Jun 08 France to abandon police chokeholds amid George Floyd protests By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press France's interior minister says police in the country will no longer be allowed to conduct chokeholds during arrests. The minister says the immobilization technique is now banned after it came under renewed criticism following George Floyd's death in the United… Continue reading
Jun 02 French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy By Sylvie Corbet, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press France is rolling out an official coronavirus contact-tracing app aimed at containing fresh outbreaks as lockdown restrictions gradually ease. Continue reading
Jun 02 World outrage grows at George Floyd's death By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French authorities have banned a protest over racial injustice and heavy-handed police tactics as global outrage about the death of George Floyd in the United States kindled frustrations across borders and continents. 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
May 26 France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles. Continue reading
Apr 28 New Zealand tames virus as France, Spain announce lockdown exit plans By Angela Charlton, Elena Becatoros, Nick Perry, Associated Press France and Spain were laying out separate roadmaps Tuesday for lifting their lockdowns, while signs emerged that the virus has been all but vanquished in New Zealand and Australia. Continue reading
Apr 26 Virus lockdown raises tensions in France's poorest areas By Elaine Ganley, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press Joining more than 1,000 others, Djemba Diatite stood for hours in line to feed her growing family, grateful for handouts of fruits, vegetables and soap. It was her first time accepting charity, but she had no choice. The coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading
Apr 15 A year after the devastating fire, Notre Dame restoration halted by virus By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press A year after a devastating fire, the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral has been halted by a lockdown in Paris to battle the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 14 Cannes doesn't give up on 2020 festival despite dwindling options By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday abandoned plans for a postponed 2020 edition in June or July but declined to give up entirely, saying it will explore other options. Continue reading
Apr 04 Knifeman in southern France kills 2 in attack on passersby By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press A man wielding a knife attacked residents venturing out to shop in a town under lockdown south of the French city of Lyon Saturday, killing two people and wounding others, prosecutors said. Continue reading