Magnitude-5.8 earthquake shakes southwest Turkey — 6 injured

Southwest Turkey was hit by a 5.8-magnitude earthquake today, which was also felt on the Greek Island of Rhodes and in Northern Cyprus.

According to local media, six people were reportedly injured after jumping from their balconies or windows in panic and are being treated in a local hospital.

Fethiye, a popular resort town in Mugla province, is the closest town to the epicenter of the quake, which was in the Aegean Sea. Tremors were also felt on the Greek Island of Rhodes, with no injuries reported, and the quake was also felt in Northern Cyprus... read more.

Video: Russian fans attack stewards at Euro 2012

The first day of the Euro 2012 championships was apparently marred by violence, as seen in this amateur video uploaded to YouTube.

The video shows a group of Russian fans attacking match stewards after the Russia-Czech Republic game in Wroclaw on Friday, where Russia won by 4-1.

Apparently the fight broke out because the stewards spotted a fan throwing fireworks on to the pitch during the match.... read more and view video.

UK Government's choice of security firm for Olympics in question

Questions arise from Parliament over the choice of U.K.-based G4S, accused of human rights abuses in Palestinian terrorities, as security for the Olympics.

G4S describes itself as “world’s leading international security solutions group” and has been given the security mission for the Olympics 2012. The company has already taken on 10,400 new employees for the Games.

However, G4S is a known supplier of equipment to several Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West Bank.... read more and view video interview.