2019-11-19

World News

'Every society' has violence against women, expert says

Ahead of the International Day of Violence against Women on November 25, Euronews takes a look at the statistics on the issue.

19/11/2019

Poland

Euroviews. Polish judges are showing their courage amid a crackdown on an independent judiciary ǀ View

“I feel like an entire machinery is against me,” Judge Monika Frąckowiak told me when I met her last month in the town of Poznań. “I will continue doing what I’m doing but I fear others might be silenced.”

19/11/2019

USA

How to watch the November Democratic debate: Schedule, rules and more

The debate will feature Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren in center stage, but will be missing some familiar faces.

19/11/2019

Europe News

The Brief: EU's role in the Palestine's dream of statehood

Ahead Israel's deadline to form a new government, Euronews traveled to the West Bank by invitation from the EU. The bloc's role in the region is in question, after the US policy shift away from the two-state solution.

19/11/2019

World

Protesters in Hong Kong Polytech University are trying to escape

Anti-government protesters remain trapped inside the Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. It follows days of confrontation between the police and students. The demonstrators are now trying to get out of the complex using ropes and even the sewage system.

19/11/2019

USA

Taliban releases 2 kidnapped American University of Afghanistan professors

American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were seized at gunpoint from the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul in August 2016.

19/11/2019

Italy

Severe weather persists as anger rises in flood-damaged Venice

The queen of the Adriatic is drowning. Climate change has been cited but what about corruption?

19/11/2019

USA

As Democrats debate in Georgia, Stacey Abrams fights for voters' rights

The former candidate for governor spoke to NBC News about her efforts before the MSNBC/Washington Post Democratic debate on Wednesday.

19/11/2019

Europe News

Who are Ursula Von de Leyen's picks for Romania, France and Hungary?

The new European Commission president's nominees for Hungary, France and Romania have now been approved.

19/11/2019

France

Insufficiencies in French justice system on violence against women

As France has a national conversation on violence against women, a new report looks at the country's efforts to better their legal system.

19/11/2019

Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Detained Maltese businessman released on bail

A prominent businessman arrested over the murder of Malta journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was released on bail on Thursday evening.

19/11/2019

Hungary

Euroviews. Judit Varga: Facts You Always Wanted to Know about Rule of Law but Never Dared to Ask ǀ View

For fear of sounding politically incorrect, many are reluctant to ask even the most basic questions about rule of law and its protection in the EU. So to help out, here are a few facts about the rule of law that you always wanted to know but never dared ask.

19/11/2019

Spain

On board Aita Mari, the migrant rescue ship defying Spain

The NGO faces a fine of up to €901,000.

19/11/2019

USA

6 arrested in death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic

One person is being called a fugitive, and police are continuing to search for him in connection with the killing of Patricia Ann Anton.

19/11/2019

Living

STAIY | The new sustainable clothing platform everyone's talking about

Shopping online can be purposeful and fulfilling - as long as you're buying from 100% ethical brands.

19/11/2019

USA

Russian web trolls boo Biden, often boost Gabbard, report finds

For Russia, Biden is to 2020 what Hilary Clinton was to 2016, say researchers from the Foreign Policy Research Institute in a new report.

19/11/2019

USA

Trump's surprise hospital visit was routine, White House doctor says

The disclosure came amid speculation that the president's visit Sunday to Walter Reed Medical Center was unusual.

19/11/2019

USA

China says Hong Kong can't overturn ban on masks at protests

As a university siege continues, Beijing says only it can interpret Hong Kong's 1997 transitional constitution.

19/11/2019