Francois Fillon said the country’s election should be suspended after a shooting in Paris which killed one policeman and left two seriously wounded. Continue reading →

Two people were slightly injured after a French police sharpshooter accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by President Francois Hollande. Continue reading →

Sending a forceful message to Israel’s prime minister and the incoming Donald Trump administration, dozens of countries have called on Israel and the Palestinians to revive work toward long-elusive peace. Continue reading →

Jacqueline Sauvage had been sentenced to 10 years in jail for shooting dead the husband who had beaten her up for decades. Continue reading →

French President Francois Hollande announced Thursday that he would not seek a second term in next year’s election, saying he hoped to give his party a chance to win “against conservatism and extremism”. Continue reading →

France’s government spokesman is insisting Francois Hollande and his prime minister can’t compete against each other in an upcoming presidential primary – except if the second quits. Continue reading →

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy and his hard-line stand on Muslims and immigration went down in defeat Sunday in France’s conservative primary for president. Continue reading →

France’s government has approved a decree creating a National Guard to bolster security against extremist attacks across the country. Continue reading →

French President Francois Hollande says the migrant camp in Calais must be fully dismantled by the end of the year. Continue reading →

France’s former conservative president Nicolas Sarkozy announced Monday he is running for the presidency again in next year’s elections, an awaited move that is expected to lead to a tough battle with rivals from his own camp. Continue reading →