Bosnia - euronews reporter: Carrying their future in bags of coal

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Each day Esed and over 400 others picks through the rubbish that trucks dump from a mine in Bosnia. They are looking for coal and it is their livelihood.

He doesn't want to talk about the conflict of 20 years ago, but he is reminded of it everyday because Bosnia is now poorer than before the war.

With the average monthly overall bill for a family of four at 900 euros and the average salary just 400 euros it means a struggle to survive for all ages and ethnic groups.

Drug use: 20 things you might not know animation - the Guardian

Uploaded by TheGuardian on Mar 16, 2012

Would you take a mystery white powder without knowing what it was? Would you drive after taking drugs? And if you got stopped by police carrying drugs in the US, would they be discovered? This animation explains some of the key findings from the UK and the US of the Guardian/Mixmag Global Drug Survey of over 15,000 people. Where do you fit in?

World goes mad for new Apple iPad 3 From Paris to New York to Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Mar 16, 2012

From Paris to New York to Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney, the release of Apple's
new tablet, which features retina display and improved connectivity, sends
fans into a frenzy.

Afghanistan - At least 12 people have died after a Turkish helicopter crashed outside Kabul.

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ At least 12 people have died after a Turkish helicopter crashed outside the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Turkey confirmed one of its helicopters had crashed, but declined to give details of casualties.

News agencies reported that 10 Turkish soldiers and two civilians were killed.

Turkey has more than 1,800 soldiers in Afghanistan, but their mission is limited to patrols, rather than combat operations.

USA - Tornados Hit Mich., More Than 100 Homes Damaged

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The National Weather Service says a slow-moving storm that damaged more than 100 homes in a rural southeastern Michigan community when a tornado touched down included at least one other tornado that caused damage. (March 16)

USA - soldier accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan civilians last weekend had been reluctant to leave on his fourth deployment,

Published on Mar 15, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The U.S. soldier accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan civilians last weekend had been reluctant to leave on his fourth deployment, his lawyer said Thursday. AP's Haven Daley reports. (March 16)

Syria - Raw Video: Intense Fighting in Hama and Homs.

Published on Mar 15, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Syria witnessed more violence one year after the uprising there began. Heavy fighting between government and rebel forces was reported in Hama and Homs. (March 16)

France - Growth not austerity, says presidential challenger Hollande

Published on Mar 16, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ The frontrunner in the race to become the next French president has made a plea for Europe to boost the economy as well as cut deficits.

The socialist candidate François Hollande said on French television that the priority should be securing growth rather than austerity.

The main challenger to President Sarkozy, he renewed his criticism of the recently agreed EU fiscal compact, saying it should include clauses on growth and job creation.

"I will not sacrifice the interests of my country. Never. And so if Europe is not capable of taking decisions, I won't ratify - or won't ask for the ratification - of the fiscal treaty," Hollande said.

Another Sarkozy foe will not be standing - barring, he says, a miracle. Former prime minister Dominique de Villepin, who fought a bitter court battle with the president and rejects his vision of France, claims he has not come up with the necessary 500 signatures from elected officials ahead of today's deadline.

De Villepin, hovering around one per cent in opinion polls, launched his own political movement two years ago but has lost much parliamentary support.

Next month's election will see a Europe Ecology-Greens candidate. Eva Joly, currently an MEP, is also trailing in the polls but has more than 600 signatures.

In contrast, around 10 percent say they intend to vote for another MEP, Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The buoyant Left-wing Front candidate has more than double the number of sponsors he needs.