Nov 18 Watch 6:21 Attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Europe heightens tensions and antisemitism fears By Malcolm Brabant, Sonia Kopelev Jewish community leaders in the Netherlands are urging their Muslim counterparts to start discussing ways of reducing tensions caused by the conflict in Gaza. Divisions have deepened in the Netherlands and France following two recent soccer matches involving Israeli teams. Continue watching
Nov 18 French farmers protest EU agricultural pact with South American trade bloc By Associated Press French farmers argue the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. Continue reading
Oct 24 Lebanon aid conference raised $1 billion in pledges, French foreign minister says By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The Paris conference also aimed at coordinating international support to strengthen Lebanon’s armed forces so they can deploy in the country’s south as part of a potential deal to end the war. Such a deal could see Hezbollah withdraw its… Continue reading
Oct 19 French foreign minister vows support for Kyiv’s plan to end Russian invasion of Ukraine By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week, Kyiv’s "victory plan" hopes to compel Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine through negotiations. The proposal is being considered by Ukraine’s Western partners, whose help is vital for Kyiv to resist its… Continue reading
Sep 25 U.S. and France work together on proposal for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that his country and the United States are working on a proposal for a 21-day cease-fire proposal “to allow for negotiations” in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 600 people in… Continue reading
Sep 21 France announces new center-right government two months after divisive elections By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists, more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions. Continue reading
Sep 17 On the witness stand, French man describes inviting dozens of men to rape his drugged wife for years By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press In a trial that has gripped France and raised awareness about sexual violence in the home and beyond, Dominique Pélicot told the court that he also raped his wife, Gisèle Pélicot, and that the 50 men standing trial alongside him… Continue reading
Sep 15 Several more migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel, French authorities say By Associated Press The incident Saturday occurred nearly two weeks after a boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 13 dead, officials said. Continue reading
Sep 08 Paris bids farewell to its sporting summer at the 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing ceremony at a rain-soaked Stade de France. Continue reading
Sep 05 Macron picks EU Brexit negotiator as France’s new prime minister By John Leicester, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government. Continue reading