Apr 23 French prosecutors open terror probe in police official's killing By Angela Charlton, Michel Euler, Associated Press France's national anti-terrorism prosecutor said his office took over the probe because the attacker had staked out the station, because of statements he made during the attack, and because he targeted a police official. Continue reading
Apr 19 Rwanda report said France bears responsibility for 'enabling' the 1994 genocide By Associated Press The 600-page report says that France “did nothing to stop” the massacres, in April and May 1994, and in the years after the genocide tried to cover up its role and even offered protection to some perpetrators. Continue reading
Apr 14 France to aid kids' mental health with free counseling By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that free psychological counseling will be provided to children and teenagers struck by a wave of mental health difficulties that accompanied the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Mar 31 France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban. Continue reading
Mar 15 Major European nations suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Spain will stop administering the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for two weeks while experts review its safety, Health Minister Carolina Dias announced Monday. Continue reading
Mar 01 Former French President Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 16 France passes anti-radicalism bill that worries Muslims By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press The bill covers most aspects of French life but has been hotly contested by some Muslims, lawmakers and others who fear the state is intruding on essential freedoms and pointing a finger at Islam. Continue reading
Jan 29 France closing borders to travelers outside European Union By Associated Press Castex ordered stepped up police checks of those who violate France’s 12-hour-a-day curfew, hold secret parties or reopen restaurants in defiance of a closure order in place since October. Continue reading
Jan 27 Racial profiling by French police challenged in class action lawsuit By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Six nongovernmental organizations have opened the first class-action lawsuit against France for alleged systemic discrimination by police carrying out identity checks. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 1:51 COVID-19 shutdowns bring new popularity to old winter pastime By PBS NewsHour After months of shutdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, some ski resorts are cautiously reopening in the U.S. and Europe. But not in France. Worried about outbreaks, French ski resorts can’t use their chair lifts or open their chalets. Continue watching