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Covid-19: Colombia among the countries most affected by the coronavirus
Reopening will begin on September 1 in Colombia, after five months of national coronavirus lockdown. The number of Covid-19 cases has skyrocketed there in the past two months, but working life has already resumed for...
Coup in Mali: Family member says ousted president Keita back home
In Mali, the junta has released ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. A family member says he is now back home. France 24 Nadia Massih tells us more.
Tour de France: World’s most famous cycling event begins
Already delayed, the Tour de France sets off on August 29 shrouded in uncertainty, flying in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the imponderable question of how many of the 176 riders will avoid infection and...
The long road to residency for foreigners in France
For many foreigners in France, applying for a residence visa can be a long and hard-fought battle. For several years now, local prefectures have been taking appointments electronically and applicants are required to...
Belarus protests: Lukashenko says Belarus and Russia could unite troops
The EU urged Russia on August 28 not to intervene in Belarus after President Vladimir Putin vowed military support for the country’s embattled leader. Does Putin really want to get involved? France 24 Philip Turle...
Will Shinzo Abe’s resignation weaken Japan’s position in the Indo-Pacific | DW News
With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to resign, the future of Japan’s relations with countries in the region is suddenly an open question. During his tenure, Abe sought to build an alliance with the United...