Top Maui emergency official resigns after criticism over wildfire response
The head of Maui’s emergency management agency — who said this week he did not regret the decision to not sound powerful warning sirens as […]
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Ecuador presidential candidates make final push to woo voters | Elections News
Candidates vying to be Ecuador’s next president are holding their final campaign events ahead of a presidential vote marred by the murder of anti-corruption candidate […]
US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn | Agriculture News
Washington requests settlement panel under North American trade deal in push against Mexican curbs on corn imports. The United States has escalated its objections to […]
Thousands flee as ‘unprecedented’ fires hit Canada’s Northwest Territories | Environment News
Officials say 20,000 residents of Yellowknife are leaving via land and air, but the northern city is not in ‘immediate danger’. Canadians have crammed into […]
Five key issues to look out for at first US Republican debate | Elections News
Washington, DC – The race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in the United States is heating up as hopefuls will take part in the […]
Socialist wins key Spanish parliament vote that could pave way for new leftist govt
Spanish lawmakers on Thursday elected the Socialist party’s candidate for parliamentary speaker following a closely-watched vote that augurs well for Pedro Sanchez’s efforts to return […]
US ‘deterrence’ approach to Iran has not changed, Blinken says | Politics News
Top US diplomat says moving detained Americans to house arrest in Iran is ‘positive’ sign, but major issues remain. Washington, DC – Secretary of State […]
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Niger coup: What does a standby military force activated by ECOWAS mean?
Issued on: 11/08/2023 – 11:26Modified: 11/08/2023 – 11:36 02:30 © france24 Ecowas is still saying it hopes for a diplomatic solution in Niger. Europe and […]
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Argentina to hold primaries: Elections to act as voting poll amid high inflation
Issued on: 11/08/2023 – 18:21Modified: 11/08/2023 – 18:27 02:03 Argentina is holding primary elections on Sunday. The voting comes ahead of general elections in October and as many people in the country contend with triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. FRANCE 24’s Siobhan Silke tells us more. Read more on related topics:
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Niger coup: Concern rises for detained president
Issued on: 11/08/2023 – 17:03Modified: 11/08/2023 – 17:32 03:37 © France 24 There are growing tensions in Niger and the possibility of military intervention there […]