2017-12-21

World News

Yugoslavia tribunal holds closing ceremony

A closing ceremony marks the end of the Yugoslavia tribunal

21/12/2017

Netherlands

Justice served as ICTY ends task of convicting Yugoslav war criminals

Court winds up years of pursuing those accused of atrocities during the 1992-95 war.

21/12/2017

World News

Public split on extent of the Russia probe, NBC/WSJ poll finds

After the tax legislation finally cleared Congress Wednesday, the biggest political story in America turns back to the Russia probe.

21/12/2017

World News

Spain on edge as Catalonia returns to the polls amid independence crisis

Catalans headed to the polls Thursday to vote in a regional election which many hope will bring a months-long battle over independence from Spain to a head.

21/12/2017

World News

First Read's Morning Clips: What the tax deal might mean for 2020

A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day

21/12/2017

World News

U.S. life expectancy falls for second straight year — as drug overdoses soar

U.S. life expectancy has fallen for the second straight year, and health officials say drug overdose deaths are driving the trend.

21/12/2017

Europe News

EU-Mexico: No trade deal for Christmas

Sticking points remain over upgraded trade pact, after Brussels talks

21/12/2017

World

'We have to think as a family' - EU migration commissioner reflects on divisions

It's been a turbulent year for migration policy in the EU

21/12/2017

Spain

Carles Puigdemont: the Catalan leader who won't take 'no' for an answe

The deposed Catalan president stands on the brink of gaining backing from his electorate for his go-it-alone policy that some say will break up Spain.

21/12/2017

World News

Sessions orders fresh look at Uranium One deal

The attorney general ordered federal prosecutors to interview FBI agents who examined a uranium deal linked to Clinton Foundation donors.

21/12/2017

Spain

Voters in Catalonia express their hopes and expectations

Euronews spoke to people who queued up to vote in Thursday's election in Catalonia

21/12/2017

World News

Will your 2018 taxes fit on a postcard? Probably not.

Republican leaders said Americans would be able to fill out their taxes on a single small sheet under the recently passed bill. Experts say that's unlikely.

21/12/2017

World News

The two reasons to rush the Russia investigation are ignorance or politics

Corporations looking into questions like those raised about the Trump campaign typically take years. So what's the hurry?

21/12/2017

Philippines

Philippine ferry carrying 250 passengers capsizes, many feared dead

Rescue teams are racing against daylight to find survivors stranded in the waters.

21/12/2017

World News

Why robots are replacing humans in the world's mines

One day the world's mines may be operated almost entirely by machines.

21/12/2017

Spain

Crucial Catalan election too close to call

As Catalans decide whether to vote for pro or anti-independence parties in today's regional election the result remains too close to call.

21/12/2017

World News

Why holiday gift-giving between adults is the worst

I hate that we've been convinced to demonstrate our affection by way of gifts we can buy for ourselves.

21/12/2017

Australia

Melbourne car ramming 'deliberate'—but no terror link, say police

Police have arrested a man in Melbourne, Australia after a vehicle collided with a number of pedestrians

21/12/2017

World News

'No good options': CHIP funds running out

2 million children will lose health coverage starting next month if Congress doesn't renew funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by Friday.

21/12/2017

USA

US threatens aid cuts over UN vote on Jerusalem

"We're watching those votes," President Trump said ahead of a special UN General Assembly session on Thursday.

21/12/2017

World News

Family of Australian woman killed by Minn. police calls for thorough investigation

The father of Justine Damond said recent comments by a county attorney have raised doubts about the investigation into the officer who fatally shot her in July.

21/12/2017

World News

Third person killed in Washington train crash is identified

Benjamin Gran, 40, was killed along with Jim Hamre, 61, and Zack Willhoite, 35, in Monday's Amtrak derailment in DuPont, Washington, officials said.

21/12/2017

World News

Court rules Virginia House race is tied, winner to be picked 'by lot'

A Democrat's stunning one-vote victory over a Republican in the hotly contested race for the Virginia House of Delegates earlier this week became a tie on Wednesday after a three-judge panel ruled on a single ballot should have counted for the Republican, placing control of the House back in play.

21/12/2017

World News

McKayla Maroney says USA Gymnastics tried to silence abuse story

A lawsuit by Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney says USA Gymnastics insisted she sign a non-disclosure agreement about abuse allegations.

21/12/2017

World News

Nerve swap restores paralyzed arms

Patients with partly paralyzed arms could use them again after Chinese surgeons cut a nerve in their necks and swapped it out for a healthy nerve.

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