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France

France agrees with UK that Russia to blame for spy nerve agent attack

After saying earlier that it needed proof of Russia’s involvement, President Macron’s office says there is “no other plausible explanation” and stands by its British ally.

15/03/2018

Austria

Vienna locals express shock over stabbing spree

Euronews spoke to local people following the latest stabbing attack, targeting an Austrian soldier, outside the Iranian ambassador's residence on Sunday

13/03/2018

World News

Burkina Faso PM brands violent attacks as 'revolting'

A Mali-based affiliate of al Qaeda claims responsibility for the attacks, according to the Mauritanian news agency Alakhbar.

03/03/2018

Burkina Faso

Multiple targets attacked in Burkina Faso's capital

Official and unofficial casualty figures differ after army HQ, French embassy and prime minister's office in Ouagadougou stormed by suspected Islamic militants.

02/03/2018

USA

Vehicle attempts forced entry at White House

Incident sparks momentary panic as security service arrests female driver.

24/02/2018

USA

US gun lobby chief slams critics who 'exploit' Florida school attack

The head of the US National Rifle Association accused 'elites' of seeking political gain with their calls for gun controls. Donald Trump called the NRA 'Great American Patriots' but also spoke of reforms.

22/02/2018

Montenegro

Grenade attack launched on US embassy in Montenegro

The suspect who threw the explosive weapon then blew themselves up, the government there has said.

22/02/2018

Cinema

Clint Eastwood lets U.S. soldiers tell their own story in his new film

Three Americans, two of them off-duty U.S. soldiers, were vacationing in Europe when they overpowered a gunman on a French train and disarmed him. They play themselves in the film.

06/02/2018

Afghanistan

Save the Children suspends Afghan operations after Jalalabad attack

The international aid group closes its Afghan offices and temporarily suspends operations after the deadly attack in Jalalabad, claimed by ISIL.

24/01/2018

Thailand

Bomb in Thailand's southern province kills 3, wounds at least 18 says

A bomb that exploded in a market in Thailand's southern province of Yala killed 3 people and injured at least 18 said a security official.

22/01/2018

France

Paris man stabbed to death in metro as 'onlookers film, post on social

The victim's mother said "no one lifted a finger," when her son was attacked.

15/01/2018

Iraq

Iraq: dozens killed as suicide bombers hit Baghdad market

Suicide bombers reportedly killed dozens of people and injured over 100 in a busy market in the Iraqi capital.

15/01/2018

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Douma in East Damascus hit by mortar fire

Several people have been injured after mortar shells fell on residential area.

14/01/2018

Tunisia

Hundreds arrested as clashes rock Tunisia

The interior ministry reports at least 237 people have been arrested as anti-government protests turn violent.

10/01/2018

France

France: fire destroys Paris kosher store on attack anniversary

The Paris suburb of Créteil is shocked by a suspected arson attack on a kosher grocery store, three years to the day after a terror attack on a Jewish supermarket in Paris.

09/01/2018

Germany

Borussia Dortmund suspect admits bombing team bus 'for money'

A German-Russian man staged bomb attacks on the Borussia Dortmund football team bus for money and meant to harm no-one, his lawyer says.

08/01/2018

Russia

Russia: suspect held over St Petersburg supermarket blast

Russia’s security service says an individual has been detained on suspicion of carrying out the bombing that injured 13 people this week.

30/12/2017

World News

2017: terrorist attacks, natural disasters and political upheaval

Struck by terrorist attacks and natural catastrophes around the world, 2017 also saw major political change.

26/12/2017

Sweden

Three arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue

Local media report a group of masked men hurled Molotov cocktails at the building in Gothenburg on Saturday night.

10/12/2017

Argentina

Former Argentina president charged with treason

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has denied any wrongdoing and called the allegations politically motivated.

08/12/2017