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In France, MPs vote for the abolition of anti-Russian sanctions

French politicians want to improve relations with Russia. As reported TASS, 85 of deputies has submitted for vote to the Parliament a draft resolution on the abolition of the EU sanctions against Russia. The document requires the government not to renew the restrictive measures (until the end of July, the …

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GDP growth in France has accelerated in the first quarter

French GDP in the first quarter of 2016 increased by 0.5% compared with the previous three months, according to preliminary data the French national statistics Institute Insee. Experts surveyed by Bloomberg expected an increase of GDP by 0.4%. In the fourth quarter of 2015, France’s economy grew 0.3% on the …

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Mass protests in France: dozens of victims

Arrested 120 protesters.In France during clashes at mass protests have injured at least 24 police officers, three are in serious condition. The French are protesting against labor law reform. Protests held in Paris, Nantes, Le Havre, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes, Rouen, Toulouse, Grenoble, Tour, Bayonne, Strasbourg and Orleans. Police were …

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In the South-West of France, an earthquake

The last time an earthquake of more than 5 points in this area was recorded in 1972. In the South-West of France, an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in the Department of Charente-Maritime, between La Rochelle and Rochefort. It is also …

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Shooting near a school in France.

The reason for the shooting could be dismantling local gangs. In a shootout near an elementary school in the French city of Grenoble two people were killed, another seriously wounded. The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. local time. As a result of shooting one man died on the spot. …

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France: a sadistic dentist was sentenced to eight years

The dentist was sentenced to eight years for causing injury to patients. According to the investigation, Jacobus van Nierop enjoyed hurting patients. A court in France sentenced a Dutch dentist to eight years in prison for the maiming of 120 patients. The court also forbade him to engage in medical …

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