Germany will introduce tougher measures on gatherings and mask-wearing to fight a surge in coronavirus infections, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday after talks with the heads of Germany’s 16 federal states.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev: ‘We never deliberately attacked civilians’
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Uganda: Bobi Wine’s party offices raided by security forces
In tonight’s edition: The Ugandan presidential hopeful Bobi Wine says that the millions of signatures that he needs to submit his impending candidacy for next year’s vote are missing after security forces...
REPLAY – Coronavirus pandemic in France: President Macron addresses nation as cases soar
French President Emmanuel #Macron said on Wednesday the French nation would get through the #Covid-19 crisis if citizens stick together. Speaking on national television after announcing nightly curfews to try to curb...
REPLAY – Coronavirus in France: “No more than six people around the table”, says Macron
French President Emmanuel #Macron said on Wednesday there should be no more than six people around the table for family #gatherings, to try to curb the spread of the #Covid-19 epidemic. Speaking in an interview on...
REPLAY – Coronavirus in France: Curfew-breakers will be fined 135 euros, says Macron
French President Emmanuel #Macron said on Wednesday that anyone violating a #curfew to be imposed in major cities would be fined 135 euros. Speaking in an interview broadcast on national television, Macron said that...
Race for a Covid vaccine: Are lives at risk as countries try to find a quick fix?
The race for a Covid 19 vaccine. It has the urgency of a sprint, but needs the meticulous planning of a marathon. Then there are hurdles to cross, it is perhaps more like a steeplechase. The race began in January with...














