Germany still opposed to Ukraine's use of long-range missiles inside Russia
Europe • Nov 18, 2024, 4:14 PM
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Germany is sticking with its decision not to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine, a German government spokesperson said on Monday, after Washington shifted course to allow U.S.-made weapons to be used to strike deep within Russia. analysis by FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian.
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French PM meets with far-right leader Le Pen as govt wobbles under budget pressures
Europe • 9:03 AM
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Monday in an effort to forge a deal allowing approval of the government’s budget. Opposition parties have denounced the budget and the RN could join force
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Far-right candidate takes first round, PM out, in shock Romania presidential poll
Europe • 8:33 AM
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In a surprise outcome in the first round of Romania's presidential election, an obscure hard-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, came first with 22.9 percent of the vote while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, favoured to win the poll, was knocked out of the
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Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to sentencing phase
Europe • 7:48 AM
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After 11 weeks of testimony, the Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to the sentencing phase. Judges are expected to give their verdict on sentencing around December 20.
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G7 ministers meet in Italy to discuss conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine
Europe • 7:33 AM
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The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers will meet near Rome on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea, notably efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. Officials will also discuss ways to continue suppor
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French prosecutors demand 20-year sentence of husband in Pelicot mass rape case
Europe • 4:05 AM
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The prosecution asked on Monday that Dominique Pelicot be given the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisele Pelicot, and recruiting others to rape her. The prosecutor told the court in Avignon that the prison
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