Scores of people were arrested Friday in Zimbabwe as hundreds of military troops as well as police attempted to thwart an anti-government protest, with streets empty and many people hiding indoors.
US and Europe report record GDP declines due to coronavirus | DW News
The United States and Europe have posted their biggest economic decline in decades. Business investment, exports and consumer spending all dropped as coronavirus lockdowns put the brakes on economic activity. In both...
Lockdown easing on hold in England as coronavirus cases rise – BBC News
Plans to further ease England’s coronavirus lockdown have been put on hold, because of a rise in the rate of infections. Boris Johnson has said it’s time to “squeeze the brake pedal” on further...
Trudeau denies ‘preferential treatment’ in ethics scandal – BBC News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied playing any role in picking a charity with ties to his family to manage a major government programme. Testifying to the House of Commons, he rejected any involvement by...
Italy’s Senate revokes Salvini’s immunity from second trial over migrant detention
Italy’s Senate voted on Thursday to strip far-right chief Matteo Salvini of his parliamentary immunity, paving the way for him to face trial, for a second time, over allegedly illegally detaining...
Muslims worldwide celebrate an Eid unlike any other
Muslims worldwide have begun celebrating the Eid al-Adha festival, with measures to protect against transmission of Covid-19. Afghanistan is marking the event with a three-day ceasefire between the Taliban and...
Melbourne facing prolonged lockdown as cases surge
Australia has recorded its deadliest day from the coronavirus to date, with 14 deaths and 700 new infections, mostly in the state of Victoria. FRANCE 24 correspondent Richelle Harrison Plesse says the country previously...