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They risked their lives on the covid front line. Now France has made 12000 of them citizens.

Doctors, nurses, cleaners and cashiers got citizenship under a special pandemic program

Fouad Kerbage checked online nearly every day to see…

Germanys left-wing socialists — leading election voter polls — are ready for power former leader says

One of the big surprises in the run-up to the German federal election later this month has been the sharp increase in support for the Social Democratic…

COVID-19: Vaccine passports required in Scotland for entry to crowded venues from 1 October

The Scottish government is hoping the scheme will encourage people to get vaccinated, especially younger age groups - although under 18s will be exempt.

As flights resume plight of Afghan allies tests Bidens vow

WASHINGTON  — Evacuation flights have resumed for Westerners, but thousands of at-risk Afghans who had helped the United States are still…

Analysis: Bidens war on virus becomes war on unvaccinated

WASHINGTON — They’re a source of frustration. A risk to their fellow citizens. A threat to the nation’s economic recovery.

President…

Australia vows to keep mining coal for export despite climate warning cites rise in global demand

Sydney, Australia: Australia vowed Thursday to keep mining coal for export and said global demand was rising, rejecting a study that warned nearly…

France pays national tribute to New Wave cinema icon Belmondo

Lying in state as thousands file past his coffin and a speech by the president: such were the rare honours prepared Thursday for actor Jean-Paul Belmondo…

20 years on 9/11 responders are still sick and dying

JOONDALUP: Emergency workers and clean-up crew are among 9/11 responders still suffering significant health issues 20 years after the terrorist…