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March 23, 2023

Europe

Bordeaux city hall set on fire amid nationwide protests against French pension changes

Largely peaceful protests are marred by outbreaks of violence as unions claim 3.5 million turned out, while authorities put number at just over 1 million

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Bordeaux city hall set on fire amid protests over France pension changes – video

March 23, 2023

Europe

France protests said to be ‘out of control’

Police clashed with over a million demonstrators opposed to President Macron’s pension reform

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March 22, 2023

Europe

France ‘burning’ as violent pension reform protests cause fuel shortages, mass arrests

One of the world’s most influential countries, France, has been brought to its knees by days of violent protests.

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Protesters, surrounded by tear gas, face riot mobile gendarmes during a demonstration. Picture: Ludovic Marin/AFP

March 21, 2023

Europe

Macron’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote in National Assembly

French president fends off efforts to halt his pension revamp and topple his administration

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Monday’s no-confidence motion was supported by 278 lawmakers in the National Assembly, a mere nine votes short of a majority. PHOTO: GONZALO FUENTES/REUTERS

March 20, 2023

Europe

Emmanuel Macron survives first confidence vote amid protests

Trade unions have led strikes against proposed rise in pension age, which is now likely to become law

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People stage a protest against the retirement bill in Paris, on 20 March. Photograph: Lewis Joly/AP

March 18, 2023

Europe

Macron Faces an Angry France Alone

President Emmanuel Macron saw his decision to push through a change in the retirement age as necessary, but the price may be high.

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It was legal for President Emmanuel Macron to push through a bill raising the retirement age in France without a full parliamentary vote. But legality is one thing and legitimacy another.Credit...Pool photo by Ludovic Marin

March 17, 2023

Europe

Anger Simmers in France as Opposition Files No-Confidence Motions

After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.

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A protest on Friday blocked the traffic on the périphérique, the highway that circles Paris.Credit...Bertrand Guay/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

March 09, 2023

Europe

Channel migrants: Rishi Sunak to meet Emmanuel Macron

Paris is world famous for romance. But what about bromance (or romance fraternelle, as the UK's French cousins might say)?

By Editors Desk

March 02, 2023

March 02, 2023

Africa

Facing a Backlash in Africa, France Promises ‘Modesty and Listening’

President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a four-country visit as he slashes the French military presence and says colonial-era habits and attitudes must die.

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March 01, 2023

March 01, 2023

Africa

Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France

Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France

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February 19, 2023

February 19, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Macron wants Russia defeated but not ‘crushed’

Paris stands firmly against “attacking Russia on its own soil,” the French leader stated

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January 25, 2023

January 25, 2023

Africa

France agrees to withdraw from former colony

French troops will leave Burkina Faso at the insistence of Ouagadougou

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January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023

Africa

Burkina Faso confirms demand for French troops to leave country

Burkina Faso has confirmed it is asking France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month, a government spokesman said on Monday.

By Editors Desk

January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023

Africa

Paris wants clarification from former colony

State media in Burkina Faso had reported that the authorities want the French troops to leave

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January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023

Africa

Burkina Faso gives French troops a month to leave, says local media

Burkina Faso's military regime told France it wants its troops stationed in the country to leave within a month, the state news agency AIB reported on Saturday.

By Editors Desk

January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

Europe

Six injured in Paris stabbing rampage

At least six people have been injured in a mass stabbing at a major train station in Paris.

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December 30, 2022

December 30, 2022

Asia

Covid: France to require negative tests for arrivals from China, government says

rance will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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December 23, 2022

December 23, 2022

Europe

Gunman kills two and injures several in Paris

Two people are dead and several others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Paris.

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December 22, 2022

December 22, 2022

Tech

France fines Microsoft €60 million for imposing ad cookies on users

France's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined US tech giant Microsoft 60 million euros ($64 million) for foisting advertising cookies on users.

By Editors Desk

December 19, 2022

December 19, 2022

Europe

World media hail Messi, Mbappé after 'most exciting final' in World Cup history

In the wake of Argentina’s World Cup victory, world media praised the “heroic” efforts of French star Mbappé and ran out of superlatives for Lionel Messi, crowned as the “god of football”.

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