Americas

USA

US declares China is 'committing genocide' against Uighur minority

In a statement issued on his last day in office, Mike Pompeo said China "has committed crimes against humanity" against Uighurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in the northwestern province of Xinjiang.

20/01/2021

USA

Donald Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon and dozens of others

The presidential pardon comes as part of a late flurry of clemency action benefiting nearly 150 people, including rap stars and former members of Congress.

20/01/2021

Earth News

What could a Biden-Harris administration mean for the planet?

After running the most environmental presidential campaign in history, we consider Biden's eco credentials.

20/01/2021

USA

Biden and Harris mark America's COVID grief on eve of inauguration

The event at the Lincoln Memorial came as the US COVID-19 death toll surpassed 400,000 in the worst public health crisis in over a century.

20/01/2021

Travel News

What are the travel restrictions between Europe and the US right now?

We bring you the latest information on travel restrictions between Europe and the USA

19/01/2021

USA

Five ways the Biden inauguration will be different from previous ones

Joe Biden's inauguration is happening at a time of increased polarisation in the US and amid a pandemic that has killed more than 370,000 Americans.

19/01/2021

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Heavily armed gun lobbyists hit Richmond ahead of Biden inauguration

Rival heavily armed groups were gathering near government buildings in Richmond, Virginia, ahead of planned protests against Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. Lobby Day brings Second Amendment protesters to Richmond every year.

19/01/2021

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Flags replace people on National Mall for Biden's inauguration

In normal times, people pack out the National Mall to watch the presidential inauguration. Amid the COVID pandemic, flags are taking centre stage.

19/01/2021

USA

In pictures: US presidential inaugurations from Lincoln to Obama

From mid-19th Century to present day: the US presidential election recorded on camera over three centuries.

19/01/2021

USA

Washington DC gears up for an inauguration like no other

When Joe Biden takes the oath of office, he'll do so in a city under siege - not from a foreign enemy but from angry supporters of Donald Trump.

19/01/2021

USA

Melania Trump bids farewell as US First Lady in video message

Melania Trump said the past four years have been "unforgettable" and urged Americans to "be passionate in everything you do but always remember that violence is never the answer and will never be justified".

19/01/2021

Guatemala

Guatemala troops and police break up caravan of weary migrants

Some migrants threw rocks while authorities pushed the caravan back down the road with their riot shields. Migrants with children were more gently prodded back the way they had come.

19/01/2021

USA

Anxiety in Washington as false alarm interrupts inauguration rehearsal

The U.S. Capitol briefly locked down, illustrating the fear that has gripped the city since the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters and prompted extraordinary security measures.

19/01/2021

USA

US man hid in airport for three months due to COVID pandemic fear

A man has been arrested after hiding in Chicago's airport for three months due to his fear of flying during the coronavirus pandemic.

18/01/2021

USA

'Alarming factions': Here's why the US Capitol siege happened

The events of January 6 were not a one-off. They were the culmination of various pro-Trump factions coming together "under his banner" for a common cause, experts tell Euronews.

18/01/2021

USA

Who are the key figures nominated to be in Joe Biden's cabinet?

Here's a look at some of the key Cabinet members nominated to work in Joe Biden's incoming administration.

18/01/2021

USA

FBI vetting troops amid fears of insider attack at Biden inauguration

The move comes following the events at the Capitol, after which several on and off-duty police officers and active military personnel were arrested for participating in the siege.

18/01/2021

USA

Biden administration plans executive orders to change Trump policies

The new president plans to end Trump's restriction on immigration to the US from some Muslim-majority countries, move to rejoin the Paris climate accord and mandate mask-wearing on federal property and during interstate travel.

17/01/2021

World News

Music producer Phil Spector, who invented 'wall of sound', dies age 81

Spector, who revolutionised pop with his "wall of sound" music production formula, was serving a prison sentence for the 2003 murder of Hollywood actress Lana Clarkson.

17/01/2021

Travel News

Would you spend the night on this Peruvian mountain edge?

Located high above the Sacred Valley in Peru, this is a hospitality experience like no other. Guests access the hotel by hiking, climbing or zip wire and your room is secured to the side of a mountain.

17/01/2021

USA

Biden inauguration: Troops pour into Washington amid protest concerns

The calls reflect fears that violent extremist groups are targeting the city in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6.

16/01/2021

USA

DC police arrest man with loaded gun and false inauguration credential

An officer noticed he had “firearms-related stickers” on his vehicle and asked him if he had any weapons inside his car.

16/01/2021

World News

NRA declares bankruptcy and plans to incorporate in Texas

The NRA said it has more than 400,000 members in Texas and plans to hold its annual convention in Houston later this year.

16/01/2021

Brazil

Brazil's Amazon region suffers deadly lack of oxygen supplies

Brazilian artists, football clubs, and politicians used their platforms to appeal for help for the city of Manaus, which is experiencing a dire lack of oxygen.

16/01/2021

USA

US health secretary Alex Azar tells Trump he is resigning

During Alex Azar's time serving as US health secretary, more than 390,000 people in the US have died from COVID-19.

16/01/2021

USA

Trump administration oversees unprecedented number of executions

The outgoing US president has overseen 13 federal executions since July, more than any president for 120 years.

16/01/2021