17 August 2019 | Euronews
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Switzerland All but 15 of the world's 195 countries attend endangered wildlife conference The World Wildlife Conference on Trade in Endangered Species, known as CITES, takes place every three years. -
World News Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power. -
Germany Runners brave ultra-marathon to commemorate fall of Berlin wall Around 500 runners from 32 countries will run along the 160-kilometre path where the Berlin Wall once stood. -
No Comment Small plane makes emergency landing on main highway in Croatia Probably due to engine failure, a small two-passenger sports aircraft landed on the A6 motorway at the Ravna Gora junction in the direction of Rijeka. -
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Turkey Watch: Heavy rain floods Istanbul's Grand Bazaar Shopkeepers were in ankle-deep water trying to clear the water from their stores in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. -
Luxembourg EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery’ EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker cuts holiday short for ‘urgent surgery to remove gallbladder’ -
World News Hongkongers stage anti-government protests in the rain marking the eleventh week of demonstrations Thousands attended a rally showing popular support for the pro-democracy movement has been maintained despite violent clashes at Hong Kong International Airport earlier this week. -
World News Sudan’s ruling military council signs power-sharing deal with opposition The agreement follows the overthrow of long time leader Omar Bashir. -
Italy Open Arms migrant boat: Salvini concession as children leave stranded vessel Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini made a partial concession to let 27 children stranded on board NGO migrant rescue ship Open Arms leave the vessel. -
Mongolia Why electric cars aren’t as environmentally-friendly as you think There are ecological question marks over the components used in electric cars, including the battery and the use of rare-earth metals. -
World News Indonesia has plans to move capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo The move comes because the current capital Jakarta is sinking - with some 40% of its 10 million population now living below sea level. -
United Kingdom Ex-soldiers parade to mark 50 years since British troops' deployment to Northern Ireland Hundreds of ex-soldiers took part in a parade to mark 50 years since British troops were deployed to Northern Ireland. -
No Comment World's best dancers glide into Buenos Aires for tango extravaganza They are in the Argentinian capital for the Tango World Championships -
France German journalist expelled from France ahead of G7 Summit in Biarritz A German journalist has been expelled from France ahead of the G7 Summit in Biarritz as security tightens. -
Thailand Popular baby dugong dies in Thailand after 'ingesting plastic waste' Popular baby dugong dies in Thailand after "ingesting plastic waste" -
Earth News I visited a 120,000 honey bee sanctuary in the heart of London My day as an urban beekeeper gave me a new appreciation for these feeders of humanity. -
France French first as 'homophobic chants' stop football game A football match in France was halted on Friday over what the country's equality minister described as homophobic chants. -
USA Scientists ventured inside a rare 'fire cloud.' Here's what they found. New research on the clouds aims to improve forecasts of weather and air quality. -
United Kingdom Iranian oil tanker prepares to leave Gibraltar as US seeks new seizure order The United States has made a last-ditch attempt to stop an Iranian oil tanker from leaving Gibraltar. -
USA Peter Fonda: Easy Rider actor and writer dies aged 79 Actor Peter Fonda, who played a leading role in 1969 film Easy Rider, dies aged 79, his family said in a statement. -
Ukraine Ukraine hotel fire: Death toll rises to nine after blaze at Tokyo Star in Odessa Nine people were killed in a fire that broke out in a hotel in Ukraine, the state emergency services authority said. -
Earth News Monaco: One of Europe's smallest nations is going green Known for its yachts, Monte Carlo and sublime coastline, Monaco is receiving a luxury and eco-friendly makeover.