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Now playing Next World News Euroviews. View: Europe has chance for change in 2018 The coming year will offer the EU the opportunity to finally focus on longer-term challenges, writes Ana Palacio 19/12/2017
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Now playing Next Italy Delays and cancellations expected as Italy air workers strike Pilots and ground crew from Alitalia and some other airlines planning a day of industrial action on Friday in Italy. Cancellations and delays are expected. 15/12/2017