Unions Set Calendar of Mobilizations for 24 October and 5 November
Unions plan street action on 24 October and call a strike for 5 November after a dissatisfying Matignon meeting.
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Explosions reported in Iran's Hormozgan province near Sirik
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Houthis resume hostilities in July, then take Red Sea coastline in September
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Three killed in attacks at Dammam airport and Shaybah oil field
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US orders non-essential embassy staff in Riyadh to depart with families
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Prime Minister and Governor-General speak out on threats to public figures
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Four deaths reported in eastern Spain floods over previous weekend
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Authorities ban demonstrations in Paris sectors, Le Havre and Rouen after unrest
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Curfew Takes Effect in Toulouse Ahead of Saturday's Planned Demonstration
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National Assembly votes 60–56 to ban food-manufacturing hexane from 2027
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