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France's Sarkozy faces jail sentence, denies corruption pact

France's Sarkozy faces jail sentence, denies corruption pact

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

The verdict is expected on Monday in a landmark #corruption and influence-peddling #trial that has put French former President Nicolas #Sarkozy at risk of a prison sentence if he is convicted.

Germany limits travel from French region over coronavirus variant

Germany limits travel from French region over coronavirus variant

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

#Germany announced Sunday that travelers from #France’s northeastern Moselle region will face additional restrictions because of the high rate of variant #coronavirus cases there.

Coronavirus pandemic in Europe: Germany introduces tough checks at some borders

Coronavirus pandemic in Europe: Germany introduces tough checks at some borders

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

#Germany on Sunday classed #France's #Covid-battered #Moselle region as a high risk area for virus variants, triggering tougher entry requirements at the #border between the two neighbours.

Haiti protests: Thousands take to the streets to denounce insecurity, president

Haiti protests: Thousands take to the streets to denounce insecurity, president

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

Thousands of #Haitians protested Sunday in Port-au-Prince and several provincial towns against a spike in kidnappings by gangs, as well as accusing the president of establishing a new dictatorship.

'Nomandland,' Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Globes

'Nomandland,' Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Globes

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina

Coronavirus pandemic in Europe: Germany to tighten controls at French border

Coronavirus pandemic in Europe: Germany to tighten controls at French border

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

#Germany on Sunday declared #France's #Covid-battered #Moselle region a high-risk area for virus variants, prompting tougher entry rules for visitors at the border.

Coronavirus pandemic: As third wave rages, show goes on at Bulgaria's opera house

Coronavirus pandemic: As third wave rages, show goes on at Bulgaria's opera house

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

With an orchestra spread out across the entire parterre, audiences limited to the balconies, and no breaks but plenty of disinfectant, the #Sofia #Opera is one of the few music venues still hosting live performances in #Europe.

Beyond Covid-19: RNA tech brings treatments for other diseases

Beyond Covid-19: RNA tech brings treatments for other diseases

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

In this edition, we look at how the global #pandemic has accelerated research around #RNAtechnology, giving way to two vaccines against Covid-19 but also opening up new possibilities for cancer treatments.

Brazil's capital returns to Covid-19 lockdown

Brazil's capital returns to Covid-19 lockdown

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

#Brazil’s capital has entered a two-week #lockdown, joining a dozen of states in adopting measures to reduce the spread of #Covid-19 as intensive care beds begin to fill in some important cities.

Myanmar coup: Crackdown turns deadly after month of protest

Myanmar coup: Crackdown turns deadly after month of protest

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

#Myanmar's military seized power on February 1, arresting the country's democratically elected leader Aung San #SuuKyi.

Germany tightens Covid controls at French border over variants

Germany tightens Covid controls at French border over variants

FRANCE24, 01 Mar 2021

Germany announced Sunday that travelers from France’s northeastern Moselle region will face additional restrictions due to the high rate of variant coronavirus cases there.

New deaths mark bloodiest day yet in Myanmar’s nationwide anti-coup protests

New deaths mark bloodiest day yet in Myanmar’s nationwide anti-coup protests

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the bloodiest day in weeks of demonstrations against a military coup. At least 18 people were killed, the UN human rights office said.

Hong Kong detains dozens of pro-democracy activists for violating new national security law

Hong Kong detains dozens of pro-democracy activists for violating new national security law

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Forty-seven Hong Kong democrats and activists were charged on Sunday with conspiracy to commit subversion, in the largest single crackdown on the democratic opposition under a China-imposed national security law.

New deaths mark bloodiest day yet in Myanmar’s nationwide anti-coup protests

New deaths mark bloodiest day yet in Myanmar’s nationwide anti-coup protests

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the bloodiest day in weeks of demonstrations against a military coup. At least 18 people were killed, the UN human rights office said.

Several people killed as security forces open fire on Myanmar protesters

Several people killed as security forces open fire on Myanmar protesters

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Myanmar police opened fire on protesters on Sunday killing at least four people and wounding several in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations across the country against a military coup, a doctor and a politician said.

ousands of Argentinians take to streets to protest ‘VIP vaccinations’ scandal

ousands of Argentinians take to streets to protest ‘VIP vaccinations’ scandal

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Argentina on Saturday to protest the “VIP vaccinations” scandal that forced the health minister to resign.

US approves single-shot Covid-19 vaccine

US approves single-shot Covid-19 vaccine

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.

Hundreds march in Bangladesh to protest death of imprisoned writer

Hundreds march in Bangladesh to protest death of imprisoned writer

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday shrugged off criticism of her government's rights record as hundreds marched in a second day of protests over the death of a prominent writer in prison.

Several people killed as security forces open fire on Myanmar protesters

Several people killed as security forces open fire on Myanmar protesters

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Myanmar security forces violently dispersed anti-coup rallies around the country on Sunday, with reports of at least three protesters killed in the crackdown.

Hundreds arrested in Myanmar protests as demonstrators, UN envoy defy junta

Hundreds arrested in Myanmar protests as demonstrators, UN envoy defy junta

FRANCE24, 28 Feb 2021

Police in Myanmar launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of nationwide protests against military rule on Saturday, arresting hundreds of people and shooting and wounding at least one person.