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Charlie Hebdo case: Trial begins

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The trial session has begun in the Charli Hebdo case, which is the most brutal terror attack case the country has witnessed so far.

As many as fourteen people are on trial in connection with the case.

The deadly attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo took place in 2015. The attack killed as many as twelve people.

The majority of those who has been brought before the court are accused of helping the militant attackers who shot dead 12 people in and around Charlie Hebdo’s Paris office.

The attack marked the beginning of a wave of terror attacks across France as well as across the continent of Europe.

The incident also triggered a strong movement in France against the politics that prompted the attackers to throw their anger at those in the media office.

‘I am Charlie’ is one of the movements that has been triggered by the incident.

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Macron asks Lebanon to form new government

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Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has asked Lebanon to swiftly form a new government.

The statement has come shorty after a west-based leader was appointed as the Prime Minister of the country.

Mustapha Adib, who was appointed to the new role, is the former ambassador to the European country of Germany.

He was inducted to the post with the backing of most MPs.

It is said that the crucial decision on who should be appointed as the leader of the country has been made with the support of the French supremo.

Since the explosion in Beirut, the country has been in a state of unrest.

The blast was extremely devastating that around 200 people lost their lives because of the blast.

It was the blast that toppled the last government.

It remains unclear when the new government will come into force in the country.

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France witnesses unexpected rise in Covid-19 cases

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The European country of France has witnessed an unexpected rise in the number of Covid-19 cases. It has marked the highest single day rise since March 31.

The single day tally has touched around 7,379 cases. The development has brought the total number to 2,67,077.

The rise has brought the issue back to the central stage. It has forced the government to review its preparedness against the crisis.

The rise has hinted the possibility for a second wave.

Unlike the previous trend, this time the majority of those who have been infected are youngsters.

As per a report, the rise in the single day tally has not made any impact on the single day death tally so far.

The report means through the daily tally has marked an unexpected rise the system has done a good job to handle the crisis in a perfect manner.

Still, the unexpected rise opens up a possibility for the imposition of some restrictive measures.   

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EU Summit: Leaders to decide on post-Covid stimulus package

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The post-Covid stimulus package is a very controversial one. The member countries of the European Union have mixed opinions in this matter. Primely, there are two groups. One of them is led by the affected countries like Italy and Spain, and the other is led by certain conservative countries such as Hungary and the Netherlands. The affected faction wants the entire European Union to take the burden of the package. The conservative one is against that idea and wants the beneficiaries to repay the payment once things become stable.

Anyway, the leaders of the member countries of the European Union are set to meet to discuss the matter in the near future.

This is the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19 the leaders have decided to meet in person.

Some top leaders have hinted that the proposed meeting would be very crucial for the fate of the package and for the future of the economic union – which is the most powerful economic union in the world.

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Around three French police booked in connection with the death of delivery driver

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The death of a delivery driver has created a serious political uproar in the European country of France. The death is similar to the one happened in the North American country of the United States of America in connection with the death of a black man.

Like what happened in the US, this French man has also been chocked to death by the police. He has also cried several times for help. His loud cry has also gone unheard.

As many as three police personals have been booked in connection with the case. They have been charged with manslaughter.  

Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased man have expressed their unhappiness about the way the case was being handled by the police. They have demanded more serious charges against the accused police officials.   

The case has badly tainted the image of the police. It has turned the public against the police department.

It seems that the incident may prompt the country to review the working style of the police department.

The rise in the number of police atrocities across the world is a serious concern. The US incident has opened up a serious discussion around the topic.

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France Lockdown: More relaxations offered

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The European country of France has come to normal almost completely after several months long lockdown.

The decision to bring in more relaxations has been announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.  

The removal of the restrictions means there will be no or only few restrictions in the area of hospitality and tourism businesses. And, there will be no or only few restrictions on family get-togethers.

The big announcement has been made while he was addressing the nation through television. This is the fourth time since the imposition of lockdown the president has address the nation through television.

Schools in France are expected to reopen on 22nd June. Meanwhile, high schools may not resume their activities on the said date.   

Many have expressed happiness in the decision to allow the country to breath freedom after these many days.

It is expected that the decision will give a serious impetus to the business sector of the country – which remains in the state of disarray at this moment. V

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France: Police throw handcuffs in protest against ban on chokehold

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Police officials, who are unhappy with a recent ban on chokehold in France, have thrown handcuffs on streets in protest against the French government’s decision to ban chokehold.

A few days before, the French government imposed a ban on chokehold in response to protests organised across France in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement originated in the US.

The French police have dismissed the argument that the force has done little to eliminate discrimination.

The French government has convened a series of discussions and deliberations with the Police Unions.

Many see the protest launched by the French police as a pressure tactics. They have questioned the police force.

Experts say what the French police has done is not justifiable.

Demand for the restricting of the French police is high. The latest move by the force is seen as an attempt to derail that move.

It is unfortunate that police unions act as a lobby in a country like France which is known for its respect towards democracy.


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France launches contract-tracing app

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In order to battle the Covid-19 outbreak, the European country of France has launched a new contact-tracing application.

As per a latest report, the app has been downloaded as many as 600,000 times since its official launch.

The app is named as StopCovid France. It warns users if they have been near someone who would test positive for the virus.

The launch of the app has faced few criticisms. Some have faced certain difficulties in downloading the application.

The last-minute launch delay has affected the credibility of the application. Many have accidentally downloaded a wrong app because of the dely.

The United Kingdom is also set to launch a similar app in the near future. It was supposed to be launched on 1st June. As per a latest report, it is less likely to hit the market until Mid-July.


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Black Lives Matter movement reaches France

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The Black Lives matter movement, which begun in the North American country of the United States of America, has reached the European country of France.

Recently, tens of thousands of people have assembled in streets across the French capital of Paris to express their protest over the 2016 black man custodial killing.

The death of the black man in the police custody in the year 2016 in France has been likened to the death of a black man in a US state in the recent past.

The protests have defied the measures imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak in the European country of France.

In certain regions where the protesters have gathered to express their anger, some small clashes between the police and protesters have happened.

The Paris police department has distanced itself from the custodial death allegation leveled against them by the protesters.

If the things progress in this direction, the movement may even spread in other countries in the continent of Europe.

Recently, a protest broke out in the United States following the custodial death of an unarmed black man in the country. The protest turned violent when force was used against the protesters.


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Health workers organise protest in Paris

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Over 400 doctors, nurses and medical staffs have entered the streets of the capital of France, Paris, to express their disagreement against the poor funding for the hospitals in the country.

As many as 50 healthcare workers have been charged in connection with the case and a small fine has been imposed against them.

Another three people have been booked in connection with the case. They may face strict legal action in the coming days.

Many have expressed their disagreement over the way in which the French authority has handled the issue.

The French police have justified their action on the ground that the protesters have violated the measures imposed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Several French citizens have come out openly with their support to the medical workers who have entered the streets of the country to express their plight.

The workers have demanded a reasonable hike in their wages.

The protest has brought the country in an unpleasant state. The protest is expected to trigger a serious discussion over this matter in the coming days.


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