World news about “Washington” published by euronews.
Protesters greet Myanmar leader Sein in US Protesters gathered as the president of Myanmar arrived at the White House. Rights groups and some US lawmakers think Obama has moved too quickly since a… 21/05/2013
Five dead in Seattle shootout US police are reporting five people are dead following a firefight near Seattle in Washington state. Officers were responding to an emergency call of shots… 22/04/2013
Wardens issue eye-watering fines to Washington drivers Forget all the political manoeuvring about the fiscal cliff, the real budget busters in Washington are traffic wardens. Figures from the American… 07/04/2013
First woman to lead US Secret Service is sworn in For the first time in its history the US Secret Service has a woman as its chief. Barack Obama appointed Julia Pierson to lead the organisation in a bid to… 28/03/2013
Pro and anti-gay marriage protests in Washington – nocomment Anti- and pro-gay marriage protesters demonstrated in front of America’s top court ahead of two days of arguments in the court on the issue. The court was… 27/03/2013
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks honoured on Capitol Hill In Washington, American leaders have unveiled a statue of Rosa Parks, a woman who defied racial segregation in 1955 making her a pioneer of civil… 27/02/2013
Obama’s State of the Union: reaction from Washington The President’s State of the Union address always packs out Washington’s bars and pubs – where much of the clientele are involved in politics themselves and… 13/02/2013
Beyonce sings for Obama – nocomment Beyonce sang the national anthem to hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the US Capitol and the National Mall at Barack Obama’s presidential… 22/01/2013
Barack Obama sworn in for second term – nocomment US President Barack Obama began his second term, taking the oath of office in an intimate ceremony in the ornate White House Blue Room. 21/01/2013
Shuttle Discovery’s last flight – nocomment After three decades of space service, NASA’s oldest and most traveled shuttle, Discovery, took off for a final time. The shuttle was heading for the… 18/04/2012
USA – nocomment U.S. President Barack Obama and his family join the Easter Bunny and thousands of children for the annual Easter Egg Roll on the lawn of the White House. 10/04/2012
Obama dedicates Martin Luther King memorial – nocomment US President Barack Obama speaks at the opening of the memorial dedicated to slain civil rights leader Martin Luthur King. 17/10/2011
Engineers Inspect Washington Monument for quake Damage – nocomment Structural engineers are assessing the damages on both the inside and outside of the Washington Monument which was damaged by an earthquake last summer. 29/09/2011
IMF’s Lagarde highlights global economic risks As the financial markets tumbled on Thursday, the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde,warned the crises in the European Union and … 22/09/2011
Black bear on the loose – nocomment A news broadcast helicopter spotted an adult black bear running through gardens and climbing fences in Linwood, in the US state of Washington. 07/06/2011
Washington watches the Osama bin Laden kill missionU.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin… 03/05/2011
Crowds celebrate bin Laden’s demise Just over nine years ago, Americans were united in grief after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Now, Americans are united in celebration after the killing of… 02/05/2011
US brinkmanship over savage budget cutsUS President Obama is feeling the chill of political deadlock as Democrats and Republicans play the blame game over budget cuts. Automatic reductions are… 01/03/2013
Obama and Japanese Prime Minister affirm allianceUS President Barack Obama has met with Japan’s new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House for a round of talks designed to reaffirm their alliance… 22/02/2013
Obama pledges to raise minimum wage in second termA 20 percent hike in the minimum wage is one of US President Barack Obama’s second term plans announced in his State of the Union address. Obama told a… 13/02/2013
European car makers rev up at Washington showThe motor industry has been gearing up for the Washington Auto Show, one of the biggest car events in North America. When the public walk through the doors… 01/02/2013
Kerry nomination sails through US SenateJohn Kerry’s nomination as President Barack Obama’s new secretary of state has sailed through the US Senate. The vote was 94 to 3 in favour. Two Senators from… 30/01/2013
“Global Conversation” for Hillary ClintonIn Washington, Hillary Clinton has taken part in a globally linked-up question and answer session. It is part of a week-long series of meetings, conferences… 30/01/2013
Rally by US gun control supportersThousands of protesters braved the bitterly cold Washington weather on Saturday as part of a campaign against gun crime. Some held signs calling for… 27/01/2013
Obama ‘journey’ speech excerpts“This generation of Americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience.” “A decade of war is now ending, an economic… 21/01/2013
Meet the new boss, same as the old bossPresident Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have been publicly sworn in for their second terms in Washington. And, once again, the repeating of the… 21/01/2013
Fight against gun control in the US gets personalThe fight against Barack Obama’s proposed gun control measures is getting personal. The National Rifle Association has produced a video accusing the… 17/01/2013
Who is Chuck Hagel, Obama’s controversial pick for Defense?President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to be his defense secretary and an announcement could come on Monday, sources… 07/01/2013
US First Lady joins Toys for Tots Christmas driveThe US First Lady has done her bit for the annual “Toys for Tots” campaign that collects Christmas gifts for poorer families. Michelle Obama joined military… 12/12/2012
Colorado and Washington make recreational marijuana legalVotes making Colorado and Washington the first US states to legalise marijuana for recreational use could be short-lived victories if the federal government… 08/11/2012
African-Americans to stick with ObamaAs the clock ticks down in a very tight US presidential election every vote counts with President Obama hoping to pick up the lions share of those on offer… 04/11/2012
Atheists ‘come out’ to protest in Washington DCReligious sceptics took to the streets of Washington DC on Saturday to celebrate their rejection of God’s existence. The Reason Rally in the heart of the… 25/03/2012
Historical gift to the American people unveiledA 715 year old copy of Magna Carta is set to go on display in the National Archives in the U.S. after conservation work. It is owned by a Washington… 03/02/2012
Occupy Washington camps defy eviction deadlineOccupy Washington protesters have defied a police deadline to clear two occupy camps or face arrest. In a gesture of rebellion the protesters have erected a… 31/01/2012
Earthquake closes Washington MonumentThe Washington Monument has been closed indefinitely, whilst repair work is carried out following last month’s earthquake. Visitors will not be able to go up… 27/09/2011
Obama’s jobs plan hinges on Republican responsePresident Obama has challenged Congress to pass a $447 billion package “right away” to get America back to work. Still the president faces an uphill struggle… 09/09/2011
Obama hails multi-billion dollar jobs planUS President Barack Obama proposed a $447 billion jobs package on Friday to tackle unemployment which has grown to more than 9 per cent of the American… 09/09/2011
Strauss-Kahn returns to WashingtonFormer IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has arrived home in Washington for the first time since his arrest in May on sexual assault charges. The authorities… 27/08/2011
US East Coast rattled by rare earthquakeA rare earthquake hit the east coast of the United States on Tuesday. The 5.8-quake was one of the strongest ever recorded in the region. There were no… 24/08/2011
Two-step deal reached over US debt crisisPresident Barack Obama has reached a deal with congressional leaders to reduce the public deficit and to avoid a the first US government default in… 01/08/2011
Dalai Lama in Washington visitRepublican and Democrat leaders in the US have met with Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama at the Capitol. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and… 08/07/2011
IMF hit by cyber attackThe International Monetary Fund has become the latest high profile victim of a cyber attack. The aim was apparently to install software that would give a… 12/06/2011
Obama’s foreign policy challengesThe American mid-term elections take place on Tuesday but how, if at all, will Obama’s foreign policy choices affect the results? euronews’ Fariba Mavaddat… 01/11/2010
US liberals strike back with One Nation march in DCUS liberals have hit the streets of Washington DC for the One Nation march – their own event to counter the conservatives, who held a rally in the same place… 03/10/2010
US march shows strength of conservative supportIt was billed as a rallying call for spiritual and moral renewal. But some say the huge turnout in Washington DC for the “Restoring Honor” march underscores… 29/08/2010
Dalai Lama’s Washington visit angers ChinaThe Dalai Lama is holding talks with US President Barack Obama in Washington – a meeting that has angered Beijing. China – already seething over US plans to… 18/02/2010
Obama risks Chinese anger over Dalai Lama visitThe Dalai Lama is in Washington for a meeting today with US President Barack Obama. In Tibetan eyes it is a long overdue get-together after Obama’s failure to… 18/02/2010
Historic snowstorm brings Washington to a haltThey are used to harsh winters on America’s east coast but the current cold temperatures have not been experienced for 90 years. A massive snowstorm has… 06/02/2010
Big boost for Obama’s healthcare reform plansWintry weather may have engulfed Washington DC but political developments there are enough to warm the heart of the US President. Barack Obama’s healthcare… 20/12/2009
EU gaining appreciation in WashingtonFor an outside look at Europe moving forward, Euronews sought out an American expert in international relations who specialises in the EU: Dr. Kathleen… 20/11/2009
Coast guard exercise rings alarm bellsDuring the September 11 commemoration service in Washington, a security alert briefly set nerves jangling. Reports were flashed on major TV and radio networks… 11/09/2009
Washington DC subway crash “worst in city’s history”A subway train has smashed into the rear of another at the height of the evening rush hour in Washington DC, killing at least six people and injuring scores… 23/06/2009
Guard dies in attack on Holocaust Museum in WashingtonAn elderly man described by the media as a white supremacist has been shot and critically wounded after killing a security guard at the Washington Holocaust… 11/06/2009
Netanyahu begins visit to USIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington amid hopes he may be ready to endorse a peace process leading to an independent… 17/05/2009
