6 August 2016 | Euronews
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Syria Rebels 'break government siege' in eastern Aleppo - reports Islamist rebels in Syria say they have broken through to besieged opposition-held areas in eastern Aleppo. -
USA Obamas choose Martha's Vineyard for last vacation as first family US president Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and their daughters Sasha and Malia took off on Saturday for a two-week break. -
World News Two British climbers found dead on Matterhorn Their bodies were found in a ravine on the Italian side of the mountain. -
Sport Britain's Adam Peaty sets world record in heats -
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World News Belgium machete attack: two policewomen wounded, assailant killed A man wielding a machete attacked two policewomen in the Belgian city of Charleroi on Saturday, before a third officer shot him down. -
Sport Hummels and Sanches unveiled at Bayern Munich Mats Hummels and Renato Sanches were unveiled at their new club Bayern Munich on Saturday. -
World News Thousands call on EU chiefs to act over Barroso controversy More than 5,800 people have signed a petition calling for EU chiefs to act over a controversy involving José Manuel Barroso. -
Belgium Two policewomen wounded in machete attack in Belgium Charleroi police say the attacker, who shouted "Allahu Akbar," was shot and died of his injuries. -
Sport Russia's Morozov cleared to swim at Rio Games Russian swimmer Vladimir Morozov has been cleared to Swim at the Rio Olympics after winning his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. -
Algeria Air Algerie flight, feared missing, lands after U-turn - reports A passenger plane headed for Marseille reportedly fell off the radars after it turned around halfway through its flight over the Mediterranean. -
Spain Canary Islands 'toilet paper' blaze rages on, heading south A devastating wildfire has ravaged some 4,000 hectares on La Palma. -
Sport New Argentina boss Bauza presented to media Edgardo Bauza was presented to the media on Thursday as the new head coach of Argentine national football team. -
Brazil The Olympic Refugee Team: A beacon of hope in Rio For the first time ever, an entire refugee team made up of athletes of different nationalities is taking part in the Olympics. -
Turkey Austria calls Turkey-EU refugee deal a faltering 'house of cards' The deal to send back to Turkey the migrants reaching Europe's shores is a house of cards falling apart, according to Austria's foreign minister. -
Brazil Are you safe in Rio? Foreign visitors speak out Up to half a million foreign visitors are descending on Rio for the Olympics, despite concerns over crime, pollution, the Zika virus and the threat of terrorism. -
Syria ISIL 'almost completely' ousted from northern Syrian city of Manbij Kurdish-led forces say they have almost ousted ISIL from Manbij. -
No Comment Turbulence as protesters block off airport Ten people were arrested after protesters from the British arm of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement blocked the main road to London’s Heathrow Airport, police… -
No Comment Carrying a torch for Rio 2016 Summer Olympics Former Brazilian volleyball player Isabel Barroso Salgado posed with the Olympic torch at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, ahead of the Games’ official opening… -
Next Series European digital database aims to keep cultural traditions alive What will come – as time goes on – of traditional dance, folk music, of the cultures of the people? -
Next Series Takeaway: saving the intangible cultural heritage How to preserve cultural intangible heritage? -
France Birthday party blaze at French bar leaves 13 dead France is in shock after 13 people died and six more were injured when fire ripped through a bar in the northern city of Rouen, turning birthday celebrations to… -
Brazil Police and protesters clash in Rio anti-Olympic showdown Protesters set fire to the Brazilian flag in Rio ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, angry at a spectacle they feel has nothing to do with them. -
Brazil Rio welcomes the world in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony There were magical scenes at Rio’s Maracana Stadium as the first Olympic Games ever held in South America officially got underway on Friday. -
China Gobi proves a dog is for life... Just in time for Christmas Gobi, the stray dog who ran behind an extreme runner for 125km on a race across China, is to be reunited with the man he followed. -
Italy New Italian law encourages supermarkets to give away unsold food to those in need The Italian government has passed a law to make it easier to donate food straight to those in need and, ultimately, cut down on waste. -
France France: explosion in Rouen bar kills 13, wounds six A fire in a bar in Rouen, France, has left at least 13 people dead and six injured, one seriously, according to Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve. -
Portugal Portugal's Antonio Guterres 'still in the lead' in UN top spot ballot A second secret UN Security Council ballot suggests former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres remains the front-runner to become the United Nations’ next… -
Brazil Fireworks on and off the pitch as the Rio Olympics officially open The world witnessed an explosive opening to the Rio Olympics, with fireworks inside and protests outside the Maracaña stadium. -
South Sudan South Sudan agrees to deployment of international protection force South Sudan’s embattled government has agreed to allow an international protection force to be deployed in the country, after a United Nations mission failed to prevent… -
Turkey Germany resists pressure to halt EU talks with Turkey Leaders are concerned by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on suspected dissidents after the coup attempt in July.