India Condemns Personal Attacks on French President Macron amid Criticism from Muslim Nations
4 years, 1 month ago

India Condemns Personal Attacks on French President Macron amid Criticism from Muslim Nations

News 18  

India on Wednesday strongly deplored the personal attacks against French President Emmanuel Macron following his tough stance on radical Islam, calling it a violation of the most basic standards of international discourse. “We strongly deplore the personal attacks in unacceptable language on President Emmanuel Macron in violation of the most basic standards of international discourse,” the MEA said. Following the MEA statement, French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain thanked India saying both countries can count on each other in the fight against terrorism. France and India can always count on each other in the fight against terrorism.https://t.co/oXZ0XpKNSZ pic.twitter.com/iGylUYxUB6— Emmanuel Lenain October 28, 2020 Macron has been facing criticism from various Muslim-majority countries after he took a tough stand on radical Islam and defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

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France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk
1 year, 2 months ago

France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk

Hindustan Times  

Europe is seeing a rise of "Islamist terrorism" and all states are threatened, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a visit to Albania, after Islamist killings of a teacher in France and two Swedish football fans in Belgium. All European states are vulnerable, and there is indeed a resurgence of Islamist terrorism," Macron said after talks with Albanian …

France: President Macron condemns barbarity of Islamic terrorism after Aras knife attack
1 year, 2 months ago

France: President Macron condemns barbarity of Islamic terrorism after Aras knife attack

Op India  

Reacting to the fatal stab attack at a high school in Arras, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the country has been hit by the “barbarity of Islamist terrorism”, The New York Times reported on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, here in Arras, Macron said, “France had been “hit by the barbarity of Islamist terrorism.” “Almost three years to the day …

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Iran's condoning of Hamas' attack on Israel was unacceptable and that France was looking into establishing whether it was directly involved. "I have no comment to make about the direct involvement of Iran for which we have no formal proof, but it's clear that the public comments by Iranian authorities were unacceptable. …

PM Modi speaks to Emmanuel Macron, extends support to France in fight against terrorism
4 years ago

PM Modi speaks to Emmanuel Macron, extends support to France in fight against terrorism

India TV News  

In a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India's full support to France in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism. During the talks, PM Modi also conveyed condolences for the recent terror attacks in France, according to a Prime Minister's Office statement. The PMO statement on the telephonic conversation said the …

PM Modi Extends Condolences to Emmanuel Macron for Recent Terror Attacks in France
4 years ago

PM Modi Extends Condolences to Emmanuel Macron for Recent Terror Attacks in France

News 18  

In a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India’s full support to France in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalism. During the talks, Modi also conveyed condolences for the recent terror attacks in France, according to a Prime Minister’s Office statement. The PMO statement on the telephonic conversation said the prime …

Macron says video of police beating black man 'unacceptable' and 'shameful'
4 years ago

Macron says video of police beating black man 'unacceptable' and 'shameful'

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a visit to a fundraising event in Paris, on Nov 21, 2020. PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that footage of several police officers beating up a black music producer was "unacceptable" and "shameful" for the country. Zecler told reporters Thursday that he was walking around without a face mask, which was …

Radical Muslims protest against France the French consulate in Kolkata
4 years, 1 month ago

Radical Muslims protest against France the French consulate in Kolkata

Op India  

Fury against French President Emmanuel Macron over his stand to fight radical Islam continues to rage amidst the rabid fundamentalists not only in the Islamic nations but also in India. Today, radical Muslims gathered in huge numbers outside the French consulate in West Bengal’s Kolkata to protest against France and it’s president’s alleged ‘Islamophobia’. Muslisms protesting outside French consulate in …

Emmanuel Macron Says Can 'Understand' Shock of Cartoons
4 years, 1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron Says Can 'Understand' Shock of Cartoons

News 18  

President Emmanuel Macron said that he could understand if Muslims were shocked by cartoons of the prophet Mohammed, as French authorities on Saturday sought to ascertain if a young Tunisian suspected of killing three people in a knife rampage inside a Nice church had outside help. ‘Too early to say’ France is still reeling from the latest attack in Nice …

French politician calls for ban on immigration from Pak and Bangladesh
4 years, 1 month ago

French politician calls for ban on immigration from Pak and Bangladesh

Op India  

French opposition leader Marine Le Pen has called for a ban to be imposed on Pakistan and Bangladesh immigrants amidst largest scale protests in the two Muslim nations against France and its President Emmanuel Macron after he vowed to stand against Islamic terrorism. MLP — Marine Le Pen October 30, 2020 Earlier, Pen had also thanked India for showing support …

‘Can’t Yell Fire in a Movie Theatre’: Trudeau Condemns France Attacks, But Says Free Speech Has Limits
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Can’t Yell Fire in a Movie Theatre’: Trudeau Condemns France Attacks, But Says Free Speech Has Limits

News 18  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended free speech on Friday, but added that it was “not without limits” and should not “arbitrarily and needlessly hurt” certain communities. “We will always defend freedom of expression,” Trudeau said in response to a question about the right to show a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed, as France’s Charlie Hebdo magazine did. “We owe …

French police arrest second man in relation to Nice attack, attacker's family under investigation by Tunisian authorities
4 years, 1 month ago

French police arrest second man in relation to Nice attack, attacker's family under investigation by Tunisian authorities

ABC  

Family members of 21-year-old Brahim Aouissaoui, who is alleged to have killed three people in a terror attack on the Notre Dame church in the southern French city of Nice, are now under investigation themselves. Key points: The alleged attacker Brahim Aouissaoui's family says he is a "friendly person" France has deployed thousands more security forces personnel to protect places …

France terror attack: International leaders condemn Mahathir Mohamad's 'abhorrent' comments on stabbing
4 years, 1 month ago

France terror attack: International leaders condemn Mahathir Mohamad's 'abhorrent' comments on stabbing

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 Australia’s prime minister has led …

Berlin: Radical Islamists protest against the French President
4 years, 1 month ago

Berlin: Radical Islamists protest against the French President

Op India  

The rage amidst the rabid Islamists against the French President Emmanuel Macron for his remarks against Islamic terrorism and his government’s severe measures to nip Jihadi violence in its bud, has been rising. To jednak jest fascynujące jak szybko ta pieśń buntu przyjmuje się w europejskich stolicach😂 Tu👇🏻#Berlin TERAZ #piekloklobiet #osiemgwiazd pic.twitter.com/ISZp9TiD7A — Róża Thun October 29, 2020 Car accident …

Darul Uloom Deoband Slams Macron for 'Insulting' Prophet, Calls on Islamic Nations' Bloc to Act Against France
4 years, 1 month ago

Darul Uloom Deoband Slams Macron for 'Insulting' Prophet, Calls on Islamic Nations' Bloc to Act Against France

News 18  

Darul Uloom Deoband, a renowned Islamic seminary in North India, has expressed outrage against French President Emmanuel Macron for ‘insulting’ Prophet Mohammed. Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, head of the seminary said that it is a sign of French enmity towards Islam and demanded that Organisation of Islamic Cooperation take strict action against France in the issue. Muslims worldwide have …

WATCH: Protest Against Emmanuel Macron In Mumbai, Bhendi Bazar Road Plastered With French President’s Pictures
4 years, 1 month ago

WATCH: Protest Against Emmanuel Macron In Mumbai, Bhendi Bazar Road Plastered With French President’s Pictures

ABP News  

महाराष्ट्र सरकार, ये आपके सरकार के राज में क्या हो रहा है? pic.twitter.com/kb7PCCEY4S — Sambit Patra October 30, 2020 The roads of Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazar were seen plastered with the posters of French President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to mark protests over his statement terming the Nice knife attack incident as 'Islamic terrorist attack'. The protest comes even as …

India stands with France in fight against terrorism, says Narendra Modi on knife attack in Nice
4 years, 1 month ago

India stands with France in fight against terrorism, says Narendra Modi on knife attack in Nice

Firstpost  

India on Wednesday had strongly deplored the personal attacks against French president Emmanuel Macron, saying it was a violation of the most basic standards of international discourse New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned on Thursday the recent terrorist attacks in France, including the heinous attack inside a church in Nice, and asserted that India stands with the country …

Macron Faces Heat for ‘Attacking’ Islam, ‘I Stand With France' Trends in India
4 years, 1 month ago

Macron Faces Heat for ‘Attacking’ Islam, ‘I Stand With France' Trends in India

News 18  

After intense backlash for alleged Islamophobia, a section of social media is standing up in support of the nation following a series of controversial comments by its President Emmanuel Macron. From proposing stricter laws to uphold the principle of secularism to using terms like “Islamic separatism” and Islamic terror attacks”, Macron’s comments have evoked severe backlash not only from a …

Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam
4 years, 1 month ago

Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam

Al Jazeera  

Leaders and groups across Muslim world join debate as protests erupt, while Europe stands by Macron and criticises Turkey. Marking his second sharp criticism against Macron in two days, Erdogan said on Sunday that the French president had “lost his mind”, prompting France’s foreign minister to recall the country’s ambassador in Ankara. — Javad Zarif October 26, 2020 The foreign …

“Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President Emmaneul Macron said
4 years, 2 months ago

“Islam is in crisis all over the world” and all the other things the French President Emmaneul Macron said

Op India  

Earlier this month, the French President Emmanuel Macron took the stage at city hall in the Paris suburb of Les Mureaux to deliver one of the most consequential speeches of his career. “Who has put the Republic in danger?” The French President lays it out thus: “There are two objectives for why I am speaking to you today. “First it …

Grisly beheading of teacher in terror attack rattles France
4 years, 2 months ago

Grisly beheading of teacher in terror attack rattles France

Associated Press  

PARIS — For the second time in three weeks, terror struck France, this time with the gruesome beheading of a history teacher in a street in a Paris suburb. A police official said the suspect, armed with a knife and an airsoft gun — which fires plastic pellets — was shot dead about 600 meters from where the male teacher …

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