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Furious French hold casserolade protest against government's pension law
Apr 25, 2023 09:58French protesters have once again taken to the streets banging pots and pans to vent their outrage at the government’s highly unpopular pension law that will delay the age at which people can retire in the European country.
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Report: French oil giant involved in large-scale pollution of Yemen environment
Apr 25, 2023 05:43A recent report has uncovered the involvement of French oil giant TotalEnergies SE in large-scale pollution of Yemen’s environment by dumping thousands of tons of toxic chemicals into waters around the areas where it operates in the impoverished and conflict-stricken Arab nation.
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European Environment Agency: Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year
Apr 24, 2023 04:21Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday.
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Protesters in France storm Euronext Paris building amid anger over pension law
Apr 20, 2023 10:47A group of protesters in France have stormed the building of stock market operator Euronext in Paris over French President Emmanuel Macron's widely unpopular pension reform plan, days after he signed the controversial bill into law.
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Iran raps G7 for bullying independent countries, calls for ‘realistic approach’
Apr 20, 2023 01:43Iran has hit back at Group of Seven (G7) countries for leveling an array of allegations against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and regional activities, urging the US-led grouping to adopt a realistic approach based on mutual respect.
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G7 foreign ministers promise tougher measures against Russia, call out China
Apr 19, 2023 04:28Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies have vowed to take a more unified stand against Russia and China.
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French police attack protesters after government's 'pension reform' plan approved
Apr 16, 2023 10:01French police forces have violently attacked protesters during rallies in Rennes, a day after French President Emmanuel Macron signed into law a controversial bill to raise the country’s retirement age by two years, defying months of protests and calls for him to halt the disputed legislation.
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Iran slams world's inaction on deteriorating rights situation in West
Apr 15, 2023 13:19Iran's vice-president of the judiciary for international affairs has criticized international mechanisms for failing to take a position regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Western countries, saying international rights bodies are duty-bound to support and promote the key issue across the world.
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France: Macron signs controversial pension bill into law despite long-running protests
Apr 15, 2023 13:08French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a controversial bill to raise the country’s retirement age by two years, defying three months of protests and calls for him to halt the disputed legislation.
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French protests persist as top court backs Macron’s unpopular pension plan
Apr 15, 2023 09:08Protest rallies across France and in the capital Paris have continued despite a high court ruling, clearing the way for French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reform to be enforced.