1 October 2015 | Euronews
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USA Iranian troops set to go to Syria - reports In the US the White House has said it cannot confirm reports hundreds of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria. It’s claimed the soldiers are set to -
Turkey Turkish soldiers killed by suspected Kurdish militants in Diyarbakir Τwo Turkish soldiers have been killed by suspected Kurdish militants in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakir. Deadly clashes have surged -
USA US: Multiple deaths in school shooting in Oregon State -
France Paris in move to fine smokers for throwing away their butts If you stub it out, don’t throw it away. That’s the message to smokers in Paris as the French capital starts a clean up campaign of cigarette butts -
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USA Shooting in Oregon college, at least 15 dead -
Israel Netanyahu: world's response to Iran menace is "absolutely nothing" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations General Assembly and was unequivocal in his criticism of the Iran nuclear deal -
Musica Florez lights up the stage in Orphée et Eurydice at Covent Garden Juan Diego Flórez is one of the most sought after tenors of our time. Far from his usual Bel Canto repertoire, Flórez shines singing in French at the -
Syria Russia defends Syria air strikes, adding US strategy is 'flawed' On the diplomatic front, Russia has mounted a firm defence of its air strikes in Syria. President Vladimir Putin told a cabinet meeting that the -
USA Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran nuclear deal makes ‘war more likely’ -
Economy Sweden 'increasingly experimenting' with six-hour workdays An increasing number of businesses in Sweden are said to be experimenting with six-hour working days. Reports say that Toyota service centres in -
Greece Trouble in paradise as six Greek islands lose tax breaks For years the Greek Aegean islands have benefited from a VAT rate 30 percent lower than the rest of the country. The rate was set to act as an -
Economy US retailers risk fraud liability for missing chip card deadline Surveys in the US suggest many businesses may have missed a deadline for installing a new payment system for customers – meaning they may be liable -
Europe News Brussels refugee camp cleared A refugee camp in Brussels is being cleared after the volunteers who ran it pulled their support. The group, Citizens Platform, criticised the -
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China Brave Man's Bridge: China's spectacular glass walkway The appropriately named Brave Man’s Bridge has opened in China’s central Hunan Province. Brave Mans Bridge - Glass Suspension Bridge In China -
USA Facebook to introduce the video profile Facebook has announced it is to introduce new profile videos to replace the static profile picture. Facebook starts letting you add a 7-second -
Egypt Queen Nefertiti's tomb or bust Egypt vows to find her burial place Egyptian authorities say that they will obtain the radar equipment needed to complete the search for Queen Nefertiti’s tomb. The latest theory -
Sport Button joins 300 club with another year at McLaren After chaos in McLaren public relations last weekend about is he, isn’t he driving next year, Britain’s Jenson Button will be staying on -
Culture news Fabrics tell the tale of India's past Visitors to London can take a passage to India via its textiles at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The new exhibition explores the importance of -
Economy Samsung insists TV device is 'not a test cheat' Samsung has strongly denied a report in a British newspaper citing research suggesting that some of its TVs in Europe appear to use less energy in -
Culture news Paris Fashion Week Day 2: Colour eruptions on the catwalk Dries Van Noten’s latest Spring/summer collection was a feast for the eyes on day two of Paris Fashion Week. Dries Van Noten The Belgian designer -
Syria McCain claims Russian air strikes hit US-backed Syrian rebels The US Senator John McCain has accused Russia of targeting Free Syrian Army rebel recruits backed by Washington. In an interview with CNN, McCain -
My Europe Series Bailout ballot: Portuguese election stokes austerity debate The coming Portuguese general election raises themes of austerity, reform and growth that Europe has become all too familiar with in recent years -
Sweden Saving the world from hate, nuclear apocalypse, climate change and war -
Russia Watch live: Russian foreign minister Lavrov speaks Follow Sergei Lavrov’s comments one day after Russia launched its first airstrikes in support of Syria’s President Bashar al Assad. -
Europe News Discrimination on the rise in Europe More Europeans believe racism is a problem in society, according to an EU report. The views of twenty eight thousand people formed the basis of the -
United Kingdom Residents evacuated as huge sinkhole appears in St Albans near London A huge sinkhole has appeared overnight in a British residential area. Aerial footage shows extent of St Albans sinkhole http://t.co/sdHFu4T3Zy -
Economy Google and Microsoft call lawsuit truce over patents Google and Microsoft have agreed to bury the hatchet and end their long-running patent feud, dropping up to 20 legal cases in the United States and -
Syria Russian fighter jets step up attacks on Syrian insurgents Russian warplanes have carried out more bombings of rebel positions in Syria for a second day. The Russian defence ministry has released footage to -
Economy Factory activity in China contracts again in September Chinese factories were quieter again in September as demand softened at home and abroad. Several surveys have shown strains on smaller and -
Economy Eurozone manufacturing growth slows up in September Manufacturing growth in the eurozone weakened slightly in September as new orders and output slowed up, according to a survey. This happened even -
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World News UN desperately seeking solution to refugee crisis As the world faces its worst refugee crisis since World War II UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon has convened a meeting on migration and refugee -
Culture news Cindy Crawford: a life through the lens A long line snakes along a New York street, it’s not a queue for the latest smartphone. People are lining up to meet American supermodel Cindy -
Cinema Fassbender wows Edinburgh crowd for Macbeth premiere Set in 11th century Scotland and using Shakespeare's original dialogue, the film follows the story of Macbeth whose ambitious wife, played by Marion Cotillard, urges him to kill to in her pursuit of p -
Portugal Voter apathy grips Portugal ahead of Sunday's general election Voters in Portugal look set to express their dissatisfaction with traditional politics by not voting in Sunday’s general election. In 2011 a record -
China China: Fresh blast hits southern region after day of deadly explosions There has been another explosion in a region of southern China, hit by 17 blasts on Wednesday that left seven people dead. This time it happened in a -
World News Saudi-Iran tension still high despite deal to repatriate bodies of dead Haj pilgrims Just hours after strong words from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a deal has been reached to repatriate the bodies of his compatriots -
Afghanistan Afghan army 'recaptures Kunduz' from the Taliban It has taken days but Afghan officials say government troops have recaptured much of the strategic northern city of Kunduz from the Taliban. The -
USA Oklahoma orders stay of execution over drug error Convicted criminal Richard Glossip has been granted a stay of execution by Oklahoma’s governor due to uncertainty over the drugs to be used in the -
Mexico Mexico extradites 13 drug cartel suspects to US Mexico has handed over two high ranking cartel suspects to the US in the wake of last July’s embarrassing prison escape by one of the county’s most -
USA Kerry and Lavrov discuss 'differences' over Syria US and Russian foreign ministers have met to try and paper over the diplomatic cracks following the launch of Russia’s air raids in Syria. Washington -
Syria Russia rejects claims its 'anti-ISIL' airstrikes hit civilians and other rebels Update: Moscow says “terrorist groups,” not only ISIL, are targets Russia’s defence ministry claims its jets have carried out about 20 flights over -
Turkey Turkish hostages released in Baghdad after a month in captivity A group of 16 Turkish nationals taken hostage by a little-known armed Islamic group a month ago have been released. They are already in Turkey after