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Europe falls behind Asia and Africa for UN climate action goals

Major efforts are needed to “accelerate progress towards climate mitigation and biodiversity protections”.

Pakistan

Pakistan wrestles with pilots scandal in wake of European flight ban

In a leaked letter seen by Euronews, EASA said the alleged fraud was a "grave safety concern" and recommended that any pilots holding Pakistani licenses should not be scheduled for operations in Europe.

Europe News

Greece faces fresh calls to probe migrant deaths at its Turkish border

It comes after a report from research group Forensic Architecture which described as "highly probable" that the Syrian man was shot by Greek soldiers.

Italy

Ocean Viking: 180 migrants begin disembarking rescue ship in Sicily

After over a week at sea, the first individuals began disembarking the Ocean Viking aid vessel at a Sicilian port late on Monday night.

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World News

Europe suspends Pakistan airline over pilot licence concerns

An inquiry into the May 22 Airbus A320 crash that killed 97 people in Karachi resulted in the stunning revelation that 260 of 860 pilots in Pakistan had cheated on their pilots' exams, but were still given licences by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Pakistan

Several killed as gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, several killed including assailants

Pakistan

'Fire everywhere': Pakistan plane disaster survivor on crash

The plane crashed on Friday after a "technical failure", authorities reported. Two passengers survived.

Pakistan

Exiled former Pakistan president Musharraf sentenced to death

The 76-year-old ruled as President of Pakistan between 2001 and 2008 having originally seizing power in a military coup in 1999.

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Pakistan opposition sets ultimatum for government to step down

Pakistan's opposition demanded on November 1 that Prime Minister Imran Khan and his administration resign within two days, raising the stakes in a protest campaign that the government has denounced as a threat to democracy.

The Cube

MEPs go to garden party in Kashmir. What’s really on the menu?

A group of MEPs were the first delegation to visit Kashmir following the shutdown in August. Euronews takes an inside look at the trip, and what was really on the menu.

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Cooking accident triggers train fire in Pakistan, killing dozens

The fire broke out when a gas stove exploded as breakfast was being prepared on board. Safety regulations are often ignored in the overcrowded trains.

Pakistan

Death toll rises to at least 46 in Pakistan train fire

Officials say the fire broke out Thursday when some passengers were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

USA

Demonstrators hold 'Stand with Kashmir' protest outside UN

Demonstrators held a “Stand with Kashmir” protest in solidarity with the people of Kashmir outside the United Nations headquarters in New York

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Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude in Pakistan leaves at least 22 dead

A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 700, officials said.

Pakistan

Watch: Pakistan's first trans-friendly salon opens for business

Discrimination against transgender people in Pakistan is rife, despite the Transgender Protection Act of 2018. Bebo Haider opened the salon after she could not find one willing to give her an appointment.

The Cube

Kashmir: The misinformation spreading online | #TheCube

What happens when you cut all lines of communication in a region? Our team show you examples of how misinformation is spreading on social media during the internet outages in Jammu & Kashmir.

Pakistan

Euroviews. Celebrities can change the world - if they focus on real humanitarianism ǀ View

Humanitarian work when endorsed by a celebrity has to walk a tightrope - if it is too policy-oriented, it becomes an unelected individual trying to usurp power from elected leaders. If it is too general or purely values-based, one can fall into the trap of retweeting slogans that mean little.

India

Crisis in Kashmir: what's going on and why does it matter?

Euronews looks at the latest situation in the disputed region of Kashmir and explains what's going on and why it matters

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Thousands protest for Kashmir outside London's Indian High Commission

Thousands of people, many waving Pakistani and Kashmiri flags, protested outside the Indian High Commission in London on Thursday (August 15) in support of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

India

Pakistan calls India's Kashmir decision 'illegal'

Political leaders in Kashmir had warned that repeal of the law would trigger widespread unrest.