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French President Macron secured energy supplies during a Gulf tour while facing criticism for his absence during domestic unrest.
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“Criticized for his absence from Paris after violence shook France over the weekend of October 17, the French president said he refused to cancel his trip so as not to show 'nervousness'.”How each side headlined it
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Al Jazeera English · Oct 21
Macron makes surprise Saudi visit as France secures extra diesel supplies — The French president has rounded off his three-day tour to the Gulf with an unscheduled visit to Saudi Arabia. He met Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and expressed solidarity with the kingdom in the
Al Jazeera English · Oct 22
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Al Jazeera English · Oct 21
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Criticized for his absence from Paris after violence shook France over the weekend of October 17, the French president said he refused to cancel his trip so as not to show 'nervousness'.
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