French police arrest second man in relation to Nice attack, attacker's family under investigation by Tunisian authorities
4 years, 4 months 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 of worship The display of cartoons of Mohammed in France has sparked anger in Muslim-majority countries Meanwhile, French police have arrested a 47-year-old believed to have been in contact with Aouissaoui the night before the attack. Video surveillance footage and mobile phone recordings have provided French authorities with a timeline of the terror attack, according to France's chief anti-terror prosecutor Jean-François Ricard. 'We are in a war' French Interior Minister More attacks on French soil are likely as France is engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology", its Interior Minister said on Friday.

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1 dead, 3 wounded in France knife attack labeled Islamic extremism
1 month ago

1 dead, 3 wounded in France knife attack labeled Islamic extremism

Associated Press  

PARIS — A passerby was stabbed to death and three police officers injured Saturday near a crowded market in eastern France. An Algerian man identified as an Islamic extremist with a schizophrenic profile was detained in the attack, the interior minister said. Macron said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack, which he blamed on ‘’Islamist terrorism.’' …

France urges citizens to leave Pakistan as violent stirs hit country; no threat, insists interior minister
3 years, 11 months ago

France urges citizens to leave Pakistan as violent stirs hit country; no threat, insists interior minister

Firstpost  

Anti-French sentiment has been simmering for months in Pakistan since President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for a satirical magazine’s right to republish cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammed Islamabad: French nationals and companies in Pakistan were advised by their embassy Thursday to temporarily leave after violent anti-France protests paralysed large parts of the country. Anti-French sentiment has been simmering for months in …

Macron says video of police beating black man 'unacceptable' and 'shameful'
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Indonesian Muslims protest France's defense of cartoon
4 years, 4 months ago

Indonesian Muslims protest France's defense of cartoon

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 Indonesian Muslims marched to the …

Emmanuel Macron to Muslims: I hear your anger, but won’t accept violence
4 years, 4 months ago

Emmanuel Macron to Muslims: I hear your anger, but won’t accept violence

Live Mint  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he respected Muslims who were shocked by cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad but that was no excuse for violence, as his officials ramped up security after a knife attack in a French church that killed three people this week. An assailant shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in …

Radical Muslims protest against France the French consulate in Kolkata
4 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Macron says he understands Muslims’ shock over Prophet cartoons
4 years, 4 months ago

Macron says he understands Muslims’ shock over Prophet cartoons

Al Jazeera  

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, French President Emmanuel Macron says he understands the ‘sentiments’ being expressed by the Muslim world over cartoons of Prophet Muhammad. French President Emmanuel Macron says he understands the feelings of Muslims who are shocked by the displaying of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad but added that the “radical Islam” he is trying to fight …

As anger rises, Muslims protest French cartoons
4 years, 4 months ago

As anger rises, Muslims protest French cartoons

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tens of thousands of Muslims, from Pakistan to Lebanon to the Palestinian territories, poured out of prayer services to join anti-France protests on Friday, as the French president’s vow to protect the right to caricature the Prophet Muhammad continues to roil the Muslim world. Demonstrations in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad turned violent as some 2,000 people …

France terror attacks – and global outrage – leave Macron facing greatest test of his presidency
4 years, 4 months ago

France terror attacks – and global outrage – leave Macron facing greatest test of his presidency

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 Emmanuel Macron faces the toughest …

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

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

The Independent  

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Berlin: Radical Islamists protest against the French President
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Mumbai: French President’s posters pasted on road to be trampled upon after ‘blasphemy’ beheadings, Islamist Raza Academy lauds the act
4 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai: French President’s posters pasted on road to be trampled upon after ‘blasphemy’ beheadings, Islamist Raza Academy lauds the act

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing protests by Muslims against France over country’s stand to fight radical Islam, many Muslims India has now joined their religious counterparts across the world to protest against the alleged ‘Islamophobia’ of the French President. On Thursday, taking inspiration from the fellow Muslims across the world, members of the Muslim community hit the streets to protest over French …

Macron vows to deploy soldiers across France after attacks in Nice and Avignon
4 years, 4 months ago

Macron vows to deploy soldiers across France after attacks in Nice and Avignon

The Independent  

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Second suspect arrested in terrorist attack at church in southern France
4 years, 4 months ago

Second suspect arrested in terrorist attack at church in southern France

LA Times  

A second suspect was in custody Friday in the investigation into a gruesome attack that killed three people in a French church, as France heightened its security alert amid religious and geopolitical tensions stemming from caricatures of the prophet Muhammad. Issaoui’s brother told Al Arabiya that Issaoui had informed the family he would sleep in front of the church and …

Tens of thousands of Muslims protest France’s ‘Islamophobia’
4 years, 4 months ago

Tens of thousands of Muslims protest France’s ‘Islamophobia’

Al Jazeera  

Anger erupts in the Muslim world over caricatures depicting the Prophet Muhammad and President Macron’s comments on Islam. Tens of thousands of Muslims – from Pakistan to Bangladesh to the Palestinian territories – poured out of prayer services to join anti-France protests on Friday, as the French president’s promise to protect the right to caricature the Prophet Muhammad continues to …

Extremist video calling for revenge against France released day before Nice attack
4 years, 4 months ago

Extremist video calling for revenge against France released day before Nice attack

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 A prominent Islamic State operative …

Thousands Led by Bhopal Cong MLA Protest Macron's Defence of Cartoons, 200 Booked for Flouting Covid Norms
4 years, 4 months ago

Thousands Led by Bhopal Cong MLA Protest Macron's Defence of Cartoons, 200 Booked for Flouting Covid Norms

News 18  

Police in Bhopal booked around 200 people, including Congress MLA Arif Masood, as thousands of Muslims protested against French President Emmanuel Macron’s alleged remarks against ‘Islamist separatism’ at the historic Iqbal Maidan on Thursday. The protesters held placards and raised slogans against Macron, led by Masood at the monument in Bhopal’s Old City. After the beheading of professor Samuel Paty …

India comes out in support of Macron after 'unacceptable personal attacks' over Muhammad cartoons
4 years, 4 months ago

India comes out in support of Macron after 'unacceptable personal attacks' over Muhammad cartoons

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. India’s foreign affairs ministry said that it “strongly deplores …

Nice terror attack: Politicians call for end to 'Islamo-fascism'
4 years, 4 months ago

Nice terror attack: Politicians call for end to 'Islamo-fascism'

Daily Mail  

French politicians lined up to demand tougher action against Islamist terrorism today after three people were murdered by a knifeman in Nice. A person who was wounded during the attack on a cathedral in Nice is wheeled into the back of an ambulance today Macron's prime minister Jean Castex said France's alert level had been raised to its highest 'attack …

India Condemns Personal Attacks on French President Macron amid Criticism from Muslim Nations
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Thousands Participate in Anti-France Rally in Bangladesh as Macron Backlash Widens
4 years, 5 months ago

Thousands Participate in Anti-France Rally in Bangladesh as Macron Backlash Widens

News 18  

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday in the biggest anti-France rally since President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. Ataur Rahman, a senior Islami Andolon member, told the rally at the Baitul Mukarram national mosque: “Macron is one of the few leaders who worship Satan.” Rahman called on the Bangladesh government to …

Thousands Rally In Bangladesh To Protest Emmanuel Macron's Comments In Cartoon Row
4 years, 5 months ago

Thousands Rally In Bangladesh To Protest Emmanuel Macron's Comments In Cartoon Row

News 18  

Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday to protest against remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron in a row about cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad. Macron paid tribute to Paty, describing him as a “quiet hero” dedicated to instilling the democratic values of the French Republic in his pupils. Many carried placards bearing messages …

Tens of thousands stage anti-France rally in Bangladesh capital
4 years, 5 months ago

Tens of thousands stage anti-France rally in Bangladesh capital

Live Mint  

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday calling for a boycott of French products and burning an effigy of President Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed. "Macron is one of the few leaders who worship Satan," Ataur Rahman, a senior Islami Andolon told the rally at the Baitul Mukarram national mosque. …

Muslim world’s falling-out with France deepens: Live news
4 years, 5 months ago

Muslim world’s falling-out with France deepens: Live news

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands protest in Dhaka, Saudi Arabia weighs in, and Iran summons diplomat over France’s treatment of Islam. “You can boldly call yourself the leader and inspiration of terrorism in your country,” Kadyrov wrote, addressing Macron.” 27 Oct 2020 - 14:58 GMT Parisians more concerned with COVID-19 than Muslim world fallout As tensions between French President Emmanuel Macron and …

Muslim world condemns Macron, France over treatment of Islam
4 years, 5 months 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 …

Paris protests: Macron hails police operation as over 1,000 gilets jaunes demonstrators arrested
6 years, 3 months ago

Paris protests: Macron hails police operation as over 1,000 gilets jaunes demonstrators arrested

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. The embattled leader thanked officers for their “professionalism and …

Emmanuel Macron: Arrests over suspected far-right plot to attack French President
6 years, 4 months ago

Emmanuel Macron: Arrests over suspected far-right plot to attack French President

CNN  

Paris, France CNN — Six people linked to the far-right were arrested in France on Tuesday as part of an investigation into a suspected plot to attack President Emmanuel Macron, officials told CNN Tuesday. According to Reuters, France’s far-right euroskeptic National Rally – formerly known as the National Front – is leading the polls against Macron ahead of the European …

Emmanuel Macron speaks to Hassan Rouhani over Iran protests, urges Tehran to show 'restraint and appeasement'
7 years, 2 months ago

Emmanuel Macron speaks to Hassan Rouhani over Iran protests, urges Tehran to show 'restraint and appeasement'

Firstpost  

French president Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern over unrest in Iran during a telephone conversation with counterpart Hassan Rouhani and called for “restraint and appeasement,” his office said Paris: French president Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern over unrest in Iran during a telephone conversation with counterpart Hassan Rouhani and called for “restraint and appeasement,” his office said. Macron brought up …

France defends freedom of speech after violent protests
10 years, 2 months ago

France defends freedom of speech after violent protests

India TV News  

Paris: President Francois Hollande stressed today that France was committed to "freedom of expression" after fresh violence broke out in Niger at a rally against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Belgium began deploying hundreds of armed troops to patrol the streets after security forces smashed a suspected Islamist "terrorist" cell planning to kill police officers. Meanwhile, French and Belgian authorities …

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