2014-12-16

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

Netherlands

Black Pete "a symptom of Europe's Afrophobia", warn campaigners

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

Economy

Belgium bids to bring energy and internet projects online with EU boost

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

World News

[Watch] Australian TV presenter breaks down on air when the news get personal

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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'.

16/12/2014

World

Rosetta team is euronews' people of 2014

16/12/2014

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".

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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

16/12/2014

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Star Wars characters join pantomime horses for weird and wacky London race

16/12/2014

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World's only panda triplets get named after global campaign

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Clashes continue in troubled Mexican state of Guerrero

16/12/2014