France

French minister says banning burkinis unconstitutional

Aug 28, 2016 23:57

French mayors are refusing to remove a ban on burkinis despite the country’s highest administrative court ruling them as illegal.
Iran and France sign environmental agreements

Aug 28, 2016 10:12

Iran and France have agreed to carry out joint projects toward the enhancement of environmental issues in both countries.
France expels two Moroccans over security threats

Aug 27, 2016 09:13

With a string of terrorist attacks in France over the past months, Paris has expelled two Moroccans after evidence was found that they could pose serious security threats by “their continuous stay on French soil.”
France’s Council of State suspends ban on burkini

Aug 26, 2016 12:40

France’s Council of State has suspended a controversial ban on Muslim women’s full-body swimsuit, known as burkini, which has stirred anger among Muslims and split government officials.
Nice joins several French cities to ban burkini swimwear

Aug 20, 2016 05:18

The southeastern French city of Nice has become the latest seaside resort in the western European country to prohibit the burkini, the full-body Islamic swimsuit.
Wildfires displace 1,000s in southern France

Aug 11, 2016 09:56

Wildfires raging through southern France have forced the evacuation of 5,000 people from areas considered in danger.
Fire kills 13 in northern France

Aug 05, 2016 23:58

At least 13 people have died and six more suffered injuries in France in a fire at a coffee shop in the country’s north.
Five days of Air France walkout affects 150,000

Jul 31, 2016 14:58

At least 150,000 people have been affected by five days of strike by Air France crew as the carrier struggles to cope with the repercussions of the industrial action at the height of the holiday travel period.
Hundreds of French protest death of youth in police custody

Jul 31, 2016 04:29

People have flocked to the streets in the French capital of Paris, demanding justice for Adama Traore, a black youth who died in police custody earlier this month.
Muslims, Christians pay tribute to slain French priest in Normandy

Jul 30, 2016 08:52

Muslims and Christians have taken part in Friday prayers at a mosque in the northern Normandy region to pay tribute to an elderly priest who was recently killed by terrorists.