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Muslims clash with lawmakers on Paris streets

A Muslim association in France is taking legal action against French lawmakers after clashes with worshippers on the streets of a Paris suburb

France

France debates age of (non-) consent

Following a high-profile acquittal for rape of a minor, France is considering introducing an age beneath which non-consent will be presumed.

Argentina

Plane crew detained after passenger claims neighbour masturbated

The crew of a French-run plane were held for 48 hours by police in Buenos Aires after the daughter of a former Argentine minister complained a fellow passenger masturbated next to her, according to a source close to the investigation

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Eagles of Death Metal pay tribute to Bataclan victims, two years on

Band frontman Jesse Hughes and President Emmanuel Macron shared some kind words and a hug outside the Parisian concert hall.

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Paris attacks anniversary: ‘No trial before at least 2020’

The investigation that began after the wave of attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015 is progressing slowly.

France

France commemorates the second anniversary of the Paris attacks

French president, Emmanuel Macron is to lead commemorations for the second anniversary of the November 13 Paris attacks on Monday

France

France commemorates Armistice day

French president Emmanuel Macron lays a wreath before the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the end of World War One.

France

France: injuries as car driven into students near Toulouse

French police have arrested a man who drove his car into pedestrians in Blagnac, near Toulouse; three people injured.

World News

Europe badly-hit as global wine production set for 'historic low'

Vineyards in Italy, France and Spain have been affected badly by drought and poor weather.

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi celebrates the opening of the Louvre museum

French President Emmanuel Macron was the guest of honour at the event

France

Mystery as hundreds of tiny earthquakes are measured in Alpine valley

Some fear the small tremors could be a sign that a big quake is on the way

France

Terrorist attack in French city of Nice thwarted?

At least 10 people have been arrested by counter-terrorism police in raids in France and Switzerland

France

French president pens birthday poem to British teen

“I know a man who’ll read your verse… The President of France.”

World News

Euroviews. View: Bridging the gap between German prudence and French audacity

A well-functioning Franco-German partnership is more important than ever, writes Dominique Moisi

France

Pope statue in French town sparks row

Cross on monument to Pope John Paul II ruled to break French law on separation of Church and State

France

#Metoo campaign sparks rallies against sexual harassment across France

The movement calls on women to "speak out against harassment"

Global Japan

Architects building dreams the Japanese way

In this edition of Global Japan we meet Shigeru Ban and Sou Fujimoto, two world famous Japanese architects.

France

Irish PM vows to improve French before Ireland 'officially' joins Francophonie

Varadkar earned a "bravo" from Macron for speaking in French

France

Macron shows humility on behalf of the west

"Giving lectures out of context and belittling political systems that did not share our values, what happened? Anomie, certain deaths and radical violence."

France

Supermarket shelves empty as French butter shortage hits

Signs explaining shortage in shops an increasingly common sight