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Europe’s ties to US, ‘disastrous war against Russia’ fuel cost-of-living protests: Economist
Belgian economist Xavier Dupret links Europe’s escalating protests to inflation, soaring energy costs, youth unemployment, inequality, and governments’ alignment with Washington and their policies toward Russia and Iran.
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French police clash with ‘Block Everything’ protesters
Protesters clash with riot police as anti-government demonstrations erupt across France
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France fails to ban anti-Islamophobia protests
A nationwide protest against Islamophobia was initially banned by the French government, but thousands turned out in Paris despite the risk of facing judicial intimidation.
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Iran dismisses UN fact-finding mission as ‘politically-motivated’
Iran says the establishment of a mission by the UN Human Rights Council on last year riots has been "a politically-motivated and unacceptable" move.
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French courts crack down on young protesters with hasty trials
France begins the hasty trials process for thousands of youths arrested in recent protests.
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French police nab 700 more in persisting protests as officials claim ebbing unrest
More than 700 people are arrested overnight as violent protests over the killing of a teenager are sweeping France for the fifth consecutive night.
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French Constitutional Council rejects pension referendum call
France’s highest constitutional authority has rejected a bid to hold a referendum on President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to raise the retirement age to 64.
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Fitch downgrades French debt to AA- amid deepening economic crisis
Fitch, a credit ratings agency, has downgraded France’s credit rating from "AA" to "AA-"
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