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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Trump says asylum seekers will wait in Mexico, won’t be allowed in U.S. until courts approve
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Thousands protest against fuel taxes in Paris
French police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in Paris on Saturday, as thousands gathered in the capital and beyond and staged road blockades to vent anger against rising fuel taxes. (Nov. 24)
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Fuel price protests in France turn violent
French police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators in Paris Saturday.