France

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France shooting: Who was Nahel M, shot by police in Nanterre? (BBC News)

He was learning to be an electrician and played rugby league but died at a police check near Paris.

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Hundreds arrested as France rocked by third night of fiery protests ... (CBS News)

It was the third straight night of fiery protests over the deadly police shooting of a teenager that revived grievances about policing in France.

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In pictures: France burns (POLITICO.eu)

Violent unrest following the death of a teen killed by police has spread to Paris suburbs and elsewhere.

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More than 600 arrested in France after third night of violence (Financial Times)

President Emmanuel Macron to hold another crisis meeting as backlash intensifies over police killing of teenager.

Press briefing : France (OHCHR)

In response to press queries We are concerned by the killing of a 17-year-old of North African descent by police in France on Tuesday.

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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death (BBC News)

France sees a third night of mass unrest, triggered by Tuesday's police shooting of a teenager.

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France riots: Why are police using guns during traffic stops? (BBC News)

Nahel M's death follows an increase in police using firearms on drivers who fail to stop.

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Riots underscore depth of France's social tensions (Financial Times)

The death of a teenager at the hands of the police presents Emmanuel Macron with a new challenge.

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UN rights office calls on France to address 'deep issues' of racism in ... (UN News)

In a statement released in Geneva on Friday, OHCHR Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed concern over the death of 17-year-old Nahel M on Tuesday, after he ...

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Protests are sweeping France. Here's what you need to know (CNN)

The unrest prompted a crisis response from French President Emmanuel Macron, who held an emergency meeting with ministers as he attempts to bridge divisions and ...

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Traveling to France? What You Need to Know About the Protests. (The New York Times)

Unrest has spread across France in response to the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old in a Paris suburb. Here's what to expect.

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France braces for more violence with armored vehicles, extra cops ... (POLITICO.eu)

After French President Emmanuel Macron chaired a government crisis meeting Friday, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said armored vehicles and extra police forces ...

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France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest (BBC News)

The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.

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Foreign Office warns Britons over travel to France during riots (BBC News)

Britons travelling to France may face disruption and are advised to monitor the media, the Foreign Office has said, as the country grapples with widespread ...

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Warning to British travellers amid rioting in France (Times & Star)

French President Emmanuel Macron has so far held off on declaring a state of emergency, but the crisis has grown as rioting spreads across the country. Police ...

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Travel warning to Brits going to France to avoid 'unpredictable' riots ... (ITV News)

The British government has said curfews may be in place amid widespread violence taking place across France after the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old.

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Warning to British travellers amid rioting in France (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

French President Emmanuel Macron has so far held off on declaring a state of emergency, but the crisis has grown as rioting spreads across the country. Scroll ...

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France arrests nearly 1000 rioters in fourth night of violence (POLITICO.eu)

Violent rioting shows no sign of easing four days after killing of teenager of North African descent by police.

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France arrests more than 1300 people after fourth night of rioting ... (ABC News)

France's Interior Ministry says that 1311 people were arrested around the country during a fourth night of riots triggered by the deadly shooting of a ...

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France riots: Funeral begins near Paris for teenager Nahel - BBC ... (BBC News)

The funeral is happening following four nights of unrest across France which has seen thousands arrested.

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Macron postpones state visit to Germany to deal with violent riots ... (POLITICO.eu)

France has been shaken by a wave of violence sparked by the killing of a teenager of North African descent by police.

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Macron postpones visit to Germany amid ongoing crisis in France (Daily Sabah)

French President Emmanuel Macron delayed his upcoming state visit to Germany as the country is dealing with violent street protests following the killing...

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France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest (BBC News)

Come to Nanterre to get an all-round view of the crisis boiling over in France. But if you are a journalist, be advised to keep your head down. An approach to a group of young men - some bearded, one built like a bodybuilder - outside the Le 35 cafรฉ ...

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France endures fourth night of violence and looting after police ... (Financial Times)

Rioting erupted across France for a fourth night in the wake of the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old driver of North African origin as his family ...

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France riots: Macron cancels Germany visit due to France unrest ... (BBC News)

The funeral of the teenager shot by police has been taking place near Paris following four nights of unrest.

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France riots: Marseille gun shop looted amid fears of increased ... (BBC News)

A gun shop in Marseille was looted on Friday amid fears looting and violence will get worse on Saturday.

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