archives - 12 Nov 2020. euronews : International and European news all available as video on demand

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At least 74 drown after migrant boat breaks down off Libya coast

At least 74 migrants trying to make their way to Europe drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya on Thursday, the UN migration agency said.

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world news

UN: 870K measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years

The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to new data published by the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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USA

Vatican calling: Pope congratulates Joe Biden on election

Biden said he hopes to work with Pope Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.

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Cry like a boy

Humanity's greatest stupidity: undermining women | View

In 1983, a dramatic event would lead Dr Morissanda Kouyaté to dedicate his life to the struggle of female genital mutilation.

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Europe News

Macron seeks Schengen changes as part of terrorism fight

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to reform the Schengen area as part of a fighting extremism after a fresh wave of terrorist attacks.

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Germany

Nuremberg opts to preserve Nazi rally grounds after decades of debate

The city of Nuremberg has opted to conserve the infamous Nazi party rally grounds after decades of debate over whether to preserve the site.

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Europe News

Orban's new laws a distraction from real problems, says MEP

Viktor Orbán's new laws against opposing political parties and minority groups are a distraction from the country's real problems, according to one MEP.

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Europe News

MEPs want to see what's in EU's coronavirus vaccine contracts

They are concerned EU countries might have to pick up the tab if anything goes wrong with the vaccines.

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Italy

EU urges Croatia to cooperate amid migrant abuse claims at border

It comes after an MEP accused the EU of continuing to give money to Zagreb for border security despite being aware of the abuse accusations

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Russia

Russia alleges Navalny could have been poisoned on plane to Germany

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has suggested that Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny could have been poisoned on the medical plane to Germany.

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Europe News

The briefing: Why Sweden’s coronavirus approach has failed

Sweden is making the same mistakes it did back in the spring and we must all also stop making the mistake of thinking that Sweden has got it right, says Euronews' Political Editor Darren McCaffrey.

12/11/2020

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France

Coronavirus: French PM says lifting lockdown would be 'irresponsible'

French PM Jean Castex said he hoped that some lockdown restrictions could be lifted by Christmas but told people not to plan large gatherings for New Years.

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Green News

‘World first’ as UK bans products linked to illegal deforestation

Pressure is rising for the UK to become a world leader on environmental issues ahead of COP26.

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Russia

Russian Foreign Minister says drones will be used to monitor truce

Russia and Turkey sign a deal on creating a joint centre for monitoring the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire.

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Uncovering Europe

Bulgaria's putting brakes on North Macedonia's EU dream. Here's why.

Bulgaria's veto over accession talks with North Macedonia is allegedly over language but domestic and EU politics may play just as big a role.

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The Cube

Debunked: Dead voters’ ballots not evidence of major election fraud

Social media users have falsely claimed that US citizens cast extra votes using the identities of dead people in key swing states. Experts have told Euronews that there is no evidence of widespread election fraud.

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Travel News

Technology is being harnessed to create more meaningful travel

A new online platform has been launched which connects travellers to locals who want to provide tips, advice and insider knowledge.

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Romania

Romania's oldest fugitive is a cannabis-smuggling 82-year-old woman

Gran-abis! An 82-year-old woman smuggled drugs into a prison for her grandson. She's now the oldest person on Romania's wanted list but police discovered she's gone to Australia.

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Eco-Innovation

This air purifier combats pollution by strapping onto your shoe

It was invented by a student after he was fed up of the air quality on the London Underground. But how does it work?

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Switzerland

Time to change: How coronavirus altered the watchmaking industry

Coronavirus has changed how many industries operate, not least the world of horology. While some brands have been hit hard, others have learned quickly to adapt to these unprecedented times.

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Focus

Uzbekistan's rise as transport and logistics hub

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Uzbekistan aims to become a transport and logistics hub in Central Asia: having invested billions in new rail and energy infrastructure over recent years, Focus investigates how the landlocked country is overcoming its geographical challenges and creating new travel corridors.

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the global conversation

Barroso: it would be 'absurd' if there is no EU-UK Brexit Deal

Former European Commission President speaks to Euronews Political Editor Darren McCaffrey about what the election of Joe Biden means for US-EU relations as well as Brexit, plus the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Egypt

Eight killed after peacekeeping force's helicopter crashes in Egypt

Two Europeans among eight killed after peacekeeping force's helicopter crashes in Egypt.

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Netherlands

Shots fired at Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague, Netherlands

Bullet holes were left across the outside of the building and its windows after the early morning shooting.

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World

Will Trump's defeat dent the ambitions of authoritarian leaders?

Several European and global leaders forged close links with the US President Donald Trump. Right wing leaders, including the Presidents of Poland and Turkey will be now watching the changes at the White House, in the knowledge that past diplomatic relations may be substantially changing.

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Eco-Innovation

Europeans plan to fly less and drive more post-COVID, says survey

It found that people's plans changed a lot depending on which country they lived in.

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Women Beyond Borders

Meet Liz Warner: the woman who's running her world

This week's Women Beyond Borders episode is all about Liz, who ran 30 marathons in 30 countries - all before her 30th birthday.

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Major floods in Manila after Typhoon Vamco hits the Philippines

It's the third typhoon to hit the country in as many weeks.

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World

Spain-bound travellers will soon need a negative COVID-19 test

Travelling to Spain soon? You're going to need a negative COVID-19 test

12/11/2020

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world news

Brussels unveils first-ever strategy for LBGTIQ equality

The Commission wants to strengthen legislation on hate crime and hate speech, and the protection of rainbow families.

12/11/2020

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80 people evacuated as unexploded WWII missile found in Poland

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2020-11-12

UN: 870K measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years

Vatican calling: Pope congratulates Joe Biden on election

Time to change: How coronavirus altered the watchmaking industry

Eight killed after peacekeeping force's helicopter crashes in Egypt

Major floods in Manila after Typhoon Vamco hits the Philippines