#Brazil recorded over a 1,000 new #Covid-19 deaths for the first time in over three months on Thursday, as its Supreme Court ruled that #vaccinations could be required in the South American country. FRANCE 24’s...
EU says EU-UK face weekend ‘last attempt’ to get trade deal, fisheries still an issue
The European Union and the United Kingdom are heading into the weekend on a “last attempt” to clinch a post-#Brexit trade deal, with EU fishing rights in British waters the most notable remaining obstacle to avoid...
Dakar Fashion Week 2020: A catwalk among the baobab trees
The 18th edition of Dakar Fashion Week almost didn’t happen. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the event’s second catwalk show was cancelled outright, meaning organiser Adama Ndiaye had to think quickly. The...
US transition: Biden taps Deb Haaland as first Native American to run Interior
#US President-elect Joe #Biden has chosen congresswoman Deb #Haaland to serve as the first #NativeAmerican#interior secretary, US media reported Thursday, in a move that could recast the department’s often...
Covid: Will the UK live under some form of lockdown until mass vaccination? – BBC Newsnight
With two thirds of England entering tier three and tough new coronavirus restrictions in Wales and Northern Ireland, will the UK be living with a form of lockdown until mass vaccination?
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