Macron Faces Backlash Over Alleged 'Betrayal' of the French Republic
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The act in question involved the lighting of a Hanukkah candle by France's Chief Rabbi Haim Korsia to commemorate the commencement of the Jewish festival of lights. The event, which took place in Macron's official residence's Salle des Fetes, sparked immediate criticism, gaining traction especially on social media platforms where a video of the ceremony circulated.
Macron Urges Israel to Cease Killing Babies and Women in Gaza
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Speaking to the BBC on Friday night after the end of the annual Paris Peace Forum, the President said the "clear conclusion" of all governments and agencies present at that summit was "that there is no other solution than first a humanitarian pause, going to a ceasefire, which will allow (us) to protect... all civilians having nothing to do with terrorists".
Macron arrives in Israel, to meet families of those killed in Hamas attack
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In Israel, he is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Defence Minister Yaov Gallant, as well as opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Israel
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According to an Elysee Palace source, the President plans to express solidarity and discuss a two-state solution, CNN reported. Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Issac Herzog and opposition leader Yair Lapid.
France to withdraw envoy, end military cooperation with Niger amid coup: Macron
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In a statement on Sunday, the President said: "France has decided to withdraw its ambassador. In the next hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France."
India sees France as natural partner in its developmental journey: PM Modi
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Calling defence ties as the foundation of Indo-French relations, Modi said France is an important partner in the ‘Make In India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.
PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to receive France's highest award
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He is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the honour. The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday night. "Thank President @EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron for hosting me at the Elysee Palace this evening," Modi tweeted after his meeting with the French President.
Modi holds delegation level talks with French counterpart
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"PM @narendramodi held fruitful talks with PM @elisabeth_borne in Paris.The leaders reviewed various facets of India-France partnership as well as discussed measures to further strengthen the ties between both the countries" the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet.
France protests ease as president Macron prepares to meet leaders of parliament
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Police made 49 arrests nationwide on Sunday, French media reported, citing the interior ministry, down significantly from 719 arrests the day before, and 1,300 on Friday. Macron will also meet on Tuesday with the mayors of 220 towns and cities affected by the protests, his office said, after a crisis meeting on Sunday night with government ministers, The Guardian reported. 
French rioters loot high-end retail shops as Emmanuel Macron attends Elton John concert
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The looting took place on Thursday night at the Rue de Rivoli in central Paris, just hours after the President was filmed at the capital city's Accor Arena in the evening, watching the singer on his farewell tour, as rioters caused mayhem in the following the fatal shooting of the 17-year-old French-Algerian Nahel on Tuesday, reports the Daily Mail.
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