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Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

French President Emmanuel Macrons party, En Marche!, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly on June 18. The winning margin is lower than expected, but voter turnout is estimated at 42%, a record low in the post-war Fifth Republic. Jun 19, 2017
Man attacks police officer with a hammer in Paris: This Is For Syria

Man attacks police officer with a hammer in Paris: This Is For Syria

A man was shot after he attacked a police officer next to Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Eyewitness Kyle Riches shot video of the man lying on the ground after being shot. The man attacked a police officer with a hammer, yelling This is for Syria during the attack. The officer suffered minor injuries. The suspect was wounded in the chest. Jun 7, 2017
Giant zip line installed on Pariss Eiffel Tower for French Open

Giant zip line installed on Pariss Eiffel Tower for French Open

During the French Open volunteers can leap from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower to experience the speed of a smashed tennis ball. Whizzing down at 90km/h, thrill seekers are suspended 115m from the ground before landing in the Champs de Mars, next to the Perrier Village where spectators will be able to follow tennis matches on a big screen throughout the week. Jun 5, 2017
Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

Its well-documented at this point that President Donald Trump plays an odd game of dominance when he shakes hands—he contorts, jostles and pulls the person hes greeting to make sure hes in charge of the shake. But newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron seems to have studied the American president and was prepared for Trumps odd handshake tactics Thursday when the two met in Brussels. May 30, 2017
Emmanuel Macron inaugurated as Frances youngest president

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated as Frances youngest president

Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated as Frances eight president. The pro-European centrist is the youngest-ever president to be sworn it. The 39-year-old won against Marine Le Pen in the second round of elections on 7 May.Before the ceremony, Macron held a meeting with outgoing socialist leader François Hollande. Macron has to pick a prime minister and is expected to meet with German chancellor Angela Merkel shortly after. May 14, 2017
Who is Emmanuel Macron?

Who is Emmanuel Macron?

The 39-year-old centrist comfortably defeated far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during the French presidential elections on 7 May. May 8, 2017
Marine Le Pen Booed at Reims Cathedral

Marine Le Pen Booed at Reims Cathedral

A crowd gathered outside the cathedral ahead of Le Pens arrival and booed her, shouting, Give back the money! according to reports.After touring the cathedral, Le Pen left by a side door, where she was again jeered. May 5, 2017
Francois Hollande calls on French to back Emmanuel Macron

Francois Hollande calls on French to back Emmanuel Macron

French President Francois Hollande on 24 April, called on voters to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election. Hollande gave a warning of dangerous consequences if far-right candidate Marine Le Pen were to win, and said he would vote for his former economy minister as he believes Macron was best placed to unite France. Apr 24, 2017
Francois Hollande calls on French to back Emmanuel Macron

Francois Hollande calls on French to back Emmanuel Macron

French President Francois Hollande on 24 April, called on voters to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election. Hollande gave a warning of dangerous consequences if far-right candidate Marine Le Pen were to win, and said he would vote for his former economy minister as he believes Macron was best placed to unite France. Apr 24, 2017
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