19 May 2017 | Euronews
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Brazil Brazil's Temer accused of corruption and obstruction of justice Brazil’s president Michel Temer is being accused of corruption and the obstruction of justice by the country’s top prosecutor. -
Switzerland Syrian peace talks end with only ''incremental progress'' Four days of faltering peace talks on Syria ended in Geneva on Friday, with Staffan de Mistura admitting only ‘‘incremental progress’‘ had been made. -
Mali Macron visits troops in Mali, keeping campaign pledge In his first official visit outside Europe, president Emmanuel Macron says France will be ‘‘uncompromising’‘ in the battle against Islamist extremists in Mali. -
Italy Italy investigates Milan station attacker for alleged terrorism Prosecutors in Italy say a man who stabbed a policeman and two soldiers at Milan’s main train station on Thursday is being investigated for international… -
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United Kingdom Assange hails ''important victory'' after Sweden drops rape investigation Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has hailed Sweden’s decision to drop a rape investigation against him as an ‘‘important victory’‘. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: new Merkel-Macron double act In this episode of State of the Union: European affairs expert Daniel Gros gives his views on the new Merkel-Macron double act for Europe and the euro zone; MEPs back the start of a process that could -
Economy Eurozone consumer sentiment continues to improve Consumer confidence in the 19 countries that make up the eurozone rose in May to reach the best level since before the financial crisis. -
Iran Voting extended amid high turnout in tight Iran election The country's future direction is at stake as it emerges from international isolation. -
Greece New Greek austerity measures passed, but public doubts remain In Greece, lawmakers have voted for another round of austerity and cuts, which they hope will encourage Eurozone leaders to release a further bailout funds But the decision is an unpopular… -
France Cannes film festival: Netflix movie Okja marred by boos and technical problems The Cannes film festival has apologised after technical problems and audience unrest disrupted the screening of Netflix’s first movie at the competition. -
Sport Sharapova to play Wimbledon qualification rounds Maria Sharapova to enter qualification rounds for Wimbledon -
France Marine Le Pen regrets 'aggressive' debate performance against Macron Marine Le Pen has acknowledged that her controversial debate performance against French presidental rival Emmanuel Macron earlier this month was peppered with “too much… -
Business Planet Back from bankruptcy and how to avoid it This week Business Planet visits Ghent, Belgium to learn about what's being done to help businesses avoid bankruptcy and rebound from it. -
USA Sold! Basquiat 'skull' canvas goes for 84 million euros at 'electrifying' auction A painting by US artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has become the sixth most expensive canvas ever sold at auction. -
Economy UK manufacturing output and orders strong British's manufacturing sector is showing strong growth according to companies surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry. -
Economy Moody's keeps Portuguese rating stable, upbeat on recovery The latest assessment of Portugal's economy by the rating agency Moody's is good news for the Lisbon government. -
World News Lancet report ranks Britain's health care system behind its European neighbours Britain ranks behind many other European nations in a global list of health systems published by medical Journal “The Lancet. -
Economy EU services trade surplus worsens The European Union's exports of services to the rest of the world fell in 2016 while imports increased slightly from 2015. -
Iran Iran voters face stark choice in presidential poll Moderate incumbent Hassan Rouhani, standing for a second term in Friday's election, faces a tough challenge from hardliner Ebrahim Raisi. -
Syria Syria and Russia condemn US strikes in Tanf Russia labels US-led air strikes near Syria's border with Jordan 'unacceptable' and a violation of Syrian sovereignty. -
Cult Films, music, nature and beaches: Cuba's lesser-known east Around 700 km south east of Havana lies Holguín, Cuba’s third largest city. -
Sweden Sweden drops charges against Assange, but Wikileaks founder "does not forgive or forget" Sweden has dropped rape charges against Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange. -
No Comment Car crash in New York's Times Square One person died and several people were injured when a car crashed in Times Square, New York City, on Thursday, May 18. -
No Comment 'Trump' beer on sale in Ukraine A craft brewery in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv has begun producing a new type of beer devoted to the 45th president of the United States. -
USA How Jean-Michel Basquiat went from misfit to America's most expensive artist A painting by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat sold for more than $100 million becoming the sixth most expensive canvas ever sold at auction. -
Japan Japan: Emperor Akihito 'abdication bill' backed by cabinet Parliament still needs to give its approval to the bill which would allow the 83-year-old to step down. -
Iran Iranians vote in hard-fought presidential election After a hard-fought campaign, the day has arrived for Iranians to choose their next president. -
USA Times Square crash suspect charged with second degree murder Richard Rojas, the suspected driver of a car that ploughed into pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, has been charged with murder in the second degree, aggravated vehicular homicide and multip -
Japan Bill paves way for Japan's ageing Emperor to step down Japan’s cabinet has approved a bill to allow Emperor Akihito to step down. -
Venezuela US slaps sanctions on Venezuela Supreme Court members The Trump administration has slapped sanctions on the chief judge and seven other members of Venezuela’s Supreme Court. -
Greece Greek parliament approves more pension cuts and tax hikes More pension cuts and tax hikes are on the way in Greece, after the country’s parliament approved a new round of austerity.