The Berber dish couscous, a beloved across northern Africa’s Maghreb region, has joined the UN list of the world’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Syrians are facing a serve shortage of bread
As a bread shortage continues throughout Syria, the Assad regime has threatened bakers with prison for selling bread that’s more than the stated rations imposed by the authorities.
How it happened 2020: USA
With #2020 drawing to a close, we take a closer look at how the year played out for the USA
South Korea reports more than 1,000 new Covid-19 infections for a third straight day
South Korea reported 1,062 new coronavirus cases on Friday, its second-highest ever daily tally, as the government warned businesses it was unacceptable for them to try to dodge shut-down orders by tricking the system.
Microsoft breached as US officials warn of ‘grave risk’ over hacking campaigns
#Microsoft says it has identified more than 40 customers around the world affected by malware that infiltrated the company’s systems through SolarWinds’ widely-used network management software Orion Platform...
Thalys verdict: Train attacker sentenced to life behind bars
An #Islamist militant who opened fire aboard a high-speed train travelling through northern Europe but was overpowered by three Americans before he killed anyone was sentenced to life in #jail by a French court on...
Kurdistan protests: Iraqi authorities struggle to keep a lid on civil unrest
Authorities are trying to contain a growing anger in #Iraqi #Kurdistan after violent #demonstrations over unpaid salaries resulted in the deaths of 7 civilians. FRANCE 24’s Jack Hewson reports.