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Teachers divided over compulsory 11 November ceremonies at schools

France, Nov. 11 -- Legislation passed in 2012 broadened 11 November from commemorating the 1918 First World War armistice into a national day honouring all civilians and military personnel who died fo... Read More


French students demonstrate solidarity in the fight for better schools

France, Nov. 11 -- "There's a massive hole in our classroom," says Marianne Gerbet, 19, who is in her second year of a literary classe preparatoire - intensive programmes to prepare students for the e... Read More


Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi to test Russia's willingness to negotiate

France, Nov. 10 -- The talks, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are aimed at reviving diplomatic efforts to end the conflict triggered by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. ... Read More


Tens of thousands flee into Kenya as clashes erupt in Ethiopia's Moyale

France, Nov. 10 -- About 50,000 people have crossed into the Kenyan side of Moyale, a border town straddling northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia, where many are struggling to find food, water and she... Read More


France threatens consequences for Iran after linking it to supermarket cyberattacks

France, Nov. 10 -- Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that France would consider all proportionate measures to deter further attacks, including measures that might not be made public. ... Read More


French student protests continue amid deadlock over education reforms

France, Nov. 10 -- "This is the time to step up the mobilisation and continue putting pressure on the government," wrote a coalition of student organisations and teachers unions, calling for the strik... Read More


Cop31 opens in Turkey as climate funding and fossil fuels divide nations

France, Nov. 9 -- Cop31 runs until 20 November in Antalya, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Under an unusual arrangement agreed after both Turkey and Australia bid to host, Turkey holds the presidency... Read More


French PM's move to increase minimum wage fails to convince unions

France, Nov. 9 -- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the proposals following a meeting with trade unions and employers' organisations called in response to protests and strikes since mid-Septe... Read More


South Africa's ANC slumps to worst-ever election result

France, Nov. 9 -- With no party winning outright in many municipalities, the results set the stage for fraught multiparty coalition negotiations to govern several major South African cities. South Af... Read More


South Africa's ANC records worst-ever result in 'catastrophic' local election

France, Nov. 9 -- With no party winning outright in many districts in the election of 4 November, the stage is set for coalition negotiations over who will govern several major South African cities - ... Read More