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Defence and security are the priorities of the day in Brussels
With Europe still recovering from terrorist attacks and the prospect that the UK may leave the bloc, security and defence issues have taken centre-stage.With Europe still recovering from terrorist attacks and the prospect that the UK may leave the bloc, security and defence issues have taken centre-stage.
Swiss vote to beef up government surveillance powers
Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.
Obama vetoes 9/11 victims bill, says no to legal action against Saudi Arabia
US President Barack Obama has vetoed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would allow the families of victims of the 9/11 attacks to take legal action against Saudi…US President Barack Obama has vetoed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), which would allow the families of victims of the 9/11 attacks to take legal action against Saudi…
Attacker shot after storming Israeli embassy in Ankara
An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.
An old technology revisited to save lives at sea
Monitoring the Mediterranean to save the lives of drifting refugees is currently a hit-and-miss affair, needing an expensive armada of vessels to ensure lives are saved. But there are never enough shiMonitoring the Mediterranean to save the lives of drifting refugees is currently a hit-and-miss affair, needing an expensive armada of vessels to ensure lives are saved. But there are never enough shi
Takeaway: Up in the air
This small zeppelin has been designed to save lives.This small zeppelin has been designed to save lives.
False alarm triggers major security alert in Paris
A major security alert, triggered by a false alarm, has caused panic in central Paris.A major security alert, triggered by a false alarm, has caused panic in central Paris.
French police lift alert over Paris after false alarm
French police briefly warned the public to avoid central Paris following a terror alert before declaring the incident over moments later.French police briefly warned the public to avoid central Paris following a terror alert before declaring the incident over moments later.
Oktoberfest opens under heightened security
Oktoberfest in Munich has opened amid heavy rain and even heavier security.Oktoberfest in Munich has opened amid heavy rain and even heavier security.
Europe needs a clear vision of its future, Germany and France meet ahead of Bratislava
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.
US agrees a record military aid package to Israel
After 10 months of talking, Washington has agreed a record 38 billion dollar military aid package for Israel.After 10 months of talking, Washington has agreed a record 38 billion dollar military aid package for Israel.
Merkel starting to feel immigration backlash in Germany
A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.A million refugees arrived in Germany in 2015, with the peak migration being reached in September, when Chancellor Angela Merkel decided to open the frontiers.
EU needs to focus on areas its citizens care about, says Romanian PM
The EU should concentrate on issues like security and the economy as it seeks to restore the trust of its citizens, Romanian prime minister Dacian Ciolos said.The EU should concentrate on issues like security and the economy as it seeks to restore the trust of its citizens, Romanian prime minister Dacian Ciolos said.
Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' amid tight security
No incident has been reported so far during the ritual that caused a devastating stampede last year.No incident has been reported so far during the ritual that caused a devastating stampede last year.
Residents evacuated from Algarve villages
People have been evacuated from three villages in the Algarve region in southern Portugal, including a holiday resort, as hundreds of firefighters continued to battle wildfires across the country on…People have been evacuated from three villages in the Algarve region in southern Portugal, including a holiday resort, as hundreds of firefighters continued to battle wildfires across the country on…
Smartphone app lets women report areas where they feel unsafe
Dark alleyways and empty spaces can often mean danger and a sense of anxiety for the most vulnerable members of society.Dark alleyways and empty spaces can often mean danger and a sense of anxiety for the most vulnerable members of society.
Israel constructing underground barrier along boundary with Gaza
Israeli sources cited by Reuters news agency said that construction has begun on an underground barrier along a small stretch of its boundary line with Gaza.Israeli sources cited by Reuters news agency said that construction has begun on an underground barrier along a small stretch of its boundary line with Gaza.
Greece conference to tackle migrant crisis
Foreign Ministers and high-ranking officials from Mediterranean countries have met in Greece to search for solutions to the migrant crisis.Foreign Ministers and high-ranking officials from Mediterranean countries have met in Greece to search for solutions to the migrant crisis.
The Brief from Brussels: EU and UK negotiators in place for divorce
This is The Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from around Europe.This is The Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from around Europe.
NATO braces for cyber war
A new era has dawned for NATO, euronews correspondent Andrei Beketov reports from the Cyber Security symposium in Mons, Belgium.A new era has dawned for NATO, euronews correspondent Andrei Beketov reports from the Cyber Security symposium in Mons, Belgium.
French police detain two after gas canisters found in Paris car
Two people were arrested in southern France on Tuesday (September 7) in southern France after a car parked near Notre Dame Cathedral was found with several gas canisters inside over the…Two people were arrested in southern France on Tuesday (September 7) in southern France after a car parked near Notre Dame Cathedral was found with several gas canisters inside over the…
Britain jails radical Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary
A court in Britain has jailed the country’s best-known radical Muslim cleric for five and a half years for urging support of ISIL .A court in Britain has jailed the country’s best-known radical Muslim cleric for five and a half years for urging support of ISIL .
Afghan forces end Kabul aid agency siege after gun battle
Afghan security forces in Kabul have been battling gunmen who stormed an international aid group’s offices after a car bomb attack.Afghan security forces in Kabul have been battling gunmen who stormed an international aid group’s offices after a car bomb attack.
Japan strongly condemns latest North Korean missile launch
North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military.North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military.
Security beefed up as pupils return to school in France
It is back to school in France and, this time, with heightened security.It is back to school in France and, this time, with heightened security.
Desperate search for survivors as Italy quake death toll reaches 120
At least 120 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that devastated a cluster of mountain communities in central Italy on Wednesday.At least 120 people have been killed in a powerful earthquake that devastated a cluster of mountain communities in central Italy on Wednesday.
The Brief from Brussels: Quake rocks Italy
This is the Brief from Brussels, a round up of the top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a round up of the top stories from across Europe.
Germany unveils civil defence plan
The German government on Wednesday unveiled its first civil defence plan since the end of the Cold War, which include advice to stockpile key supplies in the event of a terror…The German government on Wednesday unveiled its first civil defence plan since the end of the Cold War, which include advice to stockpile key supplies in the event of a terror…
Worldwide tourism resilient but hit by economic weakness and terrorism
Fears over terrorism and economic weakness mean global travel is still growing but slowing according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.Fears over terrorism and economic weakness mean global travel is still growing but slowing according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.
Brexit to dominate diplomacy this week
As Theresa May goes back to work after her summer holiday, German chancellor Angela Merkel visits 6 cities in 6 days to prepare EU response to BrexitAs Theresa May goes back to work after her summer holiday, German chancellor Angela Merkel visits 6 cities in 6 days to prepare EU response to Brexit