The Iran-backed Lebanese Shi’ite group Hezbollah accused the US administration on Thursday of obstructing efforts to form a new government, which France has been pressing Lebanese politicians to do so that it can...
Are the French really world-class complainers?
France may be the top tourist destination in the world, but there’s one national characteristic that tends to raise eyebrows: the French tendency to complain. How true is this cliché? And if they are world champions...
Global economy in crisis: When will we recover from the coronavirus recession?
What hopes are there for a recovery from the coronavirus recession? We’ll examine the OECD’s latest forecast for the global economy with their chief economist, Laurence Boone. Also, will demand for oil ever...
Ivory Coast elections: Ex-PM barred from running, says Ouattara must be blocked
Former Ivory Coast Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, a leading candidate barred from standing against President Alassane Ouattara in an election next month, called onbThursday for the opposition to block Outtara’s re...
Europe’s weekly coronavirus tally ‘exceeded 300,000 patients’ last week, WHO Europe chief says
The European head for the World Health Organization is warning of “alarming rates of transmission” of the #coronavirus in parts of the continent. Dr. Hans Kluge says the largest proportion remains among adults ages 25...
Navalny aides say Novichok found on hotel water bottle
Aides of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny said Thursday that German experts found Novichok nerve agent on a water bottle taken from the hotel room where he stayed before being poisoned.
Libyan PM to resign: Rival factions expected to convene soon for peace talks
The head of Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord said Wednesday he planned to step down within six weeks as part of efforts to broker a peace agreement. FRANCE 24 Senior reporter Catherine Norris...