11 January 2016 | Euronews
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World News German Chancellor: Europe is ''vulnerable" German Chancellor Angela Merkel says a lack of order and control is making Europe “vulnerable” in the face of the refugee crisis. She was addressing -
Spain Spain: day 1 of Princess Cristina tax fraud trial draws to a close The first day of a historic trial has drawn to a close. Princess Cristina has become the first member of the Spanish royal family to face criminal -
Turkey Turkey to offer work permits to Syrian migrants At least three migrants died on Monday when their boat capsized in the Aegean sea off the coast of Turkey. It’s understood the vessel was heading for -
Sport Price claims fourth win in Dakar Rally After a well deserved rest day for the competitors of the Dakar Rally Toby Price got back to business in the 38th edition of the gruelling race. The -
Syria Syrian opposition casts doubts on peace talks after claims of Russian bombing Syria’s opposition co-ordinator Riad Hajab claims three schools in the rebel held town of Injara were bombed by Russian jets killing 35 children -
United Kingdom Full interview: Martin Talbot, Official Charts Company Watch the full interview with Martin Talbot, Chief Executive of the Official Charts Company in the UK, on the impact of David Bowie’s life and work. -
France Containers replace tents for 1,500 migrants in Calais 'Jungle' camp Authorities have moved 140 people living in the so-called Jungle refugee camp in northern France into newly-constructed accommodation. Made of -
World Messi wins unprecedented fifth 'best player of the year award' Lionel Messi has been named the best player of the year for a fifth time in his illustrious and trophy-laden career. The Argentine superstar held off -
United Kingdom Bowie, from glam star to Blackstar, a serial (re)inventor We talk to music industry commentator Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company in the UK, in London. Alasdair Sandford -
Economy European stocks stabilise but global worries persist European markets opened the week on a rebound, clawing back some of the losses of the previous week, but the main market preoccupation continues to -
Germany Majority under investigation for Cologne sex attacks of 'migrant origin' A record number of allegations of group assaults in Berlin, Hamburg and other German cities on New Year’s Eve has shocked the nation. Of 19 people -
United Kingdom A 'genius', a 'starman': politicians join pop stars in Bowie tributes From London to Los Angeles and beyond, David Bowie fans have been paying tribute following the news of his death. In London’s West End they laid -
Vatican Pope calls on Europe to maintain principles of humanity Pope Francis has said the flood of new arrivals was a major burden for Europe and had given rise to “significant” fears over security and -
South Africa Oscar Pistorius to appeal murder conviction South African athlete Oscar Pistorius’s lawyers have lodged papers at the Constitutional Court urging a review of his murder conviction. Pistorius -
World News Teenager attacks Jewish teacher in Marseille A teenager who attacked a Jewish teacher in the French port of Marseilles said he did it in the name of the so-called Islamic State, according to the -
United Kingdom Your favorite David Bowie songs -
Culture news Bowie bows out with Blackstar shining With his constantly changing persona and extremely catchy sounds, David Bowie was one of the most influential artists of modern music. He redefined -
Economy Holiday hangover hits rouble as speculators claw at Russia The Russian rouble tanked again on Monday as the week opened with the Russian currency under severe market pressure. A 10-day holiday period in -
World News Dutch call for greater sharing of intelligence An international meeting at the Europol HQ in the The Hague has heard a call for greater sharing of intelligence across borders including lists of -
Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel under pressure over attacks in Cologne Of all the countries of Europe in 2015, Germany accepted the most asylum-seekers: more than one million last year. Some one half of these are thought -
Europe News EU orders Belgium to claw back extra taxes from major firms EU regulators have told Belgium to claw back 700 million euros in extra taxes after they ruled 35 multinationals had benefitted from an illegal tax -
World News David Bowie: Social media overwhelmed with tributes Tributes poured in on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social network feeds to celebrate the life and death of David Bowie. The singer lost -
United Kingdom How David Bowie ch-ch-changed music With hits such as Let’s Dance, Starman and Space Oddity, along with his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust, his work touched a generation of -
United Kingdom 10 reasons why David Bowie mattered For this writer, born 12 years after David Bowie, the musician was part of the daily furniture for the best part of 50 years. He erupted into my -
Economy Saudis begin opening oil industry to foreign investors Saudi Arabia will open its oil refining ventures to foreign investors, but not state-owned exploration and production activities, according to -
Syria Vital aid arrives in the besieged Syrian town of Madaya Vital aid has arrived at the besieged Syrian town of Madaya. A convoy with enough basic food to last 40,000 people a month is one of three which left -
Economy Air France-KLM report mixed fortunes for terror-stained 2015 Air France – KLM say the Paris attacks cost the airline around 70 million euros in lost revenue in December, but that business appears to be picking -
Mexico Mexico begins 'EL Chapo' drugs lord extradition process Mexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intends -
No Comment A shot across the bows The US Navy has released declassified footage alleging to show the moment an Iranian warship fired unguided rockets less than 1,400 meters from one -
Europe News Cologne attackers must be brought to justice, says Rotterdam mayor The tough-talking mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, has given his reaction to the Cologne sex attacks. Aboutaleb, who holds both Dutch and -
Europe News 'Give us a call': Brussels seeks to reassure potential visitors Two months after Brussels was hit by a terror alert, local officials are asking locals to reassure potential foreign visitors that it is safe to -
No Comment Stallone's golden moment Sylvester Stallone gratefully receives his reward for best supporting actor for his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed. The actor received his only other -
Series Postcards from Uzbekistan: The Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva This week our Postcard comes to you from the west of Uzbekistan and the ancient city of Khiva -
Series Khiva: the museum under the sky -
Spain Spain's Princess Cristina appears in court on tax fraud charges Spain’s Princess Cristina has appeared in court with her husband in Majorca on charges of tax fraud. The 50-year-old sister of King Felipe VI is the -
World News Cologne sees reprisal attacks after New Years Eve assaults Two Pakistanis and a Syrian man were injured in reprisal attacks in the German city of Cologne, which was the scene of New Year’s Eve attacks on -
Iran [Video] Iran warship fires unguided rockets metres from US aircraft carrier The US Navy released previously classified footage described as showing an Iranian warship firing unguided rockets less than 1,400 metres from one -
World News Chinese markets plunge again causing more global shudders The volatility in Chinese markets has continued. They were down sharply at the close on Monday, dragging Asian markets down with them. The Shanghai -
United Kingdom Musical legend David Bowie dies Britain’s Prime Minister has led the tributes to David Bowie who died after losing an 18-month battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by his son -
World News The Revenant triumphs at Golden Globes Revenge drama “The Revenant“ and space adventure “The Martian“ won the top movie prizes at the Golden Globes. The Revenant, about a fur trapper -
World News US and South Korea in strategic talks after North's nuclear test The United States and South Korea are discussing sending more strategic US assets to the Korean peninsula following the North’s claimed hydrogen bomb -
World News Spanish princess to appear in court on tax fraud charges Spain’s Princess Cristina is due in court in Mallorca on Monday in connection with tax fraud charges in a case that has embarrassed the country’s -
World News Greek conservatives elect new leader to challenge Tsipras The conservative New Democracy party in Greece has elected a new leader to challenge the left-wing government of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras -
World News Saudia Arabia's tensions with Iran will not affect Syria peace talks The United Nations special envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says he has been assured by Iran and Saudi Arabia that their recent tensions will not