29 April 2015 | Euronews
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France France plans rehabilitation unit for returning jihadists France is setting up a rehabilitation unit for youths returning from conflict zones such as Syria. Young French Muslims who have become radicalised -
Poland Nationalist Russian bikers visit Auschwitz After being barred from riding into Poland members of the Russian Night Wolves bike club arrived by car to visit Auschwitz on Wednesday. They were -
Nepal UN launches appeal for $415m in aid for Nepal More needs to be done to help the millions of Nepalis fighting to survive following a major earthquake in the region, that's according to the UN who have launched an appeal for almost 400 million euro -
Germany Replica of Nazi camp gate installed at Dachau A recreation of the gate bearing the Nazi slogan “Arbeit macht frei” – “Work sets you free”- has been installed at the site of the former Dachau -
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France Luz of Charlie Hebdo to stop drawing Mohammed The Charlie Hebdo cartoonist who drew the front page of the first edition to appear after January’s massacre says he no longer intends to draw the -
United Arab Emirates 10 tons of confiscated ivory destroyed in Dubai. -
Central African Republic France probes claims of child sex abuse by its troops in Central African Republic French authorities are investigating allegations of the sexual abuse of children by the country’s troops in the Central African Republic. It comes -
USA Japan PM Abe tells US Congress of 'repentance' over World War Two Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed “deep repentance” over his country’s role in World War Two, during a landmark speech to the -
USA Uneasy calm in Baltimore An uneasy calm has settled on Baltimore with riot police lining streets where nights of rioting occurred as citizens expressed anger over the death -
Sport First ever rugby sevens charity match in the North Pole A group of intrepid rugby players have walked across 160 kilometres of sea ice in order to play the first ever rugby sevens match in the North Pole -
France France boosts defence spending over terror threat The sight of soldiers on foot patrol is to become a long-term feature in France after the government announced it is to boost defence spending in the -
Sport Robben ruled out of Bayern's Champions League semi against Barca Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. Dutch international Arjen -
Ukraine Ukraine blaze 'under control' near Chernobyl Ukrainian fire fighters have now managed to contain a huge forest fire which was headed for the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant. -
USA Baltimore's increasingly marginalised youth find violence in many forms Fifteen buildings were set ablaze, more than 200 arrests were made, 15 troopers were injured, the National Guard was called out and Baltimore imposed -
Nepal Facebook SOS: Nepal earthquake volunteers found on social media In what is left of Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, local and foreign volunteers have been helping soldiers and aid workers clear rubble from around an -
Sport Mayweather and Pacquiao in Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's multi-million dollar showdown The pugilists are in place in Las Vegas ahead of yet another fight of the century as Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao prepare to square up at -
Europe News Europe 'failing over freedom of courts and press' A new report by a European watchdog has run the rule over the state of human rights, democracy and the judiciary across the continent. The Council of -
North Korea North Korea: '15 people executed in purge' by Kim Jong-un North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly led a new and deadly crackdown in the secretive state. He is said to have ordered the executions of -
Russia Russian ISS supply ship spins out of control after launch Russia says it has not given up on trying to save an unmanned spacecraft that’s spinning out of control and falling towards Earth. The cargo ship was -
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia breaks with tradition as new heirs to throne named Saudi Arabia is to undergo a serious reshuffle of power. King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, at the helm since January 2015, has broken with tradition and -
United Kingdom Miliband leads 'new generation taking charge of Labour' Edward Samuel Miliband, aged 45, leads a party of waning fortunes since Tony Blair held power. He is on record as saying he believes he is the best -
Yemen Iran says Saudi Arabia 'deserves punishment' over Yemen strikes There is growing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia after the Yemeni capital Sanaa was again bombarded by Saudi-led forces. Black smoke rose from -
Europe News MEPs want EU-wide asylum quotas Human rights groups took their call for what they call a ‘fairer’ migration policy this week to the European Parliament. They were there to lobby -
Nepal Nepal: 'Miracle Man' pulled from earthquake rubble after 80 hours His survival is little short of a miracle. Nepali Rishi Khanal, 28, has been pulled from the rubble of his country’s earthquake after being buried -
Culture news Sweet tooth's heaven: chocolate festival in Obidos, Portugal Welcome to Obidos and its International Chocolate Festival. Whether they like it dark, milk or white, each year around 200,000 visitors gather in -
Indonesia Australia recalls ambassador over Indonesia executions A diplomatic backlash is underway after eight drug traffickers, seven of them foreigners, were executed by an Indonesian firing squad. Indignation -
Nepal Watch: Man is pulled from Nepal earthquake rubble after 80-hour ordeal -
Germany Turning a blind eye? Germany alleged to have helped NSA spy on Europe German tabloid Bild claims Berlin not only knew about, but assisted with US spying within Europe dating back to 2008. -
Cinema Independent, dark movies the stars of Cyprus Film Days The 13th edition of “Cyprus Film Days” wrapped up on Sunday. The festival, which takes place in the southern city of Limassol and in the capital -
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Nepal Tensions rise after fourth night in the open for quake-hit Nepalis Anger and frustration are mounting in Kathmandu where many people have spent a fourth night sleeping out in the open. Here’s how you can help #Nepal -
USA 'Go home!': Baltimore officials urge locals to respect curfew Officials urge locals to respect a nighttime curfew in Baltimore following riots the previous night, which led to hundreds being arrested. -
Indonesia How Indonesia executes condemned prisoners -
Russia Anti-Kremlin activist Alexei Navalny faces another stumbling block Anti-Kremlin activist Alexei Navalny’s Party of Progress has had its legal registration cancelled, the Russian Justice Ministry reports. It says the -
Nepal Nepal's PM calls for more aid 'in time of crisis' As the days pass the death toll mounts after Nepal’s worst earthquake in decades. The search of collapsed buildings goes on but few believe anyone -
Greece Greek state broadcaster to reopen Greece’s state broadcaster “The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) is to reopen nearly two years after it was unplugged as part of government -
USA Empty-handed, but smiling: US and Japan fail to agree on trade pact US President Barack Obama and have Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emerged smiling, but empty handed, from talks in Washington. The two nations -
USA Legal chief hopes Baltimore violence was a 'one-time aberration' Riot-torn Baltimore has been put under curfew following Monday night’s violence which saw 19 buildings set ablaze and at least 230 arrests. More than -
Indonesia Australia recalls ambassador over Indonesian executions Indonesia’s execution of eight convicted drug-traffickers from several countries has strained diplomatic relations. Australia has recalled its -
Nigeria Nigerian military 'rescues nearly 300' from Boko Haram camps Nigeria’s army claims to have rescued 200 girls and 93 women during a military operation to win back the Sambisa Forest from Boko Haram militants -
Ukraine Ukraine: massive forest fire threatens abandoned Chernobyl nuclear plant Emergency crews in Ukraine are trying to stop a massive forest fire from spreading towards the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Prime