The prospect of an expanded alliance of world powers to combat IS dimmed as top U.S. and Russian leaders dug in on longstanding disagreements. Mr. Obama said Russia and Iran must decide if they will continue to back Mr. Assad or join the international effort to defeat extremists. Source: WSJ
The A6 was cut off Saturday morning in both directions at the border between the Saone-et-Loire and the Rhône, by the prefect as a precaution against the expected mobilisation of “yellow vests”. Source Ledauphine
The Elysée was in castle mode on Saturday, December 8 for Act IV of the Yellow Vests. If Emmanuel Macron stayed on the spot, everything was ready to take him away from the hustle and bustle of Paris if the day went wrong. Source Le Dauphine
With France still reeling from the Strasbourg terrorist shooting, the government has called on the “yellow vest” protest movement to cancel its next rally. Meanwhile, a protester has died after being hit by a truck. Source: Deutsche Welle
