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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.

World News

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.

USA

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

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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United Kingdom

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.

Germany

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."

Greece

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.

Hungary

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.

Italy

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.

Greece

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.

Netherlands

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.

Sweden

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.

Germany

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.

Ukraine

NATO set to meet over Ukraine-Russia crisis

The meeting comes as Ukraine seeks support against Russian naval attacks in Kerch Strait.

Spain

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.

Ukraine

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.

France

'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.

Georgia

Euronews speaks to Georgia’s new President-elect

The French-born ex-diplomat has become the first woman to hold the office.

United Kingdom

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.

Greece

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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