lead to Greece leaving the eurozone. The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde says she hopes the referendum will resolve the current crisis. “There is a democratic process underway, there is a referendum. The people are going to give their views about what they hope for the future. I hope the outcome is clear and indicates a path.”

Eight arrested over Tunisia resort attack

Tunisia's government says 8 people have been arrested in connection with Friday's deadly attack at a beach hotel in the resort of Sousse. 38 people died in the attack most of them British tourists. The gunman, a Tunisian student, was shot dead by police. Tunisian official Lazhar Akremi says the security forces are hunting two men, who are believed to have trained with the Sousse gunman in Libya.

Deadly ferry disaster in central Philippines

Officials in the Philippines say at least 36 people have died in a ferry disaster in central Leyte province. The ferry reportedly capsized in rough seas shortly after leaving the port of Ormoc. 127 people have been pulled from the water but 26 are still missing.

Afghan mob killing verdicts overturned

A court in Afghanistan has overturned death sentences against four men, convicted in connection with the killing of a young woman in Kabul in March. 27 year old Farkhunda was attacked by a mob after being falsely accused of burning a copy of the Koran. US lawyer Kimberley Motley represented Farkhunda's family in the first trial. She says it's difficult to understand this latest court ruling. “There’s very strong evidence through video and through eyewitness testimony that justified the original sentences that were imposed on these men.”

US requests the extradition of FIFA officials

Switzerland says the United States has formally requested the extradition of 7 FIFA officials, arrested in Zurich in May on suspicion of paying and accepting bribes. Among those being sought by the US is FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb. The US is conducting a parallel investigation into allegations of corruption against football's world governing body.

UN declares highest emergency level in Yemen

The United Nations has declared a level three humanitarian emergency in Yemen, the highest level possible. Officials say 80 percent of Yemen's population are now in need of assistance, due to the ongoing conflict between the government and Houthi rebels.

Police move to break up protests in The Hague

Dutch police have fired warning shots and used water canon to break up a third day of violent protests in The Hague. The protests were sparked by the death of a Caribbean man in police custody.

The weather

Hot and sunny conditions will continue this afternoon, with the chance of some rain showers later in mountainous areas. Top temperatures will range from 25 to 35 degrees.

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