16 December 2014 | Euronews
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Greece EU commissioner warns Greek non-payment of bailout debts would be 'suicide' Against a background of political turmoil the European Union’s Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici arrived in Athens on a two-day visit -
USA Body of US Iraq war veteran suspected of killing six family members discovered in Pennsylvania Police in the US searching for an Iraq war veteran suspected of killing six members of his own family in Pennsylvania, say they have found his body -
Netherlands Black Pete "a symptom of Europe's Afrophobia", warn campaigners -
Ukraine Obama set to sign bill on more Russian sanctions by end of the week The White House says President Obama will sign legislation by the end of the week to authorise new sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine -
Economy Belgium bids to bring energy and internet projects online with EU boost -
Greece Greek MPs divided over austerity as crucial vote looms The Greek parliament embarks on a three-stage vote to elect a new president. If they reject the government's nominated candidate, the country faces an election that could see the left voted into power -
World Care in conflict zones: MSF's medical aid on the frontline They go where most of us would never dare, leading the battle against the Ebola crisis, working where conflict rages: in Syria, Iraq, Nigeria -
Finland Focus on children's education, says Santa Claus Hundreds of thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus have been arriving in his village in the Arctic Circle. While they were being opened and -
India Candlelit vigil on second anniversary of fatal gang rape that shocked India Dozens of people gathered in the Indian capital New Delhi on Tuesday to condemn violence against women on the second anniversary of the brutal gang -
Europe News EU Commission ditches 'watered down' air pollution proposal The European Commissions plan to reduce air pollution has been ditched, along with a host of other new measures. The reason given, national heads of -
Sport Irish youngster honoured in Greece A 10-year old boy from County Armagh in Northern Ireland has been honoured by the Greek Sports Journalists’ Association after striking up a -
USA Ex-Florida Governor Jeb Bush to 'actively explore' Republican presidential bid The prospect of a third US President Bush has moved a little closer. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush – brother former President George W. Bush and -
Pakistan Worldwide condemnation over Taliban murder of school children There has been swift and harsh worldwide condemnation of the Taliban murder of school children in Pakistan. The Secretary-General of the United -
World News [Watch] Australian TV presenter breaks down on air when the news get personal -
World News A most dangerous profession: Reporters without Borders' 2014 annual report paints bleak picture for news gatherers On the face of it, with fewer journalists killed this year trying to bring us the news, 2014 was a good one for the safety of reporters. Think again -
Pakistan Children targeted in Pakistan's deadliest militant attack in years; 132 students are killed 132 children and nine staff are dead after Taliban gunmen storm a military-run high school in Pakistan -
Spain Suspected jihadist recruiters held in Spain and Morocco Spanish and Moroccan police have arrested seven people suspected of recruiting women to support extremists from the self-proclaimed Islamic State in -
Europe News EU lawmakers fail to strike deal on Palestine vote, reach compromise The deeply divisive conflict splitting the European Parliament. On Wednesday EU lawmakers were set to vote on a symbolic motion urging the blocs -
Cinema Europe's rich cinema talent in the frame at European Film Awards in Riga The 27th edition of the European Film Awards took place in the continent’s 2014 cultural capital Riga. German film director and president of the -
Ukraine Children's tribute to Ukraine's 'cyborg' soldiers Ukrainian soldiers receive thanks and gifts from staff and children at a Kindergarten in Kiev. Their bravery defending Donetsk airport from Russian separatists has led some to refer to them as 'cyborg -
Sport Former France and Arsenal star Henry retires Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football following a glittering career spanning 20 years. The 37-year-old former -
Turkey Turkey: Beşiktaş football fans on trial for plotting anti-government coup Thirty-five Turkish football fans have gone on trial in Istanbul accused of trying to overthrow the government during mass protests last year -
Culture news Barry Manilow's 'Dream Duets' bring iconic voices back to life A host of powerful, iconic voices are brought back to life in Barry Manilow's new album, 'My Dream Duets'. -
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Pakistan Pakistan Taliban 'kill over 100' in Peshawar school attack The Pakistani Taliban have attacked a military-run school in Peshawar, killing over 100 students. The prime minister has called the massacre a "national tragedy". -
West Bank Israel military kill Palestinian man during West Bank clashes Israeli soldiers have shot and killed a Palestinian man during clashes in the West Bank, according to the military. It said soldiers had been trying -
World News Australia police probe Sydney siege suspect motives Australian police are investigating the motives of Man Haron Monis, the suspected gunman who died after the 16 hour hostage standoff. The self-styled -
No Comment Star Wars characters join pantomime horses for weird and wacky London race -
No Comment World's only panda triplets get named after global campaign -
No Comment Clashes continue in troubled Mexican state of Guerrero -
Pakistan Pakistan: 'More than 100' children killed as Taliban attack Peshawar school The Pakistani Taliban have attacked a military-run school in Peshawar, killing dozens of students. The prime minister has called the massacre a "national tragedy". -
World News Australia mourns the victims of the Sydney Siege A country in mourning – Australia pays tribute to the victims of siege in Sydney. Two of the 17 hostages died alongside the gunman when heavily armed -
Venezuela President Maduro slams US sanctions on Venezuelan officials A sea of red shirts flowed through Caracas on Monday. Thousands took to the streets in a show of strength for their president Nicolas Maduro who -
Estonia Italian journalist Chiesa is arrested in Estonia The influential Italian journalist and politician Giulietto Chiesa has been arrested in Estonia according to his family. Chiesa was in Tallin to -
USA Police launch manhunt after ex-Iraq veteran goes on shooting spree A man hunt is underway in Philadelphia for an Iraq war veteran suspected of killing six family members. Police have advised locals to lock their -
Italy Mideast diplomacy continues as pressure mounts for a UN resolution European-led efforts to resolve the Israeli Palestinian conflict are being resisted by Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu. After his meeting with his -
World News Flags fly at half-mast across Sydney after the violent end to a cafe siege The people of Sydney woke up on Tuesday morning to the news that heavily armed police stormed a cafe overnight ending a siege in a coffee shop. Two -
Germany Around 15,000 turn out for Dresden's biggest ever PEGIDA anti-Islam rally There have been more==PEGIDA== inspired marches in Germany – around 15,000 people took part in a rally in Dresden against immigration and Islam. The -
Denmark Denmark lays claim to part of the Arctic amid fears shifting ice could cause a rift in diplomatic relations Denmark lays claim to a 900,000-square kilometre area of the North Pole provoking fears that a breakdown in relations with other countries surrounding the Arctic could ensue