29 January 2015 | Euronews
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Cuba US says return of Guantanamo to Cuba 'not part of discussions' The US has downplayed calls by Cuba's president for the return of the US Guantanamo naval base -
Netherlands Gunman interrupts Dutch broadcast to demand airtime before being arrested A man armed with a pistol has entered the studies of the Dutch national broadcaster NOS and demanded to allowed on air. He was confronted by armed -
Italy Italian lawmakers fail to elect new president in first round Italian lawmakers have begun voting to elect a new president. Though the post is largely ceremonial it is being seen as a test for Prime Minister -
Egypt At least 27 dead in militant attacks in Egypt's North Sinai province Militant attacks in Egypt's troubled North Sinai province have left at least 27 people dead -
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Culture news Fashion photographer David LaChapelle opens show in Lima US fashion photographer David LaChapelle was in Lima for the launch of a new exhibition spanning his 30-year career. The multi-talented artist is -
Ukraine Euronews sees damage first-hand in government-held city under rebel fire in Luhansk Euronews has visited a government-held city that has come under fire from separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine -
Europe News EU extends first set of Russian sanctions EU foreign affairs ministers on Thursday agreed to extend sanctions against Russian officials and pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. The measures -
Israel Israel blames Iran for deadly clash on Lebanese border Israel’s Prime Minister has accused Iran of being behind Hezbollah’s deadly attack on Israeli troops near the Lebanese border on Wednesday. The -
Greece 'Positive signs' Greece will work together with lenders to reach deal The European Parliament president has expressed optimism over reaching agreements between Greece and Brussels on the bailout. Martin Schulz is the -
Egypt Fate of Egyptian Christians kidnapped in Libya unknown Egyptian workers kidnapped in Libya are still being held captive, the most vulnerable among them Coptic Christians. Their families have pleaded with -
Europe News EU interior ministers back airline data sharing EU interior ministers have backed plans for airlines to share passenger data. They say it is essential in the fight against terrorism. However, it -
Spain Greek crew of crashed F-16 jet had attempted to eject Investigators say the crash of a military jet in Spain that killed 11 people was due to a technical problem during takeoff. They say the crew of the -
United Kingdom Snow in UK causes airport closure and other disruptions Heavy snow has caught many by surprise in the north of England. Manchester airport was closed, affecting dozens of incoming and outgoing flights -
Turkey Factory production hit by metal workers strike in Turkey Production has been disrupted at more than 20 factories in Turkey because of a metal workers strike. Unions are demanding a pay rise and uniform -
Germany Thousands of engineering workers go on strike in Germany Strike action has hit factories across Germany. Thousands of engineering workers walked off the job over a wage dispute. Their union, IG Metall, is -
Mexico Two dead after gas blast at Mexican maternity hospital In Mexico, a maternity and children’s hospital has been ripped apart by a powerful gas tank truck explosion. The initial death toll has been revised -
France DSK due back in court: from IMF chief to 'aggravated pimping' suspect -
United Kingdom Outcry after London museum retires Dippy the dinosaur -
Ukraine Ukraine troops called up ahead of fresh talks announced for Friday As fighting rages on in east Ukraine, Belarus has announced the next round of talks between Kyiv, Moscow and the OSCE would take place in Minsk on -
Cinema Iranian dancer flouts government ban in Santa Barbara festival film The 30th Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off with the North American premiere of ‘Desert Dancer’, based on the life of Iranian -
Europe News EU eyes fresh Russia sanctions amid Greek opposition EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Thursday with a view to imposing further sanctions on Russia amid opposition from the new Greek government -
Culture news Rap with a conscience: meet George the Poet He has described his poetry as a reaction to the materialism and clichés of modern rap. And it looks like his brand of inspirational music could -
World News Malaysia declares flight MH370 crash an "accident" The crash that caused the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has officially been declared an accident. The Boeing 777 aircraft disappeared on -
World News Dangerous to ignore morality - Human Rights Watch warning The slaughter of civilians, notably in Syria, and a ‘weak international response’ are among the key notes in the latest annual review of more than 90 -
Sport From Rallying and Cyclo-cross to Bobsleigh and Archery, Sports United kicks off in style Hello and a very warm welcome to Sports United, a brand new weekly show here on euronews. With the help of all our friends from the federations we -
World News Amman wants proof Jordanian pilot alive as ISIL prisoner swap deadline approaches Amman says it needs guarantees the Jordanian pilot threatened by ISIL militants is alive before any prisoner swap can go ahead. An audio message -
World News Hezbollah signals de-escalation in fighting with Israel across Lebanese border Israel and Hezbollah have reportedly signalled a possible scaling down of fighting in their rare flare-up across the Lebanese border. Israel says it -
Europe News EU edges closer to airline data sharing after Charlie Hebdo attacks The EU wants to collect and store air passenger data in a move that officials say will help fight against terrorism. The bloc’s interior ministers -
Ukraine Prisoner exchange in eastern Ukraine, as witnessed by euronews In a conflict that has killed more than 5,000 people, a war of words – and accusations – is also raging in eastern Ukraine. Around the town of -
Culture news Chanel says it with flowers at Paris Fashion Week A host of celebrities including actresses Vanessa Paradis and Kirsten Stewart turned up for Paris Fashion Week’s must-see Chanel show at the Grand -
Explore Art, nature and tradition in perfect balance in the Seto Inland Sea Around 3,000 islands dot the Seto Inland Sea , also dubbed the ‘Mediterranean of Japan’. It’s a region rich in art, natural beauty, tradition and -
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Health Series Dark matter, dark energy: ESA and CERN set to unravel mysteries of the cosmos -
Argentina Argentine special prosecutor Nisman 'didn't trust his security staff' Hundreds of people have turned out for the funeral of Argentine special prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died in mysterious circumstances earlier this -
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World News Revealed: Big rise in European fighters in Iraq and Syria The number of European fighters thought to be in Syria and Iraq has nearly doubled in a year, new data reveals. -
Culture news What's your excuse? A message to young Europeans about the future -
World News French co-pilot was at controls of doomed AirAsia passenger plane say investigators The AirAsia plane that plunged into the Java Sea last month was being flown by the French co-pilot and not the captain as it climbed sharply and then -
USA Facebook reports strong profits, beating Wall Street targets Facebook, the world’s biggest Internet social networking site has exceeded forecasts for quarterly earnings and sales thanks to its mobile ads. -
World News Sydney cafe siege inquest hears that one hostage was killed by a police bullet The inquest into last month’s Sydney cafe siege has opened in Australia On day one the court heard that hostage Katrina Dawson (38) was killed by -
Turkey ISIL sets new deadline over fate of two hostages An unverified voice recording purporting to be from a hostage being held by Islamist extremists has been posted on social media. It is believed -
France Council of Europe suspends Russian voting rights over Ukraine Russia has had a ban on its right to vote at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) The chamber said it was in condemnation of -
Lebanon Fears of renewed conflict after three die in Israeli- Hezbollah clashes Tensions are on the rise in the Middle East following one of the most violent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah since the 2006 war. Two Israeli