A test to detect Covid-19, in Marseille on August 5, 2020. -

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The closure of Marseille bars and restaurants seen as a "punishment"

In his weekly address, Olivier Véran informed on Wednesday that the metropolis of Aix-Marseille, like Guadeloupe, was now placed in a state of "maximum alert" because of its epidemiological situation linked to the coronavirus.

As a result, the Minister of Health announced the total closure of bars and restaurants in the metropolis from Saturday and for at least two weeks.

This decision provoked strong reactions locally.

"I learn with astonishment and anger a decision for which the City of Marseille was not consulted," denounced the mayor of Marseille, Michèle Rubirola.

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Anger in the United States after a decision linked to the death of Breonna Taylor

A former American police officer was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday for "endangering the lives of others" after the death of Breonna Taylor, a young African-American nurse shot dead at her home last spring during an intervention controversial law enforcement.

The lack of a homicide charge rekindled anger in Louisville, where violent protests erupted on Wednesday.

Two police officers were shot and wounded, and a suspect was arrested.

Juliette Gréco died at the age of 93

Her family recalls that she "still made French song shine at 89".

Singer Juliette Gréco has died at the age of 93.

“Juliette Gréco passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2020 surrounded by her family in her beloved house in Ramatuelle (Var).

His life was extraordinary, ”the family said.

A look back at the life of the one who proclaimed: "My reason for living is to sing!"

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