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French President Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies – BBC News
Israel must stop killing babies and women in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has told the BBC. In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, he said there was “no justification” for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel. While recognising Israel’s right to protect itself, “we do urge them to stop this bombing” in Gaza. But he also stressed that France “clearly condemns”…
French President Macron visits Israel in solidarity visit – BBC News
French President Emmanuel Macron has paid a visit to Israel, where he said the “first objective” in the conflict should be to secure the release of those held hostage by Hamas. Speaking alongside Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, the French leader said Israel’s duty was to fight against Hamas “without, I would say, enlarging this conflict”. He’s the latest European leader to head to Israel for…
France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
France is withdrawing its ambassador to Niger and ending all defence cooperation after weeks of tension with the military junta. President Emmanuel Macron says troops will withdraw by the end of the year. Niger’s military, which seized power in a coup in July, has welcomed the move, calling it a step towards sovereignty. Al Jazeera’s Fadoul Abderazak has more from Niamey. Subscribe to our channel…
Macron slams RT, Sputnik news as 'lying propaganda' at Putin press conference
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Protests rage in France for 10th day as Macron remains defiant
Protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms kicked off again on Tuesday across France. Police security was ramped up amid government warnings that radical demonstrators intended “to destroy, to injure and to kill”. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Paris, France. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:…
Protests in France as President Emmanuel Macron forces through pension reform – BBC News
Tens of thousands of people have protested in France after President Emmanuel Macron forced through controversial pension reforms. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne invoked article 49:3, a constitutional power that meant a vote on the move was not needed, avoiding a possible government defeat. Protests unfolded on the streets of Paris and inside the National Assembly building as the government pushed through the rise in retirement…