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France wants to push reset button in economic relations with Russia

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020By Editor

Paris is looking for ways to avoid US sanctions in order to relaunch and deepen economic cooperation with Moscow, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has reportedly said. … Read More >France wants to push reset button in economic relations with Russia

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Tear gas, flares on Paris streets AGAIN as Yellow Vests & pension reform protesters are far from giving up (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020By Editor

France’s capital is heading for a new chaotic weekend, as anti-government Yellow Vests and protesters defying the upcoming pension reform have descended simultaneously upon its streets. … Read More >Tear gas, flares on Paris streets AGAIN as Yellow Vests & pension reform protesters are far from giving up (VIDEOS)

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Fresh CLASHES in Paris as French pension reform strike breaks records (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

Protests against the French government’s plans to overhaul the pension system have reached a new milestone on their 29th day, breaking national records for the longest-ever strike, as demonstrators and police clashed in Paris. … Read More >Fresh CLASHES in Paris as French pension reform strike breaks records (VIDEOS)

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France’s Macron Vows to Finalise Pension Reform Despite Vocal Protests

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

Labour unions have long weighed in on the pension reform debate, with some expressing disappointment about the proposed points system, while many feel sceptical about raising the minimum retirement age. … Read More >France’s Macron Vows to Finalise Pension Reform Despite Vocal Protests

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Numerous cars TORCHED during New Year’s Eve mayhem in Strasbourg, France (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

Vandals in Strasbourg, France, marked the start of 2020 by setting countless vehicles on fire. Videos on social media purportedly show shocking acts of arson that took place across the city. … Read More >Numerous cars TORCHED during New Year’s Eve mayhem in Strasbourg, France (VIDEOS)

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RT’s crew ATTACKED for filming as Yellow Vests & anti-pension reform marches end in clashes (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 28, 2019December 28, 2019By Editor

Anti-government Yellow Vests and anti-pension rallies have simultaneously descended upon the streets of the French capital, promptly escalating into clashes with police who responded with tear gas and baton charges. … Read More >RT’s crew ATTACKED for filming as Yellow Vests & anti-pension reform marches end in clashes (VIDEOS)

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Why let Christmas stop the fight? French pension strikers march into fourth week of protests (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 27, 2019December 27, 2019By Editor

French workers objecting to President Macron’s pension reforms are marching in Paris again. The strike that disrupted Christmas travel plans and cost hundreds of millions has now reached its fourth week. … Read More >Why let Christmas stop the fight? French pension strikers march into fourth week of protests (VIDEOS)

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Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019By Editor

At Christmas time in Paris, even anti-government protests are beautiful. Ballet dancers with the Paris Opera donned their tutus and staged a performance in front of the iconic Palais Garnier, to demonstrate against pension reform. … Read More >Pirouetting in protest: Paris Opera ballet dancers demonstrate in style against Macron’s retirement reforms

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Police & protesters clash at Paris’ Gare de Lyon as pension reform strike continues (VIDEOS)

Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019By Editor

French riot police and protesters clashed inside the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris on Monday amid ongoing strikes against the government’s plans to overhaul the country’s pension system. … Read More >Police & protesters clash at Paris’ Gare de Lyon as pension reform strike continues (VIDEOS)

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€150MN FINE for Google: France charges tech giant over abuse of market dominance

Posted on December 20, 2019December 20, 2019By Editor

The French competition watchdog has imposed a 150 million euro fine on US tech giant Google, saying it has abused its market position and failed to provide clear rules for its advertising system, Google Ads. … Read More >€150MN FINE for Google: France charges tech giant over abuse of market dominance