France New arms deal allegations hit Sarkozy Four months ahead of presidential elections, France’s Nicholas Sarkozy has found himself in the middle of a corruption scandal. French newspaper 02/01/2012
Italy Italians in uproar over consumer price hikes ‘Work more, earn less’ may be the mantra for many Italians this year with the country facing a new level of economic hardship. Tough austerity 02/01/2012
Hungary Hungarian democracy 'reformed' Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban has brought in a new constitution in spite of strong criticism from the opposition at home and from other 02/01/2012
Iran Iran flexes maritime muscles over sanctions Iran’s testing of long range missiles and a veiled threat to close access to the Persian Gulf have ratcheted up tensions with the West. The Islamic 02/01/2012
Syria Syrian military in retreat, says Arab League Chief The Secretary General of the Arab League said on Monday that the Syrian military has withdrawn from residential areas and is on the outskirts of the 02/01/2012
Germany German president sparks anger over paper threat Germany’s president is under fire for allegedly threatening journalists not to publish a damaging story about his private home loan deal. According 02/01/2012
Turkey Haniyeh visit strengthens Hamas ties with Turkey Turkey’s relations with Gaza’s Hamas leadership have grown closer with a visit by the Palestinian territory’s prime minister Ismail Haniyeh. In 02/01/2012
Toe to toe with taboo In a gym that was once part of a Taliban punishment centre an Olympic dream has blossomed. Nineteen-year-old Shabnam Rahimi and her 18-year old 02/01/2012
Iraq Fears for Iraq's minority Christians The number of Christians in Iraq has more than halved since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003, according to UN figures. The amount is now down to 02/01/2012
Eastwood uncovers enigmatic Hoover J. Edgar Hoover was at the helm of America’s law enforcement for almost 50 years. As the FBI’s first director he was both feared and admired. But 02/01/2012
'King of Cling' honored at Dutch museum For decades his designs have graced the shapes of celebrities and fashionistas around the world including Madonna, Janet Jackson and most recently 02/01/2012
Libya New Tunisia President on state visit to Libya The new leaders of two of the countries most affected by last year’s Arab Spring met for the first time on Monday since taking office. Tunisian 02/01/2012
Nigeria Coastal pollution fears after Nigeria oil spill Those living along Nigeria’s coastline said on Monday that officials are not doing enough to clean up last month’s deep sea oil spill. Thirteen 02/01/2012
USA Iowa Republicans launch US political year The Midwestern US state of Iowa this Tuesday hosts the country’s first major electoral event of the year. Voters here will kick off the process to 02/01/2012
Egypt Ailing Mubarak back in court The former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has been back in court after a two month delay in his trial over the deaths of hundreds of 02/01/2012
learning world Learning to count the pennies All over the world the economic downturn is having a negative impact on education. Public spending is being slashed and schools have not been spared 02/01/2012
Hungary Controversial new Hungarian laws come into effect It is a troubled start to 2012 for Hungary which is welcoming in the new year with a new constitution, and continued protests against it. Sweeping 02/01/2012
Nigeria Islamist militants threaten Nigerian army The islamist militant group Boko Haram is threatening to confront Nigerian soldiers after the decision by the president to declare a state of 02/01/2012
The flowers that launched the euro To mark the anniversary of the arrival of the euro in the form of notes and coins, euronews spoke with Romano Prodi, who in 2002 was President of the 02/01/2012
A decade of the euro On new year’s day 2002 euro notes and coins hit the streets for the first time. They were introduced with much enthusiasm and optimism as a currency 02/01/2012
Israel Israel's deep religious divisions come to the surface Tensions between Israel’s secular and ultra-orthodox Jewish communities are rising amid a debate over gender separation. Protesters boarded buses to 02/01/2012
South Korea South Korea urges reconciliation with North The South Korean president is calling on North Korea’s new leader to take the opportunity to return to negotiations after the death of his father Kim 02/01/2012
Tiber dive marks Rome new year Italians marked the start of 2012 by diving into the river Tiber, a tradition dating back more than 50 years. 02/01/2012
Europe's New Year celebrations The New Year was celebrated in cities across Europe with spectacular fireworks displays. 02/01/2012
USA Journey to the centre of the moon The US space agency NASA has succeeded in sending twin satellites into orbit around the moon. They are hoping the new spacecrafts – known as grails 02/01/2012
Iran Iran raises tension testing long-range missiles Iran says it has test-fired two long-range missiles in the Persian Gulf. On Sunday state TV showed the navy test- firing medium-ranged missiles which 02/01/2012
USA Occupy activists arrested in New York New Year’s Eve in New York saw dozens of anti-Wall street protesters arrested only streets way from where revellers were celebrating. Around 68 02/01/2012
USA Iowa kicks off Republican nominations Republican presidential hopefuls are vying for position ahead of the Iowa caucus on January 3. Front-runner moderate, Mitt Romney is counting on a 02/01/2012
Denmark Unity is target of Danish EU presidency Denmark says it is determined to bring unity to the European Union as it takes over the bloc’s rotating presidency. In her New Year address, Prime 02/01/2012
Syria Monitoring mission should pull out of Syria More amateur video said to show funerals of the latest victims killed by Syrian security forces has been published on the internet. An Arab League 02/01/2012