Greece Unions threaten to keep Athens at a standstill Underground stations in the Greek capital remain deserted, as striking subway workers defy a government order to go back to work. Lawmakers have 24/01/2013
Ukraine Record numbers injured as Kiev turns to ice rink Pedestrians in Kiev have been running an icy gauntlet. As temperatures plummet and the Ukrainian capital turns into a giant ice rink, record 24/01/2013
Sport Record tumbles in climb to the top of Argentine mountain Carlos Sa marathon runner and climber has entered the record books after his conquest of the highest peak in the Americas. The Portuguese knocked 24/01/2013
brussels bureau EU, Brazil silent on protectionism at trade talks The EU has accused Brazil of protectionism in the past. But leaders tried to put those differences to one side at a joint trade summit in 24/01/2013
Sport Repsol Honda unveil new bikes and rider The Repsol Honda team unveiled it’s new bikes for the start of the 2013 Moto GP season. Casey Stoner has retired so the 2012 World Champion runner 24/01/2013
USA US Secretary of State Nominee John Kerry gets tough on Iran US Secretary of State Nominee John Kerry categorically stated on Thursday that he would be totally committed to sanctions against Iran. During his 24/01/2013
France Cassez describes the "injustice" of her Mexico jail time Back on French soil, seven years after her arrest in Mexico, Florence Cassez has said she always felt free in her mind. On Wednesday, Mexico 24/01/2013
world news British referendum casts shadow over Davos David Cameron is at the World Economic Forum in Davos alongside his European counterparts on Thursday. His address was watched with keen interest 24/01/2013
World Making Europe work In this report from Davos, euronews correspondent Isabelle Kumar looks at how some of the world’s richest business people and world leaders are 24/01/2013
Spain Spanish jobs pain worsens There is no respite in sight for Spain’s unemployed. The jobless rate there has now soared to its highest level since government statisticians 24/01/2013
USA Apple's share tank on disappointing iPhone sales Disappointing iPhone sales in the run-up to the Christmas holidays caused Apple’s shares to tumble 12 percent on Thursday. The sell-off was 24/01/2013
Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges EU political changes German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the audience in her keynote speech at the World Economic Forum that Europe should press ahead with political 24/01/2013
Mali Malian refugees flee to Djenne, NGOs struggle to tackle crisis Refugees have gathered in the central Malian town of Djenne, uprooted by the violence sweeping their country. They have travelled across Mali to 24/01/2013
Syria Al-Assad celebrates prophet's birthday amid fighting near Damascus Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been seen in public for the first time since January 6. State television broadcast live pictures of the 24/01/2013
Jordan Pro-government candidates gain strength in Jordan Pro-government candidates have strengthened their hold on Jordan’s parliament. Most of the 150 seats went to independent candidates who rely on 24/01/2013
Russia Russia conducts large-scale naval exercises The largest post-Soviet era Russian naval exercises have begun in the Black Sea. The manoeuvres, due to last until January 29, will involve 24/01/2013
Spain El Pais apologises for Chavez photo Influential Spanish newspaper El Pais has apologised for publishing a “false photo” cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The 24/01/2013
Poland Cardinal Glemp dies aged 83 Cardinal Jozef Glemp, who played a central role in Poland’s peaceful transition from Communism to democracy has died aged 83. During Glemp’s 24/01/2013
brussels bureau MEPs call for more spending on agriculture A group of MEPs want the EU to spend more on agriculture. Since 2009, the bloc’s budget needs agreement from the European Parliament. The body’s 24/01/2013
Business Low costs prevailing against national carriers In the passenger battle between budget carriers and full-service airlines, the low-costs seem to be flying higher. EasyJet just announced 24/01/2013
world news Crowdfunding makes light work of low-watt light bulb Meet the NanoLight, a revolutionary light bulb that produces the same amount of light as a conventional incandescent 100-watt lamp, but that consumes 24/01/2013
Germany Bonn, Cologne and Dusseldorf airports hit by security staff strike Airport staff in Germany have gone on strike to claim higher wages. Around 370 workers left their posts in Bonn and Cologne, shutting down all 24/01/2013
Russia Russian toddler’s brush with death caught on camera A motorist in Russia has caught on camera the moment a one-year-old baby came within centimetres of a passing truck after being thrown from a car 24/01/2013
Cinema Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters Hansel and Gretel grow up with a thing about witches and as adults dedicate themselves to tracking them down wherever they hide. So far, so Twilight 24/01/2013
World Paris haute couture: Gaultier and Valentino The Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture show in Paris was a riot of colour, all set to an Eastern soundtrack. But the highlight of the show was a 24/01/2013
North Korea South Korea calls on Pyongyang to end 'provocations' Officials from South Korea have called on North Korea to refrain from “provocations”. This came shortly after Pyongyang said it will go ahead with 24/01/2013
France Cleared of kidnapping, Cassez back in France Florence Cassez, the French woman who has been in prison in Mexico for seven years on a kidnapping conviction, is back in France. The ruling was 24/01/2013
Europe Could France's intervention in Mali spell 'quagmire'? The surprise move by the French government to attack jihadist rebels in Mali followed the surprise rebel advance southward toward the capital Bamako 24/01/2013
World New technology for old houses Traditional wooden farmhouses like those in Appensell, are iconically Swiss, but every year around 30 of them are demolished because it is so 24/01/2013