20 July 2015 | Euronews
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USA History marches on but major barriers remain between US and Cuba US Secretary of State John Kerry tells Cuba that there is no intention to alter agreements over leasing of Guantanamo Naval base. -
USA Struggling Cuban economy needs more than symbolic diplomatic gestures from the US The inauguration of a Cuban embassy in Washington drew rival protesters with chant's of "Viva Cuba" competing with "Free Cuba" as experts said much more needs to be done to enact lasting change. -
Sport European champs Barca hit the road in California NBA star Kobe Bryant linked up with the Barcelona football team this week during the Catalan’s summer Tour of the States. The LA Lakers shooting -
Turkey Turkey: Death toll climbs in Suruc attack The aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing in Suruc, Turkey. At least 31 people were killed and 104 were injured in the attack. The blast ripped -
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Sport Crowd trouble interrupts Sri Lanka-Pakistan ODI Security forces were called out to restore order clashes broke out between two rival group of spectators during the third ODI between Sri Lanka and -
Iran Several missing following flash floods throughout Iran At least five people are known to be missing after flash floods engulfed parts of Iran. Winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour have swept through -
France Husband and wife Nazi hunters offered Germany's highest award Husband and wife Nazi-hunters have been awarded Germany’s highest distinction, the Order of Merit, for several decades’ of work bringing war -
New Zealand Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd back in court Phil Rudd, the former drummer of rock band AC/DC, has appeared in court (July 20) in New Zealand on suspicion of breaching a house arrest sentence by -
Sport Tour de France: Plaza wins in Gap as Froome holds onto overall lead Ruben Plaza claimed stage 16 of this year’s Tour de France on Monday in Gap after jumping clear of a breakaway group on the final climb of the day -
USA Cuban flag flies over Washington embassy as countries officially restore ties For the first time in 54 years, the Cuban flag was raised over raising its Washington embassy. It marks a milestone in the diplomatic thaw that began last year. -
World News Cuba-USA ice age ebbing In January 1959 when Fidel Castro led a guerrilla army to drive dictator Fulgencio Batista out of Havana, the United States was not over alarmed that -
Russia Russia officials foil bid to smuggle half a ton cheese from EU -
Sport Former Brazil international Ronaldinho unveiled at Fluminense Former Brazil international and two time player of the year Ronaldinho was unveiled by his new club Fluminense. The former Barcelona ace signed with -
Greece Greek banks reopen but frustrations and restrictions remain Greek banks reopened on Monday after being closed for three weeks but many restrictions remain. The limit on cash withdrawals stays at sixty euros a -
United Kingdom 'They will blow you up,' Cameron warns at unveiling of 5-year counter-extremism plan British Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled a new, five-year plan to “tackle the poisonous Islamist ideology that is so hostile to British -
Iran Iran and Germany move to revive economic ties Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel visits Tehran to boost trade ties in anticipation of sanctions being lifted after a landmark nuclear deal, but Israel remains a sticking point to closer cooperation. -
Senegal Chad's victims of Hissene Habre 'will inspire others' demanding justice In the Chadian capital Ndjamena, the work of the Association of Victims of the Crimes of Hissene Habre has finally born fruit — 25 years after -
World News Sepp Blatter suspends press conference after being showered with fake dollars Outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter cut short a press conference after a protester approached him as he arrived on stage and showered him with fake -
World News UN Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal The UN Security Council votes unanimously in favour of the Iran nuclear accord, but warns sanctions could be imposed if the deal is broken. -
Switzerland FIFA chief Blatter showered in fake bank-notes by prankster Sepp Blatter’s press conference to announce FIFA reforms got off to an embarrassing start when he was showered in fake bank notes by British -
Culture news Pink Floyd's David Gilmour inspired by SNCF jingle When writing the title track for his new solo album, Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour found inspiration in an unusual place – a French train -
Series Postcards from Kazakhstan: the monument dedicated to everlasting love The beautiful Aisha Bibi mausoleum in Taraz dates back to between the 11th and 12th centuries -
Culture news Medieval artwork saved from the Nazis on show in Berlin A unique exhibition of Medieval artworks saved from the Nazis is currently on display at the Bode Museum in Berlin. Assembled by affluent German art -
Senegal Trial of Chad's former leader Hissene Habre begins in Senegal The trial of the former president of Chad has begun in Senegal. Hissene Habre appears on charges of crimes against humanity after being brought to -
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Turkey Dozens killed in Turkish-Syrian border town blasts Preliminary evidence suggests ISIL is responsible for the explosion in Suruc, Turkey. The cause of the blast in Syria's Kobani is uncertain. -
Greece Greek banks reopen but many restrictions remain Greeks finally saw their banks reopen on Monday (July 20) but many restrictions remain. Customers may not cash cheques, only deposit them, and will -
Japan Mitsubishi apologises for WWII forced labour The handshake that ends 70 years of suffering. #UPDATE WWII POW James Murphy shakes hands with Mitsubishi Materials executives after apology -
Next Series In touch with food: could chemicals used in packaging be harmful? Most of the food we buy is packed in plastic, metal or other fabricated materials. That makes it easy to store and transport, but how can we be sure -
Next Series Do you know: is plastic packaging bad for your health? -
USA Two Spanish riders killed in Laguna Seca crash Two Spanish motorcycle racers have died after crashing in a support race for the world superbike championship at California’s Laguna Seca circuit -
Culture news X Factor celebrity Andrea Faustini launches debut album He was one of the most noticed names in the 2014 X Factor competition. Now, Italian singer Andrea Faustini, who quit university in Rome to pursue -
USA US floods: clean-up underway A clean-up operation is underway in the eastern United States after a pounding by storms and flash floods. In Ohio, a pregnant woman and two of her -
Afghanistan US 'friendly fire' kills at least 10 Afghan troops Security officials say 10 Afghan soldiers have been killed by a US airstrike in Logar province, around 50 kilometers south of Kabul. Five others were -
Cuba US-Cuba: diplomatic relations formally restored After 54 years, the United States and Cuba have formally restored full diplomatic relations. Après 54 ans de froid, Etats-Unis et Cuba ont -
USA US: Iran nuclear deal leaves military option open The US Defence Secretary Ash Carter arriving in Israel. has arrived in Israel on the first stop in a Middle East trip aimed at reassuring allies in -
World News FIFA meeting expected to release date for presidency election FIFA officials have held their first meeting in Zurich since a corruption scandal tore through the world footballing body. Seven FIFA officials were -
Senegal Chadian despot Hissene Habre's trial to begin in Senegal The historical trial of the former dictator of Chad, Hissene Habre, begins Monday in Senegal. It is the first time a former despot from one African