19 December 2017 | Euronews
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World News Puerto Rico governor orders review of death count after Hurricane Maria The death count has long been controversial and considered to be a serious undercount. -
World News 14 gifts for your significant other Stumped on what to get your partner? Give a gift you can enjoy together. -
USA Dustin Hoffman accusers tell their stories Several women accusing Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct have spoken out about what they say they endured -
Canada Elderly couple forced apart just days before Christmas - after 70 years together Their daughter has criticised the timing of the move, but the care home say they’d be breaking the law if they allowed Herbert Goodine, 91, to stay with his 89-year-old wife, Audrey. -
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World News Poll: Public sours on GOP tax plan as Dems regain lead on economy "A president is getting credit for the economy improving and not deriving political value from it," said Republican pollster Bill McInturff. -
World News Want cheaper prescription drugs? You better shop around Consumer Reports found that cash prices for several common generic medications like Cymbalta could vary greatly from pharmacy to pharmacy, even in one zip code. -
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia intercepts missile aimed at Riyadh The US envoy in the UN says that the Houthi missile shot down in Saudi Arabia 'bears hallmarks' of Iranian arms attacks -
United Kingdom UK vows to push for ‘bespoke’ Brexit deal despite Barnier refusal Theresa May’s full cabinet has held its first discussion on the future relationship the UK should seek with the EU after Brexit. -
World News Passing the GOP tax bill is hard. Selling it to voters may be harder. Republicans say their gamble is a wise parlay: They're betting both that it's better to do something than nothing and that the numbers will turn around. -
World News CEOs are axing holiday bashes because of #MeToo, but the party isn't the problem Killing the office party isn't the cure for bad behavior. -
World News Human rights complaint filed over signs called 'discriminatory' against Muslims CAIR accuses the store of putting up a number of signs, including one that said in bold lettering, "Obama & other Muslims Not welcome here." -
United Kingdom Deadly painkiller drug fentanyl has ‘growing market in Europe’ The drug, used to treat cancer pain, is being increasingly used recreationally and is blamed for a rise in overdose deaths in Europe. -
World Catalonia: A divided campaign The electoral campaign in Catalonia has been an unusual one with several separatist leaders in exile or in jail. Reflecting the deep division in Catalan society -
Austria What are the policies of Austria’s new right-wing government? The coalition agreement published by the conservative People’s Party and the far-right Freedom Party is built around a vigorous protection of national identity. -
World News ‘I didn’t get paid’: Zara workers plea for wages after factory shutdown In July 2016, workers producing clothes for some of Europe’s biggest fashion brands discovered that their boss had disappeared with their wages -
World News View: Europe has chance for change in 2018 The coming year will offer the EU the opportunity to finally focus on longer-term challenges, writes Ana Palacio -
Europe News Brief from Brussels: EU faces Austria's 'tug of war' -
Russia Russian opposition leader complains of interference Russia's main opposition leader blames the government for hindering his campaigning for next year's presidential election. -
United Kingdom Russian media tweet investigation -
Argentina Argentina pension protests Protesters clash with riot police in the Argentina over cuts to pensions proposed by the government. -
World News Three astronauts arrive at International Space Station Three astronauts from the US, Japan and Russia have docked at the International Space Station where they join two other Americans and one Russian. -
Earth News Meet the latest 'cozy' wellness trend Denmark’s secret to happiness. -
Travel News Half a day in Mauritius -
World News South Africa: 'Ramaphosa’s going to need all his skills' Despite a rift in South Africa's ruling party, Andrew Meldrum, the acting Africa editor for Associated Press, told Euronews he doesn't think the ANC will split. -
United Kingdom UK told British bankers will not have special relationship with EU The European Union's chief negotiator says it is inevitable that British financial institutions will lose the passports that allow them to trade freely within the bloc. -
World News Homes evacuated in UK anti-terror raids Four men have been arrested in anti-terror raids in Sheffield and Chesterfield in the UK. Army bomb disposal experts were sent in to one house, while local residents were evacuated -
World News What next for the ANC? Cyril Ramaphosa heads up South Africa's ruling party. -
World News Hatch 'fesses up to special break in GOP tax bill Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said in a letter on Monday he added a late provision to the GOP tax bill that could extend significant tax breaks to real estate companies, among other industries. -
World News South Korea urges U.S. to delay military drills in nod to North President Moon Jae-in said in an interview that the drills could be pushed back if Pyongyang also shows willingness to pause its nuclear and missile tests. -
Italy Dual nationality is just the beginning, says South Tyrol independence campaigner Some within the Italian region believe a referendum is the only way to decide its future status. -
Europe News Austria's 'tug of war' The EU's migration commissioner predicts a 'tug of war' as Austria's coalition brings far-right to power -
World News Meryl Streep responds to Rose McGowan's criticism Meryl Streep has responded to Rose McGowan's critical remarks against herself and other actresses who plan to protest sexual harassment at the Golden Globes. -
United Kingdom Royal Navy's pride & joy springs leak on sea trials Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, the largest-ever British-built warship, only commissioned by HM The Queen a month ago. -
World News After 7 decades, San Jose Tofu Company plans to close San Jose Tofu Company, which has operated in San Jose's Japantown for more than seven decades, plans to close at the end of 2017. -
World News Republicans are about to get a big win on taxes. But at what cost? The tax bill is unpopular and it gives Democrats a potent political weapon for 2018. -
World News First Read's Morning Clips: Wealthy remain biggest winners in tax bill A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day -
World News Rohingya refugees tell harrowing tales of rape Violent rape is so common for Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing Myanmar that women talk about it openly, startled aid workers say. -
Sport 'Shocked' US sprinter Justin Gatlin sacks coach over doping claims The IAAF is investigating allegations that the world champion's coach Dennis Mitchell and an agent offered to supply performance-enhancing drugs. -
Europe News What next for US-Mideast relations? America further isolated after blocking UN resolution to withdraw declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital -
Germany Merkel attends Christmas market bombing memorial One year on, Angela Merkel has attended a memorial for the victims of the Berlin Christmas market bombings, amid criticism of the government response -
Iran Tehran proposes 50% increase in domestic fuel prices Measure prompts speculation and concern on social media. -
World News Amtrak train derailed at 80 mph in 30-mph zone: NTSB The NTSB said data recovered from Amtrak Train 501 showed it was was traveling at 80 mph on a 30-mph stretch of track. -
Earth News The best watches of 2017 From the unique to the extreme, and a few dotted in-between, here are the best pieces of 2017. -
World News Yemen's Houthis fire ballistic missile towards Riyadh -
World News Turkey: freed German journalist denounces Ankara government Mesale Tolu speaks out in favour of free speech as she is released from a Turkish prison, pending trial. -
World Catalonia: forgotten needs The push by Catalan separatists towards independence has monopolized front pages, air time and debates across the country. The lack of dialogue between the Madrid and Catalan governments has relegated -
USA US points the finger at North Korea over WannaCry cyberattack May hack on worlds' computers cost billions as hackers attempted to blackmail companies and governments. -
World News Sea turtle trapped by growing drug scourge — cocaine Law enforcement authorities say cocaine supply, usage and deaths are increasing in the United States. -
Spain Puigdemont takes comfortable lead on defecating figurine sales Next in the sales ranking comes the figurines of CUP leader Anna Gabriel, Albert Rivera (Ciudadanos), Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of the People's Party. -
Serbia Migrants face harsh winter weather on Serbian border Amid biting wind and freezing temperatures, groups of migrants huddle around a fire near Serbia's border with Croatia, sharing food and warm drinks and waiting for an opportunity to cross over into the European Union member country. -
USA Amtrak train crash: inquiry centres on excess speed A US passenger train that derailed killing at least three people was travelling at nearly three times the speed limit, say investigators -
United Kingdom Why we'll miss you: Remainers send Brexit apologies to Europe An anti-Brexit campaigner has collected scores of letters from Europhile Britons to their European counterparts -
World News 4 ways augmented reality will revolutionize your life AR is bringing big changes to the way you work, play, drive, and more. -
World News Train safety system ordered by Congress, not yet in place The Positive Train Control systems that are supposed to make trains safer have mostly not been put in place because of high price and technological hurdles. -
World News The GOP tax bill is an insidious way to fail working Americans In an economy dependent on consumer spending, a middle class tax hike won't help. You can't spend what you don't have. -
World News Fans and cast react to "The Last Jedi's" Heart of Darkness Some Star Wars fans lament the new movie brings a disturbance into The Force and takes the saga too far into gritty reality, losing the feelgood fantasy factor on the way. "The Last Jedi's" villains disagree. -
Croatia Waves of rubbish wash up in Dubrovnik port A cleanup operation is underway in Croatia after huge amounts of rubbish washed up in Dubrovnik's Old Town port, including a weapon from World War Two. -
USA John John Florence defends a maiden world title by clinching the 2017 World Surf League championship John John Florence has become the first male surfer in more than a decade to defend a maiden world title when the American clinched the 2017 World Surf League season championship at the Pipe Masters in Hawaii. -
United Kingdom Meet the men who love roundabouts, postboxes and collecting bricks A celebration of the dull man: he doesn't need a big house or a flash car. No, what he likes is to ride on escalators; to go on day trips to roundabouts; and to collect milk bottles. -
World News Congressional complaint office stonewalls on sexual harassment data The Office of Compliance has stonewalled Sen. Tim Kaine after he requested information on sexual harassment settlements in the Senate. -
World News Catalan elections: Inés Arrimadas Nothing could have predicted that 36-year-old lawyer, Inés Arrimadas would become the champion of unionism and a favorite to succeed ousted Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont. -
World News FBI told Trump Russians would try to infiltrate his campaign FBI counterintelligence specialists briefed Trump about Russian intentions in late July or August 2016, after he officially became the Republican nominee. -
USA Three die as speeding train derails on highway bridge in Washington state The Amtrak 501 train was traveling 80 miles (130 km) per hour in a 30 mile-per-hour zone on its inaugural journey between Seattle and Portland. -
Spain Tempers flare during last debate ahead of Dec 21 Catalonia election Polls predict a tight outcome but no party will get an outright majority -
USA Trump warns of challenges from Russia and China in national security address Delivering his outlook for US national security, President Trump spells out his "America First" priorities. -
USA US vetoes UN resolution calling for Trump's Jerusalem move to be rescinded US stands alone in the UN Security Council rejecting a call for Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital -
World News Dustin Hoffman sex accusers describe ordeal Their stories are eerily similar: three women, enchanted by the opportunity to work with Dustin Hoffman, all say their dream job turned into a nightmare.