2019-12-16

USA

Boeing to suspend production of 737 Max in January after fatal crashes

The company said it did not expect to have any layoffs.

16/12/2019

Italy

Italy approves €900 million rescue for bank Popolare di Bari

The Italian government bailed out Popolare di bari for €900 million on Sunday.

16/12/2019

USA

Democratic Rep. faces rowdy town hall after announcing support for impeachment

The vulnerable Michigan congresswoman was met with cheers and jeers as she explained her reasons to a divided district.

16/12/2019

USA

Judge rejects Michael Flynn's attacks on the FBI, accuses his lawyers of plagiarism

In a 92-page ruling, a federal judge dismissed Flynn's argument that he was targeted by politically motivated federal agents.

16/12/2019

USA

Rick Gates, former Trump campaign official and Manafort partner, to be sentenced Tuesday

Prosecutors aren't opposed to no jail time following his extensive cooperation with federal investigators.

16/12/2019

Germany

European police arrest 11 in counterfeit euro banknotes investigation

The criminal group had sold more than 26,000 counterfeit banknotes worth €1.3 million

16/12/2019

Europe Decoded

Footballer Mesut Ozil 'misled' over Uighurs, says China

The German footballer of Turkish descent weighed in on China's treatment of Muslims. On Weibo, fans in China were seen burning or cutting up Arsenal shirts featuring his name.

16/12/2019

Eco-Innovation

Qatar to adopt driverless public transport options

The country has done a deal with Volkswagen Group to provide autonomous vehicles for large and small groups.

16/12/2019

Next Series

Astronauts conduct health experiment and spacewalk

Euronews space correspondent and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano has sent the latest instalment of Space Chronicles, a series in which he documents his experiences on the International Space Station (ISS) over a six-month period.

16/12/2019

USA

Private investigation of billionaire murders in Canada comes to end

Barry and Honey Sherman were found in December 2017 hanging by belts from a railing that surrounds their indoor pool.

16/12/2019

France

French unions warn no 'Christmas truce' in sight over strikes

Power was cut to 100,000 homes and offices, schools were closed, roads blocked and public transport crippled on Tuesday as protests were staged across France in support of the general strike over pension reform.

16/12/2019

Focus

New era for Benidorm as resort embraces sustainability

In partnership with Region of Valencia

Known for its spectacular beaches, iconic skyline and lively summer life, Benidorm is on a mission to improve its sustainability and inclusion.

16/12/2019

Germany

Grave of top Nazi official dug up in Berlin

Heydrich's grave was unmarked, suggesting the perpetrators had insider knowledge.

16/12/2019

World News

Euroviews. Europe is woefully unprepared for future deadly disease outbreaks ǀ View

New research by the Economist Intelligence Unit has identified severe weaknesses in countries’ abilities to prevent, detect and respond to significant disease outbreaks.

16/12/2019

USA

Burglars nab jewelry worth $64 million from British model's home

A spokesman said the 35-year-old had been left "angry and shaken" after the burglars apparently evaded security officers.

16/12/2019

No Comment

Australia firefighters battle expanding blaze in Blue Mountains

Firefighters urged residents to evacuate areas near Gospers Mountain as a bushfire that has razed almost 400,000 hectares approached residential areas

16/12/2019

France

Far-right royalists claim responsibility for violent rampage in France

Sunday's chaos followed a rally of royalists held to commemorate a murderous episode of the Vendée War in 1793.

16/12/2019

USA

Supreme Court won't disturb ruling against anti-homeless law

By refusing to hear the case, the court leaves in place a lower court ruling that said Idaho's ban on sleeping outside violated the Constitution.

16/12/2019

USA

Inspectors warn unsafe pork could make its way to consumers under Trump rule change

The new process will speed up the processing lines and reduce the number of inspectors.

16/12/2019

USA

Trump suggests he'll debate Democratic nominee, but avoid traditional host

"As President, the debates are up to me, and there are many options, including doing them directly," Trump tweeted.

16/12/2019

Switzerland

FIFA sues Blatter, Platini over 'illicit' €1.8 million payment

Blatter had "no legal basis" to authorise the 2011 payment to Platini, a FIFA investigation ruled in 2015.

16/12/2019

Smart Regions

EU renewable energy project lights the way

In partnership with the European Commission

A European Union-funded renewable energy project is helping to build bridges in the Balkans – and saving money at the same time.

16/12/2019

USA

Climate summit ends in 'disappointment' as big decisions delayed

"The future of international cooperation on climate change is not looking good, but it's not clear what the alternative would be," one expert said.

16/12/2019

Cyprus

Euroviews. Football could be the level playing field to start the healing process in a divided Cyprus ǀ View

Reunifying the national team after 65 years of separation could be the strongest confidence building measure to restore the bond between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as spark new life into a withering team.

16/12/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Catalan question and European Parliament immunity

This week could be a crucial one for legal proceedings in the case of jailed and exiled Catalan politicians.

16/12/2019

USA

There are two ways to look at Trump's unchanging poll numbers on impeachment

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.

16/12/2019

Libya

Turkey is ready to send troops to Libya. What does it mean for Europe?

After Erdogan pledged military support to Tripoli, how might Europe respond? | Euronews answers

16/12/2019

France

French doctors warn of 'dying' hospitals amid strikes

"The hospital is dying," 600 French doctors have warned, threatening to quit if the French Health Minister does not negotiate with them about the future of France's public health service.

16/12/2019

France

French pension reform chief quits over undeclared income scandal

The High Commissioner for Pensions decided to resign "on his own initiative" according to the Elysee.

16/12/2019

USA

U.S. pleas with North Korea to restart nuclear talks

"It is time for us to do our jobs. Let's get this done," the U.S. envoy to North Korea said.

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