2019-10-11

Europe News

Commission interrupted: three candidates rejected could delay new team

Ursula von der Leyen might struggle to take over the EU Commission on November 1st. With three designated commissioners rejected by the European Parliament, the risk of delay of the appointment of the new Commission is more realistic than ever.

11/10/2019

USA

Trump's E.U. ambassador to testify in impeachment inquiry, defying State Dept.

"Notwithstanding the State Department's current direction to not testify, Ambassador Sondland will honor the Committees' subpoena," his attorneys said.

11/10/2019

Next Series

Space Chronicles: First UAE astronaut visits the International Space Station

Luca Parmitano, ESA Astronaut welcomes Hazzaa Al-Mansoori onboard the ISS

11/10/2019

World

How to reach consumers through social media? GITEX experts answer

As the number of people on social media increases, using online platforms to reach consumers is a growing trend for brands around the world.

11/10/2019

World

How Tunisia’s tech start-ups are changing the entrepreneurial ecosystem

With more than one-third of Tunisia’s graduates unemployed, many young nationals are taking matters into their own hands by creating their own tech companies.

11/10/2019

USA

U.K. shopping center stabbing spree injures at least 5; suspect arrested

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of serious assault.

11/10/2019

USA

2019 bellwether elections kick off with Louisiana's jungle primary Saturday

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

11/10/2019

Iran

Watch: Iranian women attend first football match in 40 years

Women had been banned from stadiums when men's teams are playing since soon after the 1979 Islamic revolution. But 4,000 women's tickets were allocated for the World Cup qualifier between Iran and Cambodia.

11/10/2019

World

Political parties jostle to form Romania's next government

Romania's government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote - only weeks ahead of a Presidential election. It follows claims of corruption and protests against what many viewed as the administration of Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă’s attacks on the rule of law.

11/10/2019

World

Former YPG fighter says Kurds 'thrown to the wolves' by allies

A British man who fought alongside Kurdish forces in Syria to defeat Islamic State told Euronews the Kurds have been "thrown to the wolves" after Turkey launched a military campaign in the northeast of the country.

11/10/2019

United Kingdom

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism after stabbings in Manchester

Three people were taken to hospital with stab wounds following an attack at a shopping centre in Manchester, northern England.

11/10/2019

USA

Stalker studied pop idol's pupil images to find her location, police say

The man allegedly studied reflections of the woman's pupils in photos on social media and using Google Street View to find where she lived and what train stations she used.

11/10/2019

United Kingdom

‘Much work needed’ to secure Brexit deal ahead of crucial EU summit

Intensive Brexit talks will continue on Monday after the weekend’s discussions brought no breakthrough between London and Brussels.

11/10/2019

Green News

Google made “substantial” contributions towards climate change deniers

The tech giant has been called out for funding companies who do not support environmental reform.

11/10/2019

USA

Ethiopia's prime minister wins Nobel Peace Prize for reconciliation efforts with Eritrea

The prize is delivered by a five-member committee appointed by Norway's legislative assembly, unlike the four other prizes which are delivered in Sweden.

11/10/2019

World News

Reports from Iran say two missiles hit Iran-owned oil tanker

An Iranian-owned oil tanker was hit by two missiles near the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, Iran's official news agency IRNA said.

11/10/2019

Ethiopia

Watch again: Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Ahmed was given the prize "for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".

11/10/2019

World News

Extinction Rebellion: What is it and who are they?

Extinction Rebellion is a social movement that uses nonviolent civil disobedience to draw attention to the climate crisis.

11/10/2019

USA

Conservatives look to crack Biden's black-and-white coalition

Analysis: Whites with racial resentment and African Americans form the core of the former vice president's support. That could be his greatest strength — or his undoing.

11/10/2019

USA

Ship passengers protest after missing stops on Norwegian cruise

A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line said that it has no control over the weather and apologized for any disappointment.

11/10/2019

USA

Iran says explosion sets oil tanker on fire near Saudi port city

The explosion has caused heavy damages and oil is spilling in the Red Sea, unnamed sources told Iran's Students News Agency.

11/10/2019

United Kingdom

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's daughter reunited with father in UK

"Late last night, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s daughter, Gabriella, came home after more than 1300 days in Iran," Labour MP Tulip Siddiq revealed on Twitter.

11/10/2019

United Kingdom

EU citizens without UK settled status to be deported, says minister

More than 1.3 million of the estimated 3.6 million EU citizens residing in Britain have applied to the Settlement Scheme, British government figures show.

11/10/2019

USA

Trump's former Russia adviser set to give damning testimony on Giuliani, Sondland

Fiona Hill's appearance next week before Congress has stoked fear among people close to the president.

11/10/2019

USA

Law classmates tell Trump lawyer Cipollone he distorts Constitution by blocking impeachment witnesses

University of Chicago Law School classmates signed a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone criticizing him for blocking impeachment witnesses.

11/10/2019

USA

Giuliani's associates tried to cut business deal in Ukraine touting Trump ties

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman pushed for the removal of a Ukrainian gas executive hailed for his anti-corruption efforts, two sources say.

11/10/2019

USA

Trump to escape Washington onslaught with Minneapolis rally

Trump is hoping he can flip the state he narrowly lost to Hillary Clinton in 2016

11/10/2019