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Christian mayhem feared as transport strike paralyzes Paris
Dec 16, 2019 07:30France reeled under a crippling public transport strike for a 10th day Saturday aimed at forcing the government to scrap a pension reform, as fears grew of travel mayhem during Christmas.
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Macron unveils new pension plan to widespread rejection
Dec 12, 2019 05:30The administration of President Emmanuel Macron finally revealed the details of their one-size-fits-all pension system which would be a world’s first and were greeted by universal condemnation by unions, NGOs and every political party except for the one created by Macron.
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Iran rejects Macron’s call for release of 2 French nationals, says will tolerate no interference
Dec 11, 2019 14:19Iran has rejected France’s interference in its internal affairs as unacceptable, saying Tehran will not tolerate Paris' meddlesome remarks.
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Iran issues travel advisory to citizens over protest-hit France
Dec 10, 2019 13:33Iran’s Foreign Ministry has “seriously advised” citizens intending to visit France to rearrange their trips as the European country is grappling with a hardening nationwide strike and transport standstill over the Paris government’s planned pension reforms.
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Moscow, Kiev agree on ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in Eastern Ukraine
Dec 10, 2019 05:03The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany have agreed to implement a “full and comprehensive” ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine after top-level negotiations.
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Leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France, Germany to hold summit on Donbass conflict
Dec 09, 2019 10:48The presidents of Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their first face-to-face talks in Paris along with leaders of France and Germany as part of renewed four-way efforts to end a deadly conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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Massive chaos as largest strike in years hits France for 2nd Day
Dec 06, 2019 09:04A nationwide general strike has hit France for a second day in a row over planned pension reforms by the government, causing chaos across the country.
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France gears up for second day of strikes after police tear gassed protesters
Dec 06, 2019 05:00Hundreds of thousands of strikers paralyzed the transport system on the first day of industrial action which prompted closure of schools across the nation.
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Trump threatens trade action to spur NATO contributions
Dec 06, 2019 04:11US President Donald Trump has threatened to take action on trade with countries that he says are not contributing enough to NATO.
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Nationwide strike to paralyze France in Macron showdown with unions
Dec 05, 2019 05:57France is set to be paralyzed on Thursday by a nationwide strike by transport workers, teachers, and other professionals in a showdown between unions and President Emmanuel Macron over his planned pension reforms.