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French scientists join US protests in face of Trump administration's 'sabotage'

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol in Washington. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP

Scientific researchers across France have voiced solidarity with their American colleagues by joining the "Stand up for Science" movement, protesting against massive budget cuts and what they say is 'sabotage' by Donald Trump's administration.

Under the banner "Stand up for Science France", a collective scientists held several demonstrations and conferences in cities across the country on Friday in support of similar events organised in the United States.

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