2019-04-20

Vatican

Pope's Easter vigil Mass urges worshipers to live for God, not wealth

Pope Francis led Catholics into Easter with a vigil Mass on Saturday night.

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Sudan

Large cash trove found at Sudan's ousted leader's home

Security sources found over 100 million euros at the former president Omar al-Bashir's house.

20/04/2019

World News

Heavy clashes break out in the south of Libya's capital Tripoli

Fighters loyal to the Government of National Unity are trying to defend their city from a two week long attack by the eastern based Libyan National Army.

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German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' wins World Marbles Championship

German team '1st MC Erzgebirge' won the World Marbles Championships title on Good Friday beating former champions Black Dog Boozers by 39–0 in a one-sided final

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World News

Nadal is out of Monte Carlo - beaten by Italy’s Fabio Fognini

Rafa Nadal has suffered a shock semi-final defeat against Italian Fabio Fognini at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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World News

Injured German tourists evacuated from Madeira after bus crash

Their bus plummeted down a slope in Wednesday's crash in the coastal town of Canico.

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USA

Woman's brutal killing in Bangladesh triggers protests

"We want justice. Our girls must grow up safely and with dignity," Alisha Pradhan, a model and actress, said.

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World News

European Elections 2019: What happened this week?

We take a look at new polls that predict big gains for populist and anti-EU parties, hear from the front runners for the EU's top job and get an update from the Euronews road trip correspondents who have crossed into Italy.

20/04/2019

Mexico

13 killed in Mexico bar shooting

Seven men, five women and a child died in the shooting.

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USA

Clashes break out between police and some yellow vest rioters in Paris

As of 1 p.m. GMT, 110 people had been arrested and placed in custody, the Paris prosecutor's office said.

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USA

Why do children misbehave and act out?

Here are some common (and not so common) ways parents can deal with everything from tantrums to meltdowns.

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Tiny guide pony in training on Newcastle Metro

A miniature guide horse is being trained on the the Tyne and Wear Metro system before starting his first job in London helping a partially-sighted woman.

20/04/2019

Kosovo

Kosovo brings back jihadist fighters and families from Syria

Kosovo has brought back 110 citizens from Syria, including jihadists who fought in the civil war and 74 children.

20/04/2019

Peru

Huge fire engulfs downtown Lima

The blaze started in the Peruvian capital's commercial zone.

20/04/2019

Green News

Take a look at the plastics of the future

From hemp to lobster, the possibilities are various.

20/04/2019

United Kingdom

London continues climate change protests as more than 750 arrested

Londoners returned to march on the capital after more than 750 protesters were arrested earlier in the week.

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Climate change activists protesting in London

Climate change activists blocked several locations in London on Saturday (April 20) as part of a series of protests which have caused transport snarl-ups in the British capital

20/04/2019

USA

On impeachment, Warren just stole the show from her dodging Democratic rivals

Analysis: The Massachusetts senator's forceful call to begin the process of removing Trump set her apart from the crowded primary field.

20/04/2019

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Easter Passion re-enactment in impoverished Caracas neighborhood

People living in Petare - one of the poorest neighbourhoods of the capital of Venezuela, came together on Friday (April 19) to watch a re-enactment of the Passion of Christ.

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World News

Good Friday around the world

The Pope led the prayers at the traditional Via Crucis Good Friday service at Rome's Colosseum

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World News

Egyptians vote in referendum on extending president's time in power

If he wins President Al Sisi could stay in power until 2030 and the role of the already powerful military would be boosted too.

20/04/2019

Afghanistan

Gunmen attack Afghan communications ministry in Kabul

"I saw three attackers going into the ministry. One of them detonated his explosives and two are fighting security forces," an employee of the ministry told Reuters.

20/04/2019

Living

Architecture: a smarter and more sustainable way of building

Our interview with Kim Herforth Nielsen, founder and creative director of trailblazing Danish architects 3xN.

20/04/2019

USA

Why alien 'megastructures' may hold key to making contact with extraterrestrials

Looking for evidence of Dyson spheres might be more fruitful than listening for radio transmissions.

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World News

Ukraine stadium election debate

Ukraine's presidential election candidates have taken part in a stadium debate with polls showing TV comedian Volodmyr Zelensky ahead of Petro Poroshenko

20/04/2019

France

Gilets Jaunes: 137 arrested in Paris as protesters clash with police

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said on Friday that "the rioters have visibly not been moved by what happened at Notre-Dame."

20/04/2019

USA

Thai navy boards cabin of fugitive "seasteaders" facing death penalty

"I was free for a moment. Probably the freest person in the world," Chad Elwartowski posted on his Facebook days before the Thai navy raided his floating home.

20/04/2019

USA

North Korea slams Bolton's call for sign of denuclearization as 'dim-sighted,' 'nonsense'

North Korea said on Thursday it no longer wanted to deal with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and that he should be replaced in talks by someone more mature.

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World News

Odebrecht scandal: former president jailed

A judge orders prison time for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski who is accused to taking bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht

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World News

Last moments of murdered journalist

Two suspects are arrested after police in Northern Ireland release footage of the incident in which journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead in Londonderry

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