French 'yellow vests' shut down top Paris department store
November 18, 2019 | 09:24
French "yellow vest" demonstrators occupied a top Parisian department store on Sunday (Nov 17), a day after clashes in the capital on the first anniversary of the protest movement.
French minister says no regrets over handling of 'yellow vest' protests despite injuries
June 03, 2019 | 08:37
A French minister said on Sunday (Jun 2) he had "no regrets" over the handling of the "yellow vest" protests, even if stun grenades and rubber bullets cost some demonstrators a hand or an eye.
Probe opened after elderly 'yellow vest' protester injured
March 25, 2019 | 10:01
French officials faced fresh questions on Sunday (Mar 24) about the handling of the "yellow vest" protests after an elderly activist was seriously injured during a police charge in the southern city of Nice.
Paris luxury stores looted, burned in 'yellow vest' riots
March 17, 2019 | 11:16
Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Saturday (Mar 16), on the 18th weekend of French "yellow vest" protests, characterised by a sharp increase in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout.
French 'yellow vest' boxer on trial for punching police
February 14, 2019 | 08:53
A former boxer who became a hero to some of France's "yellow vest" protesters after being filmed punching police officers during a demonstration in Paris goes on trial on Wednesday (Feb 13) on charges that carry up to seven years in jail.
French 'yellow vests' more prone to conspiracy theories: Survey
February 12, 2019 | 09:18
PARIS: "Yellow vest" protesters are more likely to believe conspiracy theories than other French people, according to a survey published on Monday (Feb 11).
10,000 march in Paris against 'yellow vest' violence
January 28, 2019 | 08:43
More than 10,000 people marched through Paris on Sunday (Jan 27) in protest at "yellow vest" violence during the anti-government demos that have drawn tens of thousands of people to the streets over the past 11 weeks.
France to crack down on unauthorised 'yellow vest' protests: PM
January 08, 2019 | 09:49
PARIS: French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday (Jan 7) announced plans to ban participation in unauthorised demonstrations as the government scrambles to try to end weeks of violent "yellow vest" protests.
French women reclaim 'yellow vest' protests with peaceful demonstration
January 07, 2019 | 09:21
Hundreds of women on Sunday (Jan 6) marched in Paris to reclaim France's "yellow vest" movement from violent activists, a day after protesters smashed their way into a government ministry.
Upbeat Macron vows to do better amid 'yellow vest' protests
January 01, 2019 | 15:58
The French government "can do better" at improving citizens' lives, President Emmanuel Macron said in his New Year's Eve address as "yellow vest" protesters again took to the streets across the country.
French 'yellow vest' protests planned for Saturday, New Year's Eve
December 28, 2018 | 11:00
The "yellow vest" anti-government protests that have rocked France will be held on Saturday and New Year's Eve, and continue into 2019, several sources in the movement said on Thursday (Dec 27).
Macron calls for order after 'yellow vest' attack on police
December 24, 2018 | 09:17
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called for "order" on Sunday (Dec 23) after a sixth weekend of "yellow vest" anti-government protests that saw dwindling participation and a violent attack on police in Paris.
Macron to address the nation as calls grow to act on 'yellow vest' protests
December 10, 2018 | 10:29
PARIS: Amid loud calls for him to end the "yellow vest" crisis gripping France, President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Monday as authorities count the cost of weeks of anti-government protests.
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