Mary Colombel

Belarus

Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Moscow says Lukashenko and Putin expressed confidence that the situation will be settled as the arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus threatens to sour ties between the historic allies.

7 August 2020

Lebanon

Beirut: Anger among anti-government protesters rises after blast

Discontent is growing in Beirut after the deadly explosion in the Lebanese capital on Tuesday.

7 August 2020

World News

COVID-19: Over 1 billion students affected by school closures

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the world is facing a "generational catastrophe that could waste untold human potential, undermine decades of progress, and exacerbate entrenched inequalities."

4 August 2020

France

Sanofi being investigated for manslaughter over epilepsy drug Depakine

The firm is accused of being late to reveal the risk the medication poses to pregnant women.

3 August 2020

France

Coronavirus: France makes masks mandatory in some outdoor public areas

People in Nice, Lille and Bayonne, among other French towns and cities, now have to wear masks at open-air markets, among other outdoor public spaces.

3 August 2020

Germany

What is the R value and how might it signal a second wave in Germany?

All eyes are on Germany's R value. But what is it and why is it key in terms of when to lift lockdown?

30 April 2020

Sweden

Sweden's coronavirus strategy: Are the elderly paying the price?

One-in-three coronavirus-related death in Sweden has happened in care facilities for the elderly.

27 April 2020

USA

Watch: Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to treat COVID-19

His comments, which came on the day the US death toll from COVID-19 passed 50,000 people, sparked a backlash online.

24 April 2020

World News

Muslim communities plan online festivities for Ramadan

Coronavirus containment measures mean many Muslims will turn to videoconference tools to connect with their loved ones as they break their daily fast.

23 April 2020

Belgium

Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients?

The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients.

14 April 2020

World News

France has avoided a COVID-19 food shortage - but for how long?

Farmers are worried that produce will rot in the fields as restrictions stop migrant workers from coming to pick fruit and vegetables.

13 April 2020

World

Dozens charged in US college admissions scam

US college scam

13 March 2019