Russia Russia may ban MPs from using iPhones over spying fears Russian lawmakers are considering banning state officials from using foreign-made smartphones. Instead they want to use the Russian-made Yota phone 10/12/2013
Ukraine EU's Foreign Policy Chief in Ukraine The European Union’s Foreign Police Chief has met both the president and anti-government demonstrators in Ukraine. Catherine Ashton was at the 10/12/2013
Central African Republic French President François Hollande arrives in Central African Republic French President François Hollande began a visit to the Central African Republic capital Bangui on Tuesday. While there, he will meet with French 10/12/2013
Ukraine Diplomatic activity in Ukraine The President of Ukraine has met with the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief. Catherine Ashton is the latest diplomat to travel to the capital Kyiv since 10/12/2013
Sport Wednesday's Champions League games sees qualification go down to the wire Wednesday’s Champions League games see already-qualified Chelsea play Steaua Bucharest knowing a win would guarantee them top spot in Group E. The 10/12/2013
Jordan Terrorism suspect Abu Qatada rejects legitimacy of Jordan court Radical cleric Abu Qatada has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism at a retrial in Jordan, saying he does not recognise the court in which he’s 10/12/2013
Argentina At least seven killed in Argentina looting At least seven people have been killed, and hundreds injured, in looting throughout Argentina. Shops and homes were raided as people took advantage 10/12/2013
economy EU ministers close to political deal on closing bad banks European Union finance ministers meeting in Brussels are on track to agree the creation of a banking union before the end of the year. Such a union 10/12/2013
Sport Terrace violence leaves big question marks over Brazil security ahead of World Cup 2014 Concern is mounting over security in Brazil ahead of next summer’s World Cup. It was prompted by violent scenes during a Brazilian championship 10/12/2013
Syria Spanish journalist's wife pleads with rebels in Syria to free her husband The wife of a Spanish journalist kidnapped in Syria has made a video plea asking militants to release him and his colleague. Reporter Javier 10/12/2013
Insight World leaders at Mandela memorial service Tuesday’s memorial service for Nelson Mandela was attended not just by the people of South Africa. Dozens of world leaders also made the journey to 10/12/2013
South Africa World leaders and the rain descend on Mandela's memorial service Some 90 world leaders descended on South Africa and Soweto’s Soccer City Stadium to bid farewell to Nelson Mandela, but only a select few got the 10/12/2013
corporate Angry reaction to EADS job cuts, CEO Enders defends the layoffs Aerospace firm EADS has upset two of its major shareholders – the French and German governments – for its decision to cut 5,600 jobs. Unions have 10/12/2013
Belgium IMF’s Lagarde: EU crisis far from over, youth unemployment can darken future The crisis in the European Union is far from over, despite some positive economic signs, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF’s 10/12/2013
brussels bureau NATO sees Ukraine's future in Europe NATO’s deputy head Alexander Vershbow has said that “Ukraine’s future lies with Europe” after the alliance held talks with officials from Kyiv. The 10/12/2013
France Founder of faulty breast implant company PIP jailed for four years The founder of a French company that manufactured faulty breast implants has been jailed for four years. Jean-Claude Mas, who ran Poly Implant 10/12/2013
Norway OPCW receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo Ahmet Uzumcu has received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. The OPCW is overseeing the 10/12/2013
hi-tech LeWeb2013: hanging out with bop.fm co-founder and CEO Shehzad Daredia On day 1 of the LeWeb2013 conference in Paris, euronews’ Mark Davis received Shehzad Daredia, a speaker at LeWeb, for a Google+ Hangout On 10/12/2013
South Africa Thousands pay tribute to South Africa's Madiba Crowds of South Africans, world leaders, friends and family braved torrential rain today for former South African President, Nelson Mandela’s 10/12/2013
no comment The world says goodbye to Madiba Large numbers of presidents, ministers and royalty continued to pour into the FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday for the memorial service for 10/12/2013
hi-tech LeWeb2013: hanging out with Bot Home Automation Chief Inventor James Siminoff On day 1 of the LeWeb2013 conference in Paris, euronews’ Mark Davis received James Siminoff, a speaker at LeWeb, for a Google+ Hangout On 10/12/2013
corporate US taxpayers no longer own part of General Motors Washington’s bailout of General Motors is over. The US Treasury has sold its last shares in America’s largest carmaker, taking a $10 billion loss 10/12/2013
economy Turkey's economy continues to boom Turkish GDP has risen more than forecast. Gross domestic product grew in the third quarter by 4.4 percent from the same period last year. Strong 10/12/2013
brussels bureau MEPs reject bottom-fishing ban MEPs have voted to reject a ban on bottom-fishing trawlers, which environmentalists say lead to the destruction of the deep-sea. The European 10/12/2013
Central African Republic Two French soldiers killed during conflict in the Central African Republic French president François Hollande has confirmed that two soldiers were killed in overnight fighting in the Central African Republic. A statement 10/12/2013
hi-tech Say goodbye to lost luggage One of the most stressful moments of any holiday occurs at check-in when you often wonder if your bag will be there to meet you the other end. Some 10/12/2013
no comment Bee stings used as alternative health treatments A medical clinic in the Indonesian capital is using the stings of live bees to treat various illnesses, including strokes and cancer. The clinic 10/12/2013
no comment Iranian skaters welcome first ice rink in three decades Iran’s first ice rink in more than three decades has opened. The Aramis ice-skating rink threw open its doors in the capital, Tehran, on Sunday. It 10/12/2013
USA Obama shakes hand of Cuba's Raul Castro at Mandela memorial US President Barack Obama shook the hand of Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial to Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, an unprecedented gesture between 10/12/2013
