France Security
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France flagged 78,000 security threats in a database — more than the rest of Europe combinedA spreadsheet details how many people were flagged for checks by each European country last year.WorldApr 4, 2018
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French police find cache of weapons at home of Champs-Elysees attackerThe Paris prosecutor's office said Tuesday that the four suspects were detained overnight in the anti-terrorism investigation into Monday's attack.WorldJun 20, 2017
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Man rams explosive-laden car into police van in Paris’ Champs-Elysees shopping districtPolice cordoned off the area only a short walk away from Elysees presidential palace and the U.S. embassy.WorldJun 19, 2017
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France creates National Guard to improve securityFrance's government has approved a decree creating a National Guard to bolster security against extremist attacks across the country.WorldOct 12, 2016
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Attack that killed 2 police officers in France may have been streamed on Facebook liveA Frenchman once convicted for recruiting jihadi fighters recorded video of the attack in which two police officials died.WorldJun 14, 2016
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French president calls fatal stabbing of two police officials a ‘terrorist act’A senior French police officer and his female companion were killed following an attack Monday evening by a knife-wielding man in a distant suburb of Paris, officials said.WorldJun 13, 2016
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