World Jul 24 French authorities detain Russian man accused of plotting to 'destabilize' Olympics French authorities say they have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics.
World Dec 25 Charter plane with 276 Indians stuck at French airport for days in human trafficking probe have left for India Local authorities said 276 of the 303 original passengers were en route to Mumbai, and 25 others stayed in France and requested asylum. Two others were detained and released and appeared before a judge as part of an investigation into…
World Dec 23 Flight from India freed to leave France after being held for days amid human trafficking probe A charter plane sequestered while carrying 303 Indians to Nicaragua was authorized Sunday to leave the French airport where it has been grounded for four days for a human trafficking investigation. A lawyer for the airline said the plane would take…
Politics Nov 15 France issues arrest warrants for Syrian President Assad, 3 generals alleging involvement in war crimes Lawyers for victims say French judicial authorities have issued international arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar Assad, his brother Maher, and two army generals for their alleged involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity.
World Oct 14 France on edge as bomb threats prompt evacuation of Louvre Museum, Versailles Palace The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats, police said. The French government started deploying 7,000 troops to increase security around the country after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected Islamic extremist.
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.