A silent death: Residents of Brazilian town of Santo Amaro poisoned by lead
In a remote town in Brazil's Bahia State, a health and environmental disaster linked to industrial pollution has been going on for decades. A lead smelter that opened in 1960 and closed in the 1990s continues to poison residents of Santo Amaro. They have rarely succeeded in getting justice, and time is running out: former employees are being swept away by illnesses linked to their constant exposure to the metal. Our correspondents went to meet former factory worker Adailson Pereira Moura, who is fighting tirelessly for victims to receive compensation before it's too late.
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January 21, 2021
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Joe Biden undoes Trump legacy in first day in office, appeals for unity amid crises
Joe Biden will have his first full day at the White House today, but the new US President spent his first hours undoing the legacy of his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden signed 17 executive orders, including some taking a u-turn in Donald Trump’s most emblematic measures, such as the border wall with Mexico, the WHO, the “Muslim travel ban”, among others, as FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris Trent reports from Washington.
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January 21, 2021
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Dozens killed in double suicide bombing in Baghdad in first major attack in city centre in years
Two suicide bombs have killed at least 28 people in Bagdad and wounded dozens of others, in the first major suicide attack in the Iraqi capital in recent years. No group has yet claimed responsibility, but the Bagdad wakes in a state of shock today, as FRANCE 24’s Bagdad correspondent Jack Hewsom tells.
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January 21, 2021
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Chinese rescuers intensify desperate bid to save dozens of gold miners trapped after blast
Chinese rescue workers are drilling deep into the ground today in an increasingly desperate bid to save 21 gold miners who have been trapped for the past 11 days. At least one miner is known to have died after a blast in Chinese eastern Shangdong province, as local authorities are accused of having delayed the blast announcement.
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January 21, 2021
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France's 2021 Michelin Guide released despite Covid-19 restaurant shutdown
France is known around the world for its gastronomy and love of food. In this week's show, we take a closer look at what's been called the food lover's bible: the Michelin Guide. Arguably the standard-bearer for haute cuisine, many people wondered if the guide would come out at all this year given that restaurants in France had to shut down for six months in 2020 due to the coronavirus lockdown. But for the famous red guide, it was important to keep up the tradition, especially this year.
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January 21, 2021
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US top doctor Anthony Fauci ‘honoured’ to announce US remaining WHO member after Biden order
After initial moves by the Trump administration to leave the World Health Organization, the new US President Joe Biden signed an executive order hours after being sworn in, in order to stay a member of the UN body. US top scientist and advisor for the Covid-19 pandemic Anthony Fauci expressed his relief with the change of stance.
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January 21, 2021
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Purple suits and handmade mittens: Fashion icons of the US inauguration
IN THE PRESS – Thursday, January 21, 2021: There's a sense of renewal in the United States as papers relay their new president's calls for unity. The Wall Street Journal may find Joe Biden "refreshingly unwoke", but the conservative paper is still worried about being "purged by progressive censors”. The inauguration featured Lady Gaga and J. Lo but the breakout star was 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman. In terms of fashion, purple suits made a bipartisan and feminist statement but handmade mittens, a practical coat and an unimpressed attitude made Senator Bernie Sanders the icon of the day.
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January 21, 2021
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Biden administration to change stance on Israel, Palestinians not convinced
After Joe Biden being sworn in as US President, American relations could take a different turn with Israel, who was able to count on an unprecedented support from Washington during the Trump administration. But Palestinians are not particularly hopeful with the new administration, as they say they still expect the United States to favour Israel.
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January 21, 2021
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At least 20 dead in double suicide bombing in Baghdad in first major attack in city centre in years
Two suicide bombs have killed at least 20 people in Bagdad and wounded dozens of others, in the first major suicide attack in the Iraqi capital in recent years. No group has yet claimed responsibility, but the Bagdad wakes in a state of shock today, as FRANCE 24’s Bagdad correspondent Jack Hewsom tells.
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January 21, 2021
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French doctors unsure of Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness for patients with immune system problems
As Covid-19 cases keep rising in France, the government has come under criticism for not rolling out the vaccination program fast enough. This week, authorities widened the list of people considered priority: patients with cancer are now eligible to get shots. But as FRANCE 24’s team reveals, French doctors are unsure of the Covid-19 vaccine’s effectiveness when it comes to patients with immune system problems, such as cancer, AIDS and other diseases. Indeed, clinical trials for the vaccines did not focus on immunocompromised patients.
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January 21, 2021
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Donald Trump promises to come ‘back in some form’ as former president arrives in Florida
Although Joe Biden was sworn in as US President, many Donald Trump supporters still believe in the former president’s rhetoric that “the election was stolen”. As Trump gained his Mar-o-Lago residency in Florida, many supporters rallied to wave, as FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le Masurier reports from Florida.
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January 21, 2021
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EU leaders welcome new Biden administration pushing for closer ties, while others less enthusiastic
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has summed up the mood in Europe after Joe Biden’s inauguration as US President by saying “the body is ready to reconnect with the United States”, after what has been largely described as strange four years in the transatlantic relationship. FRANCE 24’s correspondent Dave Keating reports from Brussels, where some leaders showed more enthusiasm than others.
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January 21, 2021
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UK hits new daily record for Covid-19 deaths as 3rd lockdown fails to slow spread
In the United Kingdom, the coronavirus situation remains bleak, with the government’s chief scientific advisor saying that some hospitals “now resemble to war zones” due to the influx of Covid-19 patients. 1,820 deaths were confirmed on Wednesday, the highest daily toll in the country so far. Prime Minsiter Boris Johnson has been under criticism for not acting sooner, particularly regarding the new variant of the coronavirus. But Johnson called on British to remain home wherever possible.
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January 21, 2021
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French students protest poor conditions due to Covid-19 crisis as country’s cases on the rise
While the Covid-19 cases in France keep rising, many students say they are weary and demoralized after months of uncertainty about their education. Some took to the streets of Paris to demand their return to classrooms despite the pandemic. Many raised alarm on growing isolation, cases of depression and economic problems.
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January 21, 2021
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris call for healing, unity in US inauguration speeches
Joe Biden has been sworn in today as the 46th President of the United States, as has Kamala Harris become Vice-President, taking the reins of a country divided after four years of Donald Trump. Biden is expected to take a different approach to Donald Trump from day 1, calling for unity.
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January 21, 2021
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Joe Biden signs 17 executive orders in first move as US President
As Joe Biden entered the White House as the the 46th President of the United States, he started his term by signing 17 executive orders, mainly undoing Donald Trump’s legacy. These concerned immigration, the Paris Climate Deal, the WHO, and mandating mask-wearing in places under federal authority, as FRANCE 24’s correspondent Kethevane Gorjestani reports from Washington.
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January 21, 2021
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Biden inauguration: 'We now, finally, have a normal president'
After four years of the chaos of Donald Trump's post-truth presidency, Joe Biden is now president of the United States. In his inauguration speech, just two weeks after the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters, Biden declared that "democracy has prevailed". But what about Trump's legacy? We speak to Terry Moe, Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and co-author of "Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy".
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January 21, 2021
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French doctors unsure of Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness for immunocompromised
Health professionals in France are concerned about the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines on their patients whose immune systems are weakened, for instance by chemotherapy since clinical trials for the vaccines did not focus on immunocompromised patients.
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January 21, 2021
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President Biden begins political battle for $1.9 trillion stimulus plan
Joe Biden's administration has begun the political wranglings to get his $1.9 trillion dollar 'American Rescue Plan' for the economy passed through Congress. Despite the Democratic party holding a majority in both houses, it's unlikely the new President will secure support for all elements of the plan, which include more stimulus payments to Americans and raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Also today, Google has agreed a deal to pay French publishers for showing extracts of their news articles in search results.
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January 21, 2021
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Hope and mourning, in star-studded song, as D.C. celebrates Biden inauguration
From Lady Gaga to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bruce Springsteen to Katy Perry, top performers delivered musical messages of remembrance and possibility to cap off the inauguration proceedings.
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January 20, 2021
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