5 January 2016 | Euronews
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World News Strike action to cause major rail disruption in Brussels and connections A strike on Belgium’s railways is set to disrupt both national and international rail travel for two whole days. French speaking unions have called -
USA US: gun control shaping up to be an election issue Legal challenges to Obama's executive action expected from Republicans and pro-gun lobby -
Sport Dakar Rally: Loeb delivers masterclass in stage three victory Sebastien Loeb delivered a driving masterclass on Tuesday to claim stage three of the 38th edition of the Dakar Rally. It was the second stage win -
Germany Victims speak out after nightmare New Year in Cologne There were protests in Cologne on Tuesday night in front of the cathedral which, along with the train station, was the scene of mayhem on New Year’s -
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Bahrain Protests continue in Shia-led villages across Bahrain Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds outraged at the execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia -
Libya ISIL continues assault on Libyan oil ports There has been a second day of fighting at Libya’s two main oil storage ports, with ISIL fighters from Sirte claiming they have entered El Sider and -
Sport Africa Eco Race: British KTM rider Newland wins stage seven Britain’s Andrew Newland became only the second rider to win a stage in this year’s edition of the Africa Eco Race. The KTM rider won a rocky stage -
Economy Oil supply could grow further after diplomatic fall out between Iran and Saudi Arabia Oil from Saudi Arabia is a part of the rivalry it has with Iran and now it’s taking to the stage in the diplomatic fall out. How will that effect -
World News The factors in play in the Iran-Saudi dispute Aftermaths of Diplomatic crisis between Iran and Saudi Arabia The breakdown of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is not just -
Saudi Arabia More tit-for-tat in the Middle East following Shia cleric's execution Euronews brings you the latest twists and turns in the rapidly-moving story -
USA Gun Control America's tragic labour pains Many mass shootings, crucially including children as the targets, have scarred the United States during President Obama’s time in office, like the -
USA Obama sets out gun control measures in emotional address Barack Obama has delivered a heartfelt defence of his moves to strengthen gun control, to try to put a stop to repeated mass shootings in the United -
Sport Former FIFA secretary general facing nine-year ban FIFA’s former secretary general Jerome Valcke is facing a nine-year ban from all football related activities. The ethics committee of World -
Israel UN Human Rights watchdog for the Palestinians resigns The UN’s Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories has resigned, saying he has never been allowed to visit the West Bank or -
Europe News Hungary's Orban has 'shown the way,' says analyst, amid concerns over EU freedoms Sweden and Denmark’s tightening of border controls comes in the wake of drastic measures elsewhere in Europe. Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor -
Sport Zizu begins top job at Real Madrid Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane began his first day as the new coach of Real Madrid on Tuesday. The former France international was appointed -
World News Schengen: Danish, German and Swedish ministers called to Brussels European Commission wants them to coordinate and collaborate as Schengen shakes to its foundations -
Economy CES 2016 - Las Vegas becomes a technology fest There was a song and a robot with a welcome to this year’s Consumer Electronic’s show. The one-time toy has grown up into a practical smart helper -
Culture news New York duo Beau to release debut album New York duo Beau is about to release its debut album and cannot wait. Considering Emma Rose and Heather Boo, both in their early twenties, have -
Sport Alpine Skiing: Loeseth ends Norway's 16-year wait for slalom winner Nina Loeseth experienced the dizzy heights at the top of a World Cup podium for the first time in her career on Tuesday after winning a slalom race -
Germany New Year's Eve attacks on women in Cologne stun Germany The news of what happened in the city of Cologne on New Year’s Eve has electrified Germany and sent shockwaves through society after police said -
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia 'in the midst of implosion' The regional religious and ethnic clashes in and around the Arabian peninsula risk tearing it apart. The Saudi execution of dissident Shia cleric -
USA Wi-Fi kiosks to replace dormant payphones in New York Hundreds of New York City payphones are being given a high-tech makeover with the introduction of free Wi-Fi kiosks. Standing over 2.7 metres tall -
Europe News British PM allows ministers to campaign for 'Brexit' in EU referendum British Prime Minister David Cameron is to allow government ministers to campaign for either side in an upcoming referendum on EU membership. They -
USA USA: Hostages safe, suspect 'critical' after Georgia motel siege A woman and 11 children held hostage at a motel in the US state of Georgia have been safely rescued, according to police. The suspect, however -
China China: Man detained after bus fire leaves 17 dead An apparently suicidal man suspected of starting a bus fire that killed 17 people in China has been detained after a siege on a building site, state -
Poland Poland: Seven more die in cold snap A further seven homeless people have died of hypothermia in Poland as temperatures continue to plummet, with temperatures reportedly as low as minus -
Culture news The Corrs return after 10-year break After putting their careers on hold for a decade to raise their children, the Irish siblings are back with a new album and tour. -
World News Prague Spring: when a hedgehog challenged an elephant For the United States, 1968 was characterised by the burgeoning anti-Vietnam war and civil rights movements but for Eastern Europe, that same year -
Economy French telecoms companies Orange and Bouygues in merger talks A telecoms giant with over half of France’s fixed-line and mobile markets. That’s on the table if a merger between Orange and Bouygues goes ahead -
Culture news Mesmerizing Big Data on show in London Our modern lives are awash with data, which this exhibition turns into art. -
Economy Inflation headache for ECB with second monthly growth drop Inflation in the eurozone dipped for the second month running in December, disappointing the European Central Bank whose stimulus measures have so -
Turkey Latest migrant tragedy leaves 27 dead off Turkish coast Turkish locals taking to the Aegean beaches on Tuesday were shocked to find another grim harvest from the refugee crisis; at least 27 bodies from a -
Economy Seasonal gift to Spain and Germany's unemployment rates A busy Christmas season has helped pushed Spain’s unemployment rate down further. It fell by 1.34 percent in December, leaving just over four million -
France 'Je suis Charlie': Paris honours victims of Jan. 2015 Islamist militant attacks A commemorative plaque at the former office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has been unveiled as part of a series of tributes on Tuesday, in the -
Venezuela Venezuela's National Assembly set to convene under opposition control Venezuela’s National Assembly convenes on Tuesday amid tension with the opposition set to take control for the first time in 16 years, after it -
Cinema Expect surprises at this year's Golden Globes The 73rd Golden Globes will kick off the awards season in Hollywood this Sunday. -
Africanews Meet Algeria's tattooed women Faded lines and symbols imprinted on their foreheads, chins, and cheeks, draws attention to them. These are the Chaouia women in the Aurès mountains -
World News UN condemns attack on Saudi embassy in Iran The UN Security Council has condemned the attack on Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Iran by protesters angry at the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a -
No Comment Turkey: falling snow injures two On one of the busiest streets in the city of Rize, Turkey, large chunks of snow, which had piled up on the roof of a mosque, fell down onto -
Sweden False alarm at Stockholm's Arlanda airport Some disruption was reported at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after a security alert early on Tuesday. Sweden’s The Local reported that police were -
World News The human and economic cost of natural disasters in 2015 Last year’s natural disasters around the world caused many more deaths than did those in 2014 – but the total was less than half the average number -
USA Donald Trump unveils first TV ad in US presidential campaign Donald Trump’s first major TV advertisement is as provocative as his narrative. Photos of the San Bernadino attackers are used to back his -
World News Bull running festival in Peru leaves eight injured An annual bull running festival in Huancavelica in Peru’s Cusco province went badly wrong when the animals began charging spectators and running into -
China Fourteen die in China bus fire It’s been reported that 14 people have died in a bus fire in northern China. More than 30 others are said to have been injured. The incident -
Saudi Arabia Saudi-Iran row deepens as calls for restraint grow The rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Sunni kingdom’s execution of a Shia cleric widened as Riyadh halted trade and travel ties on top of -
USA US justice department sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal The US justice department is suing Volkswagen over the emissions scandal in which the German car manufacturer fitted illegal devices to its cars so -
Denmark Another nail in the coffin for passport-free Schengen Delays and traffic build ups as Sweden and Denmark impose border checks in a move to cut migrant numbers