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Western anti-Russia sanctions proved to be ineffective, France’s special envoy says

Posted on February 6, 2020June 15, 2020By Editor

Europe’s economic penalties against Russia have had no impact on the growth of the country’s economy, French politician Jean-Pierre Chevenement said, adding that the idea of isolating Russia turned out to be wrong. … Read More >Western anti-Russia sanctions proved to be ineffective, France’s special envoy says

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Hardcore jihadist resurfaces in France using… EU-paid student exchange program

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

A man who represented one of the most brutal jihadist groups in Syria has been arrested in France. Bizarrely enough, the suspected war criminal apparently freely enjoyed the benefits of the EU student exchange program. … Read More >Hardcore jihadist resurfaces in France using… EU-paid student exchange program

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Radicalizing troops? 19yo rookie soldier named suspect in French police station knife attack, after ISIS threat phone call

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

A 19-year old serviceman was named a suspect in the attack on a gendarmerie station in France, which took place after police received a threat of a massacre in the name of Islamic State. … Read More >Radicalizing troops? 19yo rookie soldier named suspect in French police station knife attack, after ISIS threat phone call

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‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

The Elysee is trying to avert yet another scandal after President Macron’s party-dominated parliament rejected a plan to extend work leave for parents who had experienced the death of a child, prompting cries of “Shame!” online. … Read More >‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

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France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

Paris will deploy an additional 600 soldiers to fight jihadists in Africa while also facing challenges in getting allies on board with its combat mission in the Sahel region. … Read More >France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

The French economy, one of the largest in the EU, has failed to meet expectations and contracted for the first time under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron in the final quarter of 2019. … Read More >France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

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Paris descends into chaos as riot police deploy GRENADES & WATER CANNONS against striking firefighters (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020By Editor

Striking French firefighters faced off against riot police who deployed water cannons and smoke grenades, and erected large metal barriers to block off the fire service as they protested in Paris on Tuesday. … Read More >Paris descends into chaos as riot police deploy GRENADES & WATER CANNONS against striking firefighters (VIDEOS)

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Stock finally ran out? France ‘bans’ protester-maiming grenade not manufactured since 2014

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

France is finally joining the rest of Europe by withdrawing explosives from its arsenal of crowd control tools. The announced retirement of the protester-maiming GLI-F4 grenade however may be due to stocks running out. … Read More >Stock finally ran out? France ‘bans’ protester-maiming grenade not manufactured since 2014

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Fierce clashes erupt in Paris as Yellow Vests hit streets for 62nd consecutive weekend (VIDEO)

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020By Editor

At least 59 people have been arrested in Paris after scuffles broke out between Yellow Vests and police on Saturday. The protests have gained new momentum fueled by a nationwide strike against pension reform. … Read More >Fierce clashes erupt in Paris as Yellow Vests hit streets for 62nd consecutive weekend (VIDEO)

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Striking Paris Opera artists perform outdoor concert against pension reforms – while Macron flees theater amid protests (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020By Editor

As France marked its 45th consecutive day of strikes on Saturday, hundreds of artists from the Paris Opera performed a stunning outdoor concert in front of the Palais Garnier to voice their opposition to pension reform measures. … Read More >Striking Paris Opera artists perform outdoor concert against pension reforms – while Macron flees theater amid protests (VIDEOS)