World Apr 25 French protesters demand trial for Jewish woman's killer Protesters in Paris and other French cities on Sunday denounced a ruling by France’s highest court that the killer of Jewish woman Sarah Halimi was not criminally responsible and therefore could not go on trial.
World Mar 31 France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban.
World Mar 01 Former French President Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
World Jan 21 French victims of child abuse speak out in new #MeToo wave The French government has pledged to toughen laws on the rape of children after a massive online movement has seen hundreds of victims share accounts about sexual abuse within their families.
Science Jan 11 50 countries vow to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 At least 50 countries have committed to protect 30 percent of the planet, including land and sea, over the decade in efforts to halt species extinction and address climate change issues.
World Dec 17 French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19 French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with numerous European leaders.
World Nov 26 Paris police suspended over beating of Black man A French Black man beaten up by several police officers said he is seeking justice after the publication of videos showing officers using a truncheon and tear gas against him with no apparent reason.
Health Sep 21 Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge The growing push to reimpose tough measures in Europe to beat back a scourge that was seemingly brought under control in the spring contributed to a sharp drop on Wall Street in the morning.
World Aug 09 World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut Donors on a teleconference discussing emergency aid to Beirut warned that the money would not be made available until Lebanese authorities “fully commit themselves to timely measures and reforms expected by the Lebanese people.”…
World Jun 30 African, French and Spanish leaders meet to combat extremism The five African countries, known as the G5, have formed a joint military force that is working with France, which has thousands of troops to battle the extremists in the Sahel, the region south of the Sahara Desert.