Here's a look at some of the main stories from around France on Monday. Paris It seems the name water canon might be a deceptive one... at least when it comes to those used during the May 1st demonstrations in Paris. A new report has revealed the rather than just water, protesters were lashed with a combination of dried blood, crushed bone and powder made from cattle hoof. This unpleasant mixture was found in at least one water cannon used to disperse the demonstrators during the traditional May 1st demonstrations in spring. But while it certainly sounds disgusting, with protesters unsurprisingly complaining of the smell, the police have said that the mixture "is not bad for the health". Burgundy There were some disgruntled employees at the General Electric factory on Monday morning. Some 40 staff members blocked the entrances to the site at 5 am in an attempt to push management into … [Read more...] about A Glance around France: Animal bones in Paris police water canons and an earthquake in the Alps
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France hands over ETA documents, weapons to Spain
Published 8:42 am PDT, Monday, October 1, 2018 French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, left, and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez talk at the start of a meeting on cooperation against terrorism, at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. less French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, left, and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez talk at the start of a meeting on cooperation against terrorism, at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 1, ... more Photo: Paul White, AP Photo: Paul White, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, left, and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez talk at the start of a meeting on cooperation against terrorism, at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. less French Prime Minister Edouard … [Read more...] about France hands over ETA documents, weapons to Spain
Charles Aznavour, known as France’s Sinatra, dies at 94
Lori Hinnant, Associated Press Updated 8:39 am PDT, Monday, October 1, 2018 FILE - In this Aug.24, 2017 file photo, singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour appears at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Charles Aznavour, the French crooner and actor whose performing career spanned eight decades, has died. He was 94. less FILE - In this Aug.24, 2017 file photo, singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour appears at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Charles Aznavour, the French crooner ... more Photo: Damian Dovarganes, AP FILE - In this Nov.8, 1987 file photo, American singer Liza Minnelli welcomes French singer Charles Aznavour onto the stage at the end of her show at the Lido cabaret in Paris. Charles Aznavour, the French crooner and actor whose performing career spanned eight decades, has died. He was 94. less FILE - … [Read more...] about Charles Aznavour, known as France’s Sinatra, dies at 94
What changes about life in France from October 2018
Childcare benefits The CMG childcare allowance, given to parents who use alternative types of childcare such as nannies or nanny shares, will increase by 30 percent for single parent households with children under the age of 6. It will go up by a maximum of €250 monthly, with a total of 78,000 parents set to benefit from this new raise. It is calculated based on the how many children you have, income and type of childcare used. Gas prices From October 1st, regulated gas prices will rise on average by 3.25 percent this month. For those who use gas for cooking, prices will go up by 1 percent and for households who use gas for heating, it will rise by 3.3 percent. Those who use it for both will see an increase of 2 percent. Gas prices have been rising steadily for the past 6 months. They went up by 0.9 percent in September and by 0.2 percent in August. Photo: AFP Minimum wage … [Read more...] about What changes about life in France from October 2018
India’s economy to overtake UK, Germany, France and Japan in the next decade, predicts HSBC
India will be the fastest growing big economy of the next decade, leapfrogging the UK, Germany, France and Japan to become the third biggest in the world, according to new forecasts. Economists at HSBC said the world’s largest democracy will grow at more than 6pc per year on average over the coming decade. By contrast growth in China is expected to slow to below 5pc per year in the late 2020s. In 2030 China’s GDP will be £26 trillion, according to the forecast, putting it ahead of the US on £25.2 trillion. India will remain a long way behind at $5.9 trillion, although this is almost double its current $3 trillion economy. Canada is predicted to drop out of the top 10 economies by 2030, while... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about India’s economy to overtake UK, Germany, France and Japan in the next decade, predicts HSBC