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Catherine Hardy

Greece

Metro and trams grind to a halt in Athens

Metro, urban rail and tram workers in Athens have walked off the job for 24 hours. They are angry about legislation that would allow the Athens transport organisation to use stations for commercial pu

Ukraine

Clashes between nationalists and separatists at a rail blockade in eastern Ukraine

A gang of men - one wielding a chainsaw - has attacked a pro-Kyiv rail blockade in eastern Ukraine. More than 35 people were arrested at Kryvyi Torets. One man was injured.

France

French presidential election: Fillon refuses to pull out of race, despite being summoned by a judge

It is proving to be an eventful day for French presidential candidate Francois Fillon.

France

Fillon fights on in France: "I won't give up"

The 62-year-old has categorically refused to give up his bid to be the next French president despite being caught up in an inquiry into alleged misuse of public funds.

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Yemen

UN warns of looming famine in Yemen

A senior humanitarian official is urging both sides in Yemen's civil war to allow more access to the country's ports to let much-needed food, fuel and medicines in.

Belgium

Waiting for Juncker's white paper on a "multi-speed" EU

The President of the European Commission reportedly plans to offer member states a number of "pathways" to post-Brexit unity

Italy

Skiers brave the slopes of Mount Etna as it erupts

Giant orange fountains of lava have spewed into the air over Sicily overnight as Mount Etna surged into life. Streams of orange lava are flowing down the sides of the mountain, which is Europe's large

Brazil

Another float accident blights Rio's carnival

At least 11 people have been injured after a float collapsed during Rio's world-famous Carnival Parade. It comes after a float belonging to the Paraiso de Tuiuti samba school crashed on Sunday, injuri

USA

Private plane crashes into California suburb

Three people were killed and two critically injured when their light aircraft plunged into a house in a residential neighbourhood of southern California.

South Korea

Samsung heir to be indicted on bribery charges

Prosecutors in South Korea say they will charge Samsung group chief Jay Y. Lee with bribery and embezzlement in connection with a corruption scandal.

El Salvador

El Salvador's beloved national hippo is beaten to death

The country has reacted with shock and horror after Gustavito was beaten to death in his pen at the national zoo.

USA

US shooting investigated as potential hate crime

A 51-year-old man from Kansas has been charged with killing an Indian engineer and wounding two other men when he opened fire in a bar.

France

Investigation into French presidential candidate Francois Fillon steps up a gear

The investigation into French presidential candidate Francois Fillon steps up a gear as prosecutors appoint a magistrate to investigate allegations of payment for bogus jobs.

Japan

"There is a lot of pressure" - how "Premium Friday" could help the Japanese

Euronews Editorial Project Manager Javier Villagarcía has lived and worked in Japan. Here he gives us his impression of how the country's working culture will be affected.

Chad

Three million at risk of famine in Lake Chad region

Launching a funding appeal, the UN says drought, chronic poverty and Boko Haram Islamic militants have led to the emergency.

Japan

Japan tackles its workaholic culture

The government has launched the "Premium Friday" campaign encouraging firms to let workers out a few hours early on the last Friday of each month.

South Africa

Violence erupts between locals and migrants in South Africa

The unrest in Pretoria broke out despite a condemnation of anti-foreigner violence and call for calm from President Jacob Zuma.

Mexico

Senior US officials get a frosty reception in fiery Mexico

Donald Trump said it would be a tough trip. And it was.A group of senior US officials have been given a frosty reception in Mexico due to a controversy brewing over the deportations of undocumented m

Netherlands

Geert Wilders cancels events after security scare

The Dutch secret service says a security agent of Moroccan background has been suspended on suspicion of leaking details to a criminal organisation.

Germany

Germany unveils new passport design

The new identity document, which features a security mark in the shape of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, was shown for the first time on Thursday.

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