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"Luiggi's place is to be free," chants a demonstrator outside the Paris Tribunal at Batignolles in Paris. A few dozen people gather to support Luiggi, a student who was arrested on Tuesday evening after pro-Palestinian activists were evacuated from the Sorbonne university in Paris. IMAGES
European Council chief Charles Michel says he is "confident" the European Union will reach an agreement on a Russian oil embargo ahead of next week's European summit, despite opposition from Hungary. SOUNDBITE
The White House dismisses any chance of rapid recognition for a Taliban government by the United States or its allies. "I should be really clear here," says White House press secretary Jen Psaki, "there's no rush to recognition of any sort by the United States or any international partners we have talked to." SOUNDBITE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet wishes 'friend' Donald Trump a 'quick recovery' after the U.S. president and First Lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus. IMAGES
A hasty lifting of restrictions imposed to control the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a fatal resurgence of the new coronavirus, the World Health Organization warns. "WHO wants to see restrictions lifted as much as anyone. At the same time, lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly resurgence. The way down can be as dangerous as the way up if not managed properly," the UN health body's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says during a virtual press conference in Geneva. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.