2019-10-11

USA

O'Rourke says churches against gay marriage should lose tax benefits, draws backlash

Critics called the presidential candidate's comments "un-American," "unconstitutional," "bigoted nonsense."

11/10/2019

Haiti

Journalist's killing fuels ire of Haiti protesters

Journalist's killing fuels ire of Haiti protesters

11/10/2019

USA

Trump announces 'phase one' trade deal with China

Under the agreement, the U.S. will no longer go forward with a planned tariff increase on Oct. 15 on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports.

11/10/2019

USA

Judge rules Trump violated the law on wall funding with national emergency

The president ordered that money for Pentagon construction projects would be used instead for the barrier on Mexico's border.

11/10/2019

France

Frenchman suspected to have killed his family arrested in Glasgow

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a Frenchman who is suspected to have killed his entire family in 2011 and has been on the run since, was arrested in Glasgow on Friday, AFP reported, citing police sources.

11/10/2019

USA

US actress Jane Fonda arrested in Capitol climate protest

The 81-year-old activist and actress was arrested alongside 15 others. They all face up to 90 days in prison.

11/10/2019

Czech Republic

300,000 mourners pay respects to Karel Gott, 'Sinatra of the East'

Czechs bid a final farewell on Friday to singer Karel Gott, standing in line for hours to pay their respects to the man whose popularity in former communist Europe earned him the nickname the “Sinatra of the East”.

11/10/2019

USA

Trump to nominate Pompeo deputy John Sullivan as ambassador to Russia

Sullivan, the deputy secretary of state, would replace Jon Huntsman, who submitted his resignation in August.

11/10/2019

Poland

Explainer: All you need to know about Poland's pivotal election

Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party is set to win Sunday's election, but will it be able to form a majority in parliament?

11/10/2019

Russia

Alexei Leonov, first human to walk in space, dies aged 85

The Russian cosmonaut flew in space twice as part of two historic missions.

11/10/2019

USA

Alexei Leonov, first human to walk in space, dies at 85

Leonov became the first human to conduct a space walk, an episode that lasted 12 minutes and 9 seconds.

11/10/2019

USA

Anti-vaccination groups still crowdfunding on Facebook despite crackdown

At least $27,000 has been raised on Facebook in the last six months for anti-vaccination efforts.

11/10/2019

Syria

Erdogan: Turkish offensive 'won't stop' as 100,000 flee homes in Syria

"The humanitarian impact is already being felt. An estimated 100,000 people have already left their homes," the UN said in a statement.

11/10/2019

USA

GOP candidates try to out Trump each other in race against Louisiana Dem Gov. Edwards

The president is campaigning in the state ahead of Saturday's election.

11/10/2019

USA

Warren was asked about faith and gay marriage. Her response went viral.

The moment comes as Warren's support in national and state polling has been trending upward.

11/10/2019

USA

Prince's estate says Trump campaign broke pledge by playing 'Purple Rain'

In a 2018 letter shared by Prince's estate, the Trump campaign agreed to refrain from using Prince's music at any campaign events.

11/10/2019

Europe Decoded

Iranian women at football: a cause for celebration or all just a show?

Social and international news coverage was awash with women’s faces daubed in green and red face paint and proudly holding Iranian flags aloft.

11/10/2019

USA

The U.S. draws a red line on Turkey's military action in Syria

On the Turkish side of the border, in the town of Akçakale the streets were mostly empty Friday after officials told locals to stay indoors or to relocate.

11/10/2019

World News

Euroviews. Stemming the flow of illegal tobacco from Ukraine and Belarus should be a priority for the EU ǀ View

The inflow of illicit tobacco from the EU’s eastern border continues to flourish. The EU should make the most of the current situation and encourage both Ukraine and Belarus to further commit to tackling a problem.

11/10/2019

Green News

Satirical video mocks people who have a problem with Greta Thunberg

An Australian news outlet has taken a more humorous approach to the recent criticism of the teen activist.

11/10/2019

Travel News

French Riviera hosts 4th France-China Cultural forum

Euronews travelled to Nice to take part in the 4th edition of the Franco-Chinese Cultural forum. A presentation and meeting, attended by dignitaries from both nations, was held at the beautiful Opera house in Nice on Wednesday.

11/10/2019

World News

Euroviews. Redefining the EU as more global is our best hope of counteracting great-power competition ǀ View

Europe is recognising that great-power competition is back and that autopilot solutions, or knee-jerk reactions, are no more than the illusion of a plan. The game that Europe loves so much to play, multilateralism, is under threat.

11/10/2019

My Europe Series

Talking tough or tough talks

Brexit enters a new urgent phase, while the EU slammed Turkey's offensive in Northern Syria, we round up the week in Brussels and beyond.

11/10/2019

Serbia

Watch: Belgrade's The Victor monument removed for restoration

The Victor is a 4-metre figure with a falcon in his left hand and a sword in his right, on a 13-metre pedestal. It commemorates Serbia's triumph over both the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires.

11/10/2019

USA

NATO chief in Turkey for talks amid splits in military alliance

"Turkey is a great power in this great region. And with great power comes great responsibility," Jens Stoltenberg said.

11/10/2019

Germany

Watch: Trailblazing female artists celebrated in Berlin exhibition

Germany's National Gallery is celebrating 100 years since women were admitted to the Berlin Academy of Arts. An exhibition is being held of works by female artists who defied the odds to produce art in the years before this.

11/10/2019

Ukraine

Ukrainian president holds record-breaking 14-hour press conference

Zelensky started the "marathon" press conference from 10:00 am local time and took the last questions shortly after midnight.

11/10/2019

USA

Trump loses appeal over House subpoena for financial records

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a subpoena from House Democrats seeking President Donald Trump's financial records from his accounting firm.

11/10/2019

USA

After uncertainty, Yovanovitch arrives to testify in Trump impeachment inquiry

It had been unclear right up until the ousted ambassador arrived whether she would appear for her testimony, because she still works for the State Department.

11/10/2019

Europe News

In Ukraine, 'Europe' means life without corruption, Andrei Kurkov

Through his books, the writer Andrei Kurkov has discovered the many faces of Ukraine, a country that remains in the eye of the hurricane.

11/10/2019