archives - 30 Oct 2019. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

"It's really nothing more than a fishing expedition," one GOP lawmaker said of some of the committees involved.

Republicans slam Dems as committee readies impeachment resolution for floor vote

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Bolton's name has emerged repeatedly during the testimony of other key figures being interviewed by House impeachment investigators.

John Bolton invited to testify in House impeachment inquiry

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"We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought," Twitter Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey wrote on the platform.

Twitter set to ban political advertising from November

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Facebook is currently embroiled in a debate over its decision to allow political campaigns to push ads containing misinformation.

Twitter to stop accepting political ads

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France

Macron condemns those who use secularism to 'sow hatred and division'

Macron spoke about the French concept of "laïcité" or secularism, at the inauguration of a European Centre for Judaism.

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Around 100 people were arrested on October 30 as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees and asylum seekers who had staged a prolonged sit-in near the United Nations refugee agency in Cape Town.

Refugees and police clash at Cape Town protest against xenophobia

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The Cube

Lebanon's PM has quit but some protesters are not done yet | #TheCube

Protesters in Lebanon have vowed to remain on the streets despite the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri.

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Euronews takes a look at how the Brexit agreement will affect UK citizens who continue to live in the EU.

How Brexit agreement affects UK citizens living in the EU

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the global conversation

Zaev warns: EU accession halt could cause a rise of nationalism in the Balkans

The Republic of North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev talks to Euronews about the country’s accession negotiations being stopped. To watch the full interview on Global Conversation click on the player.

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Australia

Ever backpacked in Australia? You might be owed some money if you have

The federal court has found that the so-called backpackers' tax is "a disguised form of discrimination", and is therefore invalid.

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Focus

Qingdao’s multinational summit attracts more investment for China

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INFORMATION OFFICE OF QINGDAO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

China is one of the world’s largest host countries for multinational businesses and it wants to continually attract new companies to invest more into the country. The summit will now be held on an annual basis.

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Russia and Africa: working towards a win-win partnership

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH API MALI

The first edition of the Russia-Africa Summit was co-chaired by President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart President Abdel Fattah Al-sissi to re-define and intensify strategic trade relations between the two continents.

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Green News

This platform is using blockchain to help you buy sustainably

Bilal Bhatti, founder of PaperTale wants to be able to verify the claims companies make about sustainability.

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Euronews looks at the things you need to know about the Brexit agreement if you are an EU citizen living or planning to live in the UK.

How Brexit deal affects EU citizens living in the UK

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Chile

Chile pulls out of hosting key climate and trade summits after unrest

President Sebastian Pinera said it had been a “very difficult decision” to withdraw as host, as he understood the importance of the summits to Chile and the rest of the world.

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The crowd consisted mostly of young men, many draped in Iraqi flags. Surrounding streets brimmed with cars, taxis, motorcycles and tuk-tuks as more people made their way in.

Defying curfew and crackdown, thousands carry coffin of dead protester

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Joker masks and make-up have been used as a symbol by protesters around the World since the release of Todd Phillips' blockbuster. But is the character played by Joaquin Phoenix a far cry from an idealist freedom fighter.

Protesters of the world: think twice before putting on that Joker mask

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United Kingdom

Could UK's last December election in 1923 be portentous for Johnson?

December 12 2019 will be the first December election since 1923. In both ballots, Conservative prime ministers have looked to strengthen their leaderships after inheriting the role from early resigning predecessors — but it is the result from the former that the current PM would like to avoid.

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Analysis: Once uncertain about holding an impeachment-related vote on the floor, the House speaker is moving to show evidence to the public.

Pelosi wants Americans to see the trial of Donald Trump

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Thirty-seven years after the Falklands war, a tiny statue of the Madonna taken at the end of the conflict and held in Britain is going home to Argentina in a gesture of reconciliation blessed by Pope Francis in Vatican City.

Britain gives Argentina back Madonna statue taken from Falklands

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Also competing were referees depicting whistleblowers and one tribute to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Watch: 'Greta' and 'Melania' spotted among high heel race competitors

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Turkey

Watch: Diver dedicates new world record to Turkish soldiers

Turkish diver Sahika Ercumen has set a world record by swimming 100 metres underwater on one breath, beating the previous record of 90m.

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Daily protests outside Parliament have descended into abuse yelled at legislators, some of whom have required police escorts in and out of the building.

Britain's first December election in 100 years promises anything but festive cheer

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Belgium

Migrants found alive in Belgium truck a week on from Essex tragedy

A dozen migrants were found alive in a truck in Belgium on Wednesday — a week after 39 were found dead near London.

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Dogged by questions about the scandal roiling Washington, Ukrainian officials are trying their best to ignore the spectacle and focus on domestic issues.

In Ukraine, leaders struggle to keep their heads down amid U.S. impeachment circus

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Green News

Saving the whales could help save humanity too

Marine biologists have discovered that whales play a big role in capturing CO2 from the atmosphere.

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A giant skeleton breaks out of the ground in the middle of a street, while the dead come alive wearing traditional outfits. It's a Day of the Dead tradition particular to the Mexico City neighborhood of Tlahuac.

Skeletons 'come to life' in Day of the Dead tradition

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Germany

Funeral guests in Germany get high after accidentally eating hash cake

A police investigation found a mix-up with the cakes led to 13 people needing medical treatment for dizziness and nausea.

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