War of attrition: how France’s Macron plans to grind down strikers
When French trade unions declared a nationwide strike to protest against planned pension reforms, Nicolas, a 34-year-old maintenance technician with the Paris metro, went on strike for three straight weeks. Then he went back to work.
Russian government resigns after Putin sets out constitutional shake-up
Russia’s government unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could allow him to extend his rule.
‘Our historic duty’: Putin plans steps to boost Russia’s birth rate
President Vladimir Putin announced measures on Wednesday to boost Russia’s birth rate, describing them as vital to the country’s future though they are projected to cost at least $6.5 billion this year alone.
Turkey says Egyptian security forces raid news agency in Cairo
Turkey summoned a senior Egyptian diplomat on Wednesday to protest what it said was a raid by Egyptian security forces on the Cairo office of Turkey’s state-run news agency, in which four people were detained.
Amid fears of U.S. Africa pullout, French minister to travel to Washington
France’s Armed Forces Minister said on Wednesday she would travel to Washington in the coming days to discuss the United States’ military support to French forces in the Sahel region amid growing concern of a U.S. exit from the area.
Girl buried under Pakistan avalanche for 18 hours is found alive
A 12-year-old girl was found alive on Wednesday after being buried for 18 hours when an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir engulfed the family house.
Pope names first woman to senior Vatican diplomatic post
Pope Francis on Wednesday named the first woman to hold a high-ranking post in the Secretariat of State, the male-dominated Vatican’s diplomatic and administrative nerve center.
Russian prime minister and government resign after Putin speech
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that his government was resigning to give President Vladimir Putin room to carry out the changes he wants to make to the constitution.
Egyptian security raids Turkish news agency office in Cairo: agency
Egyptian security forces raided the office of the Turkish state-run Anadolu news agency in Cairo on Thursday and detained four of its staff, the agency said on Twitter.
French prosecutor probes socialist Royal over funds use as ambassador
French financial prosecutors said on Wednesday they had opened a preliminary investigation into the use of funds by former environment minister Segolene Royal in her role as ambassador for the North and South Poles.
