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France and 30 other countries condemn Iran's executions of protestors

France, Aug. 13 -- Joined by the European Union's top diplomat, the countries said they "condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty" by Iran. "Th... Read More


Romania shuts down nuclear plant due to low level of drought-hit Danube

France, Aug. 13 -- Nuclearelectrica last month shut down one of two reactors at the Cernavoda power plant, which generates a fifth of the country's electricity supply. The second reactor is now also ... Read More


Morocco steps up border security over fears of new mass crossing into Ceuta

France, Aug. 13 -- The Moroccan Interior Ministry said on Thursday that security monitoring had been reinforced in areas close to both crossings, while Spanish authorities warned that the border remai... Read More


Voters in Zambia to deliver verdict on president's economic record

France, Aug. 13 -- Thirteen other candidates are challenging Hichilema for the presidency, with opponents claiming his economic reforms have failed to reduce the cost of living for ordinary people and... Read More


Iran faces growing isolation and uncertain future amid 'dire' economic situation

France, Aug. 13 -- Iran has been unable to export oil since 1 August after a United States naval blockade shut down its main export terminals, adding to pressure on an economy already struggling with ... Read More


As millions gazed in awe, a swathe of Spain plunged into darkness

France, Aug. 13 -- As impressive as it was fleeting -- barely two minutes at most -- the extremely rare astronomical event delighted Spaniards and tourists alike across a band of territory stretching ... Read More


Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

France, Aug. 13 -- Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation. Polling stations ... Read More


French ambassador to CAR disciplined over misconduct allegations

France, Aug. 12 -- The Quai d'Orsay confirmed on Tuesday that an administrative inquiry had been carried out in the Central African capital earlier this year and that its findings had prompted formal ... Read More


France gripped by latest summer heatwave as drought conditions worsen

France, Aug. 12 -- Seventy-eight departments across mainland France have been placed on orange heatwave alert from midday. "On Wednesday the heat intensifies further and heatwave conditions continue ... Read More


Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president in new political era

France, Aug. 12 -- The post became vacant following the contested removal last month of the previous president, an Orban ally, as pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar moves to dismantle his... Read More