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France’s waning influence in West Africa
Ivory Coast is the latest country in West Africa to ask French troops to leave for good. It follows similar decisions by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. We analyze France’s shrinking military footprint in Africa – and ask what it means for the former colonial power’s relationship with the region. Source link
Trump’s sentencing date fixed for January 10, judge indicated not to go to jail – DW – 01/04/2025
A New York judge on Friday upheld President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction in a criminal money laundering case and scheduled his sentencing for January 10. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said Trump, who is 78, could appear in person or virtually at his sentencing. Trump’s lawyers have fought to dismiss the case in view … Read more
Winter storm set to hit much of US with snow, ice and bitter cold
A fierce blizzard followed by brutally cold conditions will soon engulf the eastern two-thirds of the United States as cold air moves out of the Arctic and south to Florida, meteorologists said. The National Weather Service warned Friday that starting Saturday, millions of people from Kansas City to Washington are set to be hit with … Read more
Why both Biden and Trump oppose Japan’s takeover of US steel – DW – 01/03/2025
After months of protests, US President Joe Biden on Friday blocked Japan’s Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of United States Steel Corporation, or US Steel. The second-largest US steelmaker had earlier approved a $14.9 billion (€14.5 billion) takeover bid, saying it would help insulate the ailing company from intense competition from abroad, including China. Nippon Steel … Read more
Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for January 10
New York – In an extraordinary twist, a judge on Friday set a Jan. 10 sentencing date for President-elect Donald Trump in his hush money case — just 10 days before he returns to the White House — but indicated he would not be sent to prison. Yet the development leaves Trump on track to … Read more
Trump must be sentenced for hush money conviction on Jan. 10 but won’t face jail time, judge says
The New York judge in US President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case denied a motion to dismiss the case filed after his presidential election victory, ruling that he must be sentenced on January 10, days before his inauguration. Justice Juan Merchan said that he is not inclined to impose a jail sentence. Source link
Wind and solar power boost Germany’s renewable energy output – DW – 01/03/2025
Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a Federal Network Agency Report Released on Friday. The contribution of renewable energy to the country’s total electricity generation is 59%, which was 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the dominant source, contributing 31.9% to the country’s energy mix, while solar energy … Read more
Narrow reelection of Mike Johnson as US house speaker sign of possible ‘dissent’ to come
Republican Mike Johnson was narrowly reelected US house speaker on Friday after hard-right members of the GOP initially held out votes. Republican party members did eventually rally for Johnson, but “that brief revolt today points to potential further dissent to come,” David Smith, The Guardian Washington Correspondent told FRANCE 24. Source link
Republicans narrowly re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was narrowly reelected speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday in dramatic floor voting after dozens of his party members voiced doubts over his leadership. Source link