British Prime Minister Boris #Johnson appealed Tuesday for a “spirit of togetherness” through the winter as he unveiled a series of new restrictions on everyday life to suppress a dramatic spike in new #coronavirus...
US-Iran Tensions: Elliott Abrahams, US special representative for Iran and Venezuela on FRANCE 24
Elliott Abrahams, US special representative for Iran and Venezuela talks to FRANCE24’s Mark Owen about the sanctions reimposed by Washington against Tehran. According to Abrahams, these sanctions and...
France to extend paternity leave to 28 days, doubling current limit
French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to announce an expansion of France’s paternity leave policy, from 14 to 28 days of paid time off. The plan would make France one of Europe’s leaders in the field...
Turkish President Erdogan discusses east Mediterranean with France’s Macron
#Turkey expects a prudent and constructive approach from France as de-escalation of #tensions in the eastern Mediterranean continues, President Tayyip #Erdogan said on Tuesday in a phone call with his French counterpart...
Coronavirus in Europe: Germany & Belgium’s confirmed cases increase
The #coronavirus crisis deteriorated across #Europe Monday, with Britain working to draw up new restrictions, Spain clamping down again in Madrid and the Czech Republic replacing its health minister with an...
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What keeps autocrats up at night? We know. In a world where democracy is being challenged and freedom is under attack, it’s sources like DW that threaten autocrats with independent news and information. It’s our job to...
Ongoing threats from China push Taiwan towards the US | DW News
Tensions between China and Taiwan are heating up. China claims sovereignty over the small island and has stepped up military activities in the air and waters around it. Taiwan is determined to resist the pressure and...