France fuel protests: Tear gas fired in clashes in Paris
Craig TaylorFires are lit, cars torched and shops looted on a day of protests against France’s fuel tax. BBC News – Europe
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Anger over pork sausages at Germany Islam event
The Interior Ministry offered regret “if individuals felt offended in their religious feelings”. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Merkel rules out military solution
German leader urges “sensible dialogue” as Ukraine asks Nato to send ships after a clash with Russia. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Trump says may cancel G20 Putin talks
“I don’t like the aggression,” the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine backs martial law after sea clash
Authorities can now restrict public rallies and regulate the media amid rising tension with Russia. BBC News – Europe
“Dubai Spy” Update: Hedges Pardoned
jordonc ✅Matthew Hedges, a man sentenced to life for “spying” in Dubai, has been pardoned by the UAE. matthew Hedges, 31, denied spying back in May, and has said he had been researching his PhD. His wife appealed for clemency, and said she was “elated” and “can’t wait to have him back home”. The UAE issued the…