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Runoff parliamentary elections start in France, Macron’s party projected to win
Jun 18, 2017 04:45Polling stations have opened in France in the second round of parliamentary elections, as President Emmanuel Macron’s newly-established party is on its way to taking over the French Lower House.
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UK still has time to reverse Brexit decision: France
Jun 14, 2017 08:21French President Emmanuel Macron says despite Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the UK can still change its mind and remain a member of the bloc.
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12 people injured in Paris Molotov cocktail attack
Jun 12, 2017 04:12Twelve people, six of them police officers, were injured after a Molotov cocktail was hurled into and exploded at a restaurant in the French capital.
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Macron’s party wins biggest share of legislative votes
Jun 12, 2017 00:38French President Emmanuel Macron's party is set to win an overwhelming majority in the parliament after the first round of National Assembly voting.
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Russia to support Paris climate deal despite US withdrawal
Jun 02, 2017 09:15Russia will still stick to the Paris Climate Agreement despite the United States' pullout from the landmark deal, an official says.
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French prosecutors open inquiry into Macron’s minister
Jun 01, 2017 08:39French prosecutors say they were opening a preliminary investigation into a property deal involving one of President Emmanuel Macron’s ministers.
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Amnesty: French state of emergency aimed at stopping peaceful protests
Jun 01, 2017 00:22Amnesty International says France has been using an extended state of emergency in Paris to block peaceful protests.
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Putin on France visit to mend strained ties with West
May 29, 2017 17:05Russian President Vladimir Putin has started an official visit to France in what many see as an attempt to mend strained ties with the West.
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France: Russia important factor in solving many international problems
May 28, 2017 23:59French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Russia is a key factor in solving many international problems.
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Frenchman, 3 Congolese hostages freed in Congo
May 28, 2017 23:59Militiamen have freed a French national and three Congolese who were kidnapped in March in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Interior Ministry says.