14 December 2019 | Euronews
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USA Rep. Jeff Van Drew, opposed to impeachment, expected to leave Democratic Party The lawmaker from southern New Jersey is expected to struggle to win re-election as a Democrat. -
USA Greta Thunberg apologizes for 'against the wall' comment "That's what happens when you improvise speeches in a second language. But of course I apologise if anyone misunderstood this," Thunberg wrote on Twitter on Saturday. -
USA Trump admin intends to announce Afghanistan drawdown as early as next week Trump had made clear to his advisers earlier this year that he wanted to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the November 2020 election. -
Spain Frustration and horse manure on the last day of COP25 Environmental organizations called on Saturday for more justice and climate action during the Alternative People's Plenary at the Madrid Climate Summit COP25. -
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No Comment Overall champion crowned at the World Drone Racing Championships in China Changhyeon Kang of South Korea was crowned overall champion at the World Drone Racing Championships in Xiangshan, China on Saturday (December 14) after beating out more than 100 competitors from 31 countries over four days of competition. -
United Kingdom Boris Johnson visits north-east England in lap of victory Boris Johnson visited northeastern England on Saturday, the region that handed him an impressive victory in Thursday's election. -
No Comment Anti-Johnson protesters clash with police during demonstrations in central London Protesters clash with police on Friday during demonstrations in central London, after British conservative party won the general election with a majority. -
Sport Career best for France and the Netherlands Fantastic performances in today's Judo Masters including from France’s Fanny Estelle Posvite and the Netherlands' Michael Korrel, who produced career high points.. -
Destinations I visited an ecoresort helping to protect Brazil's biodiversity In Bahia, Brazil the Tivoli Ecoresort is helping the local community to save their important environment. -
USA Jill Biden says Trump is a bully and `afraid' to run against her husband The former second lady also dismissed reports that Joe Biden would consider serving just one term, saying, "He has a lot of energy." -
Spain Government before Christmas? Spain's PM holds talks with Catalan independentists to unlock stalemate Spain's acting Prime Minister and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez meet pro-independence Catalan Party to unlock the political stalemate. -
No Comment Demonstrators stage anti-fossil fuels protest on last day of COP25 Climate activists staged a protest on Friday (December 13) in Madrid as politicians were running out of time to reach an agreement on the final day of the COP25 climate talks. -
Germany Artificial intelligence is writing the end of Beethoven's unfinished symphony A team of German musicologist and programmers are using machine-learning software to complete the beloved composer's final tenth symphony in the run-up to his 250th birthday. -
World News How the EU plans to lead the global monitoring of CO2 emissions The EU's Earth observation service Copernicus and the European Space Agency are working on the world's most ambitious C02 emissions monitoring project. It will be able to differentiate between human-caused and natural CO2 emissions. Here's how it will work. -
Sudan Ousted Sudan president Bashir convicted for corruption Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir faces a two-year sentence in a reform facility after his conviction for corruption on Saturday. His lawyer said the ex-ruler would appeal. -
No Comment 'It's been a blast': Detroit power plant demolished with explosives It was blown up to make way for a Jeep factory. -
No Comment 'Largest maze of clear ice in US' opens in Washington DC A new winter wonderland has opened in the US capital. -
North Korea North Korea conducts 'crucial' test at a missile launch site State media outlet KCNA said it boosted the country's strategic nuclear deterrence. South Korea's defence minister said it was an engine test. -
Belgium UNESCO wipes Belgian festival from heritage list over 'racist floats' The decision was prompted by the presence of caricatured floats of Orthodox Jews with hooked noses at the festival. The city's mayor said organisers were neither racist nor anti-Semitic. -
Italy Thousands of Italy's anti-Salvini "sardines" protest in Rome They have no party symbols, mottos or flags. They are mainly young people, and in only a month they have filled Italy's major squares to protest against far-right leader Matteo Salvini. -
USA Child marriage is a global scourge. Here's how one country is fighting it. Banning the practice nationwide nearly two decades ago was only half the battle, advocates and experts say. -
Finland 'Seriously, Finland?' Minister criticised after Instagram poll on fate of IS women An online poll on the repatriation of women linked to so-called Islamic State sparked controversy and embarrassed for the new government. -
Spain Watch again: COP25 talks end with no deal on carbon markets The longest-ever UN climate talks left the crucial issue of carbon markets for the next summit in Glasgow, in a year's time. -
Spain Obama leaps to Greta Thunberg's defence after Trump swipe "The real danger is when politicians and CEOs are making it look like real action is happening when in fact almost nothing is being done," Greta said. -
United Kingdom Watch again: Boris Johnson visits northern England a day after election victory Watch live: Boris Johnson visits northern England just a day after a landslide election victory and amid rumours of a cabinet reshuffle -
USA Ex-Sudan strongman al-Bashir gets 2 years for corruption He is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and genocide linked to the Darfur conflict in the 2000s. -
USA They'd never voted Conservative. Why these left-leaning strongholds shook British politics. "I've always voted Labour before but I'm pleased we have a Conservative member of Parliament because now we can get on with Brexit," one local said. -
USA Death toll rises in New Zealand volcano eruption after injured person dies While the official death toll rose to 15, authorities have said that two more people are missing and presumed dead after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island. -
North Korea North Korea claims another 'crucial test' at once-dismantled rocket site The announcement suggests that the country is preparing to do something to provoke the United States if Washington doesn't back down and make concessions by the end of the year. -
World News US and China cool trade war with 'Phase one' deal The US and China struck a 'Phase one' trade deal on Friday, with Washington cutting tariffs in exchange for Chinese purchases of American products. -
USA Trump impeachment looms as US House committee approves charges Divided lawmakers approved articles of impeachment charging US President Donald Trump with abusing the power of his office over the Ukraine scandal and obstructing Congress. -
USA One House Democrat goes on record opposing Trump impeachment Eight other lawmakers in competitive districts are currently on the fence ahead of the full House vote, according to an NBC News tally.