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Mon, 09/16/2019 - 09:45
Africa

Tunisians Vote in Presidential Elections Amid Grim Economic Backdrop

Voters faced a dizzying array of candidates and platforms in key
Tunisians Vote in Presidential Elections Amid Grim Economic Backdrop
Sun, 09/15/2019 - 19:14
Middle East

Tunisia Votes for New President

More than seven million people were eligible to cast their ballot in what is only the North
Voters queue outside a polling station during the first round of the presidential election, in La Marsa, outside Tunis, Tunisia, Sept. 15, 2019.
Sun, 09/15/2019 - 13:46
Middle East

Economy, Honesty Key Concerns as Tunisians Choose Their President

Two dozen candidates are vying to become head of state in country’s second free presidential election
Security forces stand guard as voters queue outside a polling station during the first round of the presidential election, in La Marsa, outside Tunis, Tunisia, Sept. 15, 2019.
Sat, 09/14/2019 - 16:06
Middle East

Tunisians Head to Polls in Wide Open Election 

Tunisians face a dizzying array of candidates and platforms in first round of voting, with widespread anger at joblessness and stagnant economy 
Tourists at the medina in Tunis are flanked by campaign posters, Sept. 13, 2019. (L. Bryant/VOA)
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 10:07
Europe

French Port City Watches, Worries About Brexit

Britain is third-largest market for Calais and broader northern France region
Across the Channel, French Port City Watches, Speculates About Brexit
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 09:51
Europe

Across the Channel, French Port City Watches, Speculates About Brexit

Britain is third-largest market for Calais and broader northern France region
Sat, 09/07/2019 - 16:50
Europe

'We're Here,' France's Yellow Vests Say, But Numbers Smaller

Protest movement has vowed a 'black September,' but Saturday's turnout offered little sign of it 
The crowd was small Sept. 7, 2019, at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, once a site of major yellow vest protests. (L. Bryant/VOA)
Thu, 09/05/2019 - 16:20
Europe

Activists See European Shortfalls in Battling Domestic Violence

French authorities kick off a weekslong campaign highlighting violence against women, but elsewhere, efforts have lagged
TOPSHOT - A banner listing the names of victims of household violence hangs from the Paris city hall during a protest action dedicated to the memory of the women killed by their spouse or ex-spouse since the beginning of the year and against the…
Wed, 09/04/2019 - 14:56
Europe

Amid British Brexit Turmoil, EU Braces for Worst

Europe could use disaster funds to pay farmers, workers and companies facing the possible impact of a complete or hard Brexit
FILE - Trucks queue on the motorway as French Customs Officers increase controls on transported goods to protest the lack of resources as the Brexit date approaches, in Calais, France, March 13, 2019.
Mon, 09/02/2019 - 19:55
The Americas

French Petition Adds Fuel to Amazon Spat

French environmentalists and lawmakers call for trade sanctions on Brazilian soybean and meat
FILE - An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon near Humaita, Amazonas State, Brazil, Aug. 22, 2019.