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Macron to hold crisis meeting over ‘yellow vest’ protests

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks with business leaders and trade unions on Monday after a fourth weekend of the violent “gilets jaunes,” or “yellow vest” nationwide protests that have challenged his grip on power. Macron, who will also meet political leaders and local officials, wants to “hear[Read More…]

Paris tourist sites to close amid protest fears

Paris tourist sites to close amid protest fears

Paris: Tourist sites, including the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, in Paris will be closed over the weekend amid fears of further street violence due to “yellow vests” anti-government protests. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the government was deploying 89,000 troops across France — including 8,000 in the capital[Read More…]





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