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2016-02-01

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France

France and Belgium call for Europe-wide strategy against jihadists

France and Belgium have called for a Europe-wide effort in the fight against Islamist extremists and for more cooperation between EU member states

Sport

Handball: Germany return home to hero's welcome

Germany’s victorious men’s handball team returned home to a hero’s welcome and a massive party with thousands of fans to help celebrate their

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World

Terror, anti-Semitism and peace: Israel's Ambassador to France meets euronews

More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, these are dark days for France’s Jews. The fear of being attacked is every present in a

World News

At least 20 killed in Kabul suicide bomb attack

At least 20 people have been killed and around 30 wounded after a suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul, according to the

World News

UN human rights chief urges Turkey to investigate shooting in Cizre

The United Nations’ top human rights official has called for an inquiry into the alleged shooting of unarmed civilians by the army in the south east

France

François Hollande pardons Sauvage and reignites domestic violence debate

French President François Hollande once said granting pardons was not his conception of a modern presidency, and he has done so only once before, for

Business Series

Late to the party but confident, Renault opens its first China assembly plant

Renault says it still sees plenty of growth in Chinese vehicle demand as it opened its first assembly plant in the world's biggest car market, a joint venture with China's Dongfeng.

Economy

SWIFT return to international bank transfers for Iran's banks

Iranian financial institutions are back in the global banking business, now able to use the "worldwide transaction network SWIFT for moving money and letters of credit.

Sport

Guardiola signs three-year contract to manage Manchester City

Pep Guardiola will take over from Manuel Pellegrini as coach of Manchester City in the summer after signing a three-year contract, the English

World News

Final bid to salvage drifting cargo ship off French coast

A final attempt has been launched to salvage a cargo ship that has been adrift for almost a week. High winds and six metre waves have been hampering

Germany

Cologne Carnival celebrations to be closely monitored by police

It’s a time of celebration, with parties across the city. But this year’s Women’s Day Carnival in Cologne will take place under heightened security

Cinema

Diversity dominates SAG awards as Oscar row rumbles on

Streaming sites are celebrating success after the Screens Actors Guild Awards on Saturday. The outcome of one of the biggest events of the year also

Business Series

Ryanair profits on target despite lower fares, with more passengers and falling fuel costs

Low-cost airline Ryanair is forecasting record passenger numbers for 2016 and says it should attain its profit target even as it cuts ticket prices.

Europe News

UK-EU talks: Donald Tusk to lay out new reform proposals

President of the European Council Donald Tusk says he will present a proposal for a “new settlement” between the UK and the European Union on

Taiwan

The transfer of power begins: Taiwan's DPP officially takes office

Su Jia-chyuan has been sworn in as Taiwan’s new parliamentary Speaker as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officially begins its term in office

World News

Pep Guardiola to become next Man City manager

Pep Guardiola has signed a three-year contract to become the manager of Manchester City FC. He will take over from current boss Manuel Pellegrini

Sport

Song beats Spieth to Singapore Open title

South Korea’s Song Young-Han beat world number one Jordan Spieth to celebrated his maiden title at the weather-delayed Singapore Open. The pair were

Economy

China's struggle continues with January factory activity weak again

There was disappointing factory output data from China as the official measure of manufacturing hit its lowest since mid-2012 amid falling prices and overcapacity.

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing off to a poor start for 2016

Manufacturing growth slowed in the eurozone at the start of 2016 as incoming orders showed no meaningful increase, even though companies cut prices steeply raising deflation worries.

Switzerland

Owner of 'world's best' restaurant in Switzerland found dead

A three-star chef, whose restaurant in Switzerland was recently ranked the world’s best, has been found dead. Benoit Violier is believed to have died

United Kingdom

British embryo research 'first step' to 'legalisation of GM babies'

British scientists have been given the green light to edit the genes of human embryos for research. A controversial technique will be used, that some

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Stricken cargo ship heads for French coast

This is the stricken cargo ship that was heading towards the French coast on Monday (February 1). The Modern Express, registered in Panama, began