Tens of thousands of #Muslims are descending upon #Senegal‘s holy city this week for the annual Grand Magal #pilgrimage, a tradition in West #Africa that some fear could become a super-spreader event for #Covid-19.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ‘The shelling of the city may start up again soon’
Battles raged between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed Nagorno-#Karabakh region on Tuesday, with both sides vowing to pursue the conflict despite increasing international pressure for a #ceasefire...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ‘Turkey sees an opportunity to increase its regional role’
As fighting continues over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, Neil Melvin, Director of International Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, gives us his perspective on what’s happening and...
Biden slams Trump over reassuring remarks on Covid-19
Democratic White House hopeful Joe #Biden on Monday castigated Donald #Trump for saying #Americans should not be afraid of #Covid-19 or let it “dominate your life,” even after the president tested positive...
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Death toll rises as Azeris, Armenians say civilian areas are under fire
#Azerbaijan and #Armenia accused each other on Monday of attacking civilian areas and said the death toll was rising from the deadliest #fighting in the South #Caucasus region for more than 25 years. FRANCE 24’s...
Trump Covid case: ‘Don’t be afraid’, US President says on leaving hospital
President Donald #Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for #Covid-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by...
The economic impact of France’s new coronavirus restrictions
New Covid-19 restrictions in Paris have closed bars, cancelled trade fairs and imposed more rules on restaurants. The hospitality industry – already bruised by the lockdown earlier this year – is now facing...