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1,500 evacuated in Paris as rising Seine poses flood risk
Jan 28, 2018 13:38Nearly 1,500 people have been evacuated from homes in the Paris region, with authorities on alert for any major flood risk after the levels of the swollen River Seine rose further on Sunday.
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French president urges more sanctions, pressure on Venezuela
Jan 27, 2018 09:49French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increasing European Union (EU) sanctions on Venezuela, just over a week after the 28-nation bloc, which has sided with the Latin American state’s opposition in its anti-government struggles, slapped a fresh series of bans against Caracas.
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Macron prepares draconian new French anti-immigrant law
Jan 25, 2018 05:21Just recently, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that his government will present a final bill on refugees and immigrants in the Council of Ministers in February. The bill represents a drastic assault on the right to asylum, effectively handing police authorities the power to deport refugees en masse without any serious hearing whatsoever. Paris-based social activist and commentator Athiyan Silva has more.
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Syria, Russia dismiss US chemical attack claims
Jan 24, 2018 14:13Syria and Russia have rejected claims by the US and France that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons, saying such accusations are merely meant to hinder efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in the Arab state.
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Spokesman slams Western comments on Iran's missile industries
Jan 23, 2018 10:06Iranian Government Spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht rapped French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian for his recent remarks on the necessity of talks with Tehran on its missile program.
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France urges Turkey to stop war in Syria, calls for UNSC meeting on 'humanitarian risks'
Jan 21, 2018 15:25France has strongly urged Turkey to end its major offensive in Syria and called for a UN Security Council meeting to be held on the “humanitarian risks” of the new military intervention in the war-torn country.
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Italy signs EU’s biggest ever credit deal with Iran
Jan 12, 2018 10:16Iran and Italy have signed a major framework credit agreement which will be used to provide funds for development and industrial projects in the Islamic Republic.
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Armed robbers steal millions from Ritz Paris hotel
Jan 11, 2018 05:20Axe-wielding robbers stole jewelry on Wednesday possibly worth more than $5 million from a store in the famed Ritz Paris hotel, police said.
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French president urges European unity against China
Jan 10, 2018 14:20French President Emmanuel Macron pleaded on Wednesday for European unity in the face of China's growing economic power as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with several business deals.
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France reports 'historic' 100,000 asylum applications in 2017
Jan 08, 2018 16:41France has reported a "historic" record of asylum claims in the last year amid efforts by officials to legitimize deportations for asylum seekers who have come to the European country due to economic reasons.