By Tracy MCNICOLL Any presidential campaign has its emblematic moments that change the course of the race, be they breathtaking instant tide-turners or incidents laden with meaning only in hindsight. With French voters set to elect a president on April 24, France 24 looks back at telling moments from campaigns past. In the spotlight: Prime […]
By NEWS WIRES Families of detained Myanmar protesters had their hopes dashed Sunday after political prisoners were not included in some 1,600 people released by the junta to mark the Buddhist new year. Source: Myanmar junta frees 1,600 from jail, but not political prisoners Category: Asia / Pacific
By NEWS WIRES Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new guided weapons system to improve North Korea’s “tactical nukes”, state media said Sunday, capping days of celebrations surrounding the birthday of the country’s founding leader. Source: North Korea tests new weapons system to improve firepower and tactical nukes Category: Asia / Pacific