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France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters gather on decisive weekend
World
December 15, 2018
France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters gather on decisive weekend
“Yellow vest” demonstrators began gathering on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Saturday morning for a fifth weekend of protests…
Paris police bracing for more violent protests
World
December 14, 2018
Paris police bracing for more violent protests
PARIS (AP) — Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief says armored vehicles and thousands…
French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack
World
December 13, 2018
French govt urges end to protests after Strasbourg attack
The French government on Thursday urged “yellow vest” protesters not to hold another round of demonstrations this weekend as…
Early Christmas for France’s ‘yellow vests’, but will they cheer?
World
December 11, 2018
Early Christmas for France’s ‘yellow vests’, but will they cheer?
Emmanuel Macron’s government mobilized Tuesday to sell the financial relief offered to quell the “yellow vest” movement, after many…
French PM to detail Macron’s measures to appease ‘yellow vests’
World
December 11, 2018
French PM to detail Macron’s measures to appease ‘yellow vests’
The French government will Tuesday try to convince lawmakers and the public that President Emmanuel Macron’s speech met the…
From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
World
December 10, 2018
From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
Shops shuttered in the run-up to Christmas, chaos on the roads: France’s “yellow vest” protests are dealing a blow…
France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades
World
December 9, 2018
France’s ‘yellow vests’: a movement of many shades
France’s “yellow vest” protesters are all angry at President Emmanuel Macron, but their different goals and grievances show how…
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
World
December 9, 2018
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
A huge clean-up operation was under way in Paris on Sunday after French “yellow vest” demonstrators clashed with riot…
Paris on lockdown ahead of planned protests
World
December 7, 2018
Paris on lockdown ahead of planned protests
PARIS (AP) — Drastic security measures will put a lockdown on downtown Paris on Saturday as French authorities try…
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
World
December 5, 2018
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to “yellow vest” protesters, even raising…