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Child refugees going missing in UK: Report
May 29, 2018 07:07More than 120 child refugees trafficked to the UK from northern parts of France have gone missing, a new report has revealed, raising concerns about the British government’s lack of action.
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French president confirms Lebanese PM was held in Saudi Arabia last year
May 29, 2018 01:31French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly admitted that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri had been “held” last November in Riyadh, where he abruptly announced his resignation live on Saudi TV, claiming his mediation efforts played a decisive role in resolving the political crisis back then.
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Two killed in shooting in France's Marseille
May 26, 2018 13:56Two more violent deaths have occurred overnight in the southern French city of Marseille, known for its turf wars for control of the drug trade, officials say.
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US anti-Iran sanctions will further endanger Mideast: French FM
May 23, 2018 08:53France has criticized the US for scrapping the Iran nuclear deal and resorting, instead, to a policy of pressure and sanctions against the country, warning that such an approach could further destabilize the restive Middle East region.
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France steps up military presence along Syria-Iraq border
May 21, 2018 08:12France has expanded its military presence in Syria, joining the United States in its support for Kurdish militants that are accused of being used by the US to partition the Arab country.
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France urges Italy to stick to its EU commitments
May 20, 2018 12:14French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has warned that if a new populist government in Italy wants to evade its financial commitments regarding the European Union, it would put the entire eurozone economy at risk.
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French police arrest two Egyptian-born brothers suspected of terrorism
May 18, 2018 10:43French police have foiled a suspected terror attack and arrested two Egyptian-born brothers who were plotting the attack in France.
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France urges EU to protect firms doing business with Iran
May 17, 2018 08:49France has called on the European Union (EU) to protect the companies that are doing business with Iran as the US moves to impose fresh sanctions on Tehran following its pullout of the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Chinese company ready to replace Total in SP11 if it quits: Zanganeh
May 17, 2018 06:52Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says if French energy giant Total decides to exit the Iran South Pars 11 (SP11) gas field development, a Chinese company is ready to replace it.
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Russia, France reiterate commitment to Iran deal: Kremlin
May 15, 2018 08:14Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, have confirmed their commitment to preserving the 2015 multinational nuclear deal with Iran despite the US withdrawal.