Mar 18 France bans some yellow vest protests in Paris after riots By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press France's prime minister announced a ban Monday on yellow vest protests along the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris and in two other cities following riots on Saturday that left luxury stores ransacked and charred from arson fires. Continue reading
Mar 16 French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Large plumes of smoke rose above the rioting on Paris’ landmark Champs-Elysees Avenue,… Continue reading
Jan 11 “I’m demanding my due,” yellow vest supporters say as protests continue By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Like the reflective fluorescent safety vests, occupied roundabouts have become a trademark of the protest movement shaking up France that was initially triggered by the rising cost of fuel but has since morphed into a broader anti-government revolt. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 11:01 Why the UK and France are facing ‘fundamental transformations’ Political upheaval is building on both sides of the English Channel. British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her Brexit plan. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to increase wages to try and appease Paris protesters. What does all… Continue watching
Dec 10 France’s Macron pleads for calm and makes concessions. Will it be enough for protesters? By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Even as French President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence on the protests in a brief televised address, yellow-vested demonstrators vowed to keep up the pressure on a man they see as arrogant, out-of-touch and "president of the rich."… Continue reading
Dec 08 Scuffles, tear gas as police clamp down on Paris protest By Angela Charlton, John Leicester, Associated Press Crowds of yellow-vested protesters angry at President Emmanuel Macron and France’s high taxes tried to converge on the presidential palace Saturday, as police fired tear gas, amid exceptional security measures. Continue reading
Dec 07 Central Paris will be on lockdown Saturday as the city braces for more ‘yellow vest’ protests By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press On Friday, workers across Paris lugged pieces of plywood and hammered boards over the windows of shops and businesses — making the plush Champs-Elysees neighborhood appear like it was bracing for a hurricane. Continue reading
Dec 06 France braces for more riots, closing museums and Eiffel Tower By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Police unions and city authorities met to strategize on how to handle the weekend protests, which are coming even though President Emmanuel Macron surrendered Wednesday night and cancelled a fuel tax hike that had unleashed weeks of unrest. Continue reading
Dec 06 Paris braces for new round of violence amid widespread protests By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Police unions and local authorities held emergency meetings Thursday while disparate groups of protesters did the same. Continue reading
Dec 05 Macron scraps French fuel tax hike amid violent ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations By Sylvie Corbet, Samuel Petrequin, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Protesters celebrated the victory, but some said Macron's surrender came too late and is no longer enough to quell the mounting anger at their president, whom they consider out-of-touch with the problems of ordinary people. Continue reading