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Global executions on the rise as African states rethink capital punishment

France, April 9 -- While much of the world has left capital punishment behind, the most recent report by Amnesty International shows executions last year reached their highest level globally in almost... Read More


Sarkozy corruption trial wraps up over Libya campaign fund allegations

France, April 9 -- The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has come to a conclusion, having cast a harsh spotlight on allegations that he struck a secret deal with Libyan leader Moamer Ka... Read More


Former French pilot suspected of sharing defence intelligence with China

France, April 9 -- A French former naval fighter pilot is under investigation over allegations he shared sensitive military information with Chinese authorities during two training trips to China. Fr... Read More


Anti-racism group files complaint over race hate flyers at Le Pen rally in

France, April 9 -- France is once again grappling with the rise of far-right extremism, as a fringe group's propaganda at a weekend rally- in support of National Rally figurehead Marine Le Pen - has p... Read More


Anti-racism group files complaint over race hate flyers at Le Pen rally in Paris

France, April 9 -- France is once again grappling with the rise of far-right extremism, as a fringe group's propaganda at a weekend rally- in support of National Rally figurehead Marine Le Pen - has p... Read More


Abuse in French entertainment sector 'endemic', parliamentary report finds

France, April 9 -- French MPs have criticised "endemic" abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying ... Read More


Air pollution in Paris region 'cut in half' over the past 20 years

France, April 9 -- Air pollution in the Paris region has been cut in half over the past two decades, according to a new study published by Airparif, an independent group that tracks air quality. Betw... Read More


DR Congo repatriates Americans jailed over coup attempt amid mining talks

France, April 9 -- Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two countrie... Read More


Macron visits Egypt, urges Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

France, April 9 -- French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Egyptian city of El-Arish, a key transit point for Gaza-bound aid, on Tuesday to call on Israel to lift its blockade of aid deliveries t... Read More


Man detained in France over death threat to judge in Marine Le Pen case

France, April 9 -- French authorities on Tuesday detained a 76-year-old man over a death threat against the judge who presided over the panel that sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to an electi... Read More