French President Emmanuel Macron is formally launching a “grand debate” to try to appease yellow vest movement following weeks of anti-government protests.
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It’s French Police vs. Yellow Vest Protesters in Crowdfunding Wars
Millions of euros have been donated to French police hurt in clashes with yellow vest protesters both sides take to online crowdfunding to rally support.
Tropical Disruption: Gabon
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Broadway Hits Iran with Unique Take on ‘Les Miserables’
Hossein Parsaee calls Victor Hugo’s classic a “masterpiece without borders” but his groundbreaking production of “Les Miserables” hit has unique twists.
DRC Curbs French Radio, Local TV in Tension Over Vote Count
DRC on Wednesday curbed French radio television channel, as well as local television channel, amid tensions over the counting of votes in crucial elections.
France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protest Leader Eric Drouet Arrested
‘Yellow Vest’ leader Eric Drouet, detained by French police and placed in custody on Wednesday for organizing a central Paris protest without declaring it.
Taiwanese Don Yellow Vests to Protest Taxes
Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes.
In Solidarity With France’s Yellow Vest Protesters
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!
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.