Paris – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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Key takeaway from Ukraine peace talks in Paris is that Zelensky’s best friend is Putin

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019By Editor

The Paris talks on Ukraine have enabled Putin and Zelensky to meet for the first time. But they have agreed only to kick the can down the road, to agree to disagree, while seeking progress on issues other than the war in Donbass. … Read More >Key takeaway from Ukraine peace talks in Paris is that Zelensky’s best friend is Putin

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Paris police knifeman ‘heard voices’ before deadly rampage

Posted on October 7, 2019By Editor

The Paris police attacker “heard voices” during an agitated “fit of dementia” the night before murdering four of his police colleagues … Read More >Paris police knifeman ‘heard voices’ before deadly rampage

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Crumbling blue line: Overworked, demoralized French police stretched to breaking point

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Years of austerity and state of emergency have already taken their toll on French police, but the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests seem to have been the final straw. … Read More >Crumbling blue line: Overworked, demoralized French police stretched to breaking point

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Knife attack at Paris police HQ: At least four officers dead, suspect fatally shot, reports say

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

At least four officers have died in a brazen knife attack at Paris’ police headquarters, according to reports. The suspect, said to be an employee at the station, was shot dead. … Read More >Knife attack at Paris police HQ: At least four officers dead, suspect fatally shot, reports say

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Protesters Join Climate Demonstration, Start Riots in Paris – Video

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The yellow vest demonstration began in Madeleine Square and was moving toward Saint Lazare train station, where they briefly clashed with riot police, prompting a barrage of tear gas. … Read More >Protesters Join Climate Demonstration, Start Riots in Paris – Video

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Musician Plays Piano at Crowded Paris Train Station in the Midst of Yellow Vests Protest – Video

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

A new round of Yellow Vests protests is currently unfolding in Paris, with around 100 people having already been arrested and tear gas used against thousands of demonstrators participating in rallies to express their discontent with the government. … Read More >Musician Plays Piano at Crowded Paris Train Station in the Midst of Yellow Vests Protest – Video