For the fourth night in a row, France has been rocked by violence and unrest sparked by the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel. 45,000 police officers have been deployed to try and quell the unrest, with 1,311 arrests made so far, but clashes between protesters and police have continued. Nahel's funeral is scheduled for Saturday, and the officer accused of the killing has been charged with voluntary homicide and is in custody.
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This article discusses the third night of nationwide protests in France following the police shooting of a 17-year-old, Nahel. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, while protesters erected barricades, lit fires and shot fireworks. Over 600 people were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured. President Macron has called a crisis meeting of ministers to address the unrest.
On Wednesday night, violence erupted across France following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by police. 170 officers were injured and 180 people were arrested, and 40,000 police are being deployed to prevent further unrest. Activists have called for an end to systemic police abuse, and the government has condemned the shooting and vowed to restore justice.
Key takeaways: 31 people arrested, 25 police officers injured, and 40 cars burned in overnight unrest Government has increased police presence in Paris and other…
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The U.S. Coast Guard is holding a news briefing Tuesday to provide an update on the search for a submersible carrying five people, including British explorer Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, to the wreckage of the Titanic. The Canadian research vessel lost contact with the sub Sunday morning and the Coast Guard is continuing to search for it. The Explorers Club, the family of Shahzada Dawood, and the Coast Guard have all expressed their hope that the submersible is located quickly and the crew is safe.
A search and rescue mission is underway for a private submarine carrying five passengers, including British businessman Hamish Harding and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his teenage son, Suleman. The families of the passengers have expressed their hope that the submarine is located as quickly as possible and the crew is safe, and the search and rescue mission is being conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The families of the passengers have asked for privacy during this difficult time and are grateful for the concern being shown by their colleagues and friends.
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