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G7 ministers pledge to make gender equality ‘global cause’
Society

G7 ministers pledge to make gender equality ‘global cause’

France’s Minister for Gender Equality Marlene Schiappa and her G7 counterparts on Friday signed a joint declaration to make the…
Tripoli urges Trump to stop Haftar’s backers meddling in Libya
Middle East

Tripoli urges Trump to stop Haftar’s backers meddling in Libya

TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s internationally recognized government denounced its foe Khalifa Haftar as an “aspiring military dictator” on Friday and…
Macron responds to yellow vest protests by promising tax cuts, more reforms
World

Macron responds to yellow vest protests by promising tax cuts, more reforms

President Emmanuel Macron sought to put his 2017 election reform agenda back on track Thursday after months of sometimes violent “yellow…
Race on to cover Notre-Dame as rainclouds gather over Paris
World

Race on to cover Notre-Dame as rainclouds gather over Paris

Climbers were brought in Tuesday to unfurl tarpaulins over Notre-Dame to protect it from expected rain after the iconic cathedral…
Paris: Yellow vest anger mixes with Notre Dame mourning
World

Paris: Yellow vest anger mixes with Notre Dame mourning

PARIS (AP) — French yellow vest protesters set small fires as they marched through Paris on Saturday to drive home…
Macron sparks Turkish anger by meeting Syrian Kurds
Middle East

Macron sparks Turkish anger by meeting Syrian Kurds

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted representatives of the Kurdish-led force that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria,…
How centuries of priceless treasures were saved at Notre Dame
World

How centuries of priceless treasures were saved at Notre Dame

Jean-Marc Fournier didn’t have much time. As flames ripped through Notre Dame cathedral’s medieval roof on Monday evening, the Paris…
France launches global contest to design new Notre-Dame spire
Art news

France launches global contest to design new Notre-Dame spire

France will invite architects from around the world to submit designs for rebuilding the spire of Notre-Dame cathedral that was…
A look at what was saved, what was lost in Notre Dame fire
Culture

A look at what was saved, what was lost in Notre Dame fire

PARIS (AP) — More than simply an iconic cathedral and jewel of Gothic architecture, Notre Dame was a treasure trove,…
Macron vows to rebuild a ‘more beautiful’ Notre-Dame in 5 years
World

Macron vows to rebuild a ‘more beautiful’ Notre-Dame in 5 years

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame “even more beautifully” within five years, as all of France’s cathedrals prepared…
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