World Oct 14 France to deploy 7,000 troops around the country after deadly school stabbing attack France will mobilize up to 7,000 soldiers to increase security around the country after a teacher was fatally stabbed and three other people wounded in a school attack by a former student suspected of Islamic radicalization, the president’s office said Saturday.
World Jul 14 France celebrates Bastille Day with pomp, a tribute to India and extra police to prevent new unrest France is celebrating its national holiday Friday with whizzing warplanes and a grand Bastille Day parade in Paris. It is also deploying 130,000 police around the country to prevent a new outbreak of unrest in underprivileged neighborhoods.
World Jul 01 More than 1,300 arrested after 4th night of riots in France, Macron cancels trip abroad President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday scrapped an official trip to Germany after a fourth straight night of rioting and looting across France in defiance of a massive police deployment.
World Jun 20 Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea battle to host 2030 World Expo Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and South Korea are vying for the chance to host the 2030 World Expo, or world's fair. The event brings in big revenue and a boost to the image and reputation of the host cities.
World Jun 12 U.S. plans to rejoin UNESCO and pay $600 million in back dues U.S. officials say the decision was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap in UNESCO policymaking.
World Jun 10 Children stabbed in France no longer in life-threatening condition, suspect charged Four young children stabbed in a playground in the French Alps are no longer in life-threatening condition but remain hospitalized, the regional prosecutor said Saturday, as the suspected attacker was handed preliminary charges of attempted murder.
World Jun 06 Union activists protest in France in continued resistance to higher retirement age French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron's higher retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes.
World Jun 03 UN delegates agree to produce draft treaty to end global plastic pollution Global negotiators have agreed to craft a draft treaty to end plastic pollution, a preliminary but crucial step toward tackling one of the most lasting sources of human waste.
World May 01 Workers call for labor rights, economic justice at May Day rallies across the globe They are calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and other better working conditions. May Day is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights.
World Mar 06 Unions vow to shut down France’s economy amid pension battle Unions are threatening to shut down France's economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age.