archives - 08 Mar 2019. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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Venezuela

Venezuela blackout goes into second day closing schools and workplaces

Blackouts caused by power cuts closed schools and workplaces in Venezuela.

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USA

Facebook's encryption plan could clash with law enforcement

Every six minutes, on average, Facebook gets a request from a U.S. government body looking to get information about gangs, drug trafficking or other suspected crimes.

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USA

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury

Smollett was charged last month with felony disorderly conduct for the allegedly false report he made with Chicago police in January.

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EU can give UK unilateral right to leave the customs union: Barnier

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday that the UK could be given the unillateral to leave the customs union, in a bid to unite UK parliament over the contentious backstop issue

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USA

Manafort sentence highlights unequal treatment of poor, minority defendants

Analysis: The 47-month prison term is also an outlier by the standards of similar white collar schemes.

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Syria

Shamima Begum's mother pleads for mercy for her daughter

The British government has received widespread criticism in the wake of news that the newborn son of exiled ISIS bride Shamima Begum has died

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Europe News

State of the Union: "This house of Europe is today the prey of arsonists"

What's Europe's future? Should we be worried or is there reason for optimism? Here's our interview with Bernard Henri-Lévy.

08/03/2019

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No Comment of the Week

From Dusseldorf's carnival floats to Indian's human chain calling for peace with Pakistan, here are some of the best no comment videos of this week.

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Airbnb keeps local communities at core of expansion plans

The American home-sharing platform Airbnb strives to be the next "travel super brand" but local communities and "authentic experiences" remain at the core of its expansion plan.

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United Kingdom

Female genital mutilation trial: Mother sentenced to 11 years in jail

The first person to be convicted in the UK for female genital mutilation gets 11 years in jail.

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USA

Iranian-backed hackers stole data from major U.S. government contractor

The hackers are believed to have penetrated the software giant Citrix years ago and have remained inside the company's computer network ever since.

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United Kingdom

Watch: May’s sharp riposte to journalist after women’s day criticism

Comments from UK Prime Minister Theresa May generated a round of applause from her audience after she was challenged by a reporter for not choosing to answer more questions from female journalists on International Women's Day

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Hungary

Orban says Fidesz may leave EPP as party faces expulsion

"Obviously if we have to start something new, then the first place where we'll start negotiations will be Poland," Orban said on Friday.

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USA

Bill Shine resigns as White House communications director, joins Trump's 2020 campaign

The former Fox News executive is leaving the White House to become a senior adviser to President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election campaign, per the WH

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Eco-Innovation

Aston Martin Lagonda: new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Guilt-free motoring for the environmentally-conscious, animal lover?

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USA

Trump says Cohen asked 'directly' for a pardon, lied to Congress about it

The president's former fixer quickly fired back Friday, naming hush-money recipients and accusing Trump of 'lies' and 'dirty deeds.'

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Austria

Watch: Daredevils go to extreme lengths to find fresh snow in Austria

Three freeriders abseil onto a mountain-top from a zeppelin in the Austrian Alps - in a bid to find fresh snow.

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Spain

Watch: Women in Madrid join bike protest to mark Women's Day

Women of all ages gathered in Madrid, Spain, to take part in a bike protest against gender-violence on Women's Day.

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USA

Republican congressman releases full transcript of Bruce Ohr hearing

Top House Republican unilaterally released the transcript to highlight Justice Department official's ties to Steel dossier author.

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Hungary

Women's life tasks lead to wonder of motherhood, says Hungary vice PM

For International Women's Day, some Fidesz politicians did not hold back on their provoking thoughts about gender.

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Angola

Take a 360° tour of an Angolan diamond mine

BUSINESS ANGOLA | Have you ever wondered how diamonds are found? In this interactive report, you can follow the process from beginning to end.

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USA

House majority backs massive Democratic ethics and election law overhaul

The massive Democratic package would also require the release of presidential tax returns.

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World

Male, Muslim and feminist, UN’s Mohammad Naciri talks women’s rights in the Middle East

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Mohammad Naciri, a regional director for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, spoke to Euronews about the current state of the women’s rights cause amongst Arab states.

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Breast cancer awareness in focus in the UAE

Dressed in pink, volunteers took part in a horseback parade across the UAE to raise awareness for breast cancer.

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Turbo women: cyclists show their endurance in BikingMan Oman

Cyclists from across the world have come to compete in an unsupported ultra-cycling race taking place along Oman’s rugged terrain.

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USA

A killer discovery: Scientists find distinctly different orcas off Chile

They don't look like other killer whales, and they don't eat like them, either, scientists say of the species discovered near South America.

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Iran

Iranian football fan,7, finds internet fame through Mo Salah challenge

Meet the Iranian 7-year-old who found internet fame completing the Mo Sala challenge

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Turkey

Murder case highlights problem of violence against women in Turkey

Large demonstrations expected in Istanbul for International Women's Day

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Germany

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

A German man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was caught on video putting poison in the sandwiches of his colleagues.

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Watch: What Euronews' female staff want on International Women's Day

We asked our multinational female staff what they think is most important for them in the fight for gender equality as they celebrate International Women's Day.

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Financial support announced after dead fish wash into Greek bay

Locals survey damage after flooding in eastern Romania

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

Latest news bulletin | September 1st – Morning

Financial support announced after dead fish wash into Greek bay

Locals survey damage after flooding in eastern Romania

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić denies close links to Vladimir Putin

2019-03-08

Venezuela blackout goes into second day closing schools and workplaces

Facebook's encryption plan could clash with law enforcement

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury

Manafort sentence highlights unequal treatment of poor, minority defendants

No Comment of the Week

Airbnb keeps local communities at core of expansion plans

Watch: May’s sharp riposte to journalist after women’s day criticism

Bill Shine resigns as White House communications director, joins Trump's 2020 campaign

Aston Martin Lagonda: new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Watch: Daredevils go to extreme lengths to find fresh snow in Austria

Watch: Women in Madrid join bike protest to mark Women's Day

Republican congressman releases full transcript of Bruce Ohr hearing

Women's life tasks lead to wonder of motherhood, says Hungary vice PM

House majority backs massive Democratic ethics and election law overhaul

Male, Muslim and feminist, UN’s Mohammad Naciri talks women’s rights in the Middle East

Turbo women: cyclists show their endurance in BikingMan Oman

Iranian football fan,7, finds internet fame through Mo Salah challenge

Murder case highlights problem of violence against women in Turkey

German man sentenced for putting poison in his colleagues' sandwiches

Watch: What Euronews' female staff want on International Women's Day