Yahoo News French Workers Blockade Oil Refineries As They Protest Against Pension Reforms
CNN reports that as part of the country's sixth mass protest this year, the nation's largest union, CGT, urged protestors to "bring France to a halt" on March 7.
CNN reports that as part of the country's sixth mass protest this year, the nation's largest union, CGT, urged protestors to "bring France to a halt" on March 7.
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/ReutersEKOK, Cameroon—It was just before 5 a.m. local time when two pickup trucks allegedly carrying mercenaries from the Russian Wagner Group pulled up in front of Zaza and five other men, who were patrolling the areas near the Chimbolo gold mine in the Central African Republic.The vigilantes—who are among hundreds of men drawn from the Chimbolo village to prevent hoodlums and robbers from attacking the buildings and electrical installations
French protesters have thrown e-scooters onto piles of burning rubbish during violent demonstrations against President Macron’s pension reforms.
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Emmanuel Macron was warned he faced the same fate as the beheaded King Louis XVI as fury over his pension reforms brought France to a standstill on Thursday.
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Hundreds of protesters rallied Friday outside Downing Street in central London to heckle the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak.Netanyahu has faced weeks of escalating protests in Israel over his government's judicial reform programme, which would increase politicians' power over the courts and critics argue is a threat to democracy.Demonstrators in the UK capital, many holding Israeli flags and placards critical of the country's veteran leader, shouted "shame" in Hebrew as he greeted Sunak at the door of 10 Downing Street.They erected the letters of the word "democracy" on Whitehall opposite the entrance to the gated street, while wielding signs accusing Netanyahu of dragging Israel towards "dictatorship"."It's important to be here because maybe at some point they won't have the right to protest in Israel," Dana Drori, a mother-of-two in her 30s, told AFP at the protest, alongside her young daughters."It's anger, it's sadness," she said of her emotions. "It's just hard to believe it's becoming a dictatorship."In a televised address hours before departing for London, Netanyahu pledged to restore unity within his increasingly fractured country, but gave little away about how he would do that while still pursuing the reforms.- 'Strategic ties' -Some of Israel's allies abroad, including the leaders in the United States and Germany, have raised concerns about the controversial overhaul.However, Sunak and his ministers have not commented on it. The UK government released few details about the two-day visit, but Netanyahu's office said in a statement his meeting with the British leader will "focus on the Iranian issue".The pair will discuss "the need to formulate a united international front against Iran in order to stop its nuclear program", it added.They are also expected to talk about strengthening bilateral "strategic ties" as well as issues including the war in Ukraine and developments in the Middle East, the statement noted.Netanyahu is also set to meet hardline interior minister Suella Braverman -- who has herself faced stinging criticism over contentious UK plans to deter asylum-seekers -- to discuss countering global terrorism.Further protests by pro-Palestinian groups are expected in central London later Friday, with some Palestinians attending the morning rally."As Palestinians from the diaspora we see ourselves at the front line of the fight for a free Palestine and when Netanyahu comes to visit in our backyard we have to protest it," said one 24-year-old protester, who gave her name only as Yasmine. jj/phz/imm
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his defence chief on Thursday after reports the minister wanted to halt the government's judicial overhaul plans, as cracks opened in the ruling coalition over the bitterly disputed project. A planned statement by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, whom Israeli media said wanted to call for a stop to the plans in the name of maintaining order in military ranks, was shelved after he was summoned by the prime minister's office. Netanyahu showed no sign of relenting as he delivered a televised address promising to rein in the judiciary.
Dramatic pictures show violence erupting in parts of France during nationwide protests against pension reforms being pushed through by President Emmanuel Macron.
Protesters chanted “democracy” and “shame” outside Downing Street in London on Friday, March 24, as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, amid growing anger at the latter’s judicial reform plan.Footage recorded by Gil Eyni shows protesters waving Israeli flags.Netanyahu arrived in the UK at 6:30 am on Friday, after the visit had been postponed from Thursday due to fears protesters would attempt to disrupt his travel, local media reported.The Israeli PM was expected to meet Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Friday.Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms have met with popular opposition in Israel. Credit: Gil Eyni via Storyful
STORY: Britain's King Charles canceled a state visit to France on Friday (March 24), Buckingham Palace said.After some of the worst street violence seen in years erupted over President Emmanuel Macron's new pension law.The postponement will embarrass Macron, who wanted the visit to mark a symbolic step in turning the page after years of poor relations post-Brexit.Charles was meant to travel to France on Sunday for three days before moving on to Germany.An itinerary that had been seen as a win for the French leader who's sought to position himself as Europe's de facto leader.Parisians had mixed views on the decision."It's maybe too much for him to come right now, it might scare him a little." "Listen, it's not a joyous time at the moment. He's right not to come right now. There are protests and strikes everywhere.""Why is he not coming? I don't understand. We're not bad people. It's just the way it is, it's the freedom to protest."Macron told journalists on Friday that it wouldn't have been serious to proceed with the visit amid the protests.The postponement piles further pressure on Macron to find a way out of a crisis over his plans to raise the retirement age.It's seen some of France's worst unrest since the "Yellow Vest" rebellion in 2018 and 2019.A source in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office said Macron had asked for the visit to be canceled.The Elysee said it was a joint decision by the two governments after trade unions called for a further day of nationwide strikes and demonstrations during the king's visit.Street battles were fought with police for several hours in the French capital on Thursday.In Bordeaux, which was on Charles's itinerary, protesters set alight the entrance to the city hall.
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Rishi Sunak stressed to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “importance of upholding democratic values” as he faced an angry backlash against deeply controversial judicial reforms. In the face of intensifying protests against the proposed changes, Mr Netanyahu said on Thursday he was putting aside all other considerations and would do “anything it takes” to reach a solution. “Your statement last night and any action you take in violation of this matter is illegal and tainted by a conflict of interest,” Ms Baharav-Miara added.
Even King Charles just cancelled his upcoming visit.