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Can Israel-Palestine Conflict Be Resolved Through Two-State Solution Now?
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year's gathering of world leaders at United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in the Gaza Strip to inject new urgency into quest for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Japan Says Won't Recognise Palestinian State For Now
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and PM Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nations General Assembly this month, the Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed government sources.
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France's Macron, Seeking 5th PM In Less Than 2 Years, Is Running Out Of Options
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fifth prime minister in less than two years to tackle the country's debt problems and there are no obvious candidates with a decent chance of success.
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French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
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As France Votes On Bill Today, A Look At Nations That Allow Assisted Dying
France's National Assembly votes Tuesday on proposed laws concerning palliative care and assisted dying.
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France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups
France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technolo...
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French President Macron to Review, Sign Stringent Laws for Crypto Firms
France’s National Assembly voted and passed stricter rules that would be enforced on crypto firms that are seeking an entry into France’s crypto market. Out of 109 members of the French National Assembly, 71 voted in favour of extending these new laws before French President Macron.
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"PM Modi Was Right": Macron Refers To "Not An Era Of War" Chat With Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was right when he said that the time is not for war, France President Emmanuel Macron said at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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France Parliament To Vote On Bill To Ban Hijabs At Sports Events
A draft bill that would ban the wearing of the hijab in sporting competitions will pass on to France's National Assembly after the Senate on Wednesday declined to vote on the legislation.
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US Hopes To Discuss Dispute With "Oldest Ally" France At UN Next Week
Washington hopes to discuss its dispute with France over its security pact with Australia at the United Nations General Assembly next week, the State Department said Friday.
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Treaty Under Cloud, Nuclear Test Ban Agency Asks India To Turn "Observer"
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has invited India to become an "Observer" with access to International Monitoring System data, so it can take an informed decision on ratifying a much-debated nuclear disarmament treaty.
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Le Pen Stripped Of French Immunity Over Gruesome ISIS Pictures
France's National Assembly on Wednesday lifted the immunity from prosecution of far-right leader Marine Le Pen for tweeting pictures of Islamic State group atrocities.
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Can Israel-Palestine Conflict Be Resolved Through Two-State Solution Now?
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year's gathering of world leaders at United Nations General Assembly and the increasingly horrific war in the Gaza Strip to inject new urgency into quest for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
-
Japan Says Won't Recognise Palestinian State For Now
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and PM Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nations General Assembly this month, the Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed government sources.
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France's Macron, Seeking 5th PM In Less Than 2 Years, Is Running Out Of Options
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fifth prime minister in less than two years to tackle the country's debt problems and there are no obvious candidates with a decent chance of success.
-
French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
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France Heads For More Instability As Another Prime Minister Could Be Toppled
France 's prime minister has announced a confidence vote next month that likely will lead to the collapse of his centrist government and prompt another period of political instability in the European Union's second-biggest economy.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What Does France's Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East's Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit.
-
As France Votes On Bill Today, A Look At Nations That Allow Assisted Dying
France's National Assembly votes Tuesday on proposed laws concerning palliative care and assisted dying.
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France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups
France on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the upcoming 2024 Pris Olympics, with algorithmic video surveillance to detect "pre-determined events", abnormal behaviour and crowd surges. The French National assembly approved the use of the technology despite warnings from rights groups that have said the AI-based technolo...
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French President Macron to Review, Sign Stringent Laws for Crypto Firms
France’s National Assembly voted and passed stricter rules that would be enforced on crypto firms that are seeking an entry into France’s crypto market. Out of 109 members of the French National Assembly, 71 voted in favour of extending these new laws before French President Macron.
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"PM Modi Was Right": Macron Refers To "Not An Era Of War" Chat With Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was right when he said that the time is not for war, France President Emmanuel Macron said at the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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France Parliament To Vote On Bill To Ban Hijabs At Sports Events
A draft bill that would ban the wearing of the hijab in sporting competitions will pass on to France's National Assembly after the Senate on Wednesday declined to vote on the legislation.
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US Hopes To Discuss Dispute With "Oldest Ally" France At UN Next Week
Washington hopes to discuss its dispute with France over its security pact with Australia at the United Nations General Assembly next week, the State Department said Friday.
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Treaty Under Cloud, Nuclear Test Ban Agency Asks India To Turn "Observer"
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has invited India to become an "Observer" with access to International Monitoring System data, so it can take an informed decision on ratifying a much-debated nuclear disarmament treaty.
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Le Pen Stripped Of French Immunity Over Gruesome ISIS Pictures
France's National Assembly on Wednesday lifted the immunity from prosecution of far-right leader Marine Le Pen for tweeting pictures of Islamic State group atrocities.
