2016-10-12

Business Series

Note 7's burning battery problem slams Samsung's profits

Samsung has revealed it is going to take an initial two billion euro hit from scrapping the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

12/10/2016

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Confiscated drugs set alight in Peru

Peruvian authorities incinerated more than seven tonnes of drugs, seized by police in a number of operations over the past several months.

12/10/2016

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Haiti: Hurricane Matthew's aftermath

A week after Hurricane Matthew, the situation is still critical in Haiti.

12/10/2016

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Festival of Dussehra in India

Big crowds gathered in New Delhi to celebrate Dussehra, the festival commemorating the defeat of the mythological demon king, Ravana, at the hands of the Hindu god…

12/10/2016

Sci-Tech

Berlin Zoo opts for beacon technology app

Visitors to Berlin zoo can now access a whole bunch of extra information on the animals thanks to an app powered by beacon technology.

12/10/2016

Argentina

Argentina: thousands protest against crime and corruption

Argentina has long been plagued by corruption, which many at the rally said has hampered their search for justice.

12/10/2016

Cinema

Ken Loach laments Brexit impact on UK film

Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach has been expressing concern over the impact of Brexit on the British TV and film industry.

12/10/2016

Afghanistan

Many die in attack on Shi'ite shrine in Kabul

At least 14 people were killed on Tuesday when a gunman wearing a police uniform opened fire on worshippers gathered for a Shi'ite holy day at a shrine in the Afghan capital.

12/10/2016

France

Abdeslam stays silent, his legal team gives up

Lawyers acting for the main suspect from last year's Paris attacks says he plans to exercise his right to remain silent.

12/10/2016

Haiti

Cholera emergency hits Haiti

More than 200 cases of cholera have been reported in Haiti since Hurricane Matthew. However, health facilities in the hard-hit south have been destroyed or seriously damaged.

12/10/2016

USA

'Unshackled Trump' goes on the counterattack

It was a defiant Donald Trump who turned up at his rally in Florida .

12/10/2016

USA

'Reject the dark side' urges Obama at a Clinton campaign rally

President Barack Obama attended a campaign rally in flood-hit North Carolina on Tuesday (Oct 11).

12/10/2016

USA

Thousands evacuated from flooded Carolinas

Days after strong winds brought by Hurricane Matthew battered the eastern seaboard of the United States and flooding has displaced thousands of people in North…

12/10/2016

South Africa

Police and students battle in Joburg as education crisis spirals

The crisis in South African higher education shows no sign of abating as clashes once again erupt between police and students.

12/10/2016

Turkey

Anger between Turkey and Iraq ahead of battle for Mosul

Just weeks ahead of an expected push led-by Iraqi troops to retake the ISIL-held city of Mosul and tensions have risen between Turkey and Iraq.

12/10/2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Barroso faces EU petition

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

12/10/2016

Afghanistan

Gunmen slaughter Shiite pilgrims in the Sakhi Shrine in Kabul

Three gunmen dressed in military or police uniforms have opened fire on Shiite worshipers at the Sakhi Shrine in Kabul.

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

Johnson slams Russian action in Syria as bombs rain down on Aleppo

In his first speech as foreign secretary Boris Johnson accused Russia of "deliberate attacks on humanitarian convoys."

12/10/2016

Sport

England lose 100% record after goalless draw with Slovenia in World Cup qualifiers

Germany soldier on while England falter in latest World Cup qualifiers

12/10/2016

World

No aid-for-immigrants deal with EU, Afghan leader tells Euronews

In Global Conversation, Abdullah Abdullah, second in charge in Afghanistan, discusses mismanagement of foreign aid, democracy and ongoing terrorism.

12/10/2016