2017-02-20

World News

Russia's UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin dies at 64

He reportedly suffered a heart attack in New York, a day before his 65th birthday.

20/02/2017

USA

Trump names Lt Gen McMaster as national security adviser

McMaster Trump's national security adviser

20/02/2017

United Kingdom

Anti-Trump protesters pack London's Parliament Square

MPs clashed on Monday over whether or not to invite US President Donald Trump to the UK for an official state visit.

20/02/2017

France

Hollande warns France of the dangers of populism

Hollande calls on France to avoid populism

20/02/2017

France

Le Pen's Paris headquarters searched by police

FN officials have told the Reuters agency the search is connected to an inquiry into the alleged misuse of European Union funds to pay parliamentary assistants.

20/02/2017

Sport

Champions League: Man City ready for free-scoring Monaco in last 16 first leg

Manchester City are in Champions League action on Tuesday as they host Monaco in the first leg of their last 16 tie.

20/02/2017

South Sudan

South Sudan's human rights situation "amongst the worst on the planet"

Famine has been declared in some areas of South Sudan - the first time such a declaration has been made since 2011. The country has been dogged by civil war, drought and hyperinflation. The situation

20/02/2017

Sport

Stoppage-time Lewandowski strike hands Bayern draw with Hertha Berlin

Their crushing victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday might have temporarily sapped the energy out of Bayern Munich.

20/02/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: US VP seeks to ease European fears

The Brief from Brussels is euronews’ daily round up of the top stories from Europe’s political capital.

20/02/2017

Ukraine

Ceasefire holds in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists respect ceasefire

20/02/2017

Russia

Russia's UN ambassador dies

64-year-old Vitaly Churkin had served as Moscow's permanent representative to the UN in New York since 2006.

20/02/2017

Economy

Greeks need "light at the end of austerity tunnel"

Discussions between Greece, its European lenders and the International Monetary Fund on the country’s bailout obligations have dragged on for months as disagreements persist over fiscal issues, labour

20/02/2017

Iraq

US Defense Secretary warns of "long-fought" battle in Iraq

The US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been meeting Iraqi leaders on a surprise visit to the country.

20/02/2017

Cult

A dream-like escape from Alice Temperley at London Fashion Week

A dream-like escape was on offer at the start of London Fashion Week.

20/02/2017

Economy

Greece moves closer to agreement over reforms to unlock next bailout loan

Euro zone finance ministers and Greece have agreed to resume negotiations over its bailout review next week.

20/02/2017

Sci-Tech

Lions in Nairobi National Park get tracking collars

Lions in the Nairobi National Park are being fitted with tracking collars.

20/02/2017

Russia

Russia defends decision to recognise rebel passports in eastern Ukraine

The RIA news agency quotes the Russian Foreign Ministry as saying the order is temporary. Russian officials are also quoted as saying the order corresponds with international law.

20/02/2017

Cult

'My Ship is Loaded with Memories' - an exhibition at the Women's Museum at Aarhus

Lifeboat sculptures, crafted by Norwegian artist, Marit Benthe Norheim are one of the highlights of the cultural programme of the Danish city of Aarhus, which is this year one of the European Capitals

20/02/2017

Sweden

'Mama Mia' Trump's Swedish meatballs spark Twitter titters

Trump's Swedish meatballs cause Twitter titters

20/02/2017

Europe News

Interns protest over unpaid work experience

Several interns have held a protest in Brussels to voice their anger at unpaid work experience.

20/02/2017

Business Series

Germany encouraged, UK worried over Opel-Vauxhall sale to PSA

A report PSA would continue operating all Opel's German production sites if it buys Opel-Vauxhall has UK union officials worried.

20/02/2017

USA

Donald Trump's rocky first month

It has been a turbulent month since Donald Trump took charge as the 45th US President on the 20th January.

20/02/2017

Business Series

Amazon to add 15,000 jobs across Europe, 5,000 in Britain

Online retailer Amazon has said it will create more than 5,000 jobs in Britain this year, part of 15,000 in various European countries.

20/02/2017

South Korea

Samsung: the scandal threatening South Korea's behemoth

How did a economic giant that accounts for a fifth of South Korea's GDP get into the position where its top boss was arrested accused of corruption?

20/02/2017

Europe News

Small protest against US vice president's Brussels visit

Some 30 people protested against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence to Brussels on Monday.

20/02/2017

South Sudan

Famine rears its head in South Sudan

Parts of the war-ravaged country have been hit by famine. Officials fear almost half the territory could be in a state of food insecurity by July.

20/02/2017

USA

Euroviews. How to survive the Trump era

20/02/2017

Europe News

US VP Mike Pence retreats from Trump's EU, NATO comments

US Vice President Mike Pence pledged support for the EU and NATO on Monday, distancing himself from comments made by President Donald Trump.

20/02/2017

Egypt

Egypt upholds death sentences over football stadium violence

Egypt’s top court has upheld death sentences for ten men convicted for their roles in the country’s worst football related violence.

20/02/2017

Business Series

Unilever shares drop on Kraft withdrawal

Shares in Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever fell after US rival Kraft Heinz Co abruptly abandoned its surprise takeover proposal.

20/02/2017