Incumbent presidential candidate French, Emmanuel Macronrejects the idea of a hijab ban as put forward by his competitor, Marine Le Pen.
He considered the ban could trigger polemics, and even a civil war broke out in France.
More news about the President Russia, Vladimir Putinconducted a test of the latest intercontinental ballistic missile.
Here’s some news that was summarized in Kilas Internasional this morning:
Macron Rejects Hijab Ban: Civil War Could Break Out in France
President Emmanuel Macron has warned that civil war could break out if his rival in the 2022 French presidential election, Marine Le Pen, wins and imposes a ban on wearing the hijab in public.
“You will cause civil war, Mrs. Le Pen. How many police will have to chase women when the hijab ban is implemented? I question this sincerely,” Macron said during the French presidential debate broadcast on national television on Wednesday (20/4).
Macron’s remarks appear to attack Le Pen’s promises during the campaign. The far-right politician has vowed to impose a ban on wearing the hijab in public if he defeats Macron in the second round of the presidential election on April 24.
Beijing threatens US: Don’t use Ukraine as a tool to pressure and smear China
China urged the United States not to “use the Ukraine issue to smear, frame, threaten or pressure” its country.
The statement was made by the Chinese Defense Minister, Wi Fenghe, to the US Defense Minister, Austin Lloyd, via telephone on Wednesday (20/4). Wei’s comments follow criticism of Western countries’ claims that China supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“In a phone call with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, Defense Minister Wei asked the United States to stop carrying out military provocations at sea, and not to use the Ukraine issue to smear, frame, threaten or pressure China,” the statement said. AFP.
France Urges Russia Not to Attend G20 Meeting, Joins US Cs Walk Out
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire urged his Russian counterpart, Anton Siluanov, not to take part in the G20 finance ministers meeting in Washington, United States, on Wednesday (20/4).
According to Le Marie, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is not in line with the spirit of the G20 which upholds cooperation and partnership.
“We demand Russia to stop its military actions now. And we ask Russia not to attend the G20 meeting. War is not compatible with international cooperation,” Le Maire said while giving a virtual statement at the forum as quoted by Reuters.
Putin Tests New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Shows No Opponent
Russia claims to have launched a test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile known as Sarmat on Wednesday (20/4).
President Vladimir Putin considers the Sarmat intercontinental missile to be Russia’s latest strategic weapon that has no match elsewhere.
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