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Watch: Heavy snow steals show at Davos

The extreme weather blocked some routes into the city, while several pre-summit meeting had to be cancelled or delayed.

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Bad weather saves Trump from Davos ‘un-welcome’ rally

Swiss activists told Euronews they had planned to protest in Davos to let the president know “we don’t like who you are or what you do.”

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Davos 2018: What to expect this year

Here's what to expect from the 48th World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

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Damning report says no country will achieve gender equality before 203

Analysis by Plan International on the eve of the World Economic Forum in Davos suggests that deeply engrained, discriminatory gender norms will continue to hold women back right up to 2030 and beyond.

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Protests in Davos over Trump visit

Trump is visiting Davos for the World Economic Forum later this month.

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Trump's inauguration overshadows Davos

Global elite in Davos consider the Trump presidency - will he act on what he says, or rather Tweets or whether he will prove to be more pragmatic?

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Davos: toxic politics take the shine off a stronger economy

The four-day affair of panel discussions, lunches and cocktail parties will touch on subjects as diverse as terrorism, artificial intelligence and wellness - but focus on the rise of populism.

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'Trust gap' widens as Davos summit opens

The majority of people no longer believe that the economic and political systems work in their favour, a new report reveals

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More than 20 Swiss protesters arrested during Chinese leader's visit

Xi Jinping met his Swiss counter-part and he is due to attend the World Economic Forum that opens in Davos this week

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'Frank Underwood' gives his take on US presidential race

Amid the ranks of world leaders and business giants at Davos, the World Economic Forum also attracts celebrities. For actor Kevin Spacey – scheming

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Europe has 'six to eight weeks' to fix migrant crisis - Dutch PM

The Dutch prime minister says Europe has just six to eight weeks to find a fix for the migrant crisis. Mark Rutte was speaking at the World Economic

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Joe Biden urges executives at Davos to end LGBT repression

The US vice president has put gay rights at the heart of this years World Economic Forum in Davos. Joe Biden urged chief executives to drive change

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Tech transformation - 4th Industrial Revolution 'tsunami' warning in Davos

In the chill of Davos, Switzerland this year, World Economic Forum participants are concerned about innovating responsibly. Research related to this

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Davos and divisions - WEF warns against growing gap between rich and poor

On the eve of the official opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos there were warnings about the growing gap between rich and poor. It’s just

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What is the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Biotech, artificial intelligence and 3D printing are among the things that the people at the the World Economic Forum in Davos think will change our future

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Gap between rich and poor is flagged as major concern in Davos

On the eve of the opening of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, its Chairman Klaus Schwab has flagged up several issues set for this year’s

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Davos ponders Russia's reversal of fortunes and wider sanctions effects

Falling oil prices and sanctions are pressuring Russia's economy. The International Monetary Fund says this is an opportunity for the country to enact reforms.

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ECB considers moves to ease Europe's economic woes

Europe begins 2015 mired in economic stagnation, unemployment and political uncertainty.

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Davos delegates called on to give and to help stamp out inequality

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Davos turns the spotlight on BRIC and MINT economies

Get the latest updates and insights from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where global leaders discuss economic policies, innovations, and global challenges.