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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:30:07 +0200
Haiti police reject reports that the country's interim prime minister is behind the assassination
A Colombian news report suggested government officials had masterminded Jovenel Moise's assassination - but Haitian authorities rejected this as "a lie".

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:19:01 +0200
Merkel meets Biden: Nord Stream and China on menu for Chancellor's farewell visit to US
As the German Chancellor nears the end of a political career spanning four American presidencies, there are concerns over disagreements with the US.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:51:54 +0200
'Most expensive' stamp in the world goes on display in London
The British Guiana 1c Magenta is the only one of its kind to survive from the former British Colony.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:43:36 +0200
Proekt: Russia outlaws investigative media outlet and labels journalists 'foreign agents'
Proekt has previously published reports exposing alleged corruption and abuses by wealthy officials close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:03:20 +0200
Several people killed by flooding on Turkey's northeastern coast
At least six people have been killed and two others are missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides near Turkey's Black Sea coast.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:24:34 +0200
Sluggish start to tourism season in Greece
Uncertainty over the Delta variant is blamed for the low number of visitors

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:01:07 +0200
Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down on Thursday, citing “key differences” with the president after nine months of political wrangling that failed to put together a government for the crisis-ridden country.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:39:49 +0200
For every Viktor Orbán we need a Maia Sandu | View
The result of Maia Sandu's party in the Moldovan parliamentary election is a miracle and a lesson in democracy, argues Romanian MEP Dragoș Tudorache.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:46:40 +0200
Turkey dismisses Istanbul university rector months after protests
Turkey's president has dismissed the rector of Istanbul's most prestigious university, whose appointment seven months ago led to student protests.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:24:47 +0200
Are Russia fears holding up Ukraine's bid to join NATO?
Critics say Ukraine is not ready to join NATO - and even if it was, NATO does not want to be drawn into a conflict with Russia.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:50:33 +0200
Euronews in Iran: What explains the comeback of hardline clerics to power in Tehran?
Euronews spent a week in Tehran to hear what Iranians think of their country as it makes a hardline U-turn.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:31:28 +0200
Turkey's Erdogan hails 'victory for democracy' five years after attempted coup
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has hailed a 'victory for democracy' on the fifth anniversary of the attempted coup in 2016.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:39:36 +0200
Dutch journalist Peter De Vries has died of his injuries, says his family
De Vries, known for his reporting about the criminal underworld, was shot in Amsterdam on July 6.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:13:00 +0200
US helicopter hits lampposts during emergency landing in Bucharest
A US Black Hawk military helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Bucharest due to a "flight incident".

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:12:34 +0200
Europe floods: More than 90 dead across Germany and Belgium with hundreds still missing
The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:30:02 +0200
US to begin evacuating Afghans who aided American military
The evacuation planning could potentially affect tens of thousands of Afghans. Several thousand Afghans who worked for the United States — plus their family members — are already in the application pipeline for special immigrant visas.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:17:35 +0200
Bolsonaro in hospital over persistent hiccups, no immediate surgery required
Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen during the 2018 presidential campaign which caused intestinal damage and serious internal bleeding and the president has gone through several surgeries since, some unrelated to the attack.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:12:32 +0200
Former Albanian police officer jailed for killing that sparked major protests
A former Albanian police officer was given a 10-year sentence for fatally shooting a man during a COVID-19 curfew patrol in December.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 22:01:07 +0200
Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for historical 'Troubles' crimes
The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:22:10 +0200
South Africa struggles to combat unrest after ex-leader Jacob Zuma's imprisonment
Dozens have died and more than 1,200 have been arrested amid weeklong unrest and looting sparked by the jailing last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:56:15 +0200
Spain's first national lockdown order was unconstitutional, rules top court
Spain’s Constitutional Court has that last spring’s lockdown order by the government under a state of emergency was unconstitutional.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:33:15 +0200
COVID-19 vaccines: Two doses needed to protect against Delta variant, says EMA
The European Medicines Agency says two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to protect against the more contagious Delta variant.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:28:04 +0200
Naim Darrechi: TikTok influencer sued in Spain over unprotected sex claims
Spanish authorities say they have "sued" TikTok influencer Naim Darrechi over claims he deceived women before having unprotected sex.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:12:57 +0200
Protests in France over bid to restrict those without both COVID jabs
Police used tear gas in several French cities to disperse the demonstrations.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:49:56 +0200
'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite
Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:06:29 +0200
Moldova's Sandu: 'We have all tools' to reform and stamp out corruption after election win
Moldova's president speaks to Euronews three days after she won a huge mandate in Moldova's parliamentary election.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:15:02 +0200
Man convicted of stabbing several people in Sweden knife attack
A 22-year-old Afghan refugee has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing and injuring several people in Vetlanda in March.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:38:50 +0200
What are community fridges and how are they tackling food insecurity?
Community fridges, where local residents come together to share supplies, have become a vital resource around the world during the coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:37:17 +0200
Swedish rappers jailed on kidnapping charges in major organised crime trial
The well-known rapper Yasin has been convicted of involvement in a plot to kidnap a rival musician in 2020. Another rapper Haval, was also found guilty.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:08:40 +0200
Russia rejects European Court of Human Rights order to recognise same-sex unions
Russian authorities have dismissed a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that same-sex unions should be acknowledged.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:38:39 +0200
In Lithuania, a surge of migrants provokes both fear and compassion
“They come here for a better life. As a Christian, I believe we should help them,” said resident Kazimir Mikulevic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:20:10 +0200
Activists detained amid raids at human rights NGOs in Belarus
The Viasna human rights centre has stated that Belarusian security forces have searched its offices and arrested several activists.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:21:37 +0200
South Africa police minister says they won't allow rioters to make a 'mockery of our democracy'
At least 72 people have been killed and up to 1500 injured as people riot in South Africa following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:45:25 +0200
Bastille Day: What are the July 14 celebrations all about?
14 July is full of fireworks and celebrations across France, but what is Bastille Day all about?

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:05:57 +0200
Haiti seeks five fugitives as president killing probe deepens
Police say they are tracking down five fugitives suspected in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse, including a former Senator and an informant for the US government.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:07:21 +0200
US charges four in Iran plot to kidnap New York-based journalist
US prosecutors accuse Iran of plotting to kidnap exiles, including prominent journalist and Tehran critic Masih Alinejad.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:32:45 +0200
Cuba confirms one man dead during anti-government protests
Diubis Laurencio Tejeda, 36, died on Monday during a clash between protesters and police near Havana as thousands demonstrated against food shortages and high prices.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:31:40 +0200
Malta abandons plan to bar unvaccinated travellers from entry
The island, which boasts of being one of the world's most-vaccinated nations, is hoping to curb an upsurge in new cases of COVID-19.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:26:58 +0200
'It is undermining everything': Dozens dead in South Africa riots
The unrest follows the jailing of former president, Jacob Zuma, on corruption charges.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:58:41 +0200
Tributes paid to Georgian journalist who died after beating at anti-LGBT protest
Hundreds of journalists gathered in Georgia to pay tribute to a cameraman who died after being beaten last week by far-right activists.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:57:08 +0200
Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe
Authorities have issued flood warnings with strong rain still forecast.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:32:03 +0200
Lithuania passes law to limit migrant arrivals from Belarus
Lithuania’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at curbing an influx of migrants crossing its borders, despite criticism from NGOs.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:19:04 +0200
UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget
The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:02:35 +0200
As take-up slows, Angela Merkel dismisses making COVID-19 vaccine compulsory
Germany's chancellor said that the country would not make vaccination mandatory for certain professions, as France is doing for healthcare workers.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:02:46 +0200
'Polexit' fears amid row over whether EU or Polish law reigns supreme
Forget Brexit, some think we've moved a step closer to 'Polexit'.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:06:15 +0200
French MEP criticised for comparing COVID-19 certificate with apartheid
Michèle Rivasi, from the European Greens, is known for her opposition to vaccines and has sparked indignation from other French politicians.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:37:44 +0200
Olympics chief makes gaffe in first appearance since arrival in Tokyo
Thomas Bach quickly corrected himself after referring to the “Chinese people” rather than “Japanese people.”

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:46:03 +0200
Dozens killed in fire on coronavirus ward in Iraqi hospital
At least 92 people were confirmed to have died in a fire at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:40:34 +0200
US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says
The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:18:15 +0200
Cuban leaders beef up police patrols after rare protests
The weekend demonstrations over high prices and food shortages were extremely unusual on an island where little dissent against the government is tolerated.



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