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The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
The reconstruction of Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral is nearing completion, five years after a major blaze ravaged the iconic monument www.reuters.com/world/europe/notre-dame-nears-re-opening-five-years-after-fire-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
Tests expose worrying flaws in France’s anti-drone system for 2024 Olympics: With less than 100 days to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics ...
france24.com/en/sport/20240419-tests-expose-worrying-flaws-in-france-s-anti-drone-system-for-2024-olympics
'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240421-titanic-task-of-finding-plundered-african-art-in-french-museums
How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today: Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246297603/ari-berman-minority-rule-electoral-college
France's post office to shift focus from letters to food deliveries: With fewer people sending each other letters, France's post office is looking to evolve ...
thelocal.fr/20240411/frances-post-office-to-shift-focus-from-letters-to-food-deliveries
Food deliveries to be top activity for French postal service by 2035, says CEO: With fewer people sending each other letters, France's post office will change ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240412-food-deliveries-to-be-top-activity-for-french-postal-service-by-2035-says-ceo
UK and France call for increased aid to Ukraine: If Ukraine loses, we all lose: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450205/
'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in ...
thelocal.fr/20240416/titanic-task-of-finding-plundered-african-art-in-french-museums
French Senate votes to implement strike-free days in transport sector ahead of Olympics
politico.eu/article/france-senate-vote-implement-strike-free-day-transport-sector-ahead-olympics/
Huge waves came crashing over a seawall in Saint-Malo, France, flooding a street as passersby looked on.
Weather warnings were issued across Brittany this ... Show more abcnews.go.com/
Iran attack prompts renewed call for aid to Israel, other U.S. allies: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on Congress to pass a stalled aid ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-prompts-renewed-call-for-aid-to-israel-other-u-s-allies/
Hopes rise huge new US aid package for Ukraine will be approved despite Republican hardliners opposing it
standard.co.uk/news/politics/ukraine-us-donald-trump-aid-package-vladimir-putin-war-republicans-b1151697.html
Viral campaign simulating period pain with electrodes stirs up debate over menstrual leave in France
english.elpais.com/health/2024-04-09/viral-campaign-simulating-period-pain-with-electrodes-stirs-up-debate-over-menstrual-leave-in-france.html
Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thailand-plans-for-first-post-coup-senate-election-referendum
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies (@O_Decottignies ) and a delegation from the French Senate visited Goris and got ... Show more
Ecumenical Patriarch to meet Macron in Paris: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is in Paris for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
ekathimerini.com/news/1237026/ecumenical-patriarch-to-meet-macron-in-paris/
In France and US, two wildly different takes on IVF: IVF has suddenly become the topic of political debate on both sides of the Atlantic — but for wildly ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/19/in-france-and-us-two-wildly-different-takes-on-ivf/
From the screen to the Albstadion: Referee influencer “Qualle” comes to Ebingen: Pascal Martin, better known as “Qualle”, is coming to Albstadt-Ebingen ...
zak.de/Nachrichten/Vom-Bildschirm-ins-Albstadion-Schiedsrichter-Influencer-Qualle-kommt-nach-Ebingen-161236.html
🏆 Elected player of the month for March, 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗶̈𝗱 received his reward this weekend by Sarah Palluel, deputy general director of ESTAC, François Baroin ... Show more
New construction of the Köhlbrand Bridge: Why does it take 18 years?: Very similar to the model: The new Köhlbrand Bridge could look like this visualization ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/wirtschaft/article242061628/Neubau-der-Koehlbrandbruecke-Warum-dauert-das-18-Jahre.html
France’s Attal Says EU-Canada Trade Deal Is a ‘Win-Win’ For All: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal defended the European Union’s trade deal with Canada during ...
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French PM, Trudeau defend Canada-EU trade pact - Latest News: Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal of France and Canada's Justin Trudeau on April 11 defended a ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/french-pm-trudeau-defend-canada-eu-trade-pact-192390
ANALYSIS: Will strikes disrupt the Paris Olympics?: It's the often-repeated joke that if striking were an Olympic sport, France would be world champions ...
thelocal.fr/20240118/french-unions-use-olympic-strike-threat-as-pay-talks-continue-for-public-sector-workers
Chemical submission: MP Sandrine Josso charged with a ministerial mission: Sandrine Josso was appointed to carry out a mission aimed at combating “the scourge of ...
elle.fr/Societe/News/Soumission-chimique-la-deputee-Sandrine-Josso-chargee-d-une-mission-ministerielle-4229372
Unrest in France: Arming yourself against the urban guerrillas: The French Senate has analyzed the unrest that rocked France last summer, costing the country ...
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France takes steps to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill patients - UPI.com
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French medal-makers see golden opportunity with pre-Olympics strike: “It’s a craft challenge, and we want craftsmanship to be compensated at its rightful value ...
politico.eu/article/france-wins-gold-in-striking-as-medal-makers-stage-walk-off/
More demonstrations expected in Noumea as New Caledonia voting rules change: The French Senate endorsed a move from the French government to allow French ...
rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/513490/more-demonstrations-expected-in-noumea-as-new-caledonia-voting-rules-change
Philippe de Gaulle, son of Charles de Gaulle, has died aged 102: His father was the leader of the Resistance during World War II and later the president of ...
lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2024/03/13/admiral-philippe-de-gaulle-son-of-the-general-is-dead_6613365_15.html
US House to deliver Homeland Secretary Mayorkas impeachment to Senate April 10: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will deliver two articles ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-deliver-mayorkas-impeachment-senate-april-10-2024-03-28/
Congress passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill to avert a partial government shutdown, keeping key federal agencies funded through a fiscal year that began six ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-averts-government-shutdown-passing-12-trillion-bill-2024-03-23/
US House passes $1.2 trln bill to avoid shutdown, sends to Senate: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a $1 ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-scrambles-pass-12-trillion-spending-bill-ahead-shutdown-deadline-2024-03-22/
French National Assembly votes to outlaw hair discrimination: The law, which will particularly impact Black women with natural hair, now needs to pass the French ...
dw.com/en/french-national-assembly-votes-to-outlaw-hair-discrimination/a-68693286
France to mobilise more soldiers for anti-terrorism unit: France will increase the numbers of soldiers for its 'Operation Sentinelle' unit ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-mobilise-more-soldiers-anti-terrorism-unit-2024-03-25/
Medical cannabis could soon get the green light in France after unprecedented trial
france24.com/en/europe/20240330-medical-cannabis-could-soon-get-green-light-in-france-after-unprecedented-trial
France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan: French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240327-france-s-macron-visits-brazil-to-spearhead-efforts-on-rainforest-protection
Quick Glance: Brazil, France Launch $1.1 Bln Program to Protect Amazon Rainforest
- Brazil and France have launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest, involving 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in private and public funds over the next four years.
- The presidents of Brazil and France joined forces in Belem, at the heart of the Amazon, to promote an international roadmap for the protection of tropical forests. They committed to halting deforestation in the Amazon by 2030 to help slow global warming.
- During Macron's visit to Brazil, he honored Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire for his efforts in protecting the rainforest and Indigenous rights. Relations between France and Brazil have recovered from a low point in 2019 when Macron pressured Bolsonaro over Amazon fires.
- Despite past disagreements over the environment, relations between France and Brazil have improved. A French presidential adviser mentioned the reestablishment of bilateral ties and the strategic partnership with Brazil.
A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate
apnews.com/article/fast-fashion-france-environment-bill-parliament-lvmh-a85da46b3a159e04d8789bfc15cb2be8
🔴 French Senator Guillaume Gontard says Netanyahu will go down in history for “using hunger as a weapon” in Gaza. LIVE updates: www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-more-than-100-palestinians-killed-in-24-hours
French Senate rejects EU-Canada free-trade agreement: France's Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240321-french-senate-rejects-eu-canada-free-trade-agreement
Quick Glance: French Senators Reject EU-Canada Free-Trade Deal
- France's Sénat overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada due to a unique alliance opposing President Macron.
- The rejection of the CETA agreement, which has been provisionally in force since 2017, does not affect its application.
- While a setback for the government, the no-vote does not nullify the agreement, requiring official EU notification for effectiveness.
- Opposition to the pact mainly centered around food safety concerns, criticizing Canada's standards compared to the EU.
French Senate votes to enshrine abortion in constitution, a world first: Officials and activists predict the bill will successfully secure the backing of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/28/france-abortion-senate-vote/
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
France's law to ensure people 'age well' falls short of expectations: Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240329-france-law-to-ensure-ageing-well-falls-short-of-expectations
’Targeting gay people’ vs setting ‘guardrails’. Bill regulating drag closer to passage
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article286875425.html
French lawmakers approve bill making abortion a constitutional right: The measure was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/french-lawmakers-approve-bill-making-abortion-a-constitutional-right
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
A four-day work week? US weighs the pros and cons: While a shorter work week may give workers more time for rest, it may not be feasible for everyone.
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/a-four-day-work-week-us-weighs-the-pros-and-cons
France mulls New Caledonia electoral reform ahead of key vote: The future of New Caledonia's electoral system is up for debate as the French Senate examines a ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240401-french-senate-mulls-new-caledonia-electoral-reform-ahead-of-key-vote
Atos shares sink 18% as Airbus ends talks to buy BDS: Airbus has called off talks to buy the BDS cybersecurity unit of France's Atos , sending shares of the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/atos-says-airbus-ends-discussions-over-bds-cybersecurity-unit-sale-2024-03-19/
Michel Barnier refuses to back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as EU Commission chief
politico.eu/article/michel-barnier-refuses-back-ursula-von-der-leyen-second-term-commission-president/
US Senate leader Schumer calls for 'new election' in Israel: In a speech, Democrat Chuck Schumer suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu risked making ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/14/us-senate-leader-calls-for-new-election-in-israel_6618598_4.html
Following French Victory, Spain's Left Wants to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution
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French Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade agreement: French senators have voted by a large majority against the ratification of the free trade deal between the ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240322-french-senate-rejects-ratification-eu-canada-free-trade-deal-ceta
The Democratic-majority US Senate approved a short-term stopgap spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown. It will go to President Biden’s desk for ... Show more reut.rs/3wByty5
Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown
- The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.
- The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.
- Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.
- The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.
New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms: France's national assembly has voted on postponing provincial elections in New ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240318-new-caledonia-elections-to-be-delayed-ahead-of-crucial-constitutional-reforms
France's lower house backs compensating victims of anti-gay laws: France's LGBTQ activists rejoiced on Thursday after the lower house of parliament overnight ...
thelocal.fr/20231120/french-senate-to-weigh-compensation-for-victims-of-anti-gay-laws
Fear Rises of a Far-Right Election Surge in Europe: On this week’s In the City, former European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warns the bloc is “at a ...
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France's Senate votes to make abortion a constitutional 'freedom': France's Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a government move to enshrine the ...
thelocal.fr/20240229/frances-senate-votes-to-make-abortion-a-constitutional-freedom
French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right : None of France’s major political parties represented in parliament has questioned the ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-02-28/french-senate-approves-a-bill-to-make-abortion-a-constitutional-right.html
French cinema has its #MeToo moment, sparking growing need for intimacy coordinators
france24.com/en/france/20240308-french-cinema-has-its-metoo-moment-sparking-growing-need-for-intimacy-coordinators
Inside France: Versailles congress, Macron's dip and best restaurants: From war to boeuf bourguignon, via a presidential swim and how France is set to make ...
thelocal.fr/20240302/inside-france-versailles-congress-macrons-dip-and-best-restaurants
French government takes aim at fast-fashion: French lawmakers will begin debating a bill to rein in 'fast-fashion' in March, with hopes that the ...
thelocal.fr/20240305/french-government-takes-aim-at-fast-fashion
Thailand’s Same-Sex Marriage Bill Advances Further After First Senate Nod: Thailand’s Senate sent a same-sex marriage bill previously cleared by the lower house ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/thailand-s-same-sex-marriage-bill-advances-further-after-first-senate-nod
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In France, 'food sovereignty' is at the heart of a political war: Despite French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's intention to incorporate the concept of 'food ...
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/in-france-food-sovereignty-is-at-the-heart-of-a-political-war/
International report - Turkey and Italy consider teaming up to seek new influence in Africa
rfi.fr/en/podcasts/international-report/20240309-turkey-and-italy-consider-teaming-up-to-seek-new-influence-in-africa
France scales back proposed crowd size for opening ceremonies of Paris Summer Olympics
nbcnews.com/news/olympics/france-scales-back-proposed-crowd-size-opening-ceremonies-paris-summer-rcna141950
Bill to shield Bayer, pesticide makers from warning label lawsuits advances in Iowa
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/02/iowa-legislature-bill-shields-bayer-pesticide-makers-in-duty-to-warn-lawsuits/73171634007/
Fighting terrorism also means fighting AI-linked disinformation: French senator: NEW YORK: The omnipresent and constantly evolving issue of terrorism occupies a ...
arabnews.com/node/2486421/world
UK President Capilouto is pecking away at shared governance and students’ futures | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article287304480.html
French lawmakers take a swing at cloud monopolies: Action gathers steam in the EU, US and UK as anti-trust teams collate market feedback
theregister.com/2024/04/02/cispe_welcomes_french_law/
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hails Ukraine defence deals with Germany and France: President welcomes long-term military aid after Russian invasion as ‘new security ...
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French parliament votes in favour of bill to stop hair discrimination: French parliament votes in favour of bill to stop hair discrimination
wionews.com/world/french-parliament-votes-in-favour-of-bill-to-stop-hair-discrimination-705367
Big Pharma spends billions more on executives and stockholders than on R&D: Senate report points to greed and "patent thickets" as key reasons for high ...
arstechnica.com/science/2024/02/big-pharma-spends-billions-more-on-executives-and-stockholders-than-on-rd/
Liberia: French Court of Appeal Upholds Guilty Verdict for Liberian Warlord: By Evelyn Kpadeh Seagbeh with New Narratives PARIS, France – An appeal court here ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/front-slider/liberia-french-court-of-appeal-upholds-guilty-verdict-for-liberian-warlord/
US congressional leaders said they have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by the end of the week. The pact will pave the way for votes on a ... Show more reut.rs/3Tibp0a
French Senate's OK on abortion a defeat for the 'anti-choice' movement, says expert
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/interview/french-senates-ok-on-abortion-a-defeat-for-the-far-right-says-expert/
The New York Times News Quiz, March 15, 2024: Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/15/briefing/news-quiz-oscars-covid-ramadan.html
ANALYSIS: Kemp speaks softly during legislative session — until he doesn’t: It’s hard to keep a secret in the Georgia Capitol, and for a few hours last week the ...
ajc.com/politics/analysis-kemp-speaks-softly-during-legislative-session-until-he-doesnt/ZJBXAHL2O5CBND5IYVHJHSCATE/
Paid articlePaid French actor Godreche condemns 'incestuous' film industry in landmark Senate hearing
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France's latest foreign interference bill questions democratic control over surveillance services
euractiv.com/section/data-privacy/news/frances-latest-foreign-interference-bill-questions-democratic-control-over-surveillance-services/
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