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Trump reportedly asked Macron to pull France out of EU
Jun 30, 2018 02:59US President Donald Trump has reportedly tried to persuade his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to pull his country out of the European Union in return for better bilateral trade terms.
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Court charges French multinational with crimes in Syria
Jun 29, 2018 04:37The French cement giant Lafarge has been charged with complicity in crimes against humanity and funding terrorists in war-torn Syria.
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NGOs urge France to press Saudi to minimize harm to Yemeni civilians
Jun 28, 2018 08:34The French government has been urged to press its allies, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to “minimize harm” to civilians in Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah.
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Nine EU nations set to formalize a joint military intervention force: France
Jun 25, 2018 08:31The French defense chief says nine European Union countries are set to formalize a plan for the creation of a joint European military intervention force, which would have the backing of Britain following its exit from the 28-nation bloc.
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France prevents Gaza-bound flotilla from docking in Seine
Jun 18, 2018 09:48Police in France have prevented two boats from a Gaza Strip-bound flotilla from docking in Seine River, despite subjecting the vessels to extensive searches in advance.
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France says finalizing deal with Germany over EU reforms
Jun 17, 2018 09:08France says it is close to reaching an agreement with Germany regarding European Union (EU) reforms championed by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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French, US, UK forces aid push to seize Hudaydah: Report
Jun 16, 2018 09:04French special forces are present on the ground in Yemen supporting the ongoing Saudi-led military operation on the Red Sea port city of Hudaydah, Le Figaro newspaper has reported.
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French president calls for unified European response to refugee crisis
Jun 16, 2018 03:39French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized Europe's handling of the influx of refugees to the continent, calling for a collective European response to the worsening crisis.
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Renault CEO says will stay in Iran despite US sanctions
Jun 16, 2018 02:12French carmaker Renault says it will maintain its presence in Iran despite the risk of penalties for violating US sanctions re-imposed on Tehran after Washington’s move to withdraw from the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement.
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Parisians demonstrate against Macron's railway reform
Jun 13, 2018 13:50Around 300 protesters went head to head with riot police outside the headquarters of French railway operator SNCF in Paris on Tuesday to demand the repeal of reforms enacted by the government of President Emmanuel Macron.