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Israel

Netanyahu in hot water over US embassy and wall

The Israeli prime minister has voiced support for Donald Trump's plan to move the embassy to Jerusalem. He has also sent a tweet in support of President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the U

USA

Euronews Fact Check: Everything you need to know about executive orders

Donald Trump has caused a stir by issuing a flurry of executive orders in his first week in office. They have been used by every chief executive since the days of George Washington. Find out more in t

Syria

Work starts to repair vital Syrian spring

Maintenance workers have arrived at the Ain al-Fija water spring. They will start work on repairing the damage caused by the fighting between rebels and government forces.

France

Fighting for the soul of Socialism in France

A run-off vote pits pro-business ex-premier Manuel Valls against hard-left lawmaker Benoit Hamon to be the party's presidential candidate. Analysts say it could fracture the party and potentially hand

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Turkey

UK and Turkey sign mammoth defence deal

Announced by May and Turkish Prime Minister Binaldi Yilidirim, it involves BAE systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries working together to develop the TF-X Turkish fighter programme.

USA

It's good to talk: Trump phones world leaders

A day after he was visited by UK Prime Minister Theresa May, US President Donald Trump has spent the day in the Oval Office taking congratulatory calls from other world leaders.

Austria

How to be a hermit

Tired of Trump? Weary of war? Want to escape the trials and tribulations of modern life by becoming a hermit? A town in Austria may have the answer to your prayers.

Portugal

The EU is urged to "stand firm against Trump"

The French President says EU member states should remain steadfast whenever the US president urges them to follow the UK's decision to split with Brussels.

Turkey

May talks trade in Turkey for a fresh Brexit boost

Prime Minister Theresa May has left the US and flown to Turkey for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Insiders say it is part of a charm offensive to bolster her hand in negotiations to leave

Italy

1000 refugees plucked from the Mediterranean

An Italian coast guard ship, the Spanish humanitarian group Proactiva Open Arms and a Caribbean-registered supply vessel went to the aid of six rubber dinghies and three wooden vessels.

Russia

Russia softens the law on domestic violence

The country's lower house has passed a bill decriminalising some forms of domestic violence. It will make battery of a relative a civil and not criminal offence when the victim suffered no serious har

Turkey

Turkey threatens to cancel the Greek-EU migration deal

A row over the extradition of eight soldiers it says were involved with last year's coup means Ankara is threatening to cancel the Greek migration deal

World News

Bakewell tarts are on the menu for Theresa's talk with Trump

Euronews has a fly-on-the-wall account of what is likely to be discussed at Friday's landmark meeting between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump

USA

Did the US State Department managers resign over Trump?

Some say the abrupt departures are in protest against Donald Trump's presidency. But for others, it is routine procedure in the wake of a change of political administration.

China

New Year goes dark in China

Smog fears have prompted the Beijing city government to tell officials not to set off fireworks or firecrackers to welcome the Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year holiday begins on New Year's Eve on

Mexico

Trump: standoff with Mexico over border wall tax

Mexico's foreign minister warns the proposed levy will only hurt US consumers. It comes as President Enrique Pena Nieto calls off a trip to Washington to meet US president Donald Trump.

United Kingdom

Brexit - what now?

Ministers are reportedly pinning their hopes on a short bill or motion in parliament, narrowly focused on Article 50 and making it difficult for lawmakers to amend.

Italy

Italy: rescue teams hampered by heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall is hampering rescue operations in regions of central Italy affected by Wednesday's earthquakes. Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo were shaken by a wave of strong tremors on Wednesday.

Turkey

"Reina looked suitable for an attack"

Media reports in Turkey say an Uzbek gunman who is said to have killed 39 people in a nightclub in Istanbul at New Year has told police he changed his target at the last moment.

Italy

30 missing in hotel buried by avalanche in Italy

A full-scale operation is underway after a hotel was buried by an avalanche on Wednesday. More than 20 guests and ten staff are missing at the Hotel Rigopiano in the village of Farindola. Rescuers say

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