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A war on words: why Russian strikes are targeting Ukrainian publishers

France, Aug. 14 -- In a northern district of the city of Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, the street leading to one of the country's largest book storage and distribution centres is quiet and green. ... Read More


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


Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe

France, Aug. 12 -- "Standing within the shadow of the Moon," says Fred Espenak - a Nasa scientist known as "Mr Eclipse" - gives us "a rare opportunity to gaze directly at the halo of million-degree pl... 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