Dec 06 France on strike for a 2nd day, complicating travel By Angela Charlton, Mstyslav Chernov, Associated Press Most French trains were at a halt - including Paris subways - and traffic jams multiplied around the country. Continue reading
Dec 03 Watch 7:54 As NATO’s 70th anniversary summit kicks off, member countries squabble President Trump arrived in London Monday night for a NATO summit meant to celebrate the alliance’s 70th anniversary. But the meeting’s first day was marred by acrimony among at least three member countries, as Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron… Continue watching
Dec 02 NATO under friendly fire as leaders ready for London summit By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO leaders will gather in London on Tuesday as the world’s biggest military alliance, marking its 70th birthday, battles with one of the most confounding of adversaries: Itself. Continue reading
Nov 29 Trump to meet Macron and Merkel at NATO summit By Associated Press NATO summit in London will come a critical moment for the 29-member military alliance, which has been fraying in the face of Trump’s complaints that too many NATO members are spending too little on defense. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 7:27 France united in grief over Notre Dame fire but divided in how to respond By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson In April, the world watched in horror as flames engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral, the beloved Gothic symbol of Paris dating to the Middle Ages. Now, seven months later, a debate swirls over how to repair the structure, which lost its… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 4:50 News Wrap: Mexico still looking for gunmen who killed 9 Americans In our news wrap Wednesday, authorities in northern Mexico are still hunting for the drug cartel gunmen who killed nine Americans, including six children, in a brutal ambush on Monday. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador insisted the attacks would… Continue watching
Sep 13 Paris hit with biggest transport strike in decades over pensions By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French unions were protesting plans for sweeping pension changes by President Emmanuel Macron's government that aim to create a universal pension system, instead of having different pension rules for different jobs. Continue reading
Aug 27 Bolsonaro won’t accept Amazon aid without apology from Macron By Luis Andres Henao, Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused the French president of questioning Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions over fires sweeping the Amazon region. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:12 Trump praises ‘unity’ at G-7, but diverges from other leaders on policy President Trump is headed back to the U.S. Monday night after a G-7 summit marked by confusion and contradictions. Although Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed affection throughout the weekend, they diverged on major policy questions, including the Iran… Continue watching
Aug 26 Trump skips G-7 climate meeting By Sylvie Corbet, Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump was scheduled to attend Monday's session on climate, biodiversity and oceans at the G-7 summit in Biarritz , but didn't. Continue reading