Yellow vests

From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
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From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy

  Shops shuttered in the run-up to Christmas, chaos on the roads: France’s “yellow vest” protests are dealing a blow…
France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades
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France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades

  France’s “yellow vest” protesters are all angry at President Emmanuel Macron, but their different goals and grievances show how…
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
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All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris

  A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French “yellow vest” demonstrators clashed with riot…
Tear gas, mass arrests as new ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
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Tear gas, mass arrests as new ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris

  Police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of people in Paris on Saturday as the French capital went on…
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
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French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters

  The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to “yellow vest” protesters, even raising…
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
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Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests

  The French government has backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out…
French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources
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French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources

  French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is to announce on Tuesday a suspension of fuel tax increases planned for January…
Dialogue despite violence
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Dialogue despite violence

  The Giletts Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protests in Paris on Saturday saw violent acts (92 people were injured, including 14…
Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots
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Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots

  President Emmanuel Macron was elected on a promise to burnish France’s image on the global stage, but as shops…
French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots
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French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots

  French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe holds talks with party leaders on Monday as Paris scrambles to forge a response…
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