22 November 2020 | Euronews
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France France considers introducing new 'ecocide' offence in pollution crackdown But some climate activists argue that the sanctions don't reflect the international definition of 'ecocide'. -
Belarus Hundreds detained in latest anti-government demos in Belarus Rights groups say hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Belarus as weekly demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko continue. -
Travel News Hard times in New York as pandemic decimates small businesses Many Manhattan shopkeepers are having to rely on the kindness of strangers to stay afloat. -
France Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy due in court on corruption charges The former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on corruption charges that could see him go to jail for up to ten years if proven. -
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France Paris switches Christmas lights on amid tight lockdown restrictions The lights are set to stay until January 6, but far fewer people will be there to enjoy them this year. -
Serbia Thousands pay homage as Serbia's Patriarch is laid to rest after dying of COVID-19 Serbia is currently facing the worst health crisis since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Netherlands Bird flu: Nearly 200,000 chickens culled in the Netherlands after multiple outbreaks Following last summer’s outbreaks in Russia and Kazakhstan, the bird flu epizootic is now spreading in Western Europe. -
Germany Coronarvirus: German foreign minister blasts 'anti-mask' protesters over Nazism comparisons Demonstrators in Germany protesting coronavirus restrictions have compared themselves to resistance fighter Sophie Scholl and diarist Anne Frank, both killed by the Nazis. -
No Comment Thousands protest in Taipei over US pork imports Protesters are also angry over labour issues and media freedom. -
Italy 'Green' LGBTQ mural created with 'pollution-eating' paint unveiled in Rome A giant mural paying homage to the LGBTQ community has been unveiled in Rome sprayed with paint that it's claimed reduces air pollution. -
No Comment Flames rip through Guatemala's Congress as street battles rage Protests broke out over budget cuts to health and education. -
Poland 'A kindergarten for divers': World's deepest swimming pool opens its doors in Poland The previous record belonged to a 42-metre-deep swimming pool in Italy. The new 'Deepspot' pool in Poland won't hold the record for very long, either. -
No Comment Burkina Faso goes to the polls in shadow of jihadist threat The security crisis has dominated the campaign and an undisclosed number of troops have been deployed for polling day. -
Israel Israeli jets launch strikes on Hamas sites in Gaza Strip after rocket attack There were no reports of casualties after the Israeli air force launched strikes in locations in the Gaza Strip after it blamed Hamas for launching a rocket into southern Israel. -
Saudi Arabia G20 leaders call for worldwide coordinated response to COVID-19 pandemic World leaders at the first virtual G20 summit, hosted this year by Saudi Arabia, called for COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and globally coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic. -
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso goes to the polls in elections marred by violence and threats from Jihadists While polling officials say the election is running smoothly, voters in some parts of the country have been threatened by Jihadists not to cast their vote. -
United Kingdom Coronavirus: England facing tighter restrictions in December when national lockdown ends Prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce changes to the existing tiered system, putting some parts of England under tighter restrictions after the national lockdown ends on December 2. -
USA US election 2020: Donald Trump's campaign requests full recount of Georgia vote The results of the state, which has traditionally been a Republican stronghold, were certified on Friday after a recount by hand confirmed Joe Biden's win.