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Poland

Poland says the EU is responsible for "social disillusionment"

Polish President Andrzej Duda told foreign ambassadors that EU institutions have been deaf to the needs of member states, pointing to Brexit and recent elections in some nations.

Switzerland

Train services to the stranded Swiss ski resort of Zermatt resumed

The town was cut off to ground transport for over two days after a metre of snow fell in less than 24 hours.

Peru

World champion driver Sebastien Loeb out of Dakar rally

Loeb was forced to drop out after his vehicle fell into a sand crater injuring his co-driver. Portuguese football coach Andre Villas-Boas also withdrew after hurting his back.

France

Thieves break in to a jewellery shop at Paris' luxury Ritz hotel

The five men stole jewellery with an estimated value of 4.5 million euros. Three were arrested nearby.

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Greece

Greek coastguard intercepts ship carrying explosive materials

The vessel Andromeda has been impounded in Crete. Authorities say it was bound for Libya and was carrying materials that could be used for making bombs.

Denmark

Study finds fertility affected by ibuprofen

A study by Danish and French doctors found that taking the popular painkiller regularly for long periods could cause complications with male hormones in the testicles as well as other medical problems.

Economy

World Bank sees more growth for the euro area in 2018

The economy in the euro area grew by 2.7 percent, more than the World Bank had expected. The ECB's stimulus measures are likely to continue leading to more growth in 2018

USA

Trump's attempts to deport children blocked by U.S. judge

In September last year the president announced plans to enforce deportation of children brought to the U.S. illegally by their parents. On Tuesday a judge in San Francisco said the DACA programme had to remain in force until litigation has been resolved.

Portugal

New project launched to maximise space technology

Astropreneur project aims to encourage startup space technology and apply to other more traditional industries such as agriculture

North Korea

North Korea will send a team to the Winter Olympics

The breakthrough came as the first official high-level talks for over two years took place in the Demilitarised Zone on Tuesday.

El Salvador

U.S. gives El Salvador nationals 18 month deadline

The Trump administration has given El Salvador nationals 18 months to find a legal way to stay, or leave the country. The ruling will affect over 200,000 people from the Central American country.

Gaza

Israel restores power to Gaza

Electricity supplies were almost cut in half in June last year after the Palestinian Authority said it would no longer pay for the power in an attempt to force Hamas to give up control of Gaza.

China

Fears that a burning oil tanker could explode

There are growing concerns that a burning Iranian oil tanker could explode off the coast of China. The 32 crew members of the Sanchi are still missing.

USA

Solidarity with victims of sexual misconduct dominates awards ceremony

Leading figures at the 75th Golden Globes, including actors, directors and writers, unite in a show of support for victims of sexual misconduct and harassment

South Africa

Train collides with truck in South Africa killing 12 and injuring 260

At least 12 people died and more than 260 were hurt when a passenger train collided with a truck in rural South Africa on Thursday, according to the country's transport minister.

Sport

African Player of the Year

Liverpool forward and Egyptian international Mohamed Salah is African Player of the Year. Award tops a phenomenal season for Salah. Fellow Liverpool player Sadio Mane is runner-up.

USA

U.S. suspends aid to Pakistan

U.S. suspends almost all security aid to Pakistan, accusing it of failing to deal with terrorist groups on its soil. Pakistan rejects the accusation.

World News

North Korea agrees to talks with Seoul ahead of Winter Olympics

North Korea agrees to talks with Seoul ahead of Winter Olympics. The talks are expected to take place next week. As well as the Olympics, other areas of mutual interest are on the agenda.

Brazil

Brazilian women protest against planned abortion legislation

Brazilian women protest over government plans to further restrict access to abortion. Termination is at present illegal unless the mother's life is in danger, rape is involved, or if the foetus has certain brain abnormalities.

Cuba

EU's top diplomat on Cuba visit

EU's top diplomat tells Cubans that relations with Europe are stronger than ever. Federica Mogherini started a two-day visit to the island on Wednesday. Mogherini also told Cuba that the EU rejects unilateral sanctions against the island.

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