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Georgia

Europe's forgotten war: The Georgia-Russia conflict explained a decade on

An expert has told Euronews if Europe and others had ‘reacted adequately’ to Russia’s war with Georgia, which started a decade ago today, then Crimea's annexation may have been prevented.

Russia

Soviet pilot found alive 30 years after being shot down in Afghanistan

“He is still alive. It’s very astonishing. Now he needs help,” the head of the Russian paratroopers’ union, Valery Vostrotin, told the state-run RIA Novosti news agency.

Sweden

Sweden distributes 'be prepared for war' leaflets to homes

Amidst heightened geopolitical tension in the region, Sweden has revived its defence pamphlets in case an attack hits the Nordic country.

Cult

Stravinsky's "Story of a Soldier" still relevant, says director

To celebrate the centenary of Igor Stravinsky’s “The Story of a Soldier” La Fura dels Baus director, Álex Ollé, is bringing the story to Lyon after its premiere in Switzerland.

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World News

Euroviews. Impact of the Syrian missile strike | View

Saturday’s missile strike on Syria may temporarily deter the Syrian government from using chemical weapons but it will not alter the trajectory of the seven-year-long war, experts say.

Syria

What we know about the strikes on Syria

Find out what was targeted, who was involved and how the world has reacted.

USA

Your WW1 mission: 'Get the Americans onside to help end the conflict!'

Euronews' Alasdair Sandford tells the story of his grandfather, a British army officer sent to the US in April 1918 to recount his experiences from WWI and raise funds for the war effort.

Syria

One month and 871 deaths ago the UN declared a ceasefire in Syria

A thirty day UN-backed truce was supposed to protect civilians in Syria but the barrel bombs, incendiary explosives and cluster munitions have continued to rain down on them.

Syria

12,500 civilians flee eastern Ghouta - Syrian Observatory

It comes as the Syrian civil war enters its eighth year

Syria

Syria anniversary: 7 years of death and displacement as war rages on

As the Syrian war marks seven years on March 15 — a peaceful resolution is far from reach as the siege on Eastern Ghouta continues. Euronews speaks with Syrian refugees and asylum seekers in Europe on if they plan to return home.

Syria

UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire

The delay was called amid Russian demands to change a draft resolution that calls for a 30-day armistice.

Syria

Turkish helicopter downed in northern Syria

The Turkish military said two soldiers on board the aircraft died when it crashed during an offensive on Syrian Kurdish militias.

Syria

Besieged Syrians suffer their bloodiest week in years

Government air strikes on the rebel-held suburbs of Damascus have killed scores of Syrians, in what is said to be their worst week since 2015.

Syria

UN calls for month-long ceasefire in Syria

The organisation says an immediate halt in fighting is imperative to allow aid deliveries, amid reports dozens have died this week in heavy air strikes.

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Shops reopen in Aleppo market – or what's left of it

The market in Syria's largest city still has no water, electricity or telephone lines.

USA

US signals deeper commitment in Syria

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States cannot repeat past mistakes and won't pull out of Syria prematurely.

World News

Global arms sales rise for first time in five years

US companies supply more than half of the world's weapons.

Yemen

Saleh killing 'not a targeted attack,' said Houthi activist

Houthi forces see major victory in death of former ally.

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Czech Republic remembers Battle of Austerlitz

Approximately 1,000 soldiers took part in a reconstruction in South Moravia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

How Bosnia is on the frontline of Europe’s landmine battle

People are still being killed by landmines in Europe 20 years since they were banned in many countries around the world.