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Farmers descend on Brussels to protest against EU Mercosur trade deal

France, Dec. 18 -- Hundreds of tractors began rolling into the European quarter of the EU capital on Thursday morning, ahead of a high-stakes summit among European Union leaders. Convoys of farmers h... Read More


French anaesthetist jailed for life after decade of poisoning patients

France, Dec. 18 -- Frederic Pechier, 53, was found guilty of contaminating IV bags to trigger cardiac arrests or haemorrhages in patients treated by colleagues in two clinics in the eastern city of Be... Read More


France detains suspect over interior ministry cyberattack as probe widens

France, Dec. 18 -- A22-year old man has been arrested after a cyberattack on theFrenchinterior ministry's email servers, which affected an unspecified number of sensitive files. A group of hackers cl... Read More


French police arrest suspect over interior ministry cyber attack

France, Dec. 18 -- The arrest follows an attack on the ministry's email system that affected an unspecified number of sensitive files. A group of hackers claimed responsibility for the attack, which ... Read More


Von der Leyen calls for unity on funding Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels

France, Dec. 18 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a clear and urgent message ahead of a key EU summit taking place in Brussels this Thursday: Europe must decide- and quic... Read More


Anger mounts in Moroccan city of Safi as deadly floods expose decades of neglect

France, Dec. 17 -- Four days after torrential rain struck the Atlantic coastal city on Sunday, shock and mourning have given way to fury. Muddy water continues to resurface in narrow alleyways of the... Read More


Maximum fine sought for cement maker Lafarge over terror financing

France, Dec. 17 -- Anti-terrorism prosecutors are asking the court to impose the maximum corporate fine of €1.2 million on Lafarge SA and prison terms of up to eight years for several former exe... Read More


EU rolls back 2035 petrol and diesel car ban amid industry pushback

France, Dec. 17 -- The change allows carmakers to keep selling a limited number of polluting vehicles after 2035, provided they offset the extra emissions through carbon credits. The original ban, ado... Read More


France triples drug user fines during Marseille trafficking crackdown

France, Dec. 17 -- Speaking during a day-long visit focused on security Tuesday, Macron said France would not back down in its fight against narcotics. He inaugurated a new police station in Marseill... Read More


Macron to relaunch New Caledonia talks in January as Bougival agreement falters

France, Dec. 17 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will meet New Caledonian elected officials on 16 January in a bid to "continue the dialogue" on the Pacific archipelago's instituti... Read More