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France sends anti-riot force to Martinique

France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique as thousands defy protest ban

Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.

Jurist · 11h

France deploys anti-riot police to Martinique amid protests over rising living costs

The French government deployed anti-riot police, the Republican Security Companies (CRS) 8, to Martinique on Sunday in response to ongoing protests against the rising cost of living on the French

ABC · 1d

Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests

The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique

NBC New York · 21h

French anti-riot forces sent to Caribbean territory as thousands defy bans on protests

The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique.

The Canadian Press on MSN · 1d

Thousands defy bans on protests in Martinique

Thousands took to the streets in Martinique Saturday night in defiance of the government's ban on demonstrations and curfew, following violent protests last week.

6 new defendants take stand in French mass rape trial

NDTV · 1h

Witness In France Mass Rape Trial Breaks Down, Says "I Lived A Lie"

A former partner of a co-defendant in a mass rape trial that has sparked horror and protests in France broke down in tears on Monday, telling the court she had "lived a lie" and might herself have been sexually assaulted.

Yahoo · 11h

'I lived a lie', tearful witness tells French mass rape trial

YAHOO!News · 1d

Watch: Defence lawyer in France rape trial dances to Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

A lawyer defending two of the 50 men accused of raping French woman Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged unconscious by her husband has sparked public outrage after posting a video of herself dancing to the Wham song Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.

Government, France and French

Los Angeles Times · 2d

In France, a new center-right government is announced two months after divisive elections

France's new government is dominated by conservatives and centrists following elections in which a left-wing coalition won the most seats but not a majority.

CBS News · 2d

France announces new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections

The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.

France 24 on MSN · 1d

France finally gets a new government, new cabinet marks a shift to the right

France finally got a new government Saturday in a shift to the right, as left-wing protesters took to the streets to denounce what they say is a denial of July's election results. Story by Leo McGuinn.

France has a new government. Can it solve the New Caledonia crisis after months of deadly unrest?

New Caledonia became French in 1853 under Emperor Napoleon III, Napoleon’s nephew and heir. It became an overseas territory ...

15hon MSN

France erupts in 'civil war' as Macron faces revolt over new government after 12 hours

The weekend saw widespread protests over the new Barnier-led government, with Macron accused of ignoring the results of the ...

Australian Broadcasting Corporation3h

VIDEO: France deploys riot police to quell protests in Martinique

Martinique residents continue to march against the spiralling cost of living, ignoring curfews and a ban on demonstrations. Martinique residents continue to march against the spiralling cost of living ...

9don MSN

Protests in France to support woman allegedly drugged by husband and raped by strangers

Hundreds of people in France have joined protests in support of a woman whose ex-husband allegedly drugged her and invited ...

Krone2d

Protest in France against “authoritarian” Macron

It is the worst possible start for the new government in France, with massive protests taking place in the country even ...

Al Jazeera English on MSN3d

Violence rocks France overseas territories in challenge for new PM Barnier

Curfew in Martinique after protests over high cost of living while two killed in Pacific island of New Caledonia.

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