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THOUSANDS feared dead as island is hit by 'most powerful cyclone for a century' with devastation from 163mph winds likened to 'nuclear war aftermath'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

THOUSANDS feared dead as island is hit by 'most powerful cyclone for a century' with devastation from 163mph winds likened to 'nuclear war aftermath'

Daily Mail  

Thousands are feared dead after an island in the Indian Ocean was hit by a devastating cyclone which carried 163mph winds and left a trail of destruction likened to the aftermath of a nuclear war. Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, France's poorest region, over the weekend, and has been considered the most violent that the island has experienced in almost a …

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Joe Biden warns democracy 'at risk' as leaders mark D-Day
7 months ago

Joe Biden warns democracy 'at risk' as leaders mark D-Day

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday warned on the 80th anniversary of D-Day that democracy around the world was at risk, as leaders marked the 1944 landings in occupied France that helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. Mr. Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the tens …

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France honors foreign Resistance fighters as WWII hero Manouchian is inducted into the Panthéon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

France honors foreign Resistance fighters as WWII hero Manouchian is inducted into the Panthéon

Associated Press  

PARIS — When France hosts grandiose ceremonies commemorating D-Day, the heroic role of Missak Manouchian and other foreigners among French Resistance fighters in World War II is often overlooked. Macron praised Manouchian’s “love for France to the point of giving his life” in a speech at the Panthéon, the resting place of France’s most revered figures, in the presence of …

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More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press  

PARIS — More than 180,000 people across France, including 100,000 in Paris, marched peacefully on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. “I feel less alone than in the past weeks and days.” Yonathan Arfi, the president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France known as CRIF said …

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France vows a ‘merciless fight’ against antisemitism after anti-Jewish graffiti is found in Paris
1 year, 2 months ago

France vows a ‘merciless fight’ against antisemitism after anti-Jewish graffiti is found in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Tuesday vowed a “merciless fight” against surging antisemitism after residents of the French capital discovered anti-Jewish graffiti on buildings in several districts. “The situation in the Middle East does not justify antisemitism,” Borne told the National Assembly during a regular questioning session. my government is determined to wage a merciless fight against …

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The Auroville Theatre Group’s new play takes the audience through the pain and trauma of WW II
1 year, 4 months ago

The Auroville Theatre Group’s new play takes the audience through the pain and trauma of WW II

The Hindu  

The Auroville Theatre Group’s A fire: The spiritual journey of a nomad, staged at Kalabhumi’s Cripa auditorium in Puducherry is about the impact of war on humanity and people’s quest for hope. The play takes you through the pain and trauma that a family undergoes during World War II. The play traces the journey of the soul through the dark …

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Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France
1 year, 6 months ago

Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France

Associated Press  

PARIS — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change. The French presidency said the talks would focus on bilateral relations between the two countries and on regional stability …

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France seizes Iran assault rifles, missiles heading to Yemen
1 year, 11 months ago

France seizes Iran assault rifles, missiles heading to Yemen

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — French naval forces in January seized thousands of assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles in the Gulf of Oman coming from Iran and heading to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said Thursday. While Iran denied being involved, images of the weapons released by the U.S. military’s Central Command showed them to be similar to others …

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France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The two countries’ leaders show a united front after the war in Ukraine exposed diverging approaches on key issues. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, as the two leaders seek to overcome differences laid bare by the Ukraine war. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year, the European …

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Macron to hike military funds amid Ukraine war, new threats
1 year, 11 months ago

Macron to hike military funds amid Ukraine war, new threats

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday proposed to boost defense spending by more than a third through 2030 and to “transform” France’s nuclear-armed military, to better face evolving threats and take into account the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Macron didn’t address Ukraine’s pleas to supply French Leclerc tanks — even after a tongue-in-cheek video released Thursday …

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French PM vows to boost economy amid impact of Ukraine war
2 years, 6 months ago

French PM vows to boost economy amid impact of Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne vowed Wednesday to boost jobs, cut taxes, support purchasing power, tackle climate issues and help France better face the consequences of the war in Ukraine — including by nationalizing electricity giant EDF. Borne laid out her main priorities in her first major speech to the National Assembly after parliamentary elections last month cost …

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Djokovic clear to defend French Open title, tournament organisers confirm
2 years, 9 months ago

Djokovic clear to defend French Open title, tournament organisers confirm

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at the French Open even if he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 as long as the coronavirus situation in France remains stable, organisers said on Wednesday. French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton said that although Djokovic is now free to play, French authorities might be forced to introduce new restrictions if the virus …

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Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages

Associated Press  

NICE, France — While most of the world is shunning President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the few leaders keeping an open line of communication is French President Emmanuel Macron. But Haddad said that it’s important that Macron keeps trying to engage Putin even as the West punishes Russia and strengthens Ukraine’s defenses. Putin told Macron …

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French court dismisses case over Agent Orange use in Vietnam
3 years, 7 months ago

French court dismisses case over Agent Orange use in Vietnam

Associated Press  

PARIS — A French court on Monday dismissed the case of a French-Vietnamese woman who sued 14 companies that produced and sold the powerful defoliant dioxin Agent Orange used by U.S. troops during the Vietnam War, her lawyers said. She filed a lawsuit in 2014 in France against firms that produced and sold Agent Orange, including U.S. multinational companies Dow …

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Macron rules out official apology for colonial abuses in Algeria
3 years, 11 months ago

Macron rules out official apology for colonial abuses in Algeria

Al Jazeera  

President, who once acknowledged French colonisation as a ‘crime against humanity’, rules out ‘repentance’ and ‘apologies’ as part of reconciliation. French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology for colonial abuses in Algeria, his office said on Wednesday. There will be “no repentance nor apologies” for the occupation of Algeria or the bloody eight-year war that ended …

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Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises
4 years, 4 months ago

Turning 100: Lebanon, a nation branded by upheaval, crises

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — It was a century ago on Sept. 1, 1920, that a French general, Henri Gouraud, stood on the porch of a Beirut palace surrounded by local politicians and religious leaders and declared the State of Greater Lebanon — the precursor of the modern state of Lebanon. On Aug. 4, a massive explosion at Beirut’s port killed at least …

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Several European Leaders See A Popularity Boost During Coronavirus Pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Several European Leaders See A Popularity Boost During Coronavirus Pandemic

NPR  

Several European Leaders See A Popularity Boost During Coronavirus Pandemic Enlarge this image toggle caption Yoan Valat/AP Yoan Valat/AP When French President Emmanuel Macron addressed his countrymen this week to tell them they would have to stay inside another month, national media regarded his speech as raking in the highest TV audience ratings the country had ever seen. Political editorialist …

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'We are at war': French president Emmanuel Macron announces curbs to combat coronavirus, introduces fines to prohibit non-essential travel
4 years, 9 months ago

'We are at war': French president Emmanuel Macron announces curbs to combat coronavirus, introduces fines to prohibit non-essential travel

Firstpost  

‘From tomorrow at noon and for at least 15 days, our trips will be greatly reduced,’ Macron said in a televised address. French President Emmanuel Macron said that starting on Tuesday, people would be allowed to leave the place they live only for necessary activities such as shopping for food, going to work or taking a walk. British citizens would …

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President Trump’s wall is inimical to America’s philosophic empire
5 years, 11 months ago

President Trump’s wall is inimical to America’s philosophic empire

Salon  

Long before President Donald Trump, there was another American love affair with China’s Great Wall. While some argued for carrying the war to the enemy in the disputed area between New France territory in Canada and the colonies of British America, supporters of Governor Morris and Franklin advocated a defensive strategy with forts that “were connected by a wall like …

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