archives - 17 Feb 2019. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

Remarkable footage has emerged of a police patrol coming under attack during Yellow Vest protests in the French city of Lyon.

"We're being set upon" - police attacked during 'Yellow Vest' protest

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Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit, even if it leaves the European Union with a deal.

Germany to stop extradition of citizens to UK after Brexit

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"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

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Venezuela

Russia's Gazprombank freezes accounts of Venezuela's state oil company

While many foreign firms have been cutting their exposure to PDVSA since sanctions were imposed, the fact that a lender closely aligned with the Russian state is following suit is significant given the Kremlin has been among Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's staunchest supporters.

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Pope orders summit on sex abuse

Pope Francis has summoned senior Catholic clergy to the Vatican to hold a summit on how to deal with the issue of sexual abuse

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"His statements will certainly become Exhibit 1," Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told NBC News.

Legal experts say Trump's national emergency comments could undercut him in court

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The disgraced ex-congressman served 15 months at Federal Medical Center Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts, after pleading guilty to sexting with a 15-year-old girl.

Anthony Weiner released from prison

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"I don't think we needed a national emergency declaration," Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas told CBS News.

'Many of us are concerned': Lawmakers react to Trump's national emergency declaration

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Germany can take back so-called Islamic State fighters captured in Syria only if the suspects have consular access, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Some 1,050 people have travelled from Germany to the warzone in Syria and Iraq since 2013 and about a third have already returned to Germany.

Germany responds to Trump appeal to take back ISIL fighters from Syria

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"It's always good, and always challenging, to talk to you," Wallace said at the conclusion of the interview.

Stephen Miller and Fox's Chris Wallace battle over Trump's national emergency declaration

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United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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Notes, a pre-downloaded iOS app, has become the go-to for quick statements from prominent people in PR crises.

Why Sarah Sanders used the Notes app, just like everyone else

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Russia

Black snow blamed on Russian coal industry

Coal dust is being blamed for turning snow black in Russia's largest mining region in Siberia

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Ten-year-old record for most people dressed as Smurfs is broken in southern Germany.

Smurf fans sets new world record

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They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

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United Kingdom

Passengers stranded as Flybmi goes into administration

Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Europe following the collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi.

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A small German town was turned blue when it tried to break the world record for the largest meeting of Smurfs.

German town ‘breaks world record’ for largest Smurfs meeting

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Guinea-Bissau to hold delayed elections

Former Portuguese colony has been in political deadlock since 2015

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Hundreds of tattoo artists from around the world gathered in the French capital for the annual tattoo fair

Tattoo meets dance in Paris

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As the presidential campaign approaches, there are growing questions about what the economic landscape may look like in November 2020.

2020 warning signs grow for historic economy

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With no shortage of ideas in Congress about how to address climate change, Democrats are likely to clash over where to go from here.

Move over, Oscasio-Cortez. The Green New Deal's got some competition.

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It's been one public relations headache after another.

The Oscars can't seem to make up its mind about anything. Here's a timeline.

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Argentina

Funeral in Argentina for Premiership football player Emiliano Sala

Local hero is cremated in hometown

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If leap years didn't exist, our calendar and the seasons would fall out of whack.

What is a leap year?

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"The U.S. does not want to watch as these ISIS fighters permeate Europe, which is where they are expected to go," Trump warned.

Trump calls on European allies to take back captured ISIS fighters

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United Kingdom

Does this girl’s climate tears sum up the feelings of a generation?

This is the moment an emotional 11-year-old girl broke down in tears during a climate change rally.

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The awards ceremony marked the end of Dieter Kosslick’s career as Berlinale director after 18 years.

Political and social films triumph at Berlin Festival

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The fashion industry is considered one of the worst polluters in the world, and experts say there's an urgent need to develop eco-friendly alternatives.

Fashion designer spins spoiled milk into eco-friendly clothing

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