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Paris commuters hit as metro workers strike over pension reform
World
September 13, 2019
Paris commuters hit as metro workers strike over pension reform
Paris metro and other public transport workers walked off the job Friday over a planned pension overhaul, sparking huge traffic…
Paris, four other French cities ban use of pesticides
World
September 12, 2019
Paris, four other French cities ban use of pesticides
Paris and four other French cities on Thursday banned the use of synthetic pesticides within their boundaries, as an anti-chemicals…
French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
World
September 6, 2019
French first lady is ‘truly ugly,’ says Brazilian minister
A Brazilian government minister said French first lady Brigitte Macron was “truly ugly” Thursday, only days after the country’s president…
Iran poised for faster centrifuges as nuclear deal collapses
Middle East
September 5, 2019
Iran poised for faster centrifuges as nuclear deal collapses
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran was poised Thursday to begin work on advanced centrifuges that will enrich uranium faster as…
Tutankhamun Paris exhibition breaks record for most French visitors
Archaeology
September 4, 2019
Tutankhamun Paris exhibition breaks record for most French visitors
A Paris exhibition of the Pharaonic King Tutankhamun, the most prominent event during the Egyptian-French cultural year 2019, has received…
Netanyahu tells Macron timing wrong for Iran talks: statement
Middle East
August 31, 2019
Netanyahu tells Macron timing wrong for Iran talks: statement
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday to avoid new talks with Israel’s…
Sisi meets with G7 leaders on sidelines of summit
Egypt
August 27, 2019
Sisi meets with G7 leaders on sidelines of summit
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday continued to hold meetings with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, on…
Macron tries to arrange a Trump meeting with Iranian leader
Middle East
August 27, 2019
Macron tries to arrange a Trump meeting with Iranian leader
BIARRITZ, France (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday there’s a “really good chance” he could meet with Iran’s…
Brazil slams G7 aid offer as Amazon fires rage
World
August 27, 2019
Brazil slams G7 aid offer as Amazon fires rage
Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French…
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
World
August 27, 2019
Tamer Trump on show at G7, but brash US leader never far
Like Superman disguised as the mild-mannered Clark Kent, Donald Trump showed his tamer side at the G7 — but the…