President Emmanuel Macron of France had outlined 100 days to move past protests over his pension reform, but rioting set off by a fatal police shooting jolted the country once more.
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Greta Thunberg Fined for Disobeying Police at Climate Protest
The climate activist said that trials like hers brought attention to climate change and that she would continue to protest.
‘Lioness’ Spotted in Germany Was Probably a Wild Boar, Officials Say
Repeated sightings of what some believed was a large cat near Berlin had prompted concern. The authorities later said that a search did not turn up what they were expecting.
Iran Steps Up Policing of Women Who Defy Strict Dress Code
The country’s morality police disappeared from the streets late last year as the authorities tried to calm anti-government protests. Now, patrols are once again watching for violators.
Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
Calls to overhaul the police go back decades. But violent episodes of police enforcement continue. So do violent outpourings on the street.
Huw Edwards Identified as Anchor Suspended by the BBC
The wife of Huw Edwards, one of the BBC’s most prominent figures, said in a statement that her husband suffered from mental health issues. The police said there was no evidence of a crime.
How Ecuador Became a Gold Rush Country for Drug Cartels
In Ecuador, an intelligence official said: “People consume abroad, but they don’t understand the consequences that take place here.”
Another Generation of Riots in France, as Seen From Clichy-Sous-Bois
France spent billions of euros to revive poor areas after the protests that ignited in Clichy-sous-Bois in 2005. Amid another outpouring of rage, people want to know what went wrong.
France Funnels Hundreds Arrested in Riots Through Hasty Trials
The streets are calmer, after days of unrest over the police shooting of a teenager, but the courts are going into overdrive. Lawyers for those arrested often have just 30 minutes to prepare.
Unrest in France Eases After Fatal Police Shooting of Nahel Merzouk
The number of arrests fell sharply following several nights of violence. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.