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Filipino Catholics crucify themselves in a biblical reenactment

Catholic devotees were nailed to wooden crosses in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion

Poland

Poland marks anniversary of presidential plane crash

Poland remembers victims of presidential plane crash

Canada

Battle of Vimy Ridge remembered

A sunset ceremony has been held in northern France to launch commemorations for the centenary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Portugal

Bizarre bust of Ronaldo unveiled

Both the Portuguese President and Prime minister were present with Cristiano Ronaldo at a ceremony in the football star’s hometown, but it was the bizarre bronze bust unveiled of the footballer that h

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South Korea

Search of South Korean ferry wreckage uncovers remains of missing passengers

A search of the ferry which sank off the coast of South Korea in 2014, killing 304 people, has uncovered human remains.

Vatican

Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc

The Pope spoke to EU leaders on the eve of a summit marking the 60th anniversary of the bloc's founding document

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60th anniversary of the Rome treaties

To mark the occasion, the European Parliament has been holding a “Citizens’ Parliament”, bringing together people from all over the EU to discuss the future of the bloc in the plenary…

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Belgium remembers

Belgium has been marking the first anniversary of the Brussels airport and metro attacks.

Belgium

Belgium remembers - anniversary of Brussels bomb attacks

One year ago Belgium was reeling from an attack by three suicide bombers on Brussels airport and a metro station in the capital.

Belgium

Reliving the pain 'every single day' - Brussels attacks one year on

One year after the Brussels terror attacks, which killed more than 30 people, those affected have been recalling to Euronews the horrors of that day and how it has changed their lives…

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Prince William and Kate celebrate St Patrick's Day

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, honoured the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards on Ireland’s national day, St Patrick’s Day (March 17), handing out shamrocks to th

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Japan mourns earthquake and tsunami victims

Throughout Japan, minutes of silence were observed in tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people six years ago.

USA

Oscars blunder pair declared unfit for the job

The two accountants found at fault for botching the announcement of the winner for Best Picture at the Oscars on Sunday have been officially declared unfit for any future duty at the awards ceremony.

Somalia

US-Somali national inaugurated as new president of Somalia

Amid tight security Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has been inaugurated as the new President of Somalia.

Germany

Hugh Jackman graces the Berlinale red carpet for the 'Logan' premiere

Logan, billed as the final Wolverine film, has premiered at the Berlinale film festival in the German capital.

USA

New US Attorney General Jeff Sessions sworn in

America’s new Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, has vowed to get tough on crime and end what he called ‘‘lawlessness’‘ in the US, during his swearing in ceremony at the White…

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Bolshoi dancers perform at Moscow shopping centre

Bolshoi Theatre dancers – soloist Andrei Merkuriev and principal Ekaterina Krysanova – marked the 80th birthday of US composer Philip Glass by performing in the main shopping mall next to the Kremlin

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.

Poland

On World Holocaust Day, leaders warn against the rise of bigotry and intolerance

'Memory and Truth are our responsibility, they are our weapons against evil,' said Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo as she paid homage to the victims of the Holocaust.

Austria

Austria's President Van der Bellen sworn in, decrying populism

The new Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been sworn in for a six-year term.