2018-02-17

Russia

Russia on populists: ‘We want to see Europe strong and stable’

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denies accusations that Moscow seeks to undermine Europe by supporting anti-establishment parties, in his interview with Euronews.

17/02/2018

China

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

People the world over take to the streets to celebrate the year of the dog.

17/02/2018

Iran

Iran vows to uphold nuclear deal

To haggle about details after signing 'is ridiculous', says Iran's President, Hassan Rouhani.

17/02/2018

Kosovo

Kosovo takes to the streets to celebrate a decade of independence

People of all ages join a procession down Pristina's main shopping street, but Serbians remain unhappy at the anniversary

17/02/2018

Russia

EU is pushing Serbia towards Ukraine-style crisis, warns Lavrov

Russian foreign minister says EU is forcing Belgrade to chose between Moscow and Brussels.

17/02/2018

Germany

Diplomatic tensions at day two of Munich Security Conference

Questions are raised about NATO’s role in eastern European relations.

17/02/2018

Syria

World Food Programme reaches formerly-besieged Deir ez-Zor

The UN’s World Food Programme is delivering much-needed aid to formerly-besieged areas of Syria.

17/02/2018

USA

The 17 victims of the Florida school shooting

The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland claimed 17 victims on Wednesday.

17/02/2018

Germany

We are not seeking a 'Brexit revenge', EC president Juncker says

The European Commission president calls for security talks to be separated from future Brexit trade negotiations, while Theresa May wants a new UK_EU security treaty.

17/02/2018

USA

Internet Research Agency: Russian 'troll farm' that 'defrauded the US'

The Internet Research Agency is the Russian “troll farm” that allegedly meddled with America’s 2016 presidential election.

17/02/2018

World News

Vast natural reserve proposed for oceans off Antarctica

Greenpeace wants to ban fishing in an area five times the size of Germany

17/02/2018

Africanews

Black Panther wins the hearts of African cinema fans

Africans can't get enough of the first Marvel superhero movie with a predominantly black cast.

17/02/2018

Cinema

The 'alternative Western' that hopes to convince Berlinale judges

The producers of Damsel, starring Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson, hope the film will challenge audience expectations

17/02/2018

Kosovo

Kosovo celebrates ten years of independence

The tiny Balkan nation is planning a host of parties of banquets to mark its separation from Serbia

17/02/2018

Turkey

'I did not hear a single voice after we sank' survivor of capsized boa

Fatih Yasar is the only known survivor of a capsized boat fleeing Turkey.

17/02/2018

USA

Trump visits Florida school shooting survivors

The US president praised first responders and police during his visit to Florida but remained silent over gun control measures.

17/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018: Britain celebrates skeleton gold

From women's ski slopestyle to men's figure skating, here is our at-a-glance round-up of the 8th full day of competition at the Winter Olympics.

17/02/2018

Italy

Violence erupts as anti-fascists clash with police in Bologna

Protesters gathered to block the planned election campaign appearance of neo-fascist leader Roberto Fiore

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Celebrating Tibetan New Year

Tibetans living in Xiaobawang Village of Danba County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, celebrated Tibetan New Year - Losar on Friday which also began the Spring Festival.

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