20 October 2019 | Euronews
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USA Warren says she will soon release plan to fund 'Medicare for All' The Democratic presidential candidate has come under fire from 2020 rivals for declining to get into specifics about how she'll pay for her plan. -
United Kingdom Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament The 27 Brexit weary EU states met on Sunday and agreed they would forward a controversial letter from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the European Parliament this week for approval. -
Japan South Africa and Wales make it through to the World Cup semi-finals Wales waited until the sixth last minute to beat France with a try from Ross Moriarty and clinch victory by one point, winning 20-19. -
No Comment Sheep take over streets of Madrid for annual migration Sheep replaced traffic on the streets of Madrid on Sunday (October 20) as shepherds steered their flocks through the heart of the Spanish capital following ancient migration routes. -
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No Comment Hong Kong police and protesters exchange tear gas and petrol bombs Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters throwing petrol bombs on Sunday (October 20) as thousands staged an illegal march through the Kowloon district that will test the strength of the pro-democracy campaign after four months of unrest. -
Destinations The country estate home to Downton Abbey is on Airbnb For one night only, lucky holidaymakers will be waited on by a butler and live in the castle's 300 rooms. -
Lebanon Lebanese cabinet agrees reform list, hoping to defuse protests Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri agreed on Sunday a package of reforms to ease an economic crisis that has sparked nationwide protests. -
Syria Kurdish fighters pull out of Syrian border town while Erdogan expects US to 'keep promises' The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Sunday it had pulled out all its fighters from the border town of Ras al Ain, while Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey expects the US to keep its promises on a five-day truce. -
USA Mulvaney insists he didn't say Trump held up Ukraine aid for political reasons Trump's acting chief of staff acknowledged a quid pro quo with Ukraine in a televised press conference at the White House Thursday, then walked it back. -
Switzerland Swiss election: Greens gain while far-right loses ground The Greens made strong gains in Switzerland's election on Sunday while the far-right party lost ground, final results showed. -
United Kingdom Watch again: UK parliament speaker refuses to allow 'yes-no' vote on Brexit deal The UK government says its bill to implement the new Brexit deal will go before parliament on Monday. Opposition Labour lawmakers plan significant changes. -
No Comment The dead come alive on Mexico City streets for zombie walk A vast crowd of ghoulish zombies descended on the streets of Mexico City on Saturday (October 19) for the city's annual Zombie Walk. -
USA Mulvaney defends Doral selection: Trump 'still considers himself to be in the hospitality business' After pushback, Trump reversed course, announcing that his private Miami resort would no longer host the G-7 summit of world leaders. -
France Chaos on French rail as workers strike over security risks after train accident The French rail network came close to a standstill on Friday and continued to be disrupted over the weekend in what the government described as a "surprise strike". -
No Comment Petroleum sludge strikes popular tourist spot in Brazil The thick petroleum sludge that has been mysteriously washing up on beaches in Brazil for more than a month struck the popular tourist spot of Porto de Galinhas in Pernambuco state -
No Comment Six sea lions returned to ocean in Peru The Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals on Saturday returned six young sea lions to the ocean, at Wakama Beach, Peru. -
USA 4 Lebanese officials resign amid growing anti-corruption protests Ending rampant corruption is a central demand of the protestors, who say the country's leaders have used their positions to enrich themselves for decades. -
Lebanon Watch back: Protesters in Lebanon flood streets for fourth day Anti-government protests went on in Lebanon as the government failed to agree on economic reforms. -
USA Riots in Chile leave at least three dead, state of emergency declared Santiago and other Chilean cities have been engulfed by several days of rioting as protests continue over an increase in public transportation costs. -
Japan South Africa beats host nation Japan to make it to Rugby World Cup semi-finals South Africa ended the hopes of Japanese rugby fans when they beat the host nation 26-3. -
USA NBA Hong Kong tweet a lesson for many firms It's not just the NBA. There are hundreds of companies with ties and deep roots in China - everything from Amazon to Westinghouse. -
USA Health scare raises questions, and concern, for Sanders Current and former aides acknowledge Elizabeth Warren has outpaced the Vermont independent. -
USA Hong Kong protesters set up roadblocks, clash with police as unrest continues Police beefed up security measures for the unauthorized rally, the latest chapter in unrest that has disrupted life in the financial hub since early June. -
USA Andrew Yang's campaign is all about 'math.' But his numbers don't always add up. On the debate stage Tuesday, wearing a "math" pin on his lapel, Yang reeled off numbers and data points about automation, the digital revolution, and a dying manufacturing industry. -
Cult Francis Ford Coppola lights up Lyon's Lumiere Film Festival Cult US filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has received the prestigious Lumière Award at the Lumière festival, which ends on Sunday in Lyon. -
USA U.S. troops leaving Syria for western Iraq, Defense chief Esper says U.S. forces have been pulling out of northern Syria amid growing chaos after Turkey invaded the region earlier this month. -
Japan Wales moves on to Rugby World Cup semi-finals after defeating France by one point Wales defeated France 20-19 in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. -
USA Forests of German myth under physical attack from drought and heat Millions of trees are at risk of succumbing because of devastating heat. "The situation is catastrophic," said one lumberjack. -
Australia Australian airline completes record-breaking 19-hour flight from New York to Sydney Qantas completed a record-breaking 19-hour research flight with 49 passengers. -
France Shift from Nuclear could limit France's energy options Efforts to decrease reliance on nuclear energy is a step in the right direction, but could leave consumers in the dark if the right infrastructure is not in place. -
USA No 'plan B': Iranian students despair as visa applications revoked Some 20 Iranian students were barred from boarding flights to the U.S. during September, despite having the necessary paperwork. -
USA Boris Johnson stokes new Brexit battle with letter asking E.U. for delay — and another arguing against it The prime minister was forced to request an extension after a day of yet more Brexit drama in Parliament postponed the verdict on his E.U. divorce deal. -
France Sons of Polish navigator united with family who hid their father in Nazi-occupied France Sons of Polish navigator united with family who hid their father in Nazi-occupied France -
USA Trump says his Florida Doral resort will no longer host G7 summit He reverses course after coming under fire for the choice because it could benefit him financially.