The France 24 Debate’s panel argues over financial deals to tackle the migrant crisis and the need to have an “anonymous decison” on how to welcome migrants despite Poland and Hungary’s...
Coronavirus pandemic: French govt to annouce stricter measures for Paris
The French government is expected to unveil a new colour-coded map on Wednesday of regions where the #coronavirus situation is deteriorating, a government source said, paving the way for local authorities to tighten...
Iran-Iraq war: Looking back at the chemical bombing of Sardasht
Forty years ago, Saddam Hussein invaded Iran, launching a war that raged for eight years. The late Iraqi dictator also unleashed chemical weapons on Iran. This conflict is considered one of the deadliest in modern...
Coronavirus pandemic: China to allow foreigners with valid residence permits to enter from Sept 28
#China‘s foreign ministry said on Wednesday foreigners with valid residence permits can enter the country without needing to re-apply for visas from September 28. FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin tells us more.
France to double paternity leave to almost a month
France is to double #paternity leave to 28 days, President Emmanuel #Macron‘s office announced Tuesday, a move bringing the country in line with progressive legislation elsewhere in Europe. The current allocation...
EU unveils ‘compulsory solidarity’ plan to share burden of migration
Five years after Europe’s migrant crisis, Brussels unveiled on Wednesday a plan for sharing the responsibility for asylum seekers among members under a “compulsory solidarity mechanism”, in an effort...
In Senegal, a master of permaculture grows a lush oasis in the desert
In Senegal, one man has created a lush oasis in the middle of the desert. Goran N’Diaye is a pioneer of permaculture. Following his own success, he’s now training the next generation of young Senegalese...