Over 5 thousand people confirmed dead after Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The death toll expected to mount exponentially as winter temperatures hamper the search. The International community dispatches help to Turkey and Syria. Turkish authorities declare a 3-month state of emergency with 6 thousand buildings in 10 cities destroyed. Watch FRANCE 24's Special … [Read more...]
Sanna Marin, Finnish Prime Minister on Europe Day
Today is #EuropeDay! 9 May Europe Day message by Sanna Marin, Finnish Prime Minister. Finland Europe Day 2020 takes place under very exceptional circumstances in all Member States, as Europe is active on all fronts to fight the coronavirus crisis. This year's Europe Day marks important milestones for the European Union: the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, and … [Read more...]
6 killed in West Virginia helicopter crash
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating after six people were killed when a helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Logan County, West Virginia. European leaders may grant Ukraine official candidate status as it seeks to join the European Union, and a bloodhound named “Trumpet” has beaten a French bulldog, a German Shepherd and hundreds of other pooches to take the top dog title … [Read more...]