21 February 2017 | Euronews
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USA Trump issues guidelines to speed up removal of illegal immigrants The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued new tough guidelines that expand the number of immigrants targeted for deportation and speed up the process for their… -
World News Thousands gather for Athens anti-austerity protest Around 5,000 people gathered in central Athens to protest against the latest round of austerity measures -
Sport Champions League: Manchester City rally late to beat Monaco in eight-goal thriller Manchester City came from behind twice to beat Monaco in an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium and inch closer to a quarter-final ticket in the Champions… -
USA Texas hospital "shooting" false alarm Police in the US state of Texas have found no evidence of a shooting incident at a hospital in Houston, Texas. -
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Libya Bodies of at least 74 migrants found off Libya coast The bodies of 74 migrants are found by volunteers off the coast of northern Libya -
Sport Champions League preview: Porto v Juventus The Champions League last 16 first leg ties continues on Wednesday as Porto entertain Juventus at the Estadio do Dragao hunting their first win against the Italian giants in four… -
Sport Formula One: Renault unveil new R.S.17 Renault unveiled their new car for the 2017 Formula One championship on Tuesday. -
Italy Taxis cause chaos in Rome Italy's taxi drivers have staged a sixth day of protests in major cities across the country. The aim is to force the government to crack down on burgeoning limousine business and the app-based ride hi -
United Kingdom Brexit goes to the Lords The House of Commons two weeks ago passed the very short bill which allows PM May to trigger Article 50 and begin the process of the UK leaving the EU. -
Romania Romania's parliament backs move to bin anti-corruption law Romania’s parliament has endorsed a government order to scrap a decree that would have diluted the controversial anti-corruption drive that sparked mass protests and criticism at home and… -
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: IMF's Lagarde to talk Greek debt with Merkel This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stores from across Europe. -
Economy EU finance ministers unveil tax avoidance crackdown rules European Union finance ministers have agreed new rules to crack down on big multinational companies that are not paying their fair share of tax. -
USA Trump denounces anti-Semitic threats in the US Donald Trump has denounced a recent spate of anti-Semitism in the United States. -
Netherlands Dutch vote to legalise marijuana production The vote to permit professional cultivation of the plant will allow the country's "coffee shops" which sell the drug openly, to have a legal source of supply. -
World News Universal income a game changer or futile? Universal income is it one for the future? -
Austria Ukraine tycoon Firtash faces US justice over bribery claims An Austrian court has cleared the way for Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to be extradited to the United States to face bribery allegations. -
United Kingdom Sutton United's pasty-eating goalkeeper resigns after betting probe Wayne Shaw, affectionately known as the “roly poly goalie”, captured the adoration of football fans around the world during semi-professional club Sutton United’s Cinderella run to the fifth round of -
Sport Infantino in South Africa to discuss World Cup expansion Gianni Infantino, President of football’s world governing body, arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday to attend a two-day FIFA summit. -
World News Export of 'useless' flowers halts in Gaza The Gaza Strip once exported around 50 million flowers, but due to the area’s political situation, this figure has dropped to zero, according to Arab 24. -
Azerbaijan Azeri president boosts family ties by making wife deputy Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has appointed his wife, Mehriban, his deputy. -
USA Grobe: Trump enjoying smoother week Donald Trump has enjoyed a relatively calm few days in office following a turbulent first month in the White House, but the President still faces long-term… -
Israel Israeli soldier sentence triggers Palestinian anger Palestinians have reacted with outrage to the 18-month prison sentence handed down to an Israeli soldier who killed a wounded and incapacitated Palestinian assailant. -
Sport Sutton Utd's FA Cup dream run ends but gambling investigation into reserve keeper Shaw begins Sutton United’s dream run in the FA Cup came to and end on Monday evening after losing 2-0 to Arsenal in the fifth round at Gander Green Lane. -
Spain Spanish police shoot to stop speeding truck hitting Barcelona There have been dramatic scenes on the outskirts of Barcelona as police chased and shot at a man who was allegedly driving a stolen truck filled with gas bottles at full speed towards the city… -
Business Series Yahoo pays the price for massive data breaches in Verizon deal Verizon - which is buying Yahoo's core internet business - has cut the purchase price to reflect the financial impact of two massive cyber attacks. -
United Kingdom Should civil partnerships be available to straight couples too? A heterosexual couple in Britain have lost a court bid aimed at allowing them to enter into a civil partnership. -
Zimbabwe Dead president, dead economy: Mugabe to run for one more term Mugabe to run in Zimbabwe's presidential at 94 -
Iraq UN refugee agency fears mass exodus from Iraqi push on Mosul The United Nations says it’s growing increasingly concerned over the plight of people fleeing the Iraq army’s fight to retake Mosul from Islamic State militants. -
Spain Spanish police stop truck laiden with gas canisters at gunpoint A Swede who stole a truck carrying dozens of butane gas bottles and drove it at speed in the Spanish city of Barcelona was suffering psychiatric problems and not attempting an attack, the government s -
World News How weak links in justice system hit Europe's most vulnerable children Sexually-abused children are among European youngsters whose suffering is being exacerbated by failings in the justice system, a ground-breaking new report… -
Business Series HSBC's profits plunge dragging down share price Europe's biggest bank HSBC saw annual pre-tax profit slump 62 percent with hefty writedowns and warned its revenues could fall again this year. -
Business Series Tata promotes insider Natarajan Chandrasekaran to top job Tata's newly-appointed chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran says he will focus on boosting shareholder returns. -
Europe News Juncker warns Britain must pay 'hefty bill' to leave the EU The UK will face a “very hefty” bill for leaving the European Union, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday. -
USA Interns strike across major cities, asking for payment Organisations including the Global Intern Coalition led a protest in New York, Brussels and across the world, as part of their campaign to ensure interns are… -
Italy Italy's gay sex club scandal A top discrimination official has resigned after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for gay sex clubs masquerading as cultural c -
Israel Israeli soldier jailed for killing prone Palestinian attacker A young Israeli soldier who shot dead an incapacitated Palestinian assailant has been jailed for 18 months. -
United Kingdom Russian super yacht impounded in Gibraltar Ahoy! Russian billionaire industrialist Andrey Melnichenko's new €400 million “super yacht” impounded by the Gibraltar Port Authority -
Latvia Davis seeks to ease migrants' post-Brexit fears Britain has moved to assure Latvians living in the UK that it will guarantee their rights after it pulls out of the EU. -
Sci-Tech Swedish Supermarket chain ICA tattoos its fruit and veg Swedish supermarket giant ICA is trialling laser marking its sweet potatoes and avocados in search of an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic stickers or… -
Lebanon France's Le Pen refuses to wear headscarf to meet Lebanon's Grand Mufti French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has refused to go into a meeting with Lebanon’s Grand Mufti after being asked to wear a headscarf. -
Pakistan Suicide bombers cause carnage in Pakistan court In Pakistan, at least four people have been reportedly killed and dozens more hurt in a suicide bomb attack on a court complex. -
Syria Syria: ISIL-linked groups launch attacks near Golan Heights Fighting has reportedly flared near the Golan Heights in south western Syria after ISIL linked groups launched a surprise attack on moderate rebels. -
No Comment Haitians begin Carnival celebration after confronting a hurricane, earthquake and political crisis. Dressed as dragons and dancing in the streets, thousands of Haitians celebrated the opening of the country’s Carnival on Sunday (February 19) in the commune of… -
No Comment Nigeria fire: blaze rips through Lagos suburb A fire has ripped through a local suburb in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos. -
Republic of Ecuador Ecuador election: opposition protests over slow presidential vote count There have been protests in Ecuador after vote counting in the country’s presidential election dragged into a third day. -
USA Anti-Trump militants mark "Not my President's Day" Monday was a US holiday known as Presidents Day. But for thousands of anti-Trump militants across the country, it was "Not My President's Day." -
World News Small plane crashes into Melbourne mall, killing five Local media reports say the victims are American tourists who were heading south on a golfing trip. -
United Kingdom Britain defends Trump visit despite protests The British government won't break its promise of a state visit for Donald Trump, despite petitions and protests outside parliament. -
Greece Greek strike shuts down Acropolis Those who came to see the Parthenon were in for a major disappointment.