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France: PM Edouard Philippe suspends controversial fuel tax rises

Tax rises which led to angry protests across France have been postponed for six months.

Tax rises which led to angry protests across France have been postponed for six months. Demonstrations have been held in several cities and caused widespread damage and disruption.

Also, a report on allegations that Burundi's government is torturing and killing its opponents, and we speak to the creator of a new opera all about Communist thinker Karl Marx.

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