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United Kingdom

34 migrants intercepted in English Channel by UK Border Force

Thirty-four migrants were intercepted in the English Channel by the UK Border Force and brought into the Port of Dover early Monday morning.

World News

What percentage of Europeans have 'absolute belief' in God?

Armenia (79%) and Georgia (72%) topped the list of adults who say they believe in God with absolute certainty, while France (11%), Switzerland (11%) and Germany (10%) were surveyed as countries who had the least certainty in God’s existence.

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Can the world eradicate female genital mutilation?

There are more than three million girls worldwide at risk for FGM annually, 180,000 in Europe.

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How does a country get invited to join NATO?

There are three, key criteria.

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Romania

Western Europe has double standards over corruption, says Romania's PM

But experts said Bucharest should deal with its "corruption problem" and that any double standards were irrelevant.

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Halki: Why Greeks want a Christian seminary in the heart of Istanbul

The long-running international campaign to re-open a theological school in Turkey is set for a major boost this week.

United Kingdom

UKIP: United Kingdom does not need a trade deal with EU

With the Brexit deadline rapidly approaching, UKIP, the self-proclaimed “Brexit guard dog,” is warning that a Brexit delay would only reaffirm people’s mistrust in Westminster politicians

Greece

Greek police fire tear gas at protesters of FYR Macedonia name change

Police in Athens fired tear gas at crowds of protesters who had gathered outside parliament on Thursday to express anger over the proposed name change of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia.

World News

Humanity's self-inflicted Armagaddon remains 'two-minutes to midnight'

The US-based team of scientists — including a board of 15 Nobel Laureates — say they have kept their annually-updated metaphoric clock at two minutes from potential Armageddon because of two threats: nuclear weapons and climate change

World News

Chaotic snowfall freezes parts of Europe

Extreme snowfall caused chaos in parts of Europe this week, bringing some communities in Germany and Austria to a grinding halt. Here is a look at of some of the areas most affected by this severe winter weather.

Bulgaria

6,000-year-old Bulgarian city honoured as European culture capital

Plovdiv, the oldest city in Bulgaria, has been officially inaugurated as the European Capital of Culture for 2019.

Russia

Russia's space agency loses control of Spektr-R satellite

Spektr-R satellite is continuing to transmit signals, but scientists have been unable to control the satellite since Friday

France

Gilets jaunes protestors met with clouds of tear gas throughout France

Paris was not the only city where protestors were met with aggressive pushback. The movement's leadership is seeking new arenas and new momentum for its weekly demonstrations

Europe News

Truckers fear mobility package divides EU transport market

Truckers from Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Lithuania say the package divides the transport industry of Eastern and Western Europe

Azerbaijan

Journalist blackmailed over sex tape wins case against Azerbaijan

Khadija Ismayilova was filmed by hidden cameras in her own apartment after working on Panama-leaks story about ruling family.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Conservative MP says UK would 'cash in' if no-deal is reached

Jenkin addressed what he termed the "ludicrous" concerns of the chamber about growing queues at the English Channel border

Japan

Which country has the 'most powerful' passport in 2019?

Japan ranked top of the Henley Passport Index in 2019, meaning its citizens could travel visa-free to the most countries in the world

Hungary

Hungarian PM Orban: There will be two EU civilisations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held his first government news conference of 2019 in Budapest where he drew a distinct line between European ideologies. Orban laid out his goal of electing an anti-immigration majority in the bloc's parliamentary elections in May.

Europe News

More transatlantic turbulence after ‘US demotes EU ambassador’

The EU’s ambassador to the US has been downgraded in a further sign of turbulent transatlantic ties.

Poland

Salvini: Poland and Italy will be part of the new spring of Europe

Italy’s far-right Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was in Warsaw on Wednesday to discuss the formation of a eurosceptic alliance with the leader of Poland’s ruling party, Jaroslaw Kaczynski

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