Republicans offer Biden an economic bailout plan at a discount
Ten Republican senators announced Sunday that they had proposed to Joe Biden a $600 billion alternative economic assistance plan, a project at a discount but which they …
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United States: key elements of the minimum wage bill
The legislative battle for doubling the federal minimum wage was launched this week in the United States.
The goal is to raise it to $15 per hour …
Virus: Israel extends containment for the third time
The Israeli government decided on Sunday evening to extend the containment measures that were scheduled to end at midnight by five days, the Prime Ministers Office …
Tunisia: Hundreds of protesters against the “police state”
Several hundred young Tunisians took to the streets of the Tunisian capital Saturday to protest the police repression and to demand the release of demonstrators arrested …
Coronavirus: WHO experts finally on the ground in Wuhan
Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) finally began their field investigation into the origin of the coronavirus on Friday in Wuhan (central China), which should …
Biden administration suspends arms sales to Ryadh and F-35 fighters in UAE
The new administration of US President Joe Biden suspended arms sales to Saudi Arabia and F-35 fighters in the United Arab Emirates in order to “reconsider” …
Pandemic: UN calls on Israel to facilitate vaccination of Palestinians
The new UN Middle East Coordinator, Norwegian Tor Wennesland, called on Tuesday Israel to facilitate the vaccination of Palestinians against Covid-19 at a Security Council ministerial …
Terrorism: DGST provided FBI with information on arrest of US soldier
As part of the international counter-terrorism commitment, the Directorate General of Territory Surveillance (DGST) provided the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with specific information on the …
Covid-19: enough doses to vaccinate all Americans by the end of summer (White House)
The US plans to order an additional 200 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines with the goal of being able to vaccinate the entire US population by the …
Black abolitionist Harriet Tubman soon on 20 dollar bills
The newly invested Biden administration will relaunch the iconic project to feature the portrait of black anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on the 20-dollar bills, abandoned by …
A “stupid” trial: Republican tenors against Trumps removal
The prospect of a conviction of Donald Trump in his dismissal trial seemed very uncertain on Sunday, with several Republican senators firmly opposed on the eve …
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a “hostile” air target
Saudi Arabia intercepted a “hostile” target on Saturday over the capital Ryadh, the kingdom’s public television said, regularly the object of attacks by Houthis rebels …
Navalny: Washington condemns Moscows “brutal methods” against demonstrators
On Saturday, the United States condemned Moscows use of “brutal methods” against the tens of thousands of people who protested in Russia at the appeal of …
USA: General Austin confirmed as head of the Pentagon
On Friday, the US Senate confirmed the appointment of retired General Lloyd Austin to head the Department of Defense, becoming the first African American to head …
Covid-19: the British variant associated with higher mortality (Johnson)
The more contagious British variant of the novel coronavirus also seems to be linked to higher mortality, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday.
“It also seems …
Russians and Americans towards an extension of the New Start Treaty
Moscow and Washington have taken a step towards a five-year extension of New Start’s key nuclear disarmament treaty, with the Kremlin saying Friday “welcome” Joe …
Covid-19: Muslims mobilized against vaccine misinformation in the UK
Imam in northern England, Qari Asim assures that COVID-19 vaccines are “halal” and makes it known, as many dignitaries, doctors or influencers concerned about the effects …
Former African-American General Lloyd Austin takes the lead of the Pentagon
Former General Lloyd Austin, whose appointment as US Defence Minister was confirmed on Friday, becomes the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
Mr. Austin, 67, is …
Biden tackles food crisis affecting millions of Americans
Joe Biden will tackle one of the most visible effects of the economic crisis caused by the pandemic on Friday, promising immediate help to the millions …
Supreme Court Bomb Warning Before Biden Inauguration
The Supreme Court of the United States, located opposite the Capitol where Joe Biden is to take an oath on Wednesday noon, received a bomb alert …
Biden to take oath to the Capitol, Trump page turns
Joe Biden arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to take an oath as 46th President of the United States, after Donald Trump left Washington after a term …
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris arrive at the Capitol to take oath
President-elect Joe Biden and future vice-president Kamala Harris arrived at the Capitol Wednesday, where they will take an oath shortly before noon to former Presidents Barack …
Algerian president operated by foot in Germany
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was “successfully” operated in Germany on Wednesday, following post-Covid complications, and will be back in Algiers in the “coming days”, the presidency …
Jean-Marc Reiser, cornered, confesses to having killed Sophie Le Tan
After two years of denial despite overwhelming evidence against her, Jean-Marc Reiser finally confessed Tuesday morning to kill the young Strasbourg student Sophie Le Tan in 2018, …