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We’ll be pugnacious on this: France says it’s ready to fight back on US’ export tariffs

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019By Editor

French officials say their country will not cave in to US pressure after Washington threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on French goods worth $2.4 billion. … Read More >We’ll be pugnacious on this: France says it’s ready to fight back on US’ export tariffs

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WATCH French riot police knock down elderly woman… during rally for 80yo who died after getting hit by tear gas grenade

Posted on December 1, 2019December 1, 2019By Editor

French police have attracted some really bad publicity, after knocking down an elderly lady during a rally in Marseille – an event being held to honor another 80-year-old woman who died after being hit by a police grenade. … Read More >WATCH French riot police knock down elderly woman… during rally for 80yo who died after getting hit by tear gas grenade

Tehran slams France’s ‘irresponsible’ suggestion to trigger nuclear deal mechanism that could lead to UN sanctions on Iran

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

France’s idea to trigger a provision in the nuclear deal that could result in UN-imposed sanctions against Iran has no merit, Tehran argued, noting that it breached the accord only after Washington’s exit from the agreement. … Read More >Tehran slams France’s ‘irresponsible’ suggestion to trigger nuclear deal mechanism that could lead to UN sanctions on Iran

‘Can you imagine our troops coming to France without invitation?’ Bashar Assad blasts French ‘occupation’ of Syria

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

There’s no major difference between supporting terrorism on Syrian soil and sending troops there without formal approval from its government, Bashar Assad said as he lambasted France’s role in Syria’s civil war. … Read More >‘Can you imagine our troops coming to France without invitation?’ Bashar Assad blasts French ‘occupation’ of Syria

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UK, France Wanted to Send Their Own Troops to Syria After Trump Ordered Withdrawal – Report

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

The UK and France had discussed replacing American forces in Syria with an equal number of troops after Donald Trump’s surprise pull-out announcement last December, The Telegraph reports. … Read More >UK, France Wanted to Send Their Own Troops to Syria After Trump Ordered Withdrawal – Report

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French police use ‘weapons of war’ against protesters: Journalist tells RT how tear gas grenade exploded in his face

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019By Editor

A French journalist recalled the terrifying moment when an explosive tears-gas grenade hit him at the Yellow Vest protest, telling RT that there was no justification for police employing combat tools. … Read More >French police use ‘weapons of war’ against protesters: Journalist tells RT how tear gas grenade exploded in his face

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‘Occupation of consumption temple’: Galeries Lafayette in Paris CLOSED due to Yellow Vests protests (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 17, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Galeries Lafayette – an iconic Paris department store and a major tourist attraction – has been closed after Yellow Vest protests inside. Police and the store’s security were filmed aggressively pushing protesters and media. … Read More >‘Occupation of consumption temple’: Galeries Lafayette in Paris CLOSED due to Yellow Vests protests (VIDEOS)

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ICYMI: Yellow Vests’ anniversary marked with barricades, militarized police & furious protesters

Posted on November 17, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Exactly a year since the Yellow Vest protests first broke out in France and spread across the nation to become a regular weekend tradition, the anniversary was marked by clashes and tear gas. … Read More >ICYMI: Yellow Vests’ anniversary marked with barricades, militarized police & furious protesters

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‘Morons, bullies & thugs’: French interior minister hits back at ‘ultras’ at Yellow Vests after Saturday mayhem in Paris

Posted on November 17, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner argued that the “original” Yellow Vest movement was overtaken by the violent ‘ultra-yellow’ protesters, as the massive anti-government rallies across France reached their first anniversary. … Read More >‘Morons, bullies & thugs’: French interior minister hits back at ‘ultras’ at Yellow Vests after Saturday mayhem in Paris

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Fizzled-out rebels or agents of change? France’s year of Yellow Vests protests

Posted on November 16, 2019November 16, 2019By Editor

As the ‘Yellow Vests’ protests in France come full circle, some vow to keep fighting for a more just society, while others believe the movement has gone too far. … Read More >Fizzled-out rebels or agents of change? France’s year of Yellow Vests protests