Daylong clashes between police and “yellow vest” demonstrators left dozens of cars burned out and store-fronts vandalized in Paris.
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The French government has announced a “Paris Call” for talks to lay out a common framework for ensuring internet security.
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When he won the presidency 15 months ago, Emmanuel Macron charmed company chiefs with a promise to make it easier to do business in France. But the economy remains sluggish, and bosses’ patience is waning.
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France’s high-profile environment minister unexpectedly announced his resignation live on national radio Tuesday, lamenting the government’s lack of decisive action on green issues. The move deals a stinging blow to the environmental credibility of President Emmanuel Macron.
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Italy summoned the French ambassador for consultations Wednesday after France accused the new populist government of cynical, irresponsible behavior by refusing entry to a migrant ship, evidence that the standoff is having continent-wide repercussions.
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One viral photo is telling it all about tensions at the G-7 summit. A picture of US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel displaying less-than-friendly body language is turning out to be a defining image of the contentious meeting of the Group of Seven leaders of the world’s advanced economies.
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