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Two-thirds of far-left ‘Unsubmissive France’ movement to abstain, cast blank vote in presidential run-off
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Clashes erupt at Paris May Day rally
A week before the final round of the 2017 French presidential poll, the candidates and their supporters are holding rival May Day rallies, mirroring the divides in French society. Follow the day's events on our live blog.
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France election: Le Pen attacks Macron as 'candidate of continuity'
Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has accused her pro-EU centrist rival Emmanuel Macron of being the "candidate of continuity".
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French centrist Macron's win would be a global ‘victory’, says Tony Blair
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke Friday to France’s Le Monde about French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron, his opposition to Brexit, and the challenges facing the left in France and the UK.
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‘We do not wear burqa:’ Germany’s interior minister favors introduction of ‘dominant’ culture
He went on to emphasize the importance of ensuring general education
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Dozens arrested at unauthorized protests in Russia urging Vladimir Putin not to seek fourth term
Nationwide protests on March 26 appeared to rattle the Kremlin because of the demonstrations' unusual size and reach.
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EU leaders agree on negotiating stance for Brexit talks
The 27 leaders are also expected to support automatic union membership for Northern Ireland should it ever vote to unify with the Republic of Ireland. It’s also believed they will back Spain having a veto on any deal that concerns Gibraltar.
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Macron pledges sanctions against Poland if elected
French centrist Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday France would push for European Union sanctions against Poland if he is elected president, signalling he wanted to take the lead in defending the bloc’s democratic values.
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Police arrest suspect armed with knives in Westminster
Police swooped on a man armed with knives metres away from the Houses of Parliament in London on Thursday, arresting him on suspicion of preparing "acts of terrorism".
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Marine Le Pen steps down as leader of France’s far-right National Front
FRANCE’S far-right presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen says she is temporarily stepping down as head of her National Front party.
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Macron 'to blow Le Pen out of the water’ in final round of French election
Despite the tight margin in the first round, experts believe there are very few scenarios that could put the brakes on Mr Macron's charge to the Élysée Palace
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French election: Hollande urges nation to back Macron and reject Le Pen
President François Hollande has called on French voters to reject far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and back Emmanuel Macron to succeed him.
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Russian Navy to Receive Biggest and Most Unique Nuclear Submarine in the World
The Russian Navy is set to receive the biggest nuclear submarine in the world which would even surpass the legendary Typhoon underwater cruisers.
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Le Pen faces Macron in final round of French presidential election
Macron, 39, a former banker, has never held elected office, though he served as economy minister under Prime Minister Manuel Valls.
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France elections: Macron-Le Pen through to run-off, projections say
The centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen have won the first round of voting in French presidential elections, projected results say.
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French election 2017: voters go to the polls in wide-open contest
Top two finishers from 11 candidates will advance to runoff on 7 May that will decide the country’s next president
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Donald Trump wades in to France vote with terror tweet
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has waded in to the upcoming French presidential election, predicting that Thursday’s Paris shooting will have a “big effect” on voters.
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Paris shooting: Marine Le Pen calls for all French terror suspects to be expelled after Champs Elysees attack
The attack raised questions over how yet another Islamist extremist known to police was able to bring terror to the heart of the French capital.
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Man flagged for possible links to Paris shooting turns himself in to Antwerp police
The man France alerted Belgian security services to as a possible suspect in the deadly Paris shooting has turned himself in to Belgian police in the city of Antwerp, France’s Interior Ministry spokesman said.
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One police officer killed, another wounded in Paris shooting: police
At least one police officer has been killed and another one injured in a shooting incident in central Paris, Reuters report, citing police sources. The suspected attacker was also killed, reports say.
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