Jun 06 Much to disagree on as Trump, Macron meet on D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron enjoy putting on a show of exaggerated handshakes, warm kisses and taps on the back, but they disagree on key issues, including climate change, Iran and world trade. Continue reading
Jun 06 On D-Day 75, nations honor veterans, memory of fallen troops By Raf Casert, John Leicester, Associated Press With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the landing beaches of Normandy, a tribute of thanks 75 years after… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 8:42 In Normandy, gratitude and grief ahead of D-Day's 75th anniversary By Malcolm Brabant In 1944, thousands of Allied soldiers landed on five different beaches in Normandy. The operation set the stage for liberation of German-occupied France during World War II. For those who participated in the critical mission, the challenges they faced and… Continue watching
May 27 Europe wakes up to climate concerns after 'green wave' in vote By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Green parties in Germany, France, Britain and elsewhere celebrated big gains in elections for the 751-seat European Parliament amid growing voter concerns over climate change, expressed in large-scale student protests over recent months. Continue reading
May 25 Police hunt suspect after explosion in French city of Lyon By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press French police were on Saturday hunting a suspect believed to have deposited a paper bag containing an explosive device that went off, wounding 13 people in a busy pedestrian street in the city of Lyon the previous day. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 7:25 For these refugees, theater plays a 'vital role' in healing By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson In the aftermath of the Syrian conflict, millions of people fled their country, joining migrants and refugees from across the Middle East and Africa seeking better lives in Europe and the United States. Many gathered at an informal French refugee… Continue watching
May 01 French police clash with May Day protesters on Paris streets By Sylvie Corbet, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press French police clashed with stone-throwing protesters as thousands of people gathered for May Day rallies. More than 7,000 police have been deployed to try to control a crowd that includes yellow vest demonstrators discontent with President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 6:47 News Wrap: Trump denies telling McGahn to fire Mueller In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump denied he tried to have special counsel Robert Mueller fired. Though the Mueller report says Trump asked former White House counsel Don McGahn to get rid of Mueller, Trump tweeted that he “never… Continue watching
Apr 25 Macron offers tax cut to French workers to quell anger By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the nation from the Elysée presidential palace after three months of national debate aimed at addressing the protesters' concerns about high taxes, high unemployment and stagnant wages. He also warned that France and Europe… Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 3:50 Investigation into Notre Dame fire accelerates as France plans to rebuild By Paraic O’Brien, ITN French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years, in time for Paris to host the 2024 Olympics. To meet the ambitious schedule, Macron said architects from around the world would be invited to submit… Continue watching