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Russia puts brave face on cancelled Putin-Trump talks

Bloomberg The Kremlin sought to limit damage from another apparent snub after plans fell through for a meeting in Paris between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump. Russian officials have pinned their hopes on personal contacts between the two leaders to help achieve a long-sought warming in relations with the US that plunged to their worst since ...

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Plan to attack president Macron foiled as French police make arrests

Bloomberg French authorities probing a planned attack on President Emmanuel Macron made six arrests on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The planned attack on Macron was not well-defined at this stage, said the person, who asked not to be named as the status of the probe is confidential. A preliminary investigation is being run by Paris ...

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Tunisia: President-PM rift widens over cabinet

Bloomberg Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has rejected a cabinet reshuffle announced by the prime minister, escalating a political deadlock between the former allies as the government struggles to revive an economy saddled with high inflation and a financial crisis. Prime Minister Youssef Chahed announced the appointments in a speech on state television, in an effort to shore up support ...

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