3 June 2015 | Euronews
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World News FIFA scandal: Former top official Chuck Blazer admits bribe-taking Documents from a hearing in New York in 2013 reveal that Chuck Blazer accepted bribes to vote for several events including the World Cups in South in 2010 and in France in 1998. -
Myanmar Myanmar lands 700 boat people, says most belong to Bangladesh Myanmar brought ashore more than 700 boat people it had blocked at sea for days, as the United States on Wednesday called on the country to solve a migrant crisis by recognising the rights of its Musl -
France The world needs more France, Spain's King Felipe declares King Felipe of Spain has called for “more of France” in the European Union and the world over. ‘No France, no Europe’ “Without France, there is no -
World News Blazer says he took bribes over award of World Cup in France in 1998 -
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Syria Syria regime barrel bombs kill 37, monitor says According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 37 people - including 10 children - were killed on Wednesday when government forces dropped barrels filled with explosives in three northern areas -
World News Europeans falling back in love with EU. Except Germans
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Sport Xavi's emotional goodbye to Barcelona Xavi Hernandez failed to hold back the tears in an emotional farewell speech on Wednesday. The 35-year-old, who was quick to praise all of those who -
Tunisia Zarzis fishermen on the frontline in migrant rescue efforts Fishermen from a port town in southern Tunisia are on the frontline in the struggle to prevent a humanitarian disaster in the Mediterranean. The -
World News Pyongyang Bling - The rise of North Korea's consumer comrades
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World News Transparency International tells FIFA: "Start an independent reform committee now" Deborah Unger of Transparency International spoke to euronews about the resignation of Sepp Blatter and the future of FIFA in the aftermath of the corruption scandal crippling world football's governi -
Sport Roland-Garros: Djokovic sets up semi-final clash with Murray Serbia’s Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to outclass Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Wednesday. The World number -
Turkey Turkish expats have their say ahead of June 7 election Turkey goes to the polls for the country’s 24th parliamentary election on June 7. But during the month of May expatriots from around the world had -
Europe News Former refugee urges 'more positive debate' on immigration Migration has long been a political hot potato. It’s a debate which clouds many European and national elections. There’s been a lot of talk about an -
World News Fifagate: 'Everyone completely supports and trusts Russia,' says sports minister The FBI probe into FIFA will scrutinise the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, although Russia and Qatar seem confident the tournaments will go ahead as planned. -
Business Line FIFA and its sponsors - who has the most to lose? -
Ukraine Fighting flares up near Donetsk in eastern Ukraine Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have reportedly advanced on the city of Marynka, about 20 km west of rebel-held Donetsk, using tanks and heavy artillery. -
Europe News Greek PM set for crunch EU bailout talks Greece’s prime minister Alexis Tspiras will hold talks with EU officials later on Wednesday in what has been branded as “a last chance” to strike a -
Switzerland FIFA's week of rolling heads Sepp Blatter went quietly. The head of FIFA withdrew with his chin up, saying he felt he didn’t have the football world’s unanimous support. He put -
Sport Benitez appointed new Real Madrid manager After weeks of speculation, Rafael Benítez has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new manager on a three-year contract. The 55-year-old, who left -
Sport Borussia Dortmund unveil Thomas Tuchel as new coach Thomas Tuchel has been officially unveiled as Borussia Dortmund’s new manager. The former Mainz boss replaces Jurgen Klopp, who enjoyed great success -
Yemen Saudi-led bombardment of Yemen "kills 20" Houthi fighters Around 20 Houthi fighters were killed after Saudi-led coalition air strikes shook the Yemeni city of Aden and the capital Sana’a to the north -
Switzerland Large Hadron Collider smashes energy record Smashing particles and records: the Large Hadron Collider has reached the unprecedented energy of 13 TeV. -
World Turkish opposition strive to prevent more power accruing to Erdogan In Turkish polling on Sunday, if the ruling AK Party gets more than 55% of the votes, it would mean at least 330 members taking seats in parliament -
World Tunisian Prime Minister: "Fighting terrorism is a priority" On his first official visit to Brussels, Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid met with European officials and members of parliament. Charles Salamé -
Turkey Turkish election 2015: what you need to know Turks go to the polls on Sunday, June 7, to elect a new parliament, called the Grand National Assembly, which will determine the government that will -
World News Former FIFA officials on Interpol wanted list Wanted over alleged racketeering, conspiracy and corruption: Interpol issues red notices for two former FIFA heads and four sports executives. -
Culture news Kenny Garrett plays Morocco US saxophonist Kenny Garrett , considered to be one of the best jazz musicians of his generation, played at the Gnaoua Festival in Essouira,Morocco -
Spain Basketball brothers win Asturias Sports award This year’s Princess of Asturias Sports award has two winners, the Gasol brothers Pau and Marc, who have been bossing the NBA basketball courts for -
No Comment New York Cosmos plays historic football match in Havana -
USA Caitlyn Jenner and everything you need to know about sex changes -
United Kingdom Nicola Sturgeon sets out two triggers for new Scottish referendum (full interview) -
South Africa South Africa says 2010 World Cup bid was above board South Africa’s sports minister has denied allegations that the country’s World Cup organising committee paid bribes to host the 2010 World Cup. -
Spain Spain's first case of diphtheria in 30 years: parents of six-year-old 'oppose vaccines' A six-year-old child is in serious condition at a Barcelona hospital with diphtheria. It is the first case of the bacterial infection to be diagnosed -
World News Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria focus of EU cash fraud probes -
Cinema Palestinian Cinema Festival opens in Paris A festival of Palestinian cinema has opened in Paris. It’s the first event of its type in France although similar festivals are already held in -
Germany Security stepped up in Bavaria ahead of G7 summit Security is being stepped up in southern Bavaria, ahead of the G7 summit. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the heads of the Group of -
Syria Fighting intensifies between Kurds and ISIL militants in northern Syria Fierce fighting continues between ISIL militants and Kurds in Hasaka city, in north-eastern Syria. The region surrounding the city is strategic -
World News Interpol issues 'red notice' for accused ex-FIFA bosses Interpol has issued ‘Red Notices’ – the closest tool that exists to an international arrest warrant – for two former FIFA officials and four -
South Korea South Korea confirms five more MERS cases Five more cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, have been confirmed in South Korea. It takes the total number of people infected to 30 -
China China cruise ship disaster: Video of boat's last moments released, as rescue efforts continue Hopes are fading of finding any more survivors of a cruise ship disaster in China. More than 400 people, many of them elderly tourists, are still -
Switzerland Large Hadron Collider opens "new chapter in physics" -
World News Blatter resigns as FIFA president amid reports FBI is set to investigate his role in scandal FIFA president Sepp Blatter has unexpectedly stepped down just days after winning his fifth term in office. -
Mexico Mexico: Protests and calls for boycott ahead of state elections Protesting teachers in Mexico's Oaxaca state have set fire to electoral offices and material ahead of the June 7 polls. -
Sudan President of Sudan begins new term in office by calling for dialogue with West President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan, wanted on genocide charges, has said he is open to talks with Western nations as his country deals with serious economic difficulties. -
France Spanish royal couple resume state visit to France The King and Queen of Spain were back in Paris on Tuesday after cutting short their state visit to France in March due to the Germanwings airplane crash in the Alps. -
Nigeria Nigeria: Boko Haram blamed for latest attack that kills dozens Northeastern Nigeria has been rocked by another bomb attack that has left around 50 people dead at a busy market.