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Paris Summit Was Theater, and Much Ado About Nothing

Anatol Lieven / Responsible Statecraft Feb 19, 2025 Europeans are arguing for commitments that they cannot keep and that Russia is bound to test. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Truthdiggers of the Week: Charlie Hebdo

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 7, 2025 Critical journalists view the slaughter of their colleagues in Paris from a deeply personal perspective. "Does my work threaten my life?" we ask ourselves. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Protests and Celebrations Mark Women’s Day, Despite Threats

By ADAM GELLER Mar 8, 2020 Tensions marred some celebrations, but women still marched en mass in cities around the world, even those affected by the coronavirus. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mass Strikes in France Shut Eiffel Tower, Trigger Clashes

ANGELA CHARLTON and CLAIRE PARKER / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2019 An outpouring of anger is directed at the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Countries Pledge $9.8B for Global Climate Fund to Help Poor

The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 Environmental campaigners slam the United States and Australia for refusing to contribute. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Thousands in Germany, France Protest Turks’ Push Into Syria

The Associated Press Oct 19, 2019 Germany is home to large Turkish and Kurdish communities, and tensions between them have turned violent in the past. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

France to Curtail Some Arms Exports to Turkey

The Associated Press Oct 12, 2019 In a statement, France reiterates opposition to the Turkish military operation, which is facing growing international condemnation. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Climate Activists Block Roads, March in Global Protests

GEIR MOULSON / The Associated Press Oct 7, 2019 Members of the Extinction Rebellion movement demonstrate for more urgent action against climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lawyers Deem European Union Migrant Policy a Crime Against Humanity

LORI HINNANT / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2019 A request filed with the International Criminal Court alleges that EU officials are knowingly responsible for deaths of migrants at land and sea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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May Day 2019 in Paris

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May Day Activists Take to the Streets, in Paris and Beyond (Multimedia)

Truthdig May 1, 2019 As global inequality soars, workers demonstrate in cities across the globe to express their discontent and celebrate labor rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yellow Vest Anger Burns in France, Fueled by Notre Dame Fire

ANGELA CHARLTON and MICHEL EULER / The Associated Press Apr 20, 2019 Fires set along a march route through Paris on Saturday appear to be a plea to the government to "look at me—I need help too!" Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )