Trial of 20 men accused in 2015 Paris attacks to begin
3 years, 4 months ago

Trial of 20 men accused in 2015 Paris attacks to begin

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a secure complex embedded within a 13th-century courthouse, France on Wednesday will begin the trial of 20 men accused in the Islamic State group’s 2015 attacks on Paris that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured. Nine gunmen and suicide bombers struck within minutes of each other at France's national soccer stadium, the Bataclan concert hall and Paris restaurants and cafes on Nov. 13, 2015. Video recording has only been allowed for a handful of cases in France considered to be of historical value, including last year's trial for the 2015 attacks against the Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris and a kosher supermarket.

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France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation into the killing of a tourist in Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation into the killing of a tourist in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor said Sunday he has opened an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old German-Filipino tourist near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, allegedly by a man who had been under surveillance for suspected Islamic radicalization. Rajabpour-Miyandoab recorded a video before the attack in which he swore allegiance to the Islamic State group and expressed support …

French police, protesters clash in multiple towns after 17-year-old killed by police
1 year, 6 months ago

French police, protesters clash in multiple towns after 17-year-old killed by police

The Independent  

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France mobilizes tens of thousands of police to head off unrest after police fatally shot a teenager
1 year, 6 months ago

France mobilizes tens of thousands of police to head off unrest after police fatally shot a teenager

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — France mobilized tens of thousands of police officers Thursday in an effort to head off widespread urban rioting following the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old that shocked the nation, with commuters rushing home before transport services closed early to avoid being targeted by rioters. The police officer accused of pulling the trigger Tuesday was handed a …

Paris shooting: Protests erupt after gunman kills three at cultural centre
2 years ago

Paris shooting: Protests erupt after gunman kills three at cultural centre

The Independent  

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8 in France convicted of roles in Bastille Day truck attack
2 years, 1 month ago

8 in France convicted of roles in Bastille Day truck attack

The Independent  

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8 in France convicted of roles in Bastille Day truck attack
2 years, 1 month ago

8 in France convicted of roles in Bastille Day truck attack

Associated Press  

PARIS — A French court on Tuesday convicted eight people charged in connection with a truck attack more than six years ago by an Islamic State sympathizer that killed 86 people celebrating Bastille Day in the French Riviera city of Nice. The judge’s verdict followed 3 1/2 months of sometimes heart-wrenching testimony from survivors of the 2016 attack, who during …

20 convicted in Paris terrorist attacks trial: Who they are
2 years, 6 months ago

20 convicted in Paris terrorist attacks trial: Who they are

Associated Press  

PARIS — A total of 20 men were convicted Wednesday over the 2015 Paris attacks by Islamic State extremists on the Bataclan theater, Paris cafes and the national stadium. For charges including complicity to terrorist murder, he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 30 years. Adel Haddadi, 34: Fought in Syria-Iraq, accused of agreeing …

Paris attacks trial: Key suspect speaks, shocking images
2 years, 9 months ago

Paris attacks trial: Key suspect speaks, shocking images

Associated Press  

PARIS — Shouts of fear and panic. It was a jarring end to the most crucial week in the months-long trial over the Islamic State attacks on the Bataclan, cafes in Paris and France’s national stadium on Nov. 13, 2015, which killed 130 people. And when Abdeslam finally chose to speak briefly, instead of expressing remorse for his role in …

Living in time warp: Survivors of 2015 Paris attack relive night as trial proceeds
3 years, 2 months ago

Living in time warp: Survivors of 2015 Paris attack relive night as trial proceeds

Firstpost  

For more than two weeks, survivors from the Bataclan concert hall in Paris have been testifying in a specially designed courtroom about the Islamic State group’s attacks on 13 November, 2015 They were animals, many of them say. For more than two weeks, survivors from the Bataclan concert hall in Paris have testified in a specially designed courtroom about the …

Scars from 2015 Paris stadium bombing still pain victims
3 years, 3 months ago

Scars from 2015 Paris stadium bombing still pain victims

Associated Press  

PARIS — It is almost the forgotten attack of Nov. 13, 2015: France’s national stadium was the sole site outside Paris to come under assault that night from Islamic State extremists. I pray five times a day and when I hear people say we’re doing this for Allah … The first rule is not to kill,” he said. I know …

2015 Paris attacks suspect: Deaths of 130 ‘nothing personal’
3 years, 3 months ago

2015 Paris attacks suspect: Deaths of 130 ‘nothing personal’

Associated Press  

PARIS — The key defendant in the 2015 Paris attacks trial said Wednesday the coordinated killings were in retaliation for French airstrikes on the Islamic State group, calling the deaths of 130 innocent people “nothing personal” as he acknowledged his role for the first time. Nine Islamic State group gunmen and suicide bombers struck within minutes of one another at …

Key defendant in Paris attacks trial says assault that killed 130 was ‘nothing personal’
3 years, 4 months ago

Key defendant in Paris attacks trial says assault that killed 130 was ‘nothing personal’

LA Times  

A courtroom sketch of Salah Abdeslam, the key defendant in the trial of 20 men accused of participating in the November 2015 Paris terror attacks. The key defendant in the 2015 Paris attacks trial said Wednesday that the coordinated killings were retaliation for French airstrikes on Islamic State, calling the deaths of 130 innocent people “nothing personal” as he acknowledged …

Paris terror trial opens for 20 accused in 2015 attacks
3 years, 4 months ago

Paris terror trial opens for 20 accused in 2015 attacks

Associated Press  

PARIS — The trial of 20 men accused in a series of coordinated attacks on Paris in 2015 that spread fear across Europe and transformed France opened Wednesday in a custom-built complex embedded within a 13th-century courthouse. Nine Islamic State group gunmen and suicide bombers struck within minutes of one another at several locations around Paris on Nov. 13, 2015, …

Bataclan attack trial: Court case begins into 2015 Paris attacks as 1,000 police stand guard
3 years, 4 months ago

Bataclan attack trial: Court case begins into 2015 Paris attacks as 1,000 police stand guard

The Independent  

French Gendarmes arrive at the Palais de Justice of Paris ahead of the start of the trial into the 2015 Paris attacks For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I …

Paris on security alert as Bataclan terror trial begins
3 years, 4 months ago

Paris on security alert as Bataclan terror trial begins

The Independent  

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EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?

India TV News  

France is putting on trial 20 men accused in the Islamic State group’s 2015 attacks on Paris that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured. The modern courtroom was constructed within the storied 13th-century Palais de Justice in Paris, where Marie Antoinette and Emile Zola faced trial, among others. In the past, France has recorded trials of Nazi officials and …

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?

The Independent  

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Timeline of 2015 attacks as Paris trial set to begin
3 years, 4 months ago

Timeline of 2015 attacks as Paris trial set to begin

Associated Press  

PARIS — The 2015 attacks in Paris killed 130 people and wounded hundreds of others. ___ Nov. 13, 2015 — 9:16 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Two suicide bombers detonate themselves outside the national stadium just north of Paris after failing to enter it. ___ Nov. 14, 2015 — 12:12 a.m. Police special forces enter the Bataclan, two terrorists blow themselves …

Timeline of 2015 attacks as Paris trial set to begin
3 years, 4 months ago

Timeline of 2015 attacks as Paris trial set to begin

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ___ Nov. 13, 2015 — 9:16 p.m. and 9:20 …

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?
3 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in the 2015 Paris attacks trial?

The Independent  

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Thousands Protest in France Over No Trial for Jewish Woman's Killer
3 years, 8 months ago

Thousands Protest in France Over No Trial for Jewish Woman's Killer

News 18  

Thousands of protesters gathered in several French cities and Israel on Sunday to denounce a court’s refusal of a trial for a man who killed a 65-year-old Jewish woman, after experts determined he acted in a “delirious fit” due to heavy marijuana use. Former French first lady Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, also appeared at the Paris rally, as …

France: 7 in custody after stabbing linked to Charlie Hebdo
4 years, 3 months ago

France: 7 in custody after stabbing linked to Charlie Hebdo

The Independent  

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Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris
4 years, 4 months ago

Charlie Hebdo terror attack suspects go on trial in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Thirteen men and a woman went on trial Wednesday in the 2015 attacks against the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper and a kosher supermarket in Paris that marked the beginning of a wave of violence by the Islamic State group in Europe. Two days later, on the eve of the Jewish Sabbath, Amedy Coulibaly stormed the Hyper Cacher supermarket, …

Trial Begins Over Charlie Hebdo Jihadist Killings that Shook France
4 years, 4 months ago

Trial Begins Over Charlie Hebdo Jihadist Killings that Shook France

News 18  

Fourteen people accused of helping jihadist gunmen attack the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket went on trial Wednesday, over five years after days of terror that sent shockwaves through France. The attacks that began on January 7, 2015 sparked a series of jihadist attacks on French soil, including “lone wolf” killings by people said to be …

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