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Air France, Airbus Dispute Pilot Roles in Rio-Paris Crash

Air France, Airbus Dispute Pilot Roles in Rio-Paris Crash

Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought corporate manslaughter charges at the climax of an eight-week appeal trial on Thursday [Nov. 27]. The rift emerged in closing arguments after prosecutors reiterated demands […]

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France Makes New Arrests in Louvre Heist; Jewels Still Not Found

France Makes New Arrests in Louvre Heist; Jewels Still Not Found

Five more people have been arrested in the Louvre heist case, the Paris prosecutor said Thursday, after two alleged members of the group that stole jewels from the museum were charged. Authorities linked one of the new individuals detained to DNA found at the museum, Laure Beccuau told RTL radio. The necklaces, tiaras and earrings

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France and Germany Reject Trump’s Threats on EU Tech Legislation

France and Germany Reject Trump’s Threats on EU Tech Legislation

France and Germany on Friday defended Europe’s right to adopt its own legislation on technology after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized European rules on digital services, saying any U.S. coercion would be met with retaliation. Trump on Monday threatened to slap additional tariffs on all countries with digital taxes, legislation or regulations, saying they were

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