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UK promises more missiles, attack drones for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak
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UK promises more missiles, attack drones for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak

LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Britain Monday on his whirlwind European tour, as the staunch ally of Kyiv promised to give Ukraine hundreds…

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Elon Musk to attend business conference in France, meet President Emmanuel Macron
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Elon Musk to attend business conference in France, meet President Emmanuel Macron

PARIS: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will attend a business conference close to Paris and meet French President Emmanuel Macron and other political leaders on Monday,…

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France: PM Modi to be guest of honour at France's Bastille Day parade, Indian contingent to take part
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France: PM Modi to be guest of honour at France’s Bastille Day parade, Indian contingent to take part

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at France‘s traditional military parade, held during Bastille Day on July 14. As…

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On May Day, workers rally for better labour conditions
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On May Day, workers rally for better labour conditions

SEOUL: A large number of workers and activists globally marked May Day on Monday with rallies calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and other…

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France bangs pots and pans in fresh anti-pension protest
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France bangs pots and pans in fresh anti-pension protest

PARIS: A country renowned for its cuisine is turning to pots and pans to express discontent with French President Emmanuel Macron‘s pension reforms. French demonstrations…

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King Charles III coronation: Who's coming?
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King Charles III coronation: Who’s coming?

LONDON: The coronation of King Charles III will be attended by just 2,000 people — a fraction of the more than 8,000 guests who crammed…

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Pot Became A Global Protest Symbol: Put a lid on it! How the pot became a global protest symbol
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Pot Became A Global Protest Symbol: Put a lid on it! How the pot became a global protest symbol

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron‘s recent public appearances have been met with a clamour of pot clanging by demonstrators furious over his decision to hike…

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Macron: 'Pans won't help', Macron says, shrugging off pension protests
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Macron: ‘Pans won’t help’, Macron says, shrugging off pension protests

MUTTERSHOLTZ: Protesters angry at changes to France’s pension system greeted President Emmanuel Macron with boos, banners and banging on pans when he visited a factory…

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Head Of France'S Top Union Berger To Step Down: Head of France's top union Berger to step down in June
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Head Of France’S Top Union Berger To Step Down: Head of France’s top union Berger to step down in June

PARIS: Union leader Laurent Berger, who emerged as the leading voice of the fight against President Emmanuel Macron‘s pension changes, will step down in June…

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Pan-Bashing Protesters To Greet Macron: Pan-bashing protesters to greet Macron as he hits the road
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Pan-Bashing Protesters To Greet Macron: Pan-bashing protesters to greet Macron as he hits the road

MUTTERSHOLTZ: Dozens of protesters bashing pots and pans were pushed back by police on Wednesday ahead of the arrival of President Emmanuel Macron in a…

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