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Mandatory vaccination rules come into force in Austria

Mandatory vaccination rules come into force in Austria

It's official: From Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of a heavy fine, an unprecedented measure in the European Union.

The new measure, adopted on January 20 by Parliament, was signed into law by President Alexander Van der Bellen on Friday, the culmination of a process that began in November in the face of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Added by jalu on February 5, 2022 at 3:16am — No Comments

Live: Biden, Macron pledge to coordinate response to Russian military buildup in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron pledged Wednesday to coordinate their response to Russia's military buildup on the Ukrainian border, the White House said. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks on the crisis in Bucharest on Thursday with nine ministers from Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.

08:40 Paris time

Ukraine faces ‘massive displacement’ if conflict escalates: NGO

As tensions soar over Russia’s military…

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Added by jalu on February 3, 2022 at 3:12am — No Comments

French retirement home group Orpea fires chief amid allegations of patient abuse

French retirement home group Orpea fires chief amid allegations of patient abuse

The chief executive of major France-based elderly care home group Orpea was dismissed on Sunday, the company board said in a statement following allegations of patient abuse and hygiene negligence.

Orpea boss Yves Le Masne will leave the company with immediate effect, the statement said, without stating a reason but noting the non-executive chairman would replace him.

The company appointed…

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Added by jalu on January 31, 2022 at 3:47am — No Comments

Ukraine-Russia: Kharkiv is resilient as it faces the threat of invasion

Ukraine-Russia: Kharkiv is resilient as it faces the threat of invasion

The northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has drawn international attention since the country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, signalled the threat of a Russian occupation of the city last week. For their part, local residents criticised the Ukrainian leader's remarks; they say they are more fearful that destabilisation operations could intensify. FRANCE 24 travelled to Kharkiv to learn more.

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Added by jalu on January 29, 2022 at 3:00am — No Comments

US calls Security Council meeting over Ukraine, steps up pipeline warnings alongside Germany

US calls Security Council meeting over Ukraine, steps up pipeline warnings alongside Germany

The United States and Germany on Thursday warned Russia that a major gas pipeline was at stake if it invades Ukraine as Washington voiced hope for a diplomatic way out despite frigid statements from Moscow.

A day after the United States and its allies formally responded to security demands issued by Russia, top officials in Moscow said their chief concerns were not addressed but notably…

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Added by jalu on January 28, 2022 at 3:07am — No Comments

US warns China of 'global security' risks due to Russian threat in Ukraine

US warns China of 'global security' risks due to Russian threat in Ukraine

China has told the United States it wants to see all sides involved in Ukraine remain calm and avoid increasing tension while the United States stressed de-escalation and warned of the security and economic risks from Russian aggression.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about Ukraine on a telephone call late on Wednesday.

"We call on all parties to…

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Added by jalu on January 27, 2022 at 3:00am — No Comments

France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark,

France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark,

As France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark, progress remains ploddingly slow, light years behind many EU neighbours. As the Omicron wave rages through France with average confirmed cases exceeding 300,000 a day, Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday euphemised that the jab campaign had begun "gently" and pledged to loosen the strict logistics holding it…

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Added by jalu on January 26, 2022 at 3:14am — No Comments

France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

News'Gentle' France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

As France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark, progress remains ploddingly slow, light years behind many EU neighbours. As the Omicron wave rages through France with average confirmed cases exceeding 300,000 a day, Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday euphemised that the jab campaign had begun "gently" and pledged to loosen the strict logistics…

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Added by jalu on January 25, 2022 at 3:09am — No Comments

News'Gentle' France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

News'Gentle' France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

As France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark, progress remains ploddingly slow, light years behind many EU neighbours. As the Omicron wave rages through France with average confirmed cases exceeding 300,000 a day, Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday euphemised that the jab campaign had begun "gently" and pledged to loosen the strict logistics…

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Added by jalu on January 24, 2022 at 3:08am — No Comments

'Gentle' France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

'Gentle' France lags behind eager EU neighbours in race to vaccinate kids as Omicron rages

As France's bid to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds against Covid-19 hits the one-month mark, progress remains ploddingly slow, light years behind many EU neighbours. As the Omicron wave rages through France with average confirmed cases exceeding 300,000 a day, Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday euphemised that the jab campaign had begun "gently" and pledged to loosen the strict logistics…

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Added by jalu on January 22, 2022 at 3:14am — No Comments

US charges Belarusian officials with air piracy over forced landing of Ryanair jet

US charges Belarusian officials with air piracy over forced landing of Ryanair jet

The US Justice department charged four Belarus officials with air piracy Thursday for last year's forced diversion of a Ryanair flight in order to arrest a dissident on board.

Two top officials of the state air navigation authority and two security officials were accused of conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy for allegedly taking part in a fake bomb scare scheme to force the aircraft to land in…

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Added by jalu on January 21, 2022 at 3:26am — No Comments

COVID 19 Biden enters second year looking to fight after signature legislation stalls

COVID 19 Biden enters second year looking to fight after signature legislation stalls

Joe Biden 1.0 was a calming, grandfatherly figure, a low-key veteran coming out of retirement in 2020 to heal a nation deeply divided by Donald Trump. A year later, meet Biden 2.0 -- the frustrated, angry fighter.

"I'm tired of being quiet," he said last week in a blistering speech.

Biden was referring specifically to his many fruitless "quiet conversations" behind the scenes with…

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Added by jalu on January 19, 2022 at 3:14am — No Comments

Biden enters second year looking to fight after signature legislation stalls

Biden enters second year looking to fight after signature legislation stalls

Joe Biden 1.0 was a calming, grandfatherly figure, a low-key veteran coming out of retirement in 2020 to heal a nation deeply divided by Donald Trump. A year later, meet Biden 2.0 -- the frustrated, angry fighter.

"I'm tired of being quiet," he said last week in a blistering speech.

Biden was referring specifically to his many fruitless "quiet conversations" behind the scenes with senators in a…

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Added by jalu on January 18, 2022 at 3:10am — No Comments

North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles in fourth test this year

North Korea fires two suspected ballistic missiles in fourth test this year

North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang on Monday, South Korea’s military reported, in the fourth test this month.

Japan’s government also reported the launch, with chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno condemning them as a threat to the region’s peace and security.

In less than two weeks, nuclear-armed North Korea has…

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Added by jalu on January 17, 2022 at 3:08am — No Comments

Guatemala's Giammattei seeks jail terms of up to 30 years for people smugglers

Guatemala's Giammattei seeks jail terms of up to 30 years for people smugglers

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei presented an initiative to Congress on Friday to drastically increase jail terms for people smugglers, with sentences of up to 30 years for the worst offenders.

For many years Guatemala has been a key transit country for impoverished Central American migrants - including Guatemalans - who make the treacherous journey across Mexico to the United States in…

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Added by jalu on January 15, 2022 at 3:21am — No Comments

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