2020-08-22

No Comment

Top West African officials arrive in Mali after coup

Top West African officials are arriving in Mali’s capital following a coup in the nation this week to meet with the junta leaders and the deposed president in efforts to negotiate a return to civilian rule.

22/08/2020

Belarus

Belarusians prepare for violent protests with first aid training

As evidence of a crackdown emerges, Belarusians are finding ways to protect themselves in the form of a first aid class. An organisation is providing the training to help those if things take another violent turn.

22/08/2020

Ukraine

I would repeat Belarus election, Ukraine's leader Zelensky says

Exclusive: Volodymyr Zelensky says if Lukashenko were 'confident' of his chances, he would hold a fresh election in a month and permit foreign observers

22/08/2020

Belarus

Belarus: Strongman Lukashenko orders army to defend borders

"It involves taking the most stringent measures to protect the territorial integrity of our country," Lukashenko said.

22/08/2020

No Comment

Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq's Karbala amid COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors and locals started the mourn ceremony for Imam Hussein on Friday by beating themselves with chains, walking towards his shine in the city and holding funeral sessions in the mosques.

22/08/2020

World News

Coronavirus deaths pass 800,000 worldwide

The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted to the Americas and India, but the virus has begun resurging in Europe too in recent weeks.

22/08/2020

No Comment

Anticipation grows in Lisbon on the eve of UEFA Champions League final

On the eve of the Champions League final, tourists and Bayern Munich and PSG supporters gathered on Saturday at Lisbon's Praca Dom Pedro IV, in the city centre, where a giant replica of the trophy is displayed.

22/08/2020

France

WWII memorial defaced in massacred French village

On June 10, 1944, troops from the SS "Das Reich" division brutally killed 642 villagers. They were herded into barns and a church before the town was set on fire.

22/08/2020

United Kingdom

Gandhi's glasses sell for nearly €300,000 at UK auction

They were found in a mailbox left "by a gentleman whose uncle had received them from Gandhi himself", the Bristol auction house said.

22/08/2020

Iran

UN atomic watchdog chief to head to Iran as global tensions simmer

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi's visit to Iran comes as tensions mount between the United States and Europe over nuclear-related economic sanctions.

22/08/2020

USA

Humans burn through the Earth's natural resources for 2020

It's called "Overshoot Day", the moment each year when we humans have used up more natural resources than the Earth can renew in 12 months.

22/08/2020

France

UCL final: Marseille lifts ban on arch-rival PSG fans after criticism

Authorities had planned to restrict PSG fans access to the Old Port area, fearing clashes.

22/08/2020

France

Meet the woman campaigning for her right to die just for being old

Jacqueline Jancquel plans to have assisted suicide in December 2020. She’s 76 years old: she has no terminal illness, she’s not in a lot of pain.

22/08/2020

Germany

COVID-19: Germany reports highest number of new cases since end-April

The country has imposed restrictions on travellers arriving from dozens of countries, including US, Spain, Croatia, Belgium and Romania.

22/08/2020

South Korea

Coronavirus: South Korea shuts churches, nightclubs and karaoke bars

“We are now in a very dangerous situation that could trigger a massive nationwide spread of COVID-19,” Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said.

22/08/2020

World News

Today is Earth Overshoot Day, here's what it means

We now live on ecological credit as humanity has used more natural assets than Earth can regenerate in a year. Find out about your country's carbon footprint.

22/08/2020

Green News

Atlético Madrid’s Saúl Ñíguez explains why he isn't vegan yet

Although the Spanish midfielder follows a fully plant-based diet, Saúl Ñíguez won't call himself a vegan yet.

22/08/2020