I believe we should put on the yellow vests to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters. It is time to come together for global relief to the citizens of the world!
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Egypt Restricts Yellow Vests Sales to Avoid Copycat Protests
Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests during next month’s anniversary of 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Police Water-Cannon Brussels Yellow Vest Protesters
Friday, Brussels police water cannon and teargassed “yellow vest” anti-tax movement inspired by France’s who in protest hurled rocks at Premier’s office.
Marie-Antoinette Jewels Soar at ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Auction
A royal treasure trove that belonged to French Queen Marie-Antoinette fetched 53.5 million Swiss francs as collectors fresh to the market.
Europe Remembers WWI, One Of Deadliest Conflicts In Human History
Nearly 37 million soldiers and civilians are estimated to have been killed in World War I and many people view the 1914-1918 war as unnecessary.
New Caledonia Voters Reject Independence From France
New Caledonia voters reject independence by casting nearly 57 percent votes to remain part of France, which claimed the archipelago in the mid-19th century.
World Leaders Stress Need To Educate Girls
Leaders of France, Canada and Britain says failure to provide good quality schooling can be “catastrophic” as they call on their peers to educate girls.
A New Way to Fight Discrimination: Living Libraries
A growing citizen movement known as Living Libraries is designed to smash stereotypes and prejudice through dialogue
Is Libya Ready for Elections?
Some analysts say conditions in war-scarred Libya are not conducive for a free and fair vote
First-time Director Brings Post-Post-Colonial South Africa to Cannes
Writer-director Etienne Kallos was drawn to the story of a community in a “post-post-colonial” world