19 August 2021 | Euronews
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Russia Russia supports withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya After meeting with his Libyan counterpart in Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was ready to withdraw its troops from the country, heeding a call from the UN. -
United Kingdom Veteran Gurkhas call off hunger strike after UK agrees to pension talks The British Ministry of Defense agreed today to begin talks with the Nepalese Embassy over pensions for Gurkha veterans of the British Army . -
United Arab Emirates Italian alleged mobster who bought stolen Van Goghs arrested in Dubai Raffaele Imperiale has been wanted by Italian police since two stolen Van Goghs, thought to have been bought with criminal cash, were found in a farmhouse he owned outside Naples. -
World News Taliban takeover could lead to renewed terror attacks in Europe | View "Once the West begins to pressure the new regime in Kabul, it is very likely that the Taliban will allow al-Qaeda to set up a firm presence in the country again. Then it is just a matter of time before we see attacks emanating outwards." -
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No Comment Environmentalists protest against German government’s climate policies Global environment movement Extinction Rebellion blocked roads in Berlin leading to the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture building as demonstrators carried banners and placards that read: "Prioritize climate," "Protect our Earth, "One planet, one chance" -
No Comment Taliban disperse Kabul protest with gunfire Afghan protesters defied the Taliban for a second day on Thursday, waving their national flag in scattered demonstrations, and the Taliban fighters again responded violently as they faced down growing challenges to their rule. -
Afghanistan Afghans fleeing Taliban rule flock to Pakistan border Afghans fearing for their lives under Taliban rule continue to look for ways out of their home country. Many cross the border into Pakistan while anxious traders at the checkpoint worry about insecurity -
Afghanistan Afghanistan: Helping the vulnerable is 'key priority' says envoy "Everyone is vulnerable in the country where the rate of unemployment is 60% and the only source of employment has also come to a standstill," says Ashraf Haidari. -
Cry Like A Boy Photo gallery: Burundi's women's status is being rethought In Burundi, a country affected by gender inequalities, many women are victims of violence, particularly sexual violence. How are these inequalities evolving in Burundi today? Is there an improvement? -
Earth News Indonesia set to start producing more palm oil as ban comes to an end The ban was brought in to prevent deforestation and wildfires but is due to end in September. -
USA Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol -
Health news Aspirin is being trialled as a potential breakthrough treatment for aggressive breast cancer A new study is looking at how the everyday painkiller could improve the effectiveness of other drugs in treating breast cancer. -
No Comment Civilians gather outside French Embassy as hope of Kabul exit dwindles Scores of civilians carrying possessions were spotted camping outside the French embassy in Kabul on Thursday as the evacuation efforts by a number of countries, including the US, UK, France and other European nations continue. -
Netherlands Dutch journalist targeted in Molotov cocktail attack A Dutch journalist was the target of a Molotov cocktail attack in the northern city of Groningen, police said. -
Lithuania Homemade alcohol poisoning kills 16 people in Lithuania Lithuanian authorities have launched multiple investigations following the death of 16 people found to have consumed homemade alcohol. -
Work Facebook unveils virtual reality app that allows you to work remotely as an avatar Facebook is testing a new VR app that allows you to join meetings remotely as an avatar. -
My Europe Series It's 30 years since the failed August coup to oust Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev The world held its breath 30 years ago when a group of senior Communist officials attempted to oust Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and flooded Moscow with tanks. The August coup collapsed after just three days and precipitated the breakup of the Soviet Union. -
Sweden Teenage suspect arrested in Sweden after stabbing at Eslöv school A teenage suspect has been arrested in Sweden after a man was stabbed and seriously injured at a school in Eslöv. -
No Comment Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims thronged for the Shiite commemoration of Ashura Masks were almost nowhere to be seen Thursday as hundreds of thousands of pilgrims thronged the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala for the Shiite commemoration of Ashura, ignoring Covid fears. -
Nature Blue rivers and water as strong as bleach: The ‘destructive’ impact of fast fashion in Africa Fast fashion is ‘killing’ Africa’s rivers by polluting them with chemicals and dyes. -
Italy Huge illegal rave involving 10,000 people broken up in Italy The rave was shut down on Thursday after several controversies and amid anger from locals. -
Destinations Beach club Casa Amor has its sights set on seducing the cool crowd back to St Tropez This new venue is the epitome of bohemian chic on the revamped French Riviera. -
Ecotech This solar-powered skylight can turn seawater into drinking water The design just needs sunshine and ocean water to produce clean drinking water for millions without access. -
Travel News Thinking of travelling on a fake COVID test? You might think again after reading this Reports of fake certificates or inaccurate results are troubling for authorities. -
Health news COVID vaccines are less effective against the Delta variant after 90 days, a new study finds The efficacy of two COVID vaccines against the Delta variant drops after 90 days, a study has found, giving possible rise to booster shots. -
Denmark Copenhagen's Little Mermaid finds herself in the middle of a dispute Another artwork that "looks too much like the original" in another corner of the country has caused a bit of tension. -
France Teenager shot dead and two others injured on Marseille housing estate The local prosecutor said that "it was a motorbike with two people armed with at least one assault rifle — Kalashnikov type — who fired (...) in the street." -
Latvia Latvia's plans for mandatory vaccination spark huge protests The Latvian government is planning to make vaccination compulsory for many professions and is debating whether to allow employers to fire workers who refuse to be vaccinated. A vote on the issue could come this week. -
No Comment Wildfire northwest of Athens burns for 4th day Hundreds of Greek and Polish firefighters were battling a major wildfire decimating a pine forest for a fourth day Thursday northwest of the Greek capital. -
Poland Poland bolsters border with Belarus to stop migrants Poland has deployed hundreds of troops and is laying barbed wire along its border with Belarus to stop the arrival of migrants seeking to enter the country. -
Afghanistan In a mess in Kabul? Bring in the UN…| View With a bit of imagination and professed goodwill in all directions, UNAMA can become the missing link towards a successful evacuation of internationals and Afghans with foreign visas and avert major refugee flows by holding the Taliban accountable, says Georgios Kostakos of FOGGS. -
Moments Learning how to kitesurf in Africa's windiest city We find out what it's like learning to kitesurf in Essaouira. -
France France sends aid to Guadeloupe and Martinique, the islands struggling with COVID-19 surge The incidence rate in Guadeloupe now stands at more than 1,900 infections per 100,000 population. -
Tech News If there was more diversity amongst scientists, fighting climate change would be easier To solve the climate crisis, leaders must create more diverse teams and international partnerships so solutions can be scaled. -
China Hong Kong: Trial opens in for prominent opposition activists The seven pro-democracy activists were in court on Thursday charged with organising and inciting others to take part in an unauthorised assembly held in 2019. -
Afghanistan Taliban 'intensifying' search for Afghans who worked for US – UN report The Taliban have been conducting "targeted door-to-door visits" of individuals they want to apprehend and their family members, a UN report says, despite their promise not to seek revenge on opponents.