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Protesters arrested, police injured as French pension rallies turn violent

A total of 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces injured on Thursday during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 24, 2023

457 arrested, 441 security forces injured in France unrest

A total of 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces were injured on Thursday during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023

French police accused of using arbitrary arrest to stifle pensions protest

There have been 1,200 unauthorised demonstrations in France since last Thursday, "some of them violent", according to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. There have been hundreds of arrests. Lawyers, magistrates and politicians have accused police officers of using "arbitrary arrest" in an attempt to stifle anti-government protests.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22, 2023

Interior secretary withdraws land exchange but signals support for road through Alaska’s Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Tuesday signaled her support for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge that has been at the center of a decades-long battle between the largely Indigenous people of King Cove, who say it will provide lifesaving access to a Cold Bay…

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Alaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department on Monday approved the operation of a massive oil and gas facility on Alaska’s North Slope, a ConocoPhillips project called Willow supported by the state’s congressional delegation but opposed by environmental groups.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

Alaska's Willow oil project is controversial. Here's why.

Supporters say a major oil project President Joe Biden is OK'ing on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities while environmentalists say it runs counter to his climate goals

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Alaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas - Roll Call

A massive oil and gas facility in was approved by the Biden administration, which also proposed new drilling limits elsewhere in Alaska.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2023

In rift with Biden, Manchin vows to block oil, gas nominee

In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Biden pledges to bring bison back

The Interior Department initiative will prioritize Indigenous culture and expertise

Salon · Mar 9, 2023

TikTok campaign targets Biden on proposed Alaska oil project

A social media campaign is urging President Joe Biden to reject an oil development project on Alaska's North Slope

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023