France Protests as French prostitution bill gets tough on sex trade French lawmakers have set out tough new measures on prostitution, passing a draft bill in the country’s lower house of parliament, with 238 04/12/2013
Sport World Cup draw: Asia and Oceania Ahead of Friday’s draw, a quick look at the teams in the Asia and Oceania pot: Asian champions Japan were the first side to qualify for the finals 04/12/2013
Ukraine Ukraine: Further demonstrations as activists challenge protesters' arrests Activists in Kyiv have gathered in front of the Shevchenkivskiy courthouse to demand the release of nine protesters arrested during the December 1 04/12/2013
the global conversation Perception v reality: corruption, discrimination and Romania's EU relations In this edition of the Global Conversation Isabelle Kumar discusses the key issues affecting Romania today with the country’s prime minister Victor 04/12/2013
World First Deputy PM of Ukraine promises full probe into protest violence As anti-government protests continue in Ukraine, euronews asked First Deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Arbuzov for his official reaction, his view of the 04/12/2013
Business Eastern Europe leads EU growth into 2014 Romania, Hungary and Latvia emerge the star pupils in the latest survey on growth in the EU. Eurostat says GDP growth accelerated in the 28-member 04/12/2013
Spain Spanish broadcaster closed down after staff dispute sours Police have closed down a Spanish TV station in Valencia after the public broadcaster defied an order to cease operations. Regional authorities 04/12/2013
Italy Buildings sink as Italian town hit by landslide. The southern Italian town of Montescagliosa has been bit by a major landslide, causing significant damage to local infrastructure. Buildings sank 04/12/2013
France Disgraced French General Aussaresses dies A retired French General, infamous for defending the use of torture during Algeria’s War of Independence, has died aged 95. Paul Aussaresses was 04/12/2013
Sport 2014 World Cup draw: African nations Ahead of Friday’s draw, let’s take a quick look at the five African teams in the pot. Ghana Frustrated at being denied a semi-final spot at the 04/12/2013
Ukraine Ukraine: thousands continue demonstrations in Kyiv for 14th night Thousands of people continued to rally in Kyiv for the 14th night in a row, angry at the Ukranian government’s decision to freeze ties with the 04/12/2013
World Euronews correspondent in Ukraine gives view on crisis Claudio Rosmino: “In order to get a clearer understanding of how the crisis in Ukraine might play out I am joined by Sergio Cantone who is the 04/12/2013
USA Obama: Growing income inequality threat to "American dream" In a landmark speech on the state of the US economy and society, US President Barack Obama on Wednesday warned against the dangers of a growing 04/12/2013
Ukraine Former Ukrainian presidents call for government dialogue with protesters Three former Ukrainian presidents have urged the current government to listen to protesters camped out in Kyiv . Leonid Kravchuk, Leonid Kuchma and 04/12/2013
brussels bureau EU, Turkey set for visa-free travel deal Turkish citizens have taken a step closer to visa-free travel to the EU, officials from the European Commission and the Turkish government said on 04/12/2013
Ukraine Ukrainian police filmed beating anti-government protesters Ukrainian police have been filmed beating protesters who were handcuffed and lying on the ground. The video appears to show officers attacking them 04/12/2013
target Intangible heritage: giving new life to old traditions in Baku From Mongolian calligraphy to Turkish coffee, ancient and living traditions from all over the world are the centre of global attention in Baku. The 04/12/2013
France French MPs move a step closer to criminalising prostitutes' clients The French lower house has voted to pass a reform of the prostitution law. Politicians voted 268 in favour and 138 against the reform, which would 04/12/2013
world news Regulate or root out prostitution - the oldest profession in the world? It is often called the oldest profession in the world – prostitution. Should it be banned or regulated like other businesses? In Europe there are a 04/12/2013
Sport Official World Cup ball The official ball for the 2014 World Cup has been revealed in Rio de Janeiro. The ball, named the ‘brazuca’ was presented by Brazil’s Hernane 04/12/2013
Iran Iraqi PM arrives in Iran for talks on Syria and security ties Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, has arrived in Iran for his first visit to the country since Hassan Rohani was elected President in June. The 04/12/2013
Argentina Looting rife in Argentine city of Cordoba as police take strike action With the police on strike, chaos is rife in the central-Argentine city of Cordoba. One man has reportedly been killed and up to 60 people injured 04/12/2013
World Nick Lowe gets into Christmas spirit Veteran British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe wasn’t exactly filled with the Christmas spirit when his American record company suggested he make a 04/12/2013
Cinema Juliette Binoche honoured in Marrakech After Sharon Stone, the Marrakech film festival has been paying homage to French icon Juliette Binoche. The actress received the tribute from 04/12/2013
brussels bureau Greek PM has defended 2014's budget Greek PM Antonio Samaras has defended his government’s 2014 budget as Athens comes under renewed pressure from international creditors, who say it 04/12/2013
Vatican Pope leads prayer for nuns missing in Syria The Pope has called on people to pray for a group of Orthodox nuns missing in Syria since Monday, December 2. During his weekly audience at St 04/12/2013
Belgium Lavrov slams condemnation of Ukraine's excessive force against protesters US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held bilateral talks on Wednesday, on the sidelines of a two-day 04/12/2013
Business OPEC holds oil price firm, welcomes back Iran OPEC’s latest meeting at its Vienna headquarters welcomed back a lost member, Iran, and decided to maintain the status quo for another six months 04/12/2013
World Egyptians reject 'stupid' new anti-protest powers Egyptians have been protesting that a new law ratified on 24 November by Egyptian interim president Adly Mansour is abusive. The new law makes it 04/12/2013
