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From bedbugs to wild boars, this week in French Connections we explore the many species that are considered a nuisance to French people. There's even a term for these species: "les nuisibles". But not everyone agrees on which wild animals, birds and pests should be on the government's list of harmful species. We take a closer look.
The small Moroccan village of Tnirte, close to the epicenter, lost some 60 of its residents. In the rural area, many villagers go to bed early, so when the earthquake struck late Friday they were surprised in their sleep. Our reporter Jean-Marie Lemaire managed to reach the village and speak to people there.
Joe Biden and opposition Republican leaders on Tuesday offered hope of a deal that could avoid a catastrophic US debt default, although the president was forced to shorten an upcoming Asia-Pacific tour for further crisis talks.
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games now less than 500 days away, construction projects are well under way in host nation France. More than 1,500 small businesses are working on the building of stadiums and other essential infrastructure. In the Saint-Denis suburb north of Paris, a new aquatic centre and Olympic village are being built, offering a host of opportunities for small companies to expand their activities and access new markets. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.
France's National Assembly will see two proposed laws tabled in the coming days, each requesting that the right to abortion be enshrined in the Constitution. Although the vast majority of French people support abortion rights, there is a small but vocal group of activists fighting against it.
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