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France called back its ambassador to Italy, who is based in Rome's French embassy

France recalls Italian ambassador as relations cool

France took the exceptional step of recalling its ambassador to Rome today, to protest against a "provocation" from the Italian government, laying bare the tensions between the two historic allies.

Europe • 07 Feb 19

Protesters gathered at the Customs House

'Yellow vest' protesters urge Taoiseach's resignation

Dozens of protesters have gathered outside Dublin's Custom House in the latest "yellow vest" protest in the city.

Ireland • 12 Jan 19

Tear gas is thrown at protesters in Paris

Protests hit with water cannon, tear gas in Paris

Police in Paris fired water cannon and tear gas to push back "yellow vest" demonstrators from around the Arc de Triomphe monument today, in the ninth straight weekend of protests.

Europe • 12 Jan 19

Government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux said the French government would harden their stance on the issue

French govt dismiss yellow vest protests as 'agitators'

The French government has dismissed 'yellow vest' protesters as agitators whose only goal was to topple it, signalling a toughening stance against the movement that has shaken Emmanuel Macron's presidency.

World • 04 Jan 19

A total of 38,600 people took part in a sixth round of nationwide protests yesterday, according to the interior ministry

Macron calls for order after sixth weekend of unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "order" after a sixth weekend of yellow vest anti-government protests marked by dwindling participation and a violent attack on police in Paris.

France • 23 Dec 18

So-called 'yellow-vests' protesters have been blocking roads and feul depots in France for weeks

French government abandons fuel price hike plans

The French government has abandoned all planned fuel tax hikes for 2019 and appealed for calm.

Europe • 05 Dec 18

'Yellow vest' protests have spread nationwide

France suspends fuel tax hikes for six months

France's prime minister has suspended planned increases to fuel taxes for at least six months in response to weeks of sometimes violent protests

Europe • 05 Dec 18

Police said over 100 people were injured

110 injured, nearly 300 arrested in Paris protests

Over 100 people have been injured and almost 300 arrested in Paris after violent clashes between police and "yellow vest" protesters, in a third weekend of nationwide demonstrations against high living costs.

Europe • 01 Dec 18

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