Tag: Emmanuel Macron
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Nations must ‘define red lines’ with Russia, said Macron
Nations must ‘define red lines’ with Russia, said Macron PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron says that while dialogue with Russia is essential, “clear red lines” carrying possible sanctions must also be drawn with Moscow over Ukraine. Referring to a recent buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border, Macron said in an interview with…
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Russia expelling US diplomats in response to Biden
After the Biden administration announced new sanctions, Russia announced it was expelling 10 U.S. diplomats and shutting down U.S. nongovernment organizations. The Biden administration imposed the sanctions over Russia interfering in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and involvement in the SolarWind hack of federal agencies. The Associated Press has the story: After US imposes new…
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Police and Islamists clash in Pakistan, 4 killed
Clashes between the Pakistanian Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labiak, led by Saad Rizv, and police increased after authorities arrested Rizv. That party and other Islamist parties have clashed with the government over issues involving Islam, most recently demanding that the government expel France’s ambassador over depictions of Islam”s Prophet Muhammad. The Associated Press has the story: Police…