Russia has called on Turkey, which views Azerbaijan as its close ally and Armenia as its historic foe, to stop proclaiming support for Azerbaijan and to work toward a diplomatic solution to the escalation in Nagorno...
Japan’s ‘idols’: Young female singers, devoted fans and big money
In Japanese pop culture, “idols” are sexy-looking female starlets, who are getting younger and younger. This lucrative industry relies on the devotion of fans, who are often old enough to be the...
India acquits 32 over historic mosque demolition that sparked religious violence
An Indian court has acquitted all 32 people charged over the razing of the 16th century Babri mosque. The demolition of the mosque in 1992 sparked violence between Hindus and Muslims that left two thousand dead. FRANCE...
UK lower house passes trade bill that govt admits violates EU divorce treaty
British lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the UK’s internal market after Brexit, defying a looming EU ultimatum as the two sides entered a final week of tense talks.
Paris nightlife faces renewed restrictions as city teeters on brink of deep red alert
Paris is edging closer to becoming a deep red zone for coronavirus infections. The French capital has at least 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and 100 cases per 100,000 are people aged over 65. For the maximum alert...
France to ban wild animals from travelling circuses, mink farms ‘gradually’
France said Tuesday it planned to “gradually” ban mink farms in the country as well the use of wild animals in travelling circuses and the breeding of dolphins and orcas in captivity. FRANCE 24’s Yena...
Undecided voters ‘clear losers’ from chaotic first US presidential debate
The “clear loser” in the first US presidential debate was the ten percent or so of undecided US voters who tuned in hoping to see a reasonable discussion of the major issues. That’s the view of Thomas...