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2017-03-01

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United Kingdom

UK House of Lords defy government's Brexit Bill

There was an embarrassing defeat for the government in the House of Lords over guaranteeing the rights of EU nationals to live in the UK after Brexit.

Iraq

Iraqi forces 'trap ISIL in western Mosul'

Iraqi forces say they've taken control of the last major road out of western Mosul, 'trapping' ISIL in a shrinking area of the city.

Sport

Sky cycling team slammed for not keeping records at doping investigation

Doubts continue to swirl around Team Sky as the cycling outfit answers questions about why it failed to keep proper medical records that could have answered the questions about Bradley Wiggins' myster

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Canada

Is this the oldest evidence of life on Earth?

Canadian bacteria-like fossils called oldest evidence of life

Sport

Putin admits sports anti-doping system broken in Russia

Putin promises new anti-drugs body for Russian sport to replace "broken" system for which Russia only has itself to blame.

Italy

Italy clears its "Great Ghetto" of migrants

Around one hundred police and firefighters have cleared the remaining 500 migrants from a shantytown between the towns of San Severo and Rignano Garganico in Italy.

Yemen

Yemen: UN says one child dies every ten minutes from a preventable disease

The time to act is now, according to campaign group Human Rights Watch. Activists say the international community must give its financial backing to humanitarian efforts in the country and is warning

World

Grobe's view: style trumps substance in Congressional address

Euronews' Washington correspondent Stefan Grobe gives his take on Donald Trump's first address to Congress

Syria

Aleppo battle: both sides accused of war crimes

War crimes were committed by both sides in the battle for Aleppo, according the United Nations

Spain

Anti-transgender bus forced off the streets of Madrid

Campaigners had planned to take the bright orange vehicle on a national tour of Spain. However, activists, trade unions and officials from Madrid City Council united against it.

Turkey

Istanbul shrouded in heavy fog

Officials say municipal ferry services have been affected, as well as flights at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.There was also poor visibility at Ataturk Airport but flights were not affected.

Greece

Metro and trams grind to a halt in Athens

Metro, urban rail and tram workers in Athens have walked off the job for 24 hours. They are angry about legislation that would allow the Athens transport organisation to use stations for commercial pu

Sport

Budapest officially ends its 2024 Olympics bid

People power has put paid to the city of Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympic games, as protesters force a "no" vote in the city council.

Ukraine

Clashes between nationalists and separatists at a rail blockade in eastern Ukraine

A gang of men - one wielding a chainsaw - has attacked a pro-Kyiv rail blockade in eastern Ukraine. More than 35 people were arrested at Kryvyi Torets. One man was injured.

Spain

Madrid police impound Spanish anti-transgender "bus of shame"

Spanish officials impounded a bright orange and white bus emblazoned with anti-transgender messages seen circulating throughout the Spanish capital.

World News

Norway: appeals court rules Breivik's human rights not violated

An Oslo appeals court rejects claims that prison authorities are treating mass murderer Anders Breivik inhumanely.

USA

Euroviews. Obama's men out, Trump's in: What impact on global finance?

As central bankers bid farewell to the devil they know, financial regulation has entered a period of high uncertainty – and high anxiety for policymakers as they await an announcement from Mar-a-Lago.

Germany

Experience the Mainz carnival in 360 degrees

China

Watch: Little panda really loves her keeper's leg

A panda cub at a breeding centre in Sichuan Province, China has developed a strong affection for her keeper and, more precisely, his leg.

USA

Obamas land biggest post-White House book deal

Former US-President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle secure a two-book deal, reportedly worth at least €60 million.

Sci-Tech

Barcelona plays host to more than 2,000 tech companies for the Mobile World Congress

Barcelona is playing host to more than 2,000 tech companies for the Mobile World Congress.