The right to water… Chile is one of the few countries in the world to have privatised its water supply. The result: businesses, like avocado farms, pour the precious resource over their produce without hesitation...
Lesbos migrant camp fire: Pikpa, Kara Tepe camps shelter vulnerable asylum seekers
When #Greece‘s largest #migrant camp #Moria was destroyed in fire last month, thousands of migrants were moved to a new camp. But some have told FRANCE 24’s reporters that the conditions there are not better...
Israel-Lebanon talks: Long-time foes hold indirects talks on maritime border
#Lebanon and #Israel, formally still at war after decades of conflict, launch talks on Wednesday to address a long-running dispute over their maritime #border running through potentially gas-rich Mediterranean waters.
Netherlands imposes ‘partial’ lockdown to contain spread of coronavirus
The Netherlands will return to a “partial lockdown” on Wednesday, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said, closing bars and restaurants as it battles to control the coronavirus in one of Europe’s major...
Lebanon-Israel nagociations: US-mediated talks open over disputed sea border
Long-time foes #Lebanon and #Israel launched unprecedented talks on Wednesday over their disputed sea #border in a brief meeting which the lead Lebanese negotiator described as “the first step on a thousand-mile...
Thailand protests: Anti-government demonstrators call for PM resignation
Thai #activists hoping to keep up the momentum in their campaign for #democratic change launched a third major rally in #Bangkok on Wednesday, amid concerns about a possible confrontation with police or rival groups...