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Shimon Peres said to be "close to death"
The 93-year-old was taken into hospital after a major stroke two weeks ago. His condition was improving until he had a severe setback on Tuesday, according to Israeli media.The 93-year-old was taken into hospital after a major stroke two weeks ago. His condition was improving until he had a severe setback on Tuesday, according to Israeli media.
Cuzco's San Sebastian church gutted by fire
The historic San Sebastian church, in Cuzco, Peru has been gutted by fire.The historic San Sebastian church, in Cuzco, Peru has been gutted by fire.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2016
Devotees across India began celebrating the 11-day Ganesh festival on Monday to mark the birth of the popular Hindu god.Devotees across India began celebrating the 11-day Ganesh festival on Monday to mark the birth of the popular Hindu god.
London burns as 1666 model commemorates Great Fire
A model of the 1666 City of London has been set ablaze on the Thames to commemorate the great Fire of that year that destroyed nearly 80% of the capital.A model of the 1666 City of London has been set ablaze on the Thames to commemorate the great Fire of that year that destroyed nearly 80% of the capital.
Model set ablaze to mark Great Fire of London
A floating model of 17th century London was set alight on the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, on Sunday evening.A floating model of 17th century London was set alight on the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, on Sunday evening.
The mystery of how Jewish Avengers' poisoned bread failed to kill Nazi POWs
Rather worryingly, when researching the Nakam, (Hebrew for ‘Avengers’), group on the internet, this entry comes up on the very first page, taken from a well-known blog…Rather worryingly, when researching the Nakam, (Hebrew for ‘Avengers’), group on the internet, this entry comes up on the very first page, taken from a well-known blog…
World Nomad Games opening ceremony 2016
Athletes from 40 countries come together from September 3 – 8 to compete in 23 types of traditional sports at the World Nomad Games in KyrgyzstanAthletes from 40 countries come together from September 3 – 8 to compete in 23 types of traditional sports at the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
The Sydney 'Fifties Fair' a look back at a time of unique design
Australia is celebrating the unique design of the 1950’s from fashion to furnishings.Australia is celebrating the unique design of the 1950’s from fashion to furnishings.
Art from behind the Berlin wall
Voices of Dissent: Art in the German Democratic Republic 1976-1989Voices of Dissent: Art in the German Democratic Republic 1976-1989
Only half of Russians remember the 1991 failed Soviet coup - poll
Russians have marked the 25th anniversary of a coup attempt, when a group of hardline members of the USSR Communist Party tried to seize power from then-Soviet president Mikhail…Russians have marked the 25th anniversary of a coup attempt, when a group of hardline members of the USSR Communist Party tried to seize power from then-Soviet president Mikhail…
Treasure hunters excavate site of a buried Nazi "gold train"
A team of treasure hunters searching for a Nazi "gold train" have started excavations on the sight where the legendary train supposedly vanished in southwest Poland near the Czech border 1945.A team of treasure hunters searching for a Nazi "gold train" have started excavations on the sight where the legendary train supposedly vanished in southwest Poland near the Czech border 1945.
Check out time: the famed Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is no more
The historic Riviera Hotel and Casino has been demolished to make room for the new convention centre expansion.The historic Riviera Hotel and Casino has been demolished to make room for the new convention centre expansion.
Soviet-era Zaporozhets have a loyal fanbase in Lithuania
Andrius Cikotas from Lithuania collects Soviet-era Zaporozhets people’s cars.Andrius Cikotas from Lithuania collects Soviet-era Zaporozhets people’s cars.
Hitler henchman Himmler's diary extracts found
The diary extracts contain chilling details of the SS leader's daily life, including family commitments and lunches at notorious concentration camps.The diary extracts contain chilling details of the SS leader's daily life, including family commitments and lunches at notorious concentration camps.
Ancient mass grave site in Greek capital could point to earliest dated event in Athenian history
Eighty bodies have been unearthed in Athens necropolis, but the mysterious circumstances of their burial suggest a complex storyEighty bodies have been unearthed in Athens necropolis, but the mysterious circumstances of their burial suggest a complex story
Putin visits Slovenia
Putin attended the centenary commemoration of a Russian wooden chapel in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Saturday, July 30, 2016.Putin attended the centenary commemoration of a Russian wooden chapel in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Saturday, July 30, 2016.
And also... 'Ryanaldo,' a wild boar and much more
Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which may not have reached the international headlines Soaring to new…Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which may not have reached the international headlines Soaring to new…
US President Ronald Reagan's would-be assassin to be freed
The man who tried to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan in 1981 can be freed from a psychiatric hospital.The man who tried to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan in 1981 can be freed from a psychiatric hospital.
Can Clinton boost her public profile to win the White House?
She may well have officially sealed the Democratic presidential nomination, but can Hillary Clinton convince more Americans to warm to her – and to trust her?She may well have officially sealed the Democratic presidential nomination, but can Hillary Clinton convince more Americans to warm to her – and to trust her?
Canal discovered beneath Mayan temple could be gateway to afterlife
Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered a canal system under a temple in the Mayan ruins of Palenque that experts believe could be a symbolicArchaeologists in Mexico have discovered a canal system under a temple in the Mayan ruins of Palenque that experts believe could be a symbolic
Another kettle of fish: Mysterious film discovered in Iceland
Icelandic fishermen reeled in a mysterious catch earlier this month.Icelandic fishermen reeled in a mysterious catch earlier this month.
Magnificent Matsuri
One of Japan’s biggest and oldest events, the month-long Gion Matsuri summer festival is in full swing in Kyoto.One of Japan’s biggest and oldest events, the month-long Gion Matsuri summer festival is in full swing in Kyoto.
Philistines due a new image following 'sophisticated finds' at archaeological dig
Researchers analysing a Philistine cemetery in Ashkelon in Israel say the ancient biblical people may have to be reassessed as being far more cultured than once…Researchers analysing a Philistine cemetery in Ashkelon in Israel say the ancient biblical people may have to be reassessed as being far more cultured than once…
Colosseum makeover gets the thumbs up from Italian PM Renzi
Italy has portrayed the latest phase of the restoration of Rome's Colosseum as the standard bearer for the protection of the country's vast cultural heritage.Italy has portrayed the latest phase of the restoration of Rome's Colosseum as the standard bearer for the protection of the country's vast cultural heritage.
Is this 2,000-year-old tool the world's oldest computer?
For over a century since it was found in an ancient shipwreck, scientists have been scratching their heads over the exact function of the Antikythera mechanism, named after the Greek island off whichFor over a century since it was found in an ancient shipwreck, scientists have been scratching their heads over the exact function of the Antikythera mechanism, named after the Greek island off which
Belarus stages re-enactment of Napoleonic wars
The sound of shooting cannons and pistols and clouds of smoke filled a park in Minsk during a re-enactment of a Napoleonic battle.The sound of shooting cannons and pistols and clouds of smoke filled a park in Minsk during a re-enactment of a Napoleonic battle.
See Nicolae Ceausescu's gold bathroom
The infamous Romanian dictator's private palace is open for visitors in Bucharest and includes a private cinema, silk carpets and walls of gifts from world leaders.The infamous Romanian dictator's private palace is open for visitors in Bucharest and includes a private cinema, silk carpets and walls of gifts from world leaders.
Postcards from Azerbaijan: Baku's Old City
We finish our series of Postcards from Azerbaijan in the capital's Old CityWe finish our series of Postcards from Azerbaijan in the capital's Old City
France: Renaissance reflection
The beauty of the 16th century Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley (department of Loire-et-Cher) is reflected in the rising waters as heavy rainfall leads to flooding across central…The beauty of the 16th century Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley (department of Loire-et-Cher) is reflected in the rising waters as heavy rainfall leads to flooding across central…
Paris in flood: transport chaos and museum closures cause pandemonium
The French capital is in crisis after the river Seine broke its banks rising to its highest level in 35 years.The French capital is in crisis after the river Seine broke its banks rising to its highest level in 35 years.