The counter-terrorist squad of Greek police (ELAS) is taking over all cases linking Golden Dawn with criminal activities, after a decision by the chief of police.

At least 160 people have been killed, or are missing in Mexico after a week-long struggle with natural disasters. Hurricane Manuel reached the northwestern state of Sinaloa on Thursday, adding to the havoc. The country's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, announced that he is canceling his trip to New York to participate in the UN general assembly.

A five month old baby died tragically at the airport of the Spanish town of Alicante, when her mother attempting to recover her luggage left her on a conveyor belt.

The mother, baby, and another child were traveling from Gatwick airport in London to the Spanish resort, where the father was waiting for them.

Spanish police have yet to issue a report on the exact circumstances of the accident.

The president of the Union of Greek Peripheral Governments (ENPE) Yannis Sgouros and its board asked Golden Dawn representatives to not attend their congress, through a letter.