A large blast has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, ahead of the verdict in a trial for the killing of ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005. Reports say the explosion was in the port area of the city, with unconfirmed reports of...
Massive explosion rips through Lebanese capital Beirut – BBC News
A massive explosion has torn through the Lebanese capital Beirut causing. Dozens of people are known to have been killed in the blast with many more unaccounted for — officials say they expect the death toll to rise...
China: Crackdown on Buddhism | DW News
In China, the government is not only cracking down on Muslims, but on other religions as well as it pushes to assert communist ideology. Buddhist temples have been closed or demolished, while a campaign has been...
Bolivia overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic | DW News
Bolivia is at the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic with the country’s health care system overwhelmed by the spread of the disease. Most of the more than 80,000 infections are in the capital La Paz...
Coronavirus pandemic: more French cities make masks compulsory outdoors
More French cities make masks compulsory outdoors. Gavin Yamey, professor of Global Health, was France 24 guest to discuss it.
Scores dead, thousands wounded as massive explosions rock Beirut
Two huge explosions rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, shaking buildings and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. The country’s health minister said at least 50 people had been killed...
Israeli forces retaliate following bombing attempt
One attack begetting another, Israeli forces have now responded to the latest attempted terror attacks originating in #Syria.