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Added on the 18/08/2023 12:16:52 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Boeing recognizes the "gravity" of the safety crisis facing the company, but the aviation giant is "making progress," Chief Executive Dave Calhoun tells a US Senate panel. SOUNDBITE
Counting is underway after the Togolese voted calmly to elect deputies and regional councillors. The ballot came after lawmakers this month approved a constitutional reform creating a new prime minister-style post opponents believe is tailored for President Faure Gnassingbe to avoid presidential term limits and stay in office. IMAGES
Togo lawmakers give their final approval to a constitutional reform switching to a parliamentary system that opposition parties say will allow President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his grip on power. IMAGES
A park in Beijing's Fangshan district, where residents used to gather, dance and exercise, is now flooded with plastic waste after China's capital was hit with its heaviest rains in recent days since records began 140 years ago. IMAGES
Rubbish collection began in some areas of Paris following requisitions issued by the police prefecture. But the streets are still overflowing with trash due to a waste workers strike, entering its third week on Monday. IMAGES
Riot police and a small group of protesters clash in central Athens on the sidelines of a vigil for the 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster. IMAGES