Civil rights

Known as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin's career spanned more than 6 decades and her music influenced generations of people. The American singer known for hits such as Respect, Say A little Prayer and Natural Woman, died from pancreatic cancer, with her family by her side.

Critics say the new law is unnecessary and will lead to infringements of civil rights

National Memorial for Peace and Justice dedicates it to the "racial terror lynchings of African-Americans and the legacy of slavery and racial inequality in America.”

International Roma Day shines light on social inclusion and poverty issues

Linda Brown, the schoolgirl who became the focus of a 1954 lawsuit challenging segration in schools, has died aged 76

As Belgian citizens sign up to host migrants and refugees, some politicians are pushing for tougher deportation laws. A draft bill says police should be allowed to search for and arrest unauthorised migrants in privacy homes. And public opinion is split.

Activists say the semi-autonomous city risks losing its rights and freedoms under growing pressure from Beijing.

Protests have taken place in Los Angeles and more are expected across the US as young immigrants fight to keep protections President Donald Trump has

Pioneering comedian was among the first African-Americans to play for white audiences in the 1960s

Three years have past since Michael Brown, an unarmed black man was shot dead by a police officer in Ferguson . A powerful new documentary takes

A new exhibition of the art that came out of the American Civil Rights movement as well as the politics of black identity has opened at London's Tate modern museum.

The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator urges Britain to improve its offer for EU citizens - or face having it rejected.

Enis Berberoglu was accused of giving an opposition newspaper a video purporting to show Turkish intelligence services transporting weapons into Syria.

Critics say the move aims to crack down on dissent and to stigmatize as 'unpatriotic' those groups backed by Western donors such as George Soros.

This is the State of the Union, euronews’ weekly roundup of EU affairs.

Speaking at an EU conference in Italy on Friday, chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that member states must have reassurances that citizens affected by Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc will