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Macron’s smile upon hearing Abu-Akleh’s name causes controversy

French President Emmanuel Macron's smiled when he heard Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas mentioning the name of Shireen Abu-Akleh, causing controversy on social media, Arabi21.com reported on Friday. Earlier this week, following a meeting between Abbas and Macron in Paris, both held a press conference and spoke about various issues. When Abbas spoke about Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Abu-Akleh, Macron and his translator were both seen smiling. Social media users posted the video showing […]

today23 July 2022

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Macron says France will help Africa make more COVID-19 vaccines locally

President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday France would invest in boosting the production of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa, to help close a gap in the availability of the shots between African and Western nations. Speaking at a joint news conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Macron said Africa made up around 20% of the world’s need for vaccines but only 1% of vaccine production. “How do we boost […]

today30 May 2021

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International News

‘Like a touristic trip’: Lebanese unconvinced by Macron’s second Beirut visit

Following a brief meeting with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun at the airport, he headed over to meet the iconic and reclusive Lebanese singer Fairuz. Protesters crowded around the French president's convoy protesting against Prime Minister Mustapha Adib, who had been appointed only a few hours prior. While Macron had been warmly greeted during his first visit by a crowd reeling from the immediate aftermath of the blast, many in […]

today2 September 2020

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International News

France’s Macron appears set for Elysee in runoff with Le Pen

Centrist Emmanuel Macron took a big step towards the French presidency on Sunday by winning the first round of voting and qualifying for a May 7 runoff alongside far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Though Macron, 39, is a comparative political novice who has never held elected office, new opinion polls on Sunday had him easily winning the final clash against the 48-year-old Le Pen. Sunday's outcome is a huge defeat […]

today24 April 2017

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