[Link] Niger: two killed and 17 injured in clash with French military convoy

Read: 28/11/2021 www.theguardian.com

At least two people were killed and 18 injured in western Niger on Saturday when protesters clashed with a French military convoy they blocked after it crossed the border from Burkina Faso, Niger’s government said.

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[Link] Australia tries to calm diplomatic bust-up with France over submarine deal

Read: 19/9/2021 www.9news.com.au

The Federal Government has responded to France's decision to recall its ambassadors to Australia and the US.

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[Link] France recalls ambassadors to US and Australia after Aukus pact

Read: 19/9/2021 www.theguardian.com

France has recalled its ambassadors to the the US and Australia for consultations sparked by the “exceptional seriousness” of Canberra’s surprise decision to cancel an order for French-built submarines and its security pact with Washington and London.

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