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Battle to defend Palmyra intensifies while Ramadi 'falls to ISIL'

Syrian army units are said to have inflicted heavy losses upon ISIL fighters in the hills surrounding the archaeological city of Palmyra. However it

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Sport

Ice cool Canada defeat Russia 6-1 in the Ice Hockey World Championship Final

Canada are the new Ice Hockey World Champions after beating defending champions Russia in a one-sided final in Czech Republic. Canada came out 6-1

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France

EC to make exceptions for TV and film in digital single market

At the Cannes Film Festival the European Commission and the European film industry have taken an important step forward in the digital age

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Sport

Tiralongo claims tough stage 9 Contador still in pink at the Giro d'Italia

Astana rider 37-year-old Paolo Tiralongo stormed to an impressive victory in stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia to claim his third career stage win at the

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Barcelona crowned Spanish champions

Barcelona are the new Spanish champions after the Catalan giants beat Atlético de Madrid 1-0 in the Vicente Calderon. It is the 23rd Liga title in

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Chechen leader backs forced marriage of police chief to teenage girl

Ramzan Kadyrov the leader of Chechnya has given his blessing to a police chief who took a 17 year-old-girl as his second wife in a forced marriage

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Russia

17 arrested at Moscow gay pride protest

Russian police have arrested 17 people in central Moscow after they gathered to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and

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France

French Protestant Church backs gay marriage

France’s United Protestant Church (EPUdF) has voted to allow pastors to bless same-sex marriages. The move comes two years after Paris legalised gay

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Sport

Elementary my dear Chamley-Watson as US foil fencer wins Shanghai Grand Prix

In the Shanghai Fencing Grand Prix the men’s foil final saw 2013 World Champion Miles Chamley-Watson from the United States take on the Czech fencer

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Sport

Lorenzo leads from lap one to conquer Le Mans

Euronews speed freak, Portuguese journalist Bruno Sousa, guides us through the twists and turns of the French MotoGP at Le Mans. Hello and welcome to

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Republic of North Macedonia

Thousands call for PM Gruevski resignation

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Skopje on Sunday, the capital of the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia. The crowds

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France

Cannes artists discuss copyright in Europe's digital single market

Away from the red carpet at the Cannes film festival the issue of copyright has come up for debate. The French Prime Minister Manuel Valls was among

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Egypt

Egypt: international condemnation over Muslim Brotherhood death sentences

The international community expresses concerns over an Egyptian court's decision to seek the death penalty for ex-president Mohammed Mursi and 106 others.

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Vatican

Pope Francis canonises two Palestinian nuns days after state recognition

The Pope has named two Palestinian nuns as saints during a Sunday ceremony in St Peter’s Square. The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was among

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Great Wall Marathon

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Syria

Syria: reports of ISIL advance on Palmyra raise fears for the ancient site

Fears grow for the security of Palmyra amid reports ISIL extremists have advanced on the ancient Syrian site.

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Italy

Migrant crisis: Hundreds more people flock to Italy

As the European Union debates the contentious issue of immigration, Italy continues to accept daily waves of people from north Africa. Italian media

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Afghanistan

Briton among at least 3 dead in Taliban attack on EU vehicle in Afghanistan

One Briton is among at least three killed in a Taliban suicide bomb attack on a EUPOL vehicle in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

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China

China: Fuzhou flooded as heavy rain lashes Fujian Province

Heavy rain and hail have lashed Fuzhou, the capital of China’s Fujian Province, causing flooding and driving the temperature down by ten degrees

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USA

US Great Plains on tornado watch

Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming hit by tornadoes, with more severe weather expected.

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Burundi

18 Burundi officials charged over coup attempt

Eighteen security officials from Burundi have appeared before the country’s High Court .. in connection with an attempt to overthrow the president

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Austria

Austria hosts Europe's biggest AIDS research charity event

Vienna’s City Hall Square was transformed into a mythical world of pagan rites and fantastic spectacle on Saturday as the city hosted Europe’s

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USA

Kayakers protest against Shell's 'Pioneer' Arctic oil drilling rig

Hundreds of activists decked out in neoprene wetsuits and life jackets took to the waters of Elliott Bay on Saturday to protest against drilling for

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Yemen

UNHCR aid shipment arrives in Yemen despite continued fighting

Clashes continued in Yemen on Saturday (May 16) between Houthi rebels and fighters loyal to the country’s exiled president despite a five-day truce

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France

Cannes festival: Moretti and van Sant receive mixed reviews

Former Palme d’Or winners Nanni Moretti and Gus van Sant made an appearance on the red carpet on day three of the Cannes Film Festival. Italian

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Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

Technicians repair fire damage after arson incidents on French railway

How does Paris 2024's iconic flying Olympic cauldron work?

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Italy to return ambassador to Syria after decade-long absence

2015-05-17

Ice cool Canada defeat Russia 6-1 in the Ice Hockey World Championship Final

EC to make exceptions for TV and film in digital single market

Tiralongo claims tough stage 9 Contador still in pink at the Giro d'Italia

Barcelona crowned Spanish champions

Chechen leader backs forced marriage of police chief to teenage girl

17 arrested at Moscow gay pride protest

French Protestant Church backs gay marriage

Elementary my dear Chamley-Watson as US foil fencer wins Shanghai Grand Prix

Lorenzo leads from lap one to conquer Le Mans

Cannes artists discuss copyright in Europe's digital single market

Egypt: international condemnation over Muslim Brotherhood death sentences

Pope Francis canonises two Palestinian nuns days after state recognition

Great Wall Marathon

Syria: reports of ISIL advance on Palmyra raise fears for the ancient site

Briton among at least 3 dead in Taliban attack on EU vehicle in Afghanistan

China: Fuzhou flooded as heavy rain lashes Fujian Province

US Great Plains on tornado watch

18 Burundi officials charged over coup attempt

Austria hosts Europe's biggest AIDS research charity event

Kayakers protest against Shell's 'Pioneer' Arctic oil drilling rig

UNHCR aid shipment arrives in Yemen despite continued fighting

Cannes festival: Moretti and van Sant receive mixed reviews