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Paris police brace for May 1 rallies
World
May 1, 2019
Paris police brace for May 1 rallies
France’s zero-tolerance approach to protest violence will be tested Wednesday when a heady mix of labour unionists, “yellow vest” demonstrators…
Nations agree to rule book for Paris climate treaty
Environment
December 16, 2018
Nations agree to rule book for Paris climate treaty
Nations on Sunday struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks…
Paris police bracing for more violent protests
World
December 14, 2018
Paris police bracing for more violent protests
PARIS (AP) — Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief says armored vehicles and thousands…
French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack
World
December 13, 2018
French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack
The French government on Thursday urged “yellow vest” protesters not to hold another round of demonstrations this weekend as…
Spain to raise minimum wage by 22% in 2019: PM
World
December 12, 2018
Spain to raise minimum wage by 22% in 2019: PM
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday his cabinet would approve next week a 22 percent increase in the monthly…
Paris on lockdown ahead of planned protests
World
December 7, 2018
Paris on lockdown ahead of planned protests
PARIS (AP) — Drastic security measures will put a lockdown on downtown Paris on Saturday as French authorities try…
Violent clashes engulf Paris in new anti-Macron protests
World
December 2, 2018
Violent clashes engulf Paris in new anti-Macron protests
Anti-government protesters torched dozens of cars and set fire to storefronts during daylong clashes with riot police across central Paris…
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
World
November 24, 2018
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday in central Paris against “yellow vest” protesters demanding French President Emmanuel…