Deby’s widow Hinda bids him farewell at his funeral in N'djamena
The widow of Idriss Déby Itno, Hinda Déby, says “goodbye” to her husband, during his funeral in N’djamena as several leaders … source
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Nov 4
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Nov 4: – Philippines’ Cebu Air has ordered 16 long-range Airbus A330 neo jets worth $4.8 billion – Malaysia exports fell 6.8% in … source
Analysis: France lacks clear strategy on Libya
France and Turkey are engaged in a war of words over their interventions in Libya. The escalation in dialogue follows a June 10 incident between Turkish … source
France’s Macron makes mask-wearing an act of national pride
President Emmanuel Macron has shown the famously fashionable French people that civic responsibility and style are not mutually exclusive By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press May 5, 2020, 7:03 PM 3…
Man behind videos that felled Paris mayor contender arrested
French police have arrested a controversial Russian performance artist who claimed responsibility for posting sex videos that brought down a high profile candidate for Paris mayor By ELAINE GANLEY Associated…
Brazil’s president again stresses sovereignty over Amazon
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has overseen independence day celebrations with a renewed assertion of his country’s sovereignty over the Amazon. The president said Saturday that Brazil “cannot continue and will…
France’s Macron talks to Iranian president, urges restraint
French President Emmanuel Macron has talked with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and urged Tehran to show restraint amid rising tensions in the region. Macron’s office said Saturday that the French…
Amazon fires: French activists urge more Brazil action
Pretending to be trees in the Amazon, activists marched through Paris urging Brazil’s president to do more to fight fires in the Amazon rainforest. Some 200 demonstrators walked Saturday toward…
Macron to host Putin next month ahead of G-7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month, days before hosting a Group of Seven summit with the leaders of rich democracies.…
France’s Macron trying to save Iran nuclear deal by July 15
French President Emmanuel Macron says he is trying to find a way by July 15 to resume dialogue between Iran and Western partners. Macron’s office said in a statement that…