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French fishermen furious over fuel prices block ports for hours

French fishermen furious over fuel prices block ports for hours

French fishermen blocked several ports and an oil terminal in Southern France for hours this week to protest rising fuel prices. The blockade was lifted after government official Catherine Chabaud promised to provide financial support to the sector.

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US central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, first hike in over 3 years

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