Dec 09 France unveils draft law to fight Islamist radicalism By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Parliament is expected to open what is likely to be a lively debate on the draft law made public Wednesday in coming months. Continue reading
Nov 27 Macron: Images of French police beating Black man ‘shame us’ By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks, posted on Facebook, were his first since apparently unwarranted use of force by police was spotlighted in two recent incidents. Continue reading
Nov 14 US sec’y of state begins difficult 7-nation tour in France By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank Saturday at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East, travels that were certain to be awkward… Continue reading
Nov 02 2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say By Philipp Jenne, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Austria’s top security official said authorities believe there were several well-armed gunmen involved and that a police operation was still ongoing. Continue reading
Aug 06 Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press After talks with Lebanese leaders, France’s Macron announced his country will organize a conference in the next few days to raise money for food, medicine, housing and other urgent aid. Continue reading
Aug 06 Lebanon investigates blast amid rising anger, calls for change By Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese officials targeted in the investigation of the massive blast that tore through Beirut sought to shift blame for the presence of explosives at the city’s port, and the visiting French president warned Thursday that without serious… Continue reading
Aug 05 French president traveling to Lebanon after deadly explosion By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would fly to the shattered Lebanese capital, and two planeloads of French rescue workers and aid were expected to touch down on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jul 10 Activists protest against French minister accused of rape By Arno Pedram, Associated Press Women’s rights activists held protests in cities in France and abroad against President Emmanuel Macron’s appointment of a new interior minister who is accused of rape and a justice minister who has minimized the #MeToo movement. Continue reading
Jul 07 French women’s rights groups protest Macron’s minister appointments By Associated Press Women's rights groups are protesting French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of an interior minister who has been accused of rape and a justice minister who has criticized the #MeToo movement. Continue reading
May 28 French hospital workers protest lack of funds By Associated Press Hospital workers gathered outside Robert-Debré hospital in North-East Paris Thursday to protest what they describe as the government's lack of interest in France's public health system. Continue reading