archives - 28 Jan 2015. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Sudan

First of more than 2,000 child soldiers freed in South Sudan

A militia in South Sudan releases the first of many child soldiers as part of peace deal

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Cuba

Castro warns against US interference despite relations thaw

President Raul Castro has warned critics in the US he will not accept any interference in Cuba’s internal affairs despite attempts at a rapprochement

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Sport

Barca beat Atletico in eventful Kings Cup quarter

Five goals, two sendings-off, a mass brawl, a controversial penalty and nine yellow cards. Barcelona beat a nine-man Atletico Madrid in a

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Italy

Italy police arrest 160 alleged mafia members in dawn raids

Italian police have arrested more than 160 alleged members of the Ndragheta mafia gang in raids across the country. Police also confiscated assets

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Lebanon

France calls for UN Security Council meeting over Israel-Lebanon border violence

France has called an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following the outbreak of violence along southern border of Lebanon with Israel. It

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Greece

'We will not continue a policy of catastrophe' says new Greek PM

The new Greek government has made it plain it is serious about rolling back austerity set itself on a collision course with European partners

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Sport

Ronaldo handed two-match ban

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a two-match ban after being sent off for kicking out at Cordoba defender Edimar in La Liga on Saturday. The Real

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Jordan

Fate of ISIL hostages unclear after Jordan offer to swap prisoners

The fate of two hostages held by ISIL, a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian air force pilot, remains uncertain 24 hours after threats to kill them

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Syria

Syrian Kurds return to Kobani to city 'destroyed' by fighting

As thousands of Syrian Kurds return to Kobani, celebrations felt bitter sweet, as the level of destruction from more than four months of conflict became apparent.

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Greece

Government cleaners in Greece reinstated in first anti-austerity move

Greece's new finance minister announces the reinstatement of some government cleaners

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World

Greek novice government defies odds on debt

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My Europe Series

Shining a light on the Dark Net

Want a fake passport? How about an arsenal of guns? Or just click online and with anonymity assured you could be dealing in drugs. It’s all there in

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Culture news

50th anniversary of Churchill's death

Wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill died 50 years ago this month – and the anniversary has been marked by a flurry of events and

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Germany

Germany's PEGIDA group loses its second leader in a week

The woman who only recently took over the leadership of Germany's PEGIDA group has quit

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Lebanon

Israel border clashes heighten tension with its enemies

Israel struck at Syrian army artillery positions on Wednesday near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The military said it was in retaliation for at

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Ukraine

Memories of rebel control in Kramatorsk

Kramatorsk lies 70 miles from the front line of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. It was taken by pro-Russian forces in April last year, before being

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Sport

Luis Figo to run for FIFA presidency

FIFA’s presidential race threw up another surprise on Wednesday when Portuguese great Luis Figo put his name into the hat to replace incumbant Sepp

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Hungary

What's the link between WW1 and Hungary's 675,000 new citizens?

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Europe News

Ukrainian expats rally for tougher EU sanctions

Ukrainian expats protested on Wednesday outside the EU’s headquarters in Brussels as foreign ministers prepare to meet to discuss sanctions against

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Lebanon

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah attack

Israel confirms the death of two of its troops near the Lebanon border as its forces come under fire from Hezbollah. A UN peacekeeper has also been killed.

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Greece

Greece: Syriza PM Tsipras sticks to anti-austerity pledges at first cabinet meeting

He promised ‘radical’ change in Greece and, at his first cabinet meeting since winning Sunday’s election, new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed to

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USA

US snowfalls prompt giant snowball fights

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Cinema

'Shaun The Sheep' explores the esoteric and focuses on appreciating what you have

'Shaun the Sheep', the latest animation from Aardman Studios, is more than just a search for a lost shepherd

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Lebanon

Lebanon: Spanish UN peacekeeper killed in Israel-Hezbollah clashes

A Spanish UN peacekeeper in Lebanon has been killed amid clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. “We are looking into the

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Gaza

UN Gaza agency forced to suspend aid to refugees

A shortfall in funding has forced the UN agency in Gaza (UNWRA) to suspend aid to tens of thousands of Palestinians for repairs to homes damaged in

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Jordan

Jordan 'ready' to swap jihadist bomber for pilot held by ISIL

Jordan has said it is willing to hand over an Iraqi would-be suicide bomber – if a Jordanian pilot captured by the so-called Islamic State is freed

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Monaco

Former Olympic Champion Bubka to run for IAAF Presidency

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Greece

PM Alexis Tsipras tells first cabinet meeting: 'Greece will not default'

Fresh from success in Sunday’s general election, Greece’s new Prime Minster Alexis Tsipras has chaired his first cabinet meeting – setting out the

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Israel

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire near Lebanon border

Exchanges of fire have been reported between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters near the Lebanese border. Israeli media say an army vehicle was

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Culture news

Meghan Trainor releases first album, Title

Less than a year ago, US pop sensation Meghan Trainor was treking from audition to audition hoping for a record deal. Now she’s at the top of the

28/01/2015

Activists call for measures to stop deportations to Syria

Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy?

Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk region

Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format

Activists call for measures to stop deportations to Syria

Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy?

Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk region

Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format

2015-01-28

First of more than 2,000 child soldiers freed in South Sudan

Castro warns against US interference despite relations thaw

Barca beat Atletico in eventful Kings Cup quarter

Italy police arrest 160 alleged mafia members in dawn raids

France calls for UN Security Council meeting over Israel-Lebanon border violence

Ronaldo handed two-match ban

Syrian Kurds return to Kobani to city 'destroyed' by fighting

Government cleaners in Greece reinstated in first anti-austerity move

Greek novice government defies odds on debt

50th anniversary of Churchill's death

Germany's PEGIDA group loses its second leader in a week

Israel border clashes heighten tension with its enemies

Memories of rebel control in Kramatorsk

Luis Figo to run for FIFA presidency

What's the link between WW1 and Hungary's 675,000 new citizens?

Ukrainian expats rally for tougher EU sanctions

UN Gaza agency forced to suspend aid to refugees

Jordan 'ready' to swap jihadist bomber for pilot held by ISIL

Former Olympic Champion Bubka to run for IAAF Presidency

PM Alexis Tsipras tells first cabinet meeting: 'Greece will not default'

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire near Lebanon border

Meghan Trainor releases first album, Title