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Monday

Europe

Paris Unrest Persists After Police Are Accused Of Brutalizing Black Man

Protesters have been taking to the streets to protest reports of the brutalization of a young black man while in police custody. Some protests have turned violent with incidents of looting and arson.

Paris Unrest Persists After Police Are Accused Of Brutalizing Black Man

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Tuesday

Europe

Ex-French President Sarkozy To Run For Presidency In 2017

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he's running once again for the presidency — years after a failed re-election bid that was seen as a rebuke to his leadership.

Ex-French President Sarkozy To Run For Presidency In 2017

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Wednesday

Europe

Eagles Of Death Metal Finish Concert Cut Short By Paris Attacks

Members of the U.S. heavy metal band who survived the Paris massacre made a return visit to the city. For many, attending the rescheduled show was the only way to try moving past the trauma.

Eagles Of Death Metal Finish Concert Cut Short By Paris Attacks

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Saturday

A Paris 'Beach Party' Turns Into A Middle East Protest

People in Paris dance at the "Tel Aviv beach event" on the banks of the Seine River on Thursday. Every summer, Paris celebrates a different seaside city. But the choice of Tel Aviv this year sparked protests from pro-Palestinian activists, who head a rival "Gaza beach event." Francois Mori/AP hide caption

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A Paris 'Beach Party' Turns Into A Middle East Protest

Parisians create an urban beach on the banks of the Seine every summer to conjure seashores around the world. This year's fantasy beach, Tel Aviv, sparked protests and a rival "Gaza" beach.

A Paris 'Beach Party' Turns Into A Middle East Protest

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Tuesday

World

French Investigators Examine Wing Bit Thought To Be From Missing Airliner

Malaysian and French investigators meet in Paris to shape the investigation into recovered debris from the missing Malaysian airliner. The wing component found on an island in the Indian Ocean has arrived in France for analysis.

French Investigators Examine Wing Bit Thought To Be From Missing Airliner

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