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Images of police beating Black man shameful for France: Macron
The beating inside the entrance of a building was captured on closed circuit television and mobile phone footage, which has circulated widely online and has made headlines around Europe
Victims lament real-world violence fuelled by social media
Facebook and other social platforms, which are also often used to organise peaceful events and pro-democracy movements, have been condemned for failing to stop a range of abusive and hateful content ...
Protest against French bill to curb identification of police amid excessive use of force
Opponents say the law would infringe journalists’ freedom to report, and make it harder to hold police accountable for abuses such as excessive use of force - a growing public concern
Amazon bows to French pressure, push back ‘Black Friday’ sales
To level the playing field, finance minister Bruno Le Maire this week called on supermarkets and online retailers to postpone Black Friday, which runs from 27 29 to November, as shops selling ...
Macron stirs controversy with defence of French secularism
President Emmanuel Macron has stirred controversy even beyond the Muslim world with a staunch defence of the French model for secularism and integration of minorities in the wake of a string of ...
Netflix picks France to launch its first TV channel
The popular streaming service Netflix has announced its foray into real-time, scheduled programming with its first linear content TV channel in France
BNP MP proposes censure motion in JS over French president’s remark
BNP MP Harunur Rashid on Sunday demanded for adopting a censure motion in parliament condemning French president Emmanuel Macron's remarks over Islam, reports UNB.
France sees smoother trade ties with US if Biden triumphs
France expects smoother trade relations with the United States should Democratic contender Joe Biden win the presidential vote, with greater alignment on sustainable development and more multilateral ...
Two minors among 3 injured while burning effigy of France president Macron
Three people including two children sustained burn injuries while they were burning the effigy of French president Emmanuel Macron protesting at his comments on Islam
Foreign secretary urges all to be patient, not to mix up religious, economic issues
Bangladesh has urged all sides to exercise freedom of expression responsibly and refrain from hurting anybody’s religious sentiment in the name of freedom of expression
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