Apr 15 World witnesses Notre Dame Cathedral fire with shock and horror By Associated Press As the flames tore through the 12th-century cathedral, Spain's prime minister offered France the help of his country in the recovery. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Fire engulfs Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral By Joshua Barajas Firefighters worked Monday to contain a fire at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue reading
Apr 15 Fire breaks out at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral By Lori Hinnant, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press A catastrophic fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris' soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures of the Western world as tourists and Parisians looked on aghast from the streets… Continue reading
Mar 23 French yellow vests protest in Paris for 19th weekend as troops monitor By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press About 6,000 police officers were deployed in the capital on Saturday and two drones were helping to monitor the demonstrations. French authorities also deployed soldiers to protect sensitive sites, allowing police forces to focus on maintaining order during the protests. Continue reading
Mar 16 French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Large plumes of smoke rose above the rioting on Paris’ landmark Champs-Elysees Avenue,… Continue reading
Feb 05 Arson suspected in Paris apartment fire that killed 10 By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press The fire is the deadliest in Paris since the April 2005 hotel fire near the capital's famed Opera that killed 24 people. Continue reading
Jan 12 2 firefighters killed in Paris blast likely caused by gas leak By Associated Press The Paris prosecutor’s office says that two firefighters have been killed in the bakery blast and has corrected the overall figure given earlier by France’s interior minister. Continue reading
Jan 11 “I’m demanding my due,” yellow vest supporters say as protests continue By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Like the reflective fluorescent safety vests, occupied roundabouts have become a trademark of the protest movement shaking up France that was initially triggered by the rising cost of fuel but has since morphed into a broader anti-government revolt. Continue reading
Dec 14 Paris braces for fifth straight weekend of protests By Associated Press Paris' police chief said armored vehicles and thousands of officers will be deployed in the French capital in anticipation of the protests turning violent. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 11:01 Why the UK and France are facing ‘fundamental transformations’ Political upheaval is building on both sides of the English Channel. British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her Brexit plan. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to increase wages to try and appease Paris protesters. What does all… Continue watching