China Rejects U.S. Request to Cut Iran Oil Imports
Summary Per unnamed sources, Bloomberg reports that the United States has not been able to convince the Chinese government to reduce imports of Iranian …
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Nissan boss & Prime presidential candidate in Lebanon, Carlos Ghosn arrested over ‘misconduct’
Summary Carlos Ghosen, Chairman of Nissan and Chief executive of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors strategic alliance has been arrested. Charges against Ghosen include under-reporting his …
Anti-Semitism, racism and anti-elitism are spreading in France
Summary In a context of contestation and political instability, France is facing a period where the expression of intolerance and manifestation of anti-semitism, anti-elitism, …
French PM sets out “Macron II” reform drive
Summary After a reform drive lead by President Emmanuel Macron, France will reduce unemployment benefits for high earners and replace that by offering incentives …
Iran on course to exceed nuclear pact limit within days
Summary Iran is on the verge of breaching a threshold in its nuclear agreement with major world powers by accumulating more enriched uranium than …
Macron, at the Barricades, Warns of Rising Nationalism in Europe
Summary On April 17, French President Manuel Macron expressed concerns about rising nationalist movements across Europe during his first speech to the European Parliament. Although …
Britain, France announce new treaty over migrants, Calais
Summary: On Thursday, France and Britain signed a new treaty to accelerate asylum application for migrants, changes including shortening the application time from six months …