G20 leaders papered over deep divisions on the war in Ukraine and tackling climate change Saturday, avoiding direct criticism of Moscow and any concrete pledge to phase out polluting fossil fuels.Leaders of the grouping, which brings together Russia as well as some of Ukraine’s most ardent backers, have struggled to agree on much, in particular about …

G20 leaders paper over divisions on Ukraine, climateSat, 09 Sep 2023 14:06:42 GMT Read More »

Hafida Sahraouia surveyed the rubble after an earthquake ripped through the historic Jewish quarter, part of the old city in Morocco’s tourist centre of Marrakesh.”It’s as if it was hit by a bomb,” she told AFP on Saturday, following the overnight 6.8-magnitude quake, centred southwest of Marrakesh, which killed hundreds of people.Sahraouia’s own home was …

Morocco quake leaves hearts and heritage brokenSat, 09 Sep 2023 12:35:21 GMT Read More »

The historic Moroccan city of Marrakesh suffered extensive damage in a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 820 people, mostly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.Here are five things to know about the Ochre City, so called after the colour of its stonework.- Top tourist destination -Situated at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas mountains, …

Five things to know about quake-hit MarrakeshSat, 09 Sep 2023 11:59:25 GMT Read More »

Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed at least 820 people, officials said Saturday, causing widespread damage and sending terrified residents and tourists scrambling to safety in the middle of the night.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) Friday, the US …

Morocco quake kills more than 800 peopleSat, 09 Sep 2023 11:52:45 GMT Read More »

The African Union joined the Group of 20 leading economies at its summit on Saturday, giving the continent broader representation in the often-divided bloc as host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to portray his country as a voice for the Global South.”With everyone’s approval, I request the African Union head to take his seat …

Group of 20 expands as African Union joins blocSat, 09 Sep 2023 08:55:57 GMT Read More »

A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco killed more than 600 people, officials said Saturday, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck a mountainous area 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT) Friday, the US Geological Survey reported.Strong tremors were also …

Morocco quake kills more than 600 peopleSat, 09 Sep 2023 07:49:49 GMT Read More »

A powerful earthquake shook Morocco late Friday and killed nearly 300 people, according to a preliminary government count, with terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh at 11:11 pm (2211 GMT), the US Geological Survey reported.Strong tremors were also …

Morocco quake kills at least 296 peopleSat, 09 Sep 2023 05:47:53 GMT Read More »

Nearly 300 people were killed after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, with Marrakesh residents reporting “unbearable” screams followed the 6.8-magnitude quake.”According to a provisional report, the earthquake killed 296 people in the provinces and municipalities of Al-Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant,” Morocco’s interior ministry said …

Morocco quake kills least 296 peopleSat, 09 Sep 2023 03:44:49 GMT Read More »

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to forge consensus Saturday on a host of contentious issues from Ukraine to climate change, as G20 leaders hold their annual summit in New Delhi.Divided over Russia’s war in Ukraine and gridlocked on finding agreement to slash carbon emissions, the summit’s most tangible outcome could be the expected accession …

Divided G20 in India to confront a sea of troublesFri, 08 Sep 2023 21:11:37 GMT Read More »

Three soldiers in Burkina Faso have been arrested and charged with plotting against the ruling junta, the country’s military prosecutor said on Friday.Investigators last month received a tipoff about “soldiers and former soldiers working in intelligence” who were scouting out the homes and other locations used by key figures in the junta, including strongman Captain …

Burkina arrests three soldiers over ‘plot’ against regimeFri, 08 Sep 2023 15:54:09 GMT Read More »