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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 21, 2022
Macron cements French presidential frontrunner status with combative debate performance
Although Le Pen came across as more polished and composed than in a TV duel for the presidency in 2017, Macron went on the offensive over her ties to Russian leadership.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Macron says Le Pen risks ‘civil war’ in France over Muslim veils
Le Pen said Macron's economic policies had been a disappointment and referred to herself as the 'spokeswoman of the French people.'
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WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
Four things to look out for in France's Macron-Le Pen debate
Macron's ability to connect with working-class voters and Le Pen's ties to Russia are likely to be focal points of the debate.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2022
Opponents of French far-right plan protests as election campaign enters final week
Emmanuel Macron is slightly ahead in opinion polls, but far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is proving to be a difficult challenge.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 15, 2022
French President Macron knows inflation is Le Pen’s best weapon
If there's one thing that could make French voters more receptive to the far right, it's a shake of the magic money tree.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2022
Eyeing win, inflation debate gives Marine Le Pen chance to lay Russia ghosts to rest
In a rural town south of Paris, far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen delivered a simple message to local farmers: Russia's war in Ukraine means the price of feed, fertilizer and staple goods will keep rising unless the French government acts.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 3, 2022
Macron warns against Brexit-like election upset at mass campaign rally
French President Emmanuel Macron warned of the risk of a Brexit-style election upset in his only campaign rally before the first round of the presidential election.
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WORLD
Mar 24, 2022
Zelenskyy’s virtual world tour proves a new weapon in Russia war
Badly out-gunned by Russia on land, in the air and at sea, the information war is the one arena in which Ukraine is clearly winning.
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Rugby
Mar 20, 2022
Grand Slam-winning France looks forward to World Cup with confidence
A dominant performance against England gave Les Bleus their first Six Nations title since 2010 and plenty of confidence ahead of rugby's showcase tournament next year.
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WORLD
Mar 7, 2022
France warns Russia against blackmail over Iran nuclear talks
Moscow has demanded a U.S. guarantee that sanctions it faces over Ukraine will not hurt its trade with Tehran.
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BUSINESS
Mar 5, 2022
A deal with a Putin ally leaves automaker Renault trapped in Russia
The French company has lost nearly 30% of its market value in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and ensuing economic sanctions.
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BUSINESS
Mar 1, 2022
European defense firms see boost as Ukraine crisis prompts bloc to rearm
Defense stocks had already moved higher last week after the Ukraine conflict escalated, fanning concern over Russia's offensive potentially expanding to other nations.
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WORLD
Feb 26, 2022
France seizes ship suspected of violating sanctions against Russia
The cargo vessel transporting cars, which was headed for St. Petersburg, is 'strongly suspected of being linked to Russian interests targeted by the sanctions.'
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WORLD
Feb 20, 2022
Storm Eunice cuts power and disrupts travel across Europe
Felled trees, damaged rail lines and record-breaking wind speeds wreaked havoc in the U.K. and on the continent.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 24, 2022
French nuclear giant’s fall puts Europe's energy security at risk
Technical problems at some of its largest reactors mean EDF is set to produce the smallest amount of atomic power in three decades, slashing exports.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 16, 2022
Former French justice minister jumps into crowded presidential race
Christiane Taubira, who served as justice minister in the last Socialist government, formally announced her intention to run for French president in an already crowded race.

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