While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus #vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response, with reports of empty #Moscow clinics that offered the...
Jasmine revolution, 10 years on: A decade after the Tunisian revolution, little hope remains
Ten years ago a wildfire of #revolts in the #Arab world touched off an unlikely series of events that swelled, then dashed many hopes, and irrevocably changed the #region. FRANCE 24’s James Andre tells us more.
Culture during lockdown: Vaux-le-Vicomte Château celebrates holidays despite Covid
Throughout this Thursday, December 17, France 24 shows its support for the #culture sector hard hit by the health measures related to Covid-19. Prime Minister Jean #Castex announced museums, cinemas and theatres would...
Unemployment claims rise as US battles coronavirus surge
885,000 Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week – the highest level since early September. The surge in coronavirus cases across the country means that many businesses are forced to lay...
Facebook uses Israeli veterans to spy on users – report
Facebook has reportedly been using an Israeli company founded by veterans of a cyber intel group within the Israeli Army to spy on users and eliminate its competition.
EU to clamp down on tech giants
The European Union has announced a set of proposals to make tech giants become more fair and transparent or face fines worth billions of dollars. It says it wants to bring order to the chaos online.
France shuts down only Muslim school in Paris
France continues to target Muslims by cracking down on institutions and communities. In the latest, an Islamic school in Paris has been shut down.