French conservative groups protest bill on widening access to IVF
LGBTQ2 activists and left-wing groups plan a counter-demonstration, and police have blocked off several streets in Paris to prevent violence. Continue reading
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Paris police knife attack investigation handed to anti-terror prosecutor
Officials said the assailant had security clearance to work in the Paris police intelligence unit. Continue reading
Knife attacker kills 4 at Paris police headquarters before being shot dead
There was no immediate word on a motive for the attack. Continue reading
Paris police fire tear gas as protesters attempt to revive yellow vest movement
The French capital was placed under high security as a few hundred anti-government protesters started marching in the Paris streets. Continue reading
Small plane makes emergency landing in field near Paris, Ont.
The two men aboard the aircraft at the time walked away without injury, police say. Continue reading
U.K.’s Johnson gets comfy as he presses French president on Brexit
The informal posture of Britain’s leader may be the new normal in the often-tense world of diplomacy. Continue reading
Eiffel Tower closed after trespasser tries to climb monument
A Paris police spokeswoman said a team of firefighters including a climbing specialist was on the scene. Continue reading
Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with elaborate light show
Paris wished the Eiffel Tower a happy birthday Wednesday with an elaborate nighttime laser show retracing the monument’s 130-year history. Continue reading
Queen’s professor reacts to the U.N.’s plant and animal extinction report
By Mike Postovit Videographer
More than one million species of plants and animals are facing extinction, the report says. Continue reading
Montreal public health issues warning about measles exposure
The individual flew from Paris to Montreal on April 26, and was contagious until May 4. Continue reading