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Could Monday's Partial Ban on Cars Give Choking Paris a Breather?

By Peter R - Mar 23, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Only vehicles with odd number plates will be allowed to ply on Monday.

France Government Likely To Ban Very Thin Fashion Runway Models

By Maria Slither - Mar 18, 2015 11:40 AM EDT

France is said to be joining Italy, Spain and Israel in terms of imposing that models in the runway should not be too skinny.

United States, Europe Clash Over Arming Ukrainian Forces

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 07, 2015 12:32 PM EST

The United States and Europe seem to have major disagreements about what steps should be taken next in order to help bring the crisis in eastern Ukraine to a close.

3 French Soldiers Injured in Knife Attack at Nice Jewish Center

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 03, 2015 04:49 PM EST

Three French soldiers were injured after they were stabbed as they patrolled the area around a Jewish community center in the city of Nice.

Five Russians Arrested in France on Terror Charges

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 20, 2015 06:50 PM EST

A group of Russians hailing from the restive region of Chechnya have been arrested in France over allegations they were attempting to plan and carry out a terror attack in France.

Paris to Sue Fox News Over False Reporting on Muslim "No Go Zones"

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 20, 2015 06:08 PM EST

The mayor of the City of Paris has said that she will sue Fox News after it made false assertions on air about the city, its security, and its Muslim population.

Belgium Deploys Troops, Seeks Rest of Terror Cell

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 17, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Belgium has joined France in deploying thousands of soldiers throughout its territory to increase security after the attack on Charlie Hebdo and a series of raids that resulted in gunfights and arrests of jihadists.

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Claims Responsibility for Charlie Hebdo Attack

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 14, 2015 06:37 PM EST

The terrorist group Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has claimed responsibility for the terror rampage in France that began when gunmen assaulted the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, killing 12.

France Deploys 10,000 Troops in Response to Charlie Hebdo Attack

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 12, 2015 07:06 PM EST

Fearing more attacks after the brutal assault on the newspaper Charlie Hebdo, the French government has deployed 10,000 soldiers to beef up security around the country.

Hundreds of Thousands Gather in France to Protest Charlie Hebdo Terror Attack

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 07, 2015 06:41 PM EST

Hundreds of thousands of French citizens joined together in the streets of French cities for a remarkable show of national solidarity and support for liberal values after a devastating terrorist attack on on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Hollande, Putin Come Together in Russia for Surprise Meeting

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 06, 2014 02:09 PM EST

The presidents of France and Russia held an unexpected and unplanned meeting in Russia to discuss the current crisis in Ukraine, where a ceasefire is scheduled to take effect Dec. 9.

France Recognizes Palestine as State

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 02, 2014 02:51 PM EST

The French government has voted to recognize Palestine, becoming the fifth Western European nation to do so after Israel's invasion of Gaza during the summer.

France cancels delivery of warships to Russia

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 04, 2014 10:35 AM EDT

The French have cancelled the delivery of two warships, the first half of a four-ship deal with Russia, as evidence of Russian involvement in eastern Ukraine continues to grow and peace seems to grow more elusive.

Economic war between Russia and the West widens

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 04, 2014 11:26 AM EDT

The economic warfare of sanctions and asset freezes between Russia and the West has affected industries as diverse as agriculture and technology.

Gold, diamonds fuel religious violence in Central African Republic

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 29, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

It has been revealed that proceeds from gold and diamond mining in the Central African Republic are being used to fuel that country's horrific warfare between rival Christian and Muslim groups

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