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Macron Says French Ambassador to Niger ‘Being Held Hostage’
This was Niger's fifth military coup d'état since the country gained independence from France in 1960.
September 18, 2023
Britain, France and Germany Say They Will Keep Their Nuclear and Missiles Sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany announced Thursday they will keep their sanctions on Iran related to the Mideast country’s…
September 15, 2023
Lisa’s Weekly Global Round Up on Bridge City News
Lisa Daftari speaks with Hal Roberts from Bridge City News about this week’s top global headlines.
July 10, 2023
U.S., U.K., France Urge U.N. to Investigate Iranian Drones Used in Ukraine
The United States, France and Britain have accused Iran and Russia of violating a U.N. Security Council resolution…
July 7, 2023
French Riots Subside as Counter Protesters Decry Violence
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin attributed the stark decline in arrests to a sizeable police response.
July 5, 2023
Paris is Burning: 1,300 People Arrested Amid French Riots Over Teen’s Killing by Police
French officials said about 2,500 fires were set and stores were vandalized and broken into. As a result of the unfolding chaos, the government has dispatched 40,000 police officers.
July 3, 2023
French Mayor Alleges Rioters Tried to Assassinate Him in 5th Night of Violence
Riots erupted for another night across France over a police-involved shooting of a 17-year-old last week, leading to…
July 3, 2023
France Deploys 40,000 Police Officers Amid Violent Protests After Teen’s Shooting Death
Schools, town halls and vehicles have been destroyed by the protesters.
June 30, 2023
Paris Shooting: Unrest Breaks Out for Second Night After Police Kill Teen
Protesters shot fireworks at police and set cars ablaze in the working class Paris suburb of Nanterre on…
June 29, 2023
Syrian Refugee Reportedly Suspect in France Stabbing Attack in Which 4 Toddlers Injured
An adult was also injured and is reportedly in critical condition, as are two of the four children.
June 9, 2023