archives - 16 Mar 2016. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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FIFA: a victim? Or simply shifting the blame?

Gianni Infantino has been in charge of FIFA for just two weeks, but he’s already taking steps to right the alleged wrongs carried out under the

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Sport

Bayern knock Juventus out of Europe in second leg thriller, Barca beat Arsenal also to progress to quarters

Five-times European champions Bayern Munich qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday night after overcoming Juventus in

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Business Line

Migrants in Germany and Google in Russia

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says her party had a ‘hard day’ after the anti-immigrant party AfD made big gains in state elections, campaigning

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France

Four arrested during counter-terrorism operation in France

Dawn raids took place in Paris and nearby Seine-Saint-Denis

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Greece

Migrants: what could scupper the EU's talks with Turkey?

Officials say human rights, press freedom and the Cyprus question are three potential deal-breakers.

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Sport

Alpine skiing: Puchner wins final downhill of season for first ever victory

Austrian Mirjam Puchner waited until the final downhill of the women’s 2015/2016 World Cup campaign to celebrate the first race win of her career

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World

China adopts new five-year economic plan with reforms crucial to its success

Twelve days of parliamentary pomp and ceremony have ended in China with the adoption of a new five-year plan for the economy. It was agreed with a

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Economy

No change in Fed interest rate, half point rise expected by year's end

The US Federal reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but says that moderate growth and what it called “strong job gains” means it will be able

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Brazil

Popularity boost for Brazil's Rousseff? Lula da Silva to become chief of staff

Former President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is to take over as chief of staff for current leader Dilma Rousseff at a time of economic and

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Germany

German court rejects VW customer claim to cancel contract

A court in Germany has rejected a Volkswagen customer’s attempt to cancel his VW contract after the company’s emissions scandal. The German carmaker

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Sport

ICC World T20: New Zealand upset hosts India

Hosts of this year’s ICC World T20, India, suffered a shock opening round defeat at the hands of New Zealand. New Zealand had never lost to India in

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USA

Trump and Clinton pave the way to the White House

More than 14 million votes were cast across five states in the so-called "Super Tuesday II"

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Germany

Migrants: what Merkel said to her parliament

German Chancellor speaks to the Bundestag the day before the start of a crucial EU summit

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Sport

Alpine skiing: Feuz takes downhill race win as FIll makes history with discipline title

Swiss skier Beat Feuz won the last men’s downhill race of the season on Wednesday at the World Cup finals in St. Moritz. Feuz finally hit the top

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Focus

'Reference market for the rest of Asia' - why investors choose Japan

In this Japan Special, Focus show host Serge Rombi examined how and why the world’s third largest economy continues to attract investors and

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Europe News

Socialist MEPs call for unity ahead of EU-Turkey summit on migrants deal

Demonstrators, led by the Socialist group in the European Parliament, have called for EU member countries to stop building walls to keep out refugees

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Health Series

Connecting patient to doctor online

The healthcare sector is undergoing a digital transformation, and patients like Ahmed Belabbes are at the frontline. The 28-year-old Frenchman has

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Greece

UN special envoy Angelina Jolie receives riotous welcome in Greece

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to the spotlight, but the Hollywood actress received a riotous welcome on a trip to Piraeus port, near Athens, to

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Sport

Pacers enjoy narrow win over Celtics

The Indiana Pacers downed the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The two teams evenly exchanged blows in the

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Sport

Benzema prevented from France return

The French football federation have temporarily kept Karim Benzema on the suspended list while he remains at the centre of a sex-tape bribery

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Belgium

Gunman was Algerian living 'illegally' in Belgium

Authorities in Belgium say jihadi items were found after a police shootout in Brussels on Tuesday. The country’s prosecutor said the gunman killed

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Economy

European carmakers report strong February sales figures

New car sales in Europe jumped by 14% in February, the 30th straight month of growth. Only the Greek and Dutch markets declined. Even Volkswagen

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Economy

IMF says Ivory Coast close to hitting growth targets

The IMF says the Ivory Coast economy continues to grow and will post 8.5% this year, a tad down on last year’s 8.6%. Inflation is also forecast to

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North Korea

15 years' hard labour for US student arrested in North Korea

Otto Warmbier is accused of trying to steal a banner bearing a propaganda slogan from a hotel

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World News

FIFA demands millions from ex-officials charged with graft

World football's governing body says its reputation and business interests have been damaged by being implicated in sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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Business Series

US Senate says national rules needed for driverless vehicles

A US Senate panel has recommended federal laws covering the entire country be put in place for the oncoming driverless car revolution, and has warned

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Business Series

LSE and Deutsche Boerse go to the altar again but NY may steal the bride

European traders are wondering if it will be third time lucky after previous failed attempts, but the London and Frankfurt stock exchanges have again

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Germany

Migrants: what Merkel said to her parliament

German Chancellor speaks to the Bundestag the day before the start of a crucial EU summit

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World News

FIFA says members "sold their votes" in past World Cup hosting contests

Soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Wednesday that members of its executive committee had in the past sold their votes in World Cup hosting

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Europe News

Refugee convention "must be applied" in Turkey says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

16/03/2016

Could these Google-funded satellites help detect wildfires faster?

Ancient furnaces and exhibitions: The best of Venice Glass Week

PM Starmer under fire for failing to declare gifts on time

Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake

Could these Google-funded satellites help detect wildfires faster?

Ancient furnaces and exhibitions: The best of Venice Glass Week

PM Starmer under fire for failing to declare gifts on time

Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake

2016-03-16

FIFA: a victim? Or simply shifting the blame?

Bayern knock Juventus out of Europe in second leg thriller, Barca beat Arsenal also to progress to quarters

Migrants in Germany and Google in Russia

Four arrested during counter-terrorism operation in France

Alpine skiing: Puchner wins final downhill of season for first ever victory

China adopts new five-year economic plan with reforms crucial to its success

No change in Fed interest rate, half point rise expected by year's end

Popularity boost for Brazil's Rousseff? Lula da Silva to become chief of staff

German court rejects VW customer claim to cancel contract

ICC World T20: New Zealand upset hosts India

Alpine skiing: Feuz takes downhill race win as FIll makes history with discipline title

'Reference market for the rest of Asia' - why investors choose Japan

Socialist MEPs call for unity ahead of EU-Turkey summit on migrants deal

Connecting patient to doctor online

Pacers enjoy narrow win over Celtics

Benzema prevented from France return

European carmakers report strong February sales figures

IMF says Ivory Coast close to hitting growth targets

US Senate says national rules needed for driverless vehicles

LSE and Deutsche Boerse go to the altar again but NY may steal the bride

Migrants: what Merkel said to her parliament

FIFA says members "sold their votes" in past World Cup hosting contests

Refugee convention "must be applied" in Turkey says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights