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Syria

UN says aid convoy attack could be considered 'war crime'

An attack on a United Nations aid convoy in Syria in which 20 people died could be considered a ‘war crime’ by the Security Council if the perpetrators are identified, the organisation…

New Zealand

New Zealand's islands moved two metres closer together by tremor

Seismologists are still recording hundreds of aftershocks. An estimated 2,000 have rattled the region since the initial tremor shook shortly after midnight on Sunday.

Economy

Exploring the moral as well as monetary values of the internet

Top names from the digital world have been brought together by the Catholic Church to consider the worth of values in this digital age.

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World

Action on climate change is an "urgent duty" - COP22 delegates

In theory, the aim of the COP 22 summit was clear: to implement the Paris agreement to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Trump on European defence spending, says NATO chief

This is the State of the Union, euronews’ weekly round-up of the top stories from the past seven days.

Turkey

When is rape not a crime? Turkey considers proposal for controversial sexual abuse law

Turkey's ruling AK Party comes under fire for proposing a law critics say legitimises rape in some cases.

Sport

Russia dominates day one of Qingdao Judo Grand Prix

Qingdao Judo Grand Prix sees Russia dominate day one

Economy

Draghi defends bank regulation, says eurozone recovery not yet strong

ECB President Mario Draghi has spoken out against any relaxing of the rules on how banks operate and hinted at more stimulus for the eurozone.

World News

Remembering the fallen of Vukovar 25 year on

A silent march was led by the veterans and family members of the victims of the siege in 1991.

World News

Donald Trump right on European defence spending, says NATO chief

US President-elect Donald Trump is right to call on Europeans to spend more on defence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.

Greece

Tensions high as migrant camp attacked

It is the second time the camp on the Greek island of Chios has been targeted. Rocks and petrol bombs were hurled at a makeshift camp for refugees and migrants.

Europe News

Trump right on defence spending, says NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

Russia

Amnesty International condemns Russia's 'draconian' foreign agents law

Amnesty International in Russia has strongly condemned what it calls a ‘draconian’ foreign agents law, ahead of the fourth anniversary of it coming into effect.

USA

Trump lines up loyalists for posts in national security and law enforcement

President-elect Donald Trump has made his picks to head up national security and law enforcement, Senator Jeff Sessions will be taking the post of Attorney…

Economy

OPEC deal optimism pushes up oil prices

There is renewed optimism that the producer group OPEC might agree to limit the amount it pumps, thereby addressing a supply glut and low prices.

Europe News

Turkish officers seeking asylum after coup, says NATO chief

Some Turkish officers posted to NATO have sought asylum since July’s failed coup, the head of alliance said on Friday.

Economy

Dollar muscles ahead, strongest since 2003 against basket of currencies

The US dollar has been boosted by Donald Trump's election victory and spending plans, and political and economic worries in Europe, Britain and Japan.

Cult

Metallica are back and 'Hardwired... To Self-Destruct"

Metallica are back after eight years.

World News

And also... the plight of the rock band named Trumps, a dying dog's last wish, and the footballer who lost his shorts during a match

Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the international headlines French rock group called Trumps deci

Philippines

Filipino dictator Marcos given hero's burial by President Duterte

Twenty-seven years after his death, Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos has been buried at Manila’s prestigious Cemetery of Heroes.

Germany

Transatlantic relationship is a priority - EU leaders

The leaders agreed that they needed to keep working together as part of multilateral bodies like NATO. The White House says they will press ahead with the transatlantic agenda.

Turkey

Rescue teams search for missing workers after copper mine collapse in Turkey

At least four people have been killed, while 12 are still trapped in the mine near the town of Sirvan in Siirt province.

Italy

Polls cast doubt on Matteo Renzi's political future ahead of Italian vote

Italians will vote in a referendum next month on whether to limit the role of the country’s upper house of parliament, the Senate.

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Frozen masterpieces in Belgium

Artists made the final touches to this year’s ice sculpture exhibit in Hasselt, Belgium.

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Brazil: anti-government protesters occupy lower house of Congress

A group of about 60 anti-government protesters took over the chamber of Brazil’s lower house of Congress on Wednesday (November 16), sparking chaos as guards tried to drag them off the main stage wher