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French Anger at Macron Seeps Into Unexpected Corners

The French city of Bordeaux, traditionally known for its surrounding vineyards and conservative politics, has now become a violent flashpoint of anger over the government’s decision to force through a law raising the retirement age.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympian Convicted of Murder, Is Denied Early Release From Prison

A South African parole board on Friday denied an early release for Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee whose historic run at the 2012 Summer Olympics was quickly overshadowed by a conviction for murdering his girlfriend.

Many Democracies Have Prosecuted Ex-Leaders. The Politics Can Be Tough.

The indictment of former President Donald Trump is a first for the United States, but such cases have become fairly common globally. In the past two decades, several dozen nations have prosecuted a former head of government or head of state.

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