2019-03-11

USA

Nancy Pelosi says Trump 'not worth' impeaching

In an interview with The Washington Post, Pelosi says impeachment is so "divisive" it shouldn't be used barring something "overwhelming."

11/03/2019

USA

Gillibrand aide resigned over handling of sexual harassment complaint, report says

"These are challenges that affect all of our nation's workplaces, including mine, and the question is whether or not they are taken seriously," Gillibrand said.

11/03/2019

USA

Trump broke his promise to fix the debt. He'll blame Congress in 2020.

Analysis: The president said he'd eliminate the debt. Instead, he borrowed trillions more. But he's betting the red ink won't stain him in 2020.

11/03/2019

USA

Biden gets key encouragement from firefighters union

In appearances before two supportive audiences, Biden is expected to talk about a message he might bring to the 2020 campaign if he decides to run.

11/03/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit endgame? British MPs set for fresh vote on EU divorce deal

British MPs are voting on Theresa May's Brexit deal today after the Prime Minister secured "legally-binding changes" to the agreement at an eleventh-hour meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg last night.

11/03/2019

USA

Greek passenger stopped from boarding doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight

"I'm slowly coming to terms with what happened and how close it came. On the other hand, I'm also very upset — I'm shattered — for those who were lost," Antonis Mavropoulos said.

11/03/2019

United Kingdom

How will new law alter Brits' access to porn sites? | Euronews answers

The law was designed to prevent children from accessing pornographic content but some fear it would worsen the issue.

11/03/2019

Sweden

Swedish art project offers 'eternal' job with zero responsibilities

An art project funded by Public Art Agency Sweden is offering an 'eternal employment' position at a future train station in Gothenburg that holds no duties or responsibilities.

11/03/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May rushes to Strasbourg to find a deal as Brexit crunch looms

Theresa May rushed to Strasbourg on Monday to seek concessions from the European Union in a last-ditch attempt to avoid another humiliating defeat in Parliament of her deal to exit the bloc.

11/03/2019

USA

New interactive map shows how light pollution affects your hometown

Artificial light has been linked to health problems, and it makes life difficult for astronomers.

11/03/2019

World News

How is travel access to some EU countries changing? | Euronews answers

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is a visa waiver pre-screening program for all travelers under the EU visa-free program, that want to enter any of the EU countries. Its main purpose is the protection and strengthening of the EU external borders.

11/03/2019

USA

Congress is working on carbon monoxide protections after deaths in HUD public housing

At least 11 residents of federally subsidized housing have died of carbon monoxide poisoning since 2003, an NBC News investigation found.

11/03/2019

Algeria

Algeria's ailing leader Bouteflika will not run for fifth term

Algeria's Bouteflika says he will not run for fifth term, postpones presidential elections

11/03/2019

Cult

'I have a project for peace in the Middle East' — writer Marek Halter

"It wasn't easy ... when you decide to write your memoirs, it means you accept the idea that life is already behind you." Writer and activist Marek Halter spoke to Isabelle Kumar on Euronews' Cult programme about the challenges of penning his memoirs.

11/03/2019

Sport

Zinedine Zidane: Frenchman reappointed as Real Madrid's head coach

French professional football coach and former player Zinedine Zidane is set to return to Real Madrid as manager, the Spanish football club said.

11/03/2019

World

Raw Politics in full: Brexit crunch and pasta politics

Start your week off with Monday night's episode of Raw Politics.

11/03/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines crash: What do we know about the victims?

Passengers from more than 30 countries were onboard the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight.

11/03/2019

Russia

Russia triumphs at Ice Climbing World Championships

Russia enjoyed a clean sweep in the speed category at the Ice Climbing World Championships in Kirov at the weekend.

11/03/2019

Gaza

Euroviews. It’s time we invested in bringing peace to Gaza ǀ View

The EU, Arab nations and Japan have stepped in to avoid a funding shortfall for Gaza. But with Palestine is at boiling point, is there a better solution to alleviating the tension other than to invest in bringing peace to the region rather than cutting vital funding.

11/03/2019

Notes From The Usa

Art, culture and epic landscapes: Asheville is North Carolina’s creative haven

In partnership with Brand USA

French singer-songwriter Laetitia Sheriff is travelling around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. For the next leg of her journey, she visited the “Land of the Sky”, Asheville, North Carolina.

11/03/2019

USA

Democrats pick Milwaukee for their 2020 convention

Houston and Miami had also been on the party's short list.

11/03/2019

No Comment

'Dogs dinner' anti-Brexit protest at UK parliament

With "porky pies" and Eton Mess on the menu, dozens of dogs dressed in EU colours shared "a dog's dinner" in London on Sunday (10 MARCH 2019), outside the UK Parliament, in protest over Brexit.

11/03/2019

Azerbaijan

Ural Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Baku over bomb threat

A Russian passenger jet made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday because of a suspected bomb on board the plane. It was a false alarm.

11/03/2019

Belgium

Ex-ISIL women 'losing hope' of returning home to Belgium

Two Belgian women said they were losing hope of ever going back home after a Belgian court overturned the ruling to repatriate them and their six children.

11/03/2019

Europe News

15th European Day of Remembrance of victims of terrorism

Victims, first responders and EU and governments representatives share experiences

11/03/2019

USA

U.N. mourns 19 staff members killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Authorities confirmed that doomed jet was carrying passengers from more than 30 countries.

11/03/2019

USA

McSally's stance on military sexual assault reform highlights divide

"It's so disappointing for Sen. McSally to reveal that and then say she stands by commanders," one advocate said.

11/03/2019

Europe News

Moscovici expects populist "breakthrough"

EU Commissioner criticizes his own Socialist Party as unable to reach people

11/03/2019

Next Series

Rethinking recycling: cracking the problem of composite materials

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris travels to northern Italy to meet the European researchers developing better ways to recycle composite materials such as carbon and glass fibre.

11/03/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian crash: Greek passenger misses flight ET302 by two minutes

Antonis Mavropoulos was supposed to take the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing plane that crashed this Sunday morning. Thankfully he did not make it.

11/03/2019