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France begins choosing new parliament in test for Macron
AFP, Published on 09/06/2022
» PARIS - France votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections, with allies of President Emmanuel Macron seeking to retain a majority in the face of an increasingly competitive challenge from a new left-wing coalition.
Macron names new foreign, defence ministers in cabinet shake-up
AFP, Published on 21/05/2022
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron named new foreign and defence ministers on Friday as part of a government re-shuffle intended to create fresh momentum ahead of parliamentary elections next month.
Macron names first French female PM in three decades
AFP, Published on 17/05/2022
» PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as prime minister to lead his ambitious reform plans, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years.
Lula launches presidential campaign to 'rebuild Brazil'
AFP, Published on 08/05/2022
» SAO PAULO - Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a new presidential term Saturday, vowing to rebuild Brazil after what he called the "irresponsible and criminal" administration of far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Macron: abrasive reformer with chance to leave mark on France
AFP, Published on 25/04/2022
» PARIS - Young, pro-European and unfailingly ambitious, Emmanuel Macron is the first French president to serve a second term in 20 years, giving him a historic opportunity to leave his mark.
Macron, Le Pen in final poll campaigning rush after bitter debate
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Thursday prepared for a final rush of campaigning before France's presidential election after an acrimonious debate where they clashed over relations with Russia and the Islamic headscarf.
Macron warned against complacency ahead of Le Pen duel
AFP, Published on 19/04/2022
» PARIS - French leader Emmanuel Macron faced warnings against complacency on Tuesday despite polls showing a solid lead over far-right leader Marine Le Pen, one day ahead of a debate crucial to the outcome of the presidential election.
Macron talks up green credentials ahead of French election
AFP, Published on 17/04/2022
» MARSEILLE - President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday designed to appeal to young and green-minded voters.
Macron's camp defends backtrack on French pension reform
AFP, Published on 12/04/2022
» PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron's allies scrambled on Tuesday to defend his willingness to soften a pensions overhaul in the face of widespread resistance, a move which his far-right rival Marine Le Pen denounced as a "ploy" in the final sprint to the presidential run-off.
Pakistan gets new PM after Khan ousted in political upheaval
AFP, Published on 11/04/2022
» ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif was set to become Pakistan's new prime minister on Monday, but the country still faces months of political crisis with ousted premier Imran Khan vowing disruption from the wings.