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Airspace closed and ambassador recalled - all because of Macron's statement

This is the biggest escalation of the conflict between the two countries in several years, according to Reuters.
A spokesman for the French army said that due to Algeria's decision, "there will be no major consequences" for its operation in the Sahel region.
Algeria recalled the ambassador to Paris on Sunday, citing comments by French President Emmanuel Macron.

France marked Republic Day Parade with planes, tanks and 5.000 soldiers VIDEO / PHOTO

The holiday was marked with precautionary measures due to the coronavirus.
About 5.000 members of all branches of the army took part in the parade as part of the Republic Day, and the parade was followed by the President of the state Emmanuel Macron, the state leadership of France and about 25.000 citizens.

Who is the man who slapped Macron?

The man alleged to have slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face ran a club for enthusiasts of medieval swordsmanship and had no previous criminal record, two sources familiar with the investigation said on Wednesday.
A police source identified the suspect as 28-year-old Damien Tarel, as Reuters reported.

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