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#MeToo and the French medical profession

While Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, the French medical profession is now dealing with a series of #MeToo allegations in hospitals, including one leading female specialist levelling accusations against a renowned male colleague. Also it may be 2024 but a full-time working woman still makes only 88 cents for every euro or dollar earned by a man, across the OECD. Annette Young talks to OECD senior economist, Valerie Frey, on the effectiveness of pay transparency laws. Plus the Egyptian female rappers vying for the spotlight as they seek to pursue their careers in a highly traditional Muslim country. http://dlvr.it/T63c7W

France prison population reaches all-time record with 120% capacity

A record number of inmates were serving time in France at the start of this month, official data showed Friday, as the country battles serious prison overcrowding. http://dlvr.it/SnJ8tb

Fitch agency cuts France’s debt rating to 'AA-', revises up outlook to stable

Fitch on Friday cut France's sovereign credit rating by one notch to 'AA-', citing a potential political deadlock and social movements that are posing risks to President Emmanuel Macron's reform agenda. http://dlvr.it/SnJ8gV

Pennsylvania college student gives ride to police officer chasing suspect on foot

A Villanova University student gave a ride to a Philadelphia-area police officer pursuing a suspect who fled a traffic stop on foot last week.  Phil Sandor, 22, was driving to class April 17, when he gave a ride to Radnor Police Office Kyle Hand, who was chasing a suspect on Lancaster Avenue, FOX Philadelphia reported. Continue reading "Pennsylvania college student gives ride to police officer chasing suspect on foot" http://dlvr.it/SnG0HR

California convicted serial killer sentenced to second life sentence for Stanford murders

A California judge sentenced convicted serial killer John Arthur Getreu to seven years to life Thursday for killing 21-year-old Stanford Law librarian Leslie Perlov in 1973. Getreu, 79, strangled both Perlov, and 21-year-old Stanford graduate Janet Taylor, daughter of university football coach Chuck Taylor, 13 months apart in 1973 and 1974, respectively, in what becameContinue reading "California convicted serial killer sentenced to second life sentence for Stanford murders" http://dlvr.it/SnC7dc

French PM delays immigration bill due to lack of parliamentary majority

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Wednesday that she would push plans for a new immigration law to the autumn for lack of enough support in parliament to get it adopted at this stage. http://dlvr.it/Sn84WT

Macron avoids crowds on latest trip to provincial France after pensions crisis

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday steered clear from close contact with the public as he made a new foray into provincial France in the wake of his signing of a hugely unpopular pension reform. http://dlvr.it/Sn50Vt

San Francisco Target reportedly puts products behind security glass amid shoplifting concerns

A Target store in San Francisco is locking up some of its products behind security glass as shoplifting remains a concern for retailers in the region amid an increase in shoplifting.  A Tik Tok user posted images of some products of the store on the city’s Folsom Street behind the glass since at least October,Continue reading "San Francisco Target reportedly puts products behind security glass amid shoplifting concerns" http://dlvr.it/Sn1zjw

US, UK and France evacuate embassy personnel amid ongoing fighting in Sudan

Foreign countries on Sunday rushed to evacuate their nationals from battle-torn Sudan where deadly fighting raged into a second week between forces loyal to two rival generals. http://dlvr.it/Smz2f0

Netflix devotes series to Varian Fry, the man who saved thousands from Vichy France in WWII

The story of Varian Fry, a US journalist who helped some 2,000 of Europe’s imperilled artists, writers and refugees escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, has inspired the new Netflix series “Transatlantic”. FRANCE 24 takes a look at a hero who risked his life many times over before falling into relative anonymity. http://dlvr.it/Smwv9M

Comoros refuses migrants expelled from French island of Mayotte

The Indian Ocean archipelago of the Comoros vowed Friday not to accept migrants expelled from the neighbouring French island of Mayotte in a looming operation that has caused a diplomatic spat. http://dlvr.it/Smtnnj

Biden, Macron discuss French leader's recent trip to China to ease tensions

US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron signaled efforts Thursday to ease tensions in the wake of the French leader's recent remarks on Taiwan and the European security relationship with Washington. http://dlvr.it/Smtnc2

Lame duck? France's Macron after pension reform

What do the French want – a leader who respects the will of the people, or one that gets things done? In his prime time address on Monday, the term-limited Emmanuel Macron acknowledged how deeply unpopular his pension reform is. But now that it has been railroaded through parliament, validated by the courts and enacted by the president, he again assured it was for the best and that it's time to move on to the rest of his laundry list of reforms. http://dlvr.it/Smqypx

Macron heckled on first French outing since bitter pension battle

French President Emmanuel Macron was loudly booed by crowds in eastern France on Wednesday as he embarked on his first trip to a French region since signing his unpopular pensions reform into law. http://dlvr.it/Smmvp7

Autism diagnosis: An uphill battle

For years, autism was underdiagnosed in France because of a lack of medical training for professionals. Now adults, thousands of people on the autism spectrum have had to spend years waiting for a diagnosis and try to adapt to life without one. They spoke to Sonia Baritello and Jonathan Walsh about their long, uphill battle. http://dlvr.it/SmjqFT

Firefighters battle blaze in south of France in first major forest fire of 2023

Hundreds of firefighters are steadily wrestling under control France's first major forest fire of the year, which has ripped through swaths of woods and scrub straddling the country's southern border with Spain. http://dlvr.it/Smfm9r

Macron to address France after 'Pyrrhic' pension reform victory

President Emmanuel Macron is on Monday to address France for the first time since signing into law his controversial pension reform, facing warnings the political and social crisis sparked by the changes is not over. http://dlvr.it/Smbpjm

63-year-old Oklahoma man arrested for possessing 2,000 child pornography files

A 63-year-old Oklahoma man is behind bars after admitting to the possession of thousands of images of child pornography. Billy Hatch, a resident of Enid, Oklahoma, was charged with aggravated possession of child pornography this week after police say they found 2,000 child porn files on his devices, Fox 25 Oklahoma reported. Police allege that HatchContinue reading "63-year-old Oklahoma man arrested for possessing 2,000 child pornography files" http://dlvr.it/SmYhR5

Macron visits Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral to mark fire anniversary

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral on Friday to mark four years since the fire that destroyed significant parts of the historic landmark. http://dlvr.it/SmWbp9

Ellagic Acid Hydrate Market 2023 – Emerging Trends & Competitive Landscape | Worldwide Players Strategies up to 2033

Market.biz recently published a new study titled “Global Ellagic Acid Hydrate Market 2023“ Size Report, Growth and Forecast 2021-2026, Breakdown Data by Company, Key Regions, Types and Applications. The research is compiled using primary and secondary research methods to accurately and accurately understand the Ellagic Acid Hydrate market. Analysts use top-down and bottom-up methods to evaluate marketContinue reading "Ellagic Acid Hydrate Market 2023 – Emerging Trends & Competitive Landscape | Worldwide Players Strategies up to 2033" http://dlvr.it/SmSrMC

Police arrest anti-Macron protesters during state visit to the Netherlands

Dutch police detained two protesters who ran towards French President Emmanuel Macron in Amsterdam on Wednesday as his domestic troubles intruded once again on his state visit to the Netherlands. http://dlvr.it/SmPtHG

Macron 'kissing Xi's ass', Trump says after Taiwan comments

French President Emmanuel Macron has been in China meeting with Xi Jinping and "kissing his ass," Donald Trump said Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/SmPt3V

Global Alopecia Drugs market is projected to witness significant growth due to recent developments and advancements in the field of hair loss treatment.

MarketResearch.biz announces publication of its recently generated research report titled, “Global Alopecia Drugs Market By Type (Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis) Route Of Administration (Topical, Oral, Injectable) End-User (Hospitals And Clinics, Salons, Home Care) By Region - Global Forecast To 2033.”, which offers a holistic view of the global alopecia drugs market through systematic segmentation that covers every aspect of the target market. According to report, Alopecia Drugs market was valued at US$ 8.72 billion in 2022 and it is projected to grow US$ 14.61 billion by 2033 , registering a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2033. Alopecia is partial or complete hair loss, especially on the scalp, and either occurs in patches on the entire head or over the body. Alopecia areata is an immunologic disorder that generally affects men and women between the ages of 20 and 40. The disease starts with rapid patchy hair loss, which can spread t

Macron outlines vision for 'European sovereignty’ at a Hague speech disrupted by hecklers

Speaking at the Hague on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of his vision for a new era of “European sovereignty” in which the Continent can choose its own partners and “shape its own destiny”. His address was briefly disrupted by protesters who attempted to shout him down. http://dlvr.it/SmLvJC

Colorado Home Depot customer gets attacked by dog, owner flees store

A Home Depot customer was attacked in the face by a dog while shopping in Colorado last month, according to authorities. The customer was visiting a Home Depot in Evergreen when the dog’s owner and trainer approached them. The dog owner asked the customer to give the dog a treat as part of its training.Continue reading "Colorado Home Depot customer gets attacked by dog, owner flees store" http://dlvr.it/SmFKvH

New Jersey police officer shot, civilian injured

A police officer in New Jersey was shot in Phillipsburg, New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, along with a civilian. The officer and the injured woman are being treated at St. Luke’s Hospital. Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer told News 12 New Jersey that a bullet went through the officer’s car door and into his leg.Continue reading "New Jersey police officer shot, civilian injured" http://dlvr.it/SmCNgv

‘Medical issue’ diverted Atlanta-bound Delta flight to OKC, airline says

A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta resumed its flight Friday after being diverted to Oklahoma City a day earlier. The airline said in a statement that the flight was diverted “out of an abundance of caution due to an onboard medical issue.” Passengers told KOCO-TV that at least three flight attendantsContinue reading "‘Medical issue’ diverted Atlanta-bound Delta flight to OKC, airline says" http://dlvr.it/Sm9Q2X

Macron’s favourite restaurant set on fire, participation dwindles in French pension protests

Protesters in Paris briefly set fire to President Emmanuel Macron’s favourite restaurant Thursday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for an 11th day of demonstrations against the president’s deeply unpopular pension reform. Violence also flared in others French cities, including Rennes and Nantes, but overall protest participation dwindled. Read our live blog below to follow the day’s events as they unfolded. http://dlvr.it/Sm6t6P

French army fears overstretch among soldiers patrolling Paris Olympics

Like past Olympic host nations France plans to deploy soldiers for securing the 2024 summer games in Paris, but army and government sources have told AFP that they fear the forces being overloaded. http://dlvr.it/Sm6std

Biden, Macron discuss China's possible role in bringing peace to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden agreed in a telephone call ahead of a visit to Beijing by Macron to engage China to hasten the end of the war in Ukraine, the Elysee Palace said on Wednesday.  http://dlvr.it/Sm454s

France to try senior Assad allies for crimes against humanity in Syria

French judges have ordered senior officials of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria to stand trial for collusion in crimes against humanity, a first in France, according to court documents seen by AFP Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/Sm1QGZ

Global Aerogel Market Revenue To Register 31.8% CAGR between 2023 and 2033 - Marketresearch.biz

MarketResearch.biz announces publication of its most recently generated research report titled, “ Global Aerogel Market By Application (Oil & gas, Construction, Automotive and aerospace, healthcare, Performance coatings, Chemicals, Electronics, and Others), By Form,Type, By Processing Type, and Region - Global Forecast To 2033. ”, which offers a holistic view of the global aerogel market through systematic segmentation that covers every aspect of the target market. The global aerogel market was valued at US$ 2676.7 Mn in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 55803.5 Mn in 2033 at a CAGR of 31.8% from 2023 to 2033. Aerogel also known as “Frozen smoke” is a synthetic substance obtained by replacing liquid component with gas in the gel. Aerogel is created by replacing the gel’s liquid content with air or a type of gas. Aerogel is approximately 99.8% air by volume, has extremely low density, high thermal resistance, and impact damping properties. Aerogel can be recycled and reused, hen

Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France’s history of prosecuting ex-leaders

The United States waded into new territory on Thursday with the indictment of former president Donald Trump, a move that was unprecedented in US history. But other liberal democracies have extensive experience charging former – and sometimes current – leaders. While a serving French leader is generally safe from prosecution, former presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac were convicted after leaving office.  http://dlvr.it/SlyP9T

Streaming into the Future: A Deep Dive into the Video Streaming Market

Video Streaming Market size is expected to reach US$ 75.7 Billion by 2023 and it is expected to reach US$ $513.2 billion by 2033 , growing at an CAGR of 21.10% from 2023-2033. Global Video Streaming Market provides a complete overview of the market's past, present, and future prospects. The global Video Streaming Market report estimates and examines the market at both a global and regional level. This report examines the market history and evaluates the future market situation to predict the growth of the market over the next few years. This intelligence analysis study combined primary and secondary analysis methods that were supposed to give the reader a comprehensive plan about the market's prospects. It provides a cognitive content as well as unbiased research of the market's past performance, and the current standing, taking into consideration the most important trends, key variables, challenges, opportunities and, therefore, the development prospects. Get a sample co

'A polarised debate': Paris votes on banning self-service e-scooters

Self-service e-scooters have become commonplace on the streets of Paris since they were first introduced five years ago, but irresponsible use and a rising accident toll have hardened city hall’s attitude towards the popular mode of transport. On April 2 residents in the capital will vote on whether to ban them altogether. http://dlvr.it/SlvSnB

US Iraq War veteran ‘held his insides with his hands’ after 2003 fragging among 16 who ‘deserve Purple Heart’

An Iraq War veteran is pushing the military to honor the 16 casualties in U.S. Army Sgt. Hasan Akbar’s 2003 ambush on the 101st Airborne Division with the Purple Heart. Akbar, who is on death row in a military prison, cut the generators that lit Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait and tossed grenades into several tentsContinue reading "US Iraq War veteran ‘held his insides with his hands’ after 2003 fragging among 16 who ‘deserve Purple Heart’" http://dlvr.it/SlsFsT

France's hard-left CGT union elects first woman leader amid pension fight

France's hard-left CGT union has elected its first woman leader, two CGT sources told Reuters on Friday.  http://dlvr.it/Slq86Z