12 January 2017 | Euronews
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USA FBI and Justice department to be investigated over the Hillary e-mail affair The US Justice Department is to investigate its and the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton e-mail affair some blame for wrecking her run for the White House. -
USA America pulls away its welcome mat for Cuban emigrants Reversing a policy it has had since the days of Fidel Castro, America will no longer grant residency rights to Cubans arriving without visas. -
World Africa Eco Race: Sella claims sixth win this edition To the backdrop of some breathtaking scenery competitors of the Africa Eco Race set off for stage 10 of this year’s edition. -
World Cycling: 2017 Vuelta route unveiled Organisers of the Vuelta a Espana unveiled the route for this year’s edition on Thursday at a ceremony in Madrid. -
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Syria Syria: several dead in Damascus suicide bomb A suicide bomber has struck a heavily policed district of Damascus, killing at least seven people according to state television. -
Russia Russian figures claim Trump scandal an Obama ruse to scupper better relations Russian politicians are bemused by the chaotic transition in US politics, and most are convinced it is a Democrat ploy to sabotage any Trump rapprochement with Moscow. -
USA Russia on the agenda at US Senate hearings for Defense Secretary and CIA Chief Russia is a hot topic as the US Senate holds hearings with the nominees for Secretary of Defense and Director of the CIA. -
Sport Dakar Rally: French pair Metge and Peterhansel win stage ten Frenchman Michael Metge won stage 10 of the 2017 Dakar Rally on Thursday. -
World News The Australian feral feline epidemic A recent report highlights the extent of the deadly impact feral cats have on native Australian species -
World News Opinion: The perils of populist leaders: How their rise threatens basic human rights in Europe -
Italy See Italy's first capsule hotel Rooms are 4 metres square and cost 8 euros an hour - or 25 for a whole night. -
Syria Syria ceasefire 'largely holding' but 'exceptional' strikes kill dozens - reports The United Nations says a nationwide ceasefire in Syria is largely holding, but there are some exceptions. -
Poland Polish opposition ends parliamentary occupation Poland's centrist opposition parties get government climbdown on media restrictions and end parliamentary blockade, but fail to get new budget vote. -
Sport Union leaders call for Africa Cup of Nations boycott The leader of Gabon’s main civil service union called for a boycott of the African Nations Cup (CAN) on Wednesday (January 12), saying the money the country is spending on hosting the tournament would -
Business Series Amazon is latest US company to announce jobs surge Online retailer Amazon has revealed plans to hire an additional 100,000 full-time workers in the United States over the next 18 months. -
Economy Spain again gains tourism record, visitor numbers up by 9.9% in 2016 The number of visitors to Spain hit a new record in 2016 for the fourth year running. The total was up by 9.9 percent from 2015 at 75.3 million. -
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: EPP's Tajiani eyes presidency win This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital. -
Musica Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year's Concert at the Musikverein Every year on January 1, music lovers gather in one of the world’s finest concert halls, Vienna’s Musikverein, to celebrate the start of the new year to the sound of waltzes and polkas by the Strauss -
France Haradinaj released by French court A French court has ordered the release of Ramush Haradinaj. However, the former prime minister of Kosovo will have to stay in France pending a review of a Serbian request for extradition. -
World News Fiat Chrysler accused of emissions violations in the US US Environmental Protection Agency accuses Fiat Chrysler of using undeclared software allowing excess diesel emissions on some Jeep and Dodge vehicles -
Economy UK retailer celebrate Christmas, but worry about 2017 British retailers mostly report strong sales over the crucial end-of-year holiday period but are not sure if this heralds a recovery. -
World 24 hours that changed America - with Stefan Grobe Will Washington change Trump? Can the broken relationship with the intelligence community be mended? -
Poland Russia calls NATO deployment in Poland threat to national security NATO is deploying armour and troops in Poland for its biggest military exercises in years, but Moscow has called the move an agressive step threatening Russian national security. -
Europe News EP presidency: the frontrunners There are three main candidates seen as the frontrunners in the race to be European Parliament president The favourite is Italy’s Antonio Tajani: a former EU commissioner and someone who is close to e -
USA US foreign policy - which way now? Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson expressed views at odds with President-elect Donald Trump on key foreign policy issues during a hearing on Wednesday. -
United Kingdom 23 new suspects in Hillsborough case 23 files on people and organisations involved in the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium disaster have been passed to the UK’s prosecution service. -
Cult Spanish composer Jordi Savall presents a musical show "The Routes of Slavery" Renowned Spanish composer and viol player Jordi Savall brought together musicians from Europe, Africa and South America in Brussels this week for a musical… -
USA Trump news conference aggressive,confrontational, extraordinary Trump's news conference a 'trainwreck,' 'jaw-dropping,' 'lame' and 'strange.' -
Cult The Hamburg Elbphilarmonie opens its doors with a stunning concert It overlooks the harbour like a giant ship floating on water, the Hamburg Elbphilarmonie has finally opened its doors to the public. -
Economy German GDP growth at five year high Strong consumer and government spending helped Germany's economy to its strongest growth in five years in 2016. -
World News Opinion: Trump’s Crazed Transition -
United Kingdom Former England football manager Graham Taylor dies Former England football manger Graham Taylor has died aged 72 -
World News MEPs demand EU-wide rules on robots and AI MEPs have called for the adoption of EU-wide rules on how humans and robots interact. -
Sci-Tech Queensland battles against an invasion of red fire ants Australia is dealing with an invasion of deadly red fire ants which are becoming a huge problem in parts of south east Queensland. -
USA Gun disguised as iPhone alarms authorities Belgian authorities issue a warning to police officers in the country about the possible arrival of a handgun designed to look like a smart phone -
World News Tajani tipped to edge EP presidency Former EU commissioner Antonio Tajani could just edge victory in the race to become the next head of the European Parliament, according to one forecast released on… -
Economy Eurozone industrial output surprisingly strong in November Just released statistics show industrial output in the eurozone rose by more than expected in November, pointing to an economic spurt in the region. -
Cyprus Cyprus: the new UN Secretary-General's first challenge Reunification talks on Cyprus take an international turn: the foreign ministers of the island's guarantors join the UN's Secretary-General in Geneva. -
World News Struggling to care: hospitals in crisis across Europe Cold weather, a flu epidemic and overcrowding are among the causes that have plunged hospitals in several European countries into a care crisis. -
Europe News EP Presidency: the outsiders There are many other candidates also in the running for the presidency of the European Parliament. -
Turkey Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament during debate on constitutional reform Lawmakers in Turkey’s parliament engaged in scuffles yesterday, January 11, as a heated debate over proposals to expand the executive powers of President Erdogan… -
USA Trump press conference showcases deepening rift with media and intelligence agencies Trump sidelines CNN, calls the network "fake news" during first press conference since his 2016 election victory -
Poland US tanks and troops arrive in Poland Hundreds of military vehicles and more than 3000 US troops have begun arriving in Poland. -
Cinema Dalida heads our choice of whats on show this week on the big screen A French biographical drama film about the life of singer and actress Dalida tops our pick of movies to catch this week – yes there is more on offer than La La… -
Philippines Japan's prime minister makes key visit to Manila The crucial trip aims at shoring up ties with the new leader of Tokyo's neighbour and boosting its ecnomic foothold in the face of anticipated competition from China. -
USA Obamacare: the dismantling begins The US Senate has taken the first concrete step towards dismantling Obamacare. It has voted to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing the US president's signature health insurance prog -
World News Most popular baby names around Europe Most popular baby names around Europe -
New Zealand Missing six year-old girl and father found in Australia after sailing from New Zealand A six-year-old girl and her father missing at sea for more than a month have been found safe and well in Australia. -
Cult Europe's first underwater museum opens in Lanzarote British artist Jason DeCaires Taylor has created what is the first underwater museum in Europe. -
No Comment Icicles on Kosovo power plant cooling towers A spokesperson for Kosovo’s energy corporation has said a power plant in Obiliq is running near to full capacity despite reports of power blackouts. -
No Comment Russian Sculptures - Ice sculptures dazzle competition Members of the Russian Orthodox Church have held an annual ice sculpture competition on ( Saturday 7 JAN. -
No Comment Trump blasts CNN at press conference During his first press conference since winning the White House, Donald Trump attacked the publishing of an alleged Russian report and blasted CNN. -
USA Trump blasts US spy agencies over Russia claims In his first press conference since winning the White House, Donald Trump has blasted America’s spy agencies and the media, accusing them of leaking salacious allegations about… -
Pakistan Pakistan's PM reaches out to minorities during Hindu temple visit The restoration of an ancient Hindu temple complex in Punjab has been inaugurated by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. -
USA Star Wars film maker chooses LA for art museum After holding the art world in suspense Star Wars film maker George Lucas has finally chosen Los Angeles to build his $1bn (900,000 euros) Museum of Narrative… -
Turkey Scuffles erupt in Turkish parliament over constitutional amendment vote Scuffles broke out on Wednesday (Jan. -
USA Mexico to keep an open mind in talks with Trump but won't pay for any wall Mexico is willing to throw its relationship with the US wide open when it sits down to talks but it still won’t pay for any wall. -
Switzerland Hopes for a peaceful Cyprus lie in a UN vault The historic Cyprus talks in Geneva have been slow and difficult. -
Iran Iran takes delivery of its first post sanctions jet Iran has taken delivery in France of its first commercial airliner from Airbus.