As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
Katy Dartford
US cuts all aid to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza
The decision was linked to a Jan. 31 deadline set by new U.S. legislation under which foreign aid recipients would be more exposed to anti-terrorism lawsuits.
South Africa establishes penguin sperm bank
African penguins are the only penguin species listed as endangered, with just 50,000 breeding pairs left from some 5 million 20 years ago.
US weather begins to warm as polar vortex spreads east
Lows of minus 49 degrees Celsius that paralysed the US Midwest are being blamed for over 20 deaths.
Germany bans Iranian airline, Mahan Air, from its airports
Berlin says it's over safety concerns and the suspicion that the airline is being used for military purposes by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as well as for terrorist activities.
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British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to win 431km race
Whilst smashing the course record by about 12 hours, remarkably, she expressed milk for her baby daughter along the way.
German far right AfD party to be investigated for extremism
The probe by the country's domestic intelligence will fall short of full-blown surveillance, but they say there is a "case to investigate."
Moria migrant camp: Thousands of people remain living in dire conditions in Greece
Thousands of refugees are living under poor living conditions and whilst some have found a place in the refugee camp, others live in fields, next to the center, exposed to intense cold and rain.
Souped-up: Hot meals and food packages help Hungary's poor
The country's largest soup kitchen is organised by the Food for Life Foundation and has been delivering thousands of hot meals to those in need every year.
Black acrid smoke spreads across Rome after a fire in a rubbish dump
As twelve teams of firefighters battle to put out the blaze, critics have slammed the capital's beleaguered waste manager and warned of a growing garbage ‘crisis’ in the capital.
Police clash with protesters in Athens on anniversary of teen's death
The shooting of Alexis Grigoropoulos in 2008, which triggered the country's worst riots in decades, was also fueled by anger over unemployment and economic hardship.
Noah's New Ark: Full-scale model of biblical vessel highlights threat of global warming
The Ark's mission comes as speakers at United Nations-sponsored climate change talks in Poland warn that global warming is humanity's greatest threat.
Yemeni government team heads to Sweden for talks with Houthi rebels
The conflict has left over 8 million Yemenis facing famine, although the
United Nations has warned this could rise to 14 million.
Berlin hosts Holocaust Survivors Night, recognising the 400,000 survivors still alive
It comes as concerns grow over the rise of anti-semitism in Germany and around Europe.
NATO set to meet over Ukraine-Russia crisis
The meeting comes as Ukraine seeks support against Russian naval attacks in Kerch Strait.
Andalusia election: far-right wins 12 seats in regional vote
Vox's victory could now pave the way for a far-right surge at a national level.
HIV on the rise in Ukraine
Many international medical organisations have been banned from delivering aid due to the conflict in the country, leaving a shortage of medicines.
'Yellow Vest' representatives meet French PM
The meeting is a bid to avoid new action Saturday on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, where a protest last Saturday degenerated into violence.
Euronews speaks to Georgia’s new President-elect
The French-born ex-diplomat has become the first woman to hold the office.
Net migration of EU citizens to UK hits 6-year low
Data from the Office for National Statistics showed net migration to Britain of non-EU
citizens rose to a record 248,000 in the year to June 2018 - the highest since 2004, thanks to a surge in student numbers.
Workers in Greece strike over wage cuts and tax hikes
Greek ships remained docked at the country’s ports and a protest rally has also been held in central Athens as workers also call for increases in minimum wages and the re-introduction of collective bargaining.
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