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Arrests, injuries as French protesters challenge Macron
World

Arrests, injuries as French protesters challenge Macron

French authorities say 63 people have been arrested and nine police officers injured as protests took place in two cities…
Macron’s big test: France-wide protests over labor overhaul
World

Macron’s big test: France-wide protests over labor overhaul

President Emmanuel Macron’s presidency is facing its first big public test, as unions hold nationwide protests against changes to labor…
French police break fuel depot blockade, nuclear plant strike looms
World

French police break fuel depot blockade, nuclear plant strike looms

Police broke up a fuel depot blockade in France on Wednesday and France's hardline CGT union prepared for a strike…
Thousands protest in Bangladesh, blaze draws US scrutiny
World

Thousands protest in Bangladesh, blaze draws US scrutiny

Thousands of angry textile workers demonstrated in the outskirts of Dhaka on Monday after a fire swept through a garment…
Morsy issues law paving way for Brotherhood control of trade federation
Egypt

Morsy issues law paving way for Brotherhood control of trade federation

Without any formal announcement, President Mohamed Morsy ratified on Saturday a law that allows the government to appoint its loyalists…
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