Macron asks Rwanda to forgive France over 1994 genocide role - BBC News

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Rwandans to forgive France for its role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide in which about 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus died.

Francia "colpevole" del genocidio in Ruanda. Chiuso il rapporto della commissione francese

 

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Pakistan : la France recommande à ses ressortissants de quitter temporairement le pays

 

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Rwanda welcomes report on French role in genocide

 

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No place in France for Turkish group that opposed anti-Islamist extremism charter, government says — RT

 

The French government has condemned a Turkish group over its refusal to sign a charter targeting Islamist extremism, declaring it has no place in France, but stopped short of actually banning it.

Macron rules out official apology for colonial abuses in Algeria

French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out issuing an official apology for abuses in Algeria, his office said Wednesday, ahead of a major report on how France is facing up to its colonial past in the country.

France to investigate dozens of mosques suspected of radicalisation

 French authorities will swoop down Thursday on dozens of mosques and prayer halls suspected of radical teachings as part of a crackdown on Islamist extremists following a spate of attacks, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said.

French Senate Recognizes Artsakh | Asbarez.com

The French Senate on Wednesday recognized the independence of the Republic of Artsakh with a vote of 305 to 1, following an almost two-hour debate on the floor of the upper house of the French Parliament.

France to ban Turkish ultranationalist Grey Wolves group | Al Jazeera

France plans to ban Turkish far-right nationalist group, the Grey Wolves.

France Raises Terror National Alert System to Maximum Level - Tasnim News Agency

The French government placed the entire nation on high alert after three people were killed in suspected terrorist attacks in Nice and Avignon.

France approves Rwanda genocide suspect’s transfer to UN tribunal

 

France’s top appeals court ruled on Wednesday that alleged Rwandan genocide financier Felicien Kabuga be transferred to a United Nations tribunal in Tanzania to stand trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

France celebrates Bastille Day, eyes World Cup final

France marked Bastille Day on Saturday with a military parade, an appearance by the president and an aeronautical flub, all under the eye of extra security as the country prepares for its first World Cup final since 2006.

Italy, France call for EU to set up migrant centers in home countries

Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday called for the European Union to set up centers to process migrant asylum claims in their home countries, and the proposal was backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, AFP reported.

France, Germany, Britain formally request exemptions from US Iran sanctions

France, Britain, Germany and the EU on Wednesday sent the United States a joint official request for their companies to be exempt from punitive measures resulting from fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Le Premier ministre français annule son déplacement en Israël et dans les Territoires palestiniens

Le déplacement en Israël et dans les Territoires palestiniens du Premier ministre Édouard Philippe a officiellement été annulé "pour des raisons d'agenda".

Anger in France, Britain over Trump's gun law speech

US President Donald Trump sparked anger in France and Britain by suggesting looser gun laws could have helped prevent deadly attacks in Paris in 2015, and linking a wave of knife crime in London to a handgun ban.

US-led airstrikes on Syria draw wide criticism, protests

US, British and French leaders faced challenges and criticism from lawmakers following a US-led airstrikes on Syria while protests across the three countries were held against the attack.

French gov't presents new migration, asylum rules amid criticism

French government on Wednesday unveiled a new bill to better handle migration crisis and asylum requests, saying it would balance between efficiency and humanity amid growing critics from human rights groups and even from its ranks.

Paris Counts 3,000 in First-Ever Homeless Census

At least 3,000 people sleep rough on the streets of Paris, according to figures from the city's first ever homelessness census which authorities warned Wednesday were likely a serious underestimate.

Corsican nationalists protest ahead of French leader's visit

Corsica's nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.