archives - 22 Feb 2016. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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World's deadliest animals: why chickens are more dangerous than sharks

Mosquitoes kill more than 500,000 people worldwide each year, making them the second most deadly species to humans.

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Syria

Assad calls parliamentary elections in Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has called parliamentary elections to be held on April the 13th. The announcement came shortly after news of the

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Syria

US and Russia broker ceasefire for Syria

The United States and Russia say a ceasefire will come into force in Syria this coming weekend. Hostilities will end just after midnight on Saturday

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France

Calais camp migrants await eviction order ruling

In Calais people living in the migrant camp are still unsure of what will happen to their makeshift homes. A French judge is set to rule on the

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Israel

Samuel Willenberg the last survivor of Treblinka laid to rest in Israel

The funeral has taken place in Israel of Samuel Willenberg. He was one of only 67 people known to have survived the notorious Nazi death camp

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Sport

Chelsea cruise past Man City in FA Cup, Bayern Munich continue march towards Bundesliga title

Chelsea eliminated Manchester City from the FA Cup in emphatic style, while Bayern Munich continue their charge towards a fifth consecutive crown.

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Sport

Powerlifting: Rahman breaks world record

Some 200 athletes from 40 nations gathered in Dubai for the latest IPC Powerlifting World Cup event – an event that many used to improve their

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Economy

Russia's central bank governor wants to lower risks from forex fluctuations

Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina says the bulk of banking loans in Russia should be in roubles to minimise risks related to currency fluctuations.

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Poland

Polish authorities claim papers prove Walesa's Communist ties

Poland’s state archives have released 700 pages of documents it says prove former President Lech Walesa was a paid informant of the communist-era

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Syria

Ceasefire agreed in Syria - Washington and Moscow

Washington and Moscow have agreed terms for a ceasefire in Syria. Hostilities will halt at midnight on February the 27th. A joint statement says the

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Libya

Would a UN-backed government save Libya's oilfields?

Oilfields in Libya are likely to come under further attack unless a United Nations-backed government is approved. The comments come from the head of

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Ukraine

Ukraine's Crimean Tatar protest song Eurovision choice likely to irk Russia

Ukrainian music lovers have chosen their entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, and the television audience decided to stick two fingers in

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Economy

Virtual reality takes centre stage at Mobile World Congress

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is one of those betting that virtual reality and augmented reality are going to take off in a wide range of businesses and become an essential part of our households.

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United Kingdom

Prime Minister David Cameron tells MPs why Britain must stay in the European Union

United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron has laid out the case for the UK to remain in the European Union to MPs in parliament. It was a keenly

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Europe News

Brexit would make fight against terror harder, says Europol chief

Police in Britain would struggle to prevent terror attacks and fight organised crime if the country votes to leave the EU. That’s according to the

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Germany

German government slams migrant attacks

The German government has condemned the latest outbreak of far-right, anti-migrant sentiment in the country as “shameful”. Szenen in #Clausnitz

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Republic of North Macedonia

Fears of a bottleneck as Macedonian-Greek border restrictions tightened

Clashes broke out on Greece’s northern border as dozens of migrants attempted to tear down and climb over a fence into the Former Yugoslav Republic

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Culture news

Budapest celebrates 90 years of György Kurtág

As Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 90 th birthday Budapest is marking his career with a week- long festival.

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world news

Australian authorities decide to deport 'Baby Asha'

Australian officials have come under fire over the contentious case of Asha, a baby born in Australia to Nepalese parents. It has been decided that

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Real Economy

Reforming to tackle structural challenges

Severe belt-tightening may have helped Europe's public finances, but restoring growth will need more than savage structural reforms which, in one case of bust to boom, have not even been needed.

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Economy

Pound slumps on Boris related 'Brexit' fears

London's Mayor Boris Johnson promising to campaign for a 'Brexit' caused the British pound to slumped in value against the dollar, the euro and the yen on Monday.

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Business Series

HSBC post unexpected quarterly loss, confirms 'princeling' probe

HSBC confirms it's part of US regulators probe into hiring of people tied to Asian government officials, announces lower than expected profit, warns of "bumpier financial environment" from China slowd

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Europe News

European Commission won't campaign for Britain to remain in EU

The European Commission has said it will not campaign for Britain to stay inside the EU. A spokesman for the EU executive said it would not play an

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Sport

Cycling: Nibali celebrates overall Tour of Oman victory

Vincenzo Nibali sounded the warning bells to his principle rivals on Sunday after the Italian champion secured overall victory at the Tour of Oman

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Brazil

Arrest warrant issued for man behind President Dilma Rousseff's election campaign - reports

In Brazil it’s reported an arrest warrant has been issued for the man behind President Dilma Rousseff’s successful election campaign. It’s understood

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USA

Watch: 106-year-old woman dances with Barack and Michelle Obama!

106-year-old Virginia McLaurin was so excited when she met US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle that she busted out some dance moves with

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Europe News

Protests as fresh round of TTIP trade deal talks begin

A handful of Greenpeace activists tried to blockade the venue where EU and US negotiators met for trade talks on Monday (February 22). Brussels and

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Italy

Renzi drawn into Italian civil unions bill debate

With the Italian parliament in deadlock, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has been drawn into the debate over legal recognition and protection for gay

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Cinema

Migrant documentary 'Fuocoammare' wins Golden Bear in Berlin

As the great and the good of the film industry posed, pouted and paraded on the red carpet in Berlin the refugee crisis cast a grim shadow over proceedings.

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Russia: Icy water chess tournament

Russian winter swimmers found a new way to build up their stamina and concentration – by playing chess in icy water. In a lake in Russia’s Ural

22/02/2016

Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza, killing at least 30

Italy's Via Appia enters the Unesco World Heritage List

Leaders react to 'unique' opening ceremony in Paris

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2016-02-22

Assad calls parliamentary elections in Syria

Calais camp migrants await eviction order ruling

Samuel Willenberg the last survivor of Treblinka laid to rest in Israel

Chelsea cruise past Man City in FA Cup, Bayern Munich continue march towards Bundesliga title

Powerlifting: Rahman breaks world record

Russia's central bank governor wants to lower risks from forex fluctuations

Would a UN-backed government save Libya's oilfields?

Ukraine's Crimean Tatar protest song Eurovision choice likely to irk Russia

Virtual reality takes centre stage at Mobile World Congress

Brexit would make fight against terror harder, says Europol chief

German government slams migrant attacks

Fears of a bottleneck as Macedonian-Greek border restrictions tightened

Budapest celebrates 90 years of György Kurtág

Australian authorities decide to deport 'Baby Asha'

Pound slumps on Boris related 'Brexit' fears

HSBC post unexpected quarterly loss, confirms 'princeling' probe

Cycling: Nibali celebrates overall Tour of Oman victory

Arrest warrant issued for man behind President Dilma Rousseff's election campaign - reports

Watch: 106-year-old woman dances with Barack and Michelle Obama!

Renzi drawn into Italian civil unions bill debate