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Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping force

France, March 5 -- US Vice President JD Vance has denied disrespecting Britain and France by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some "random country that has not ... Read More


France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions

France, March 4 -- While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when i... Read More


Tunisia opposition figures go on trial on state security charges

France, March 4 -- The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated. ... Read More


French clergy acknowledge responsibility in school sexual abuse scandal

France, March 4 -- The Congregation of the Fathers of Betharram has acknowledged responsibility in widespread sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school it oversees near the town of southwestern town ... Read More


US grant cuts could affect two million worldwide, disrupt HIV aid in Kenya

France, March 4 -- NGOs warn that at least two million people worldwide will be affected by the cancellation of US grants. In Kenya, access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and community-led surveillan... Read More


Poor funding and weak measures 'bury' gender equality in France warns Oxfam

France, March 4 -- President Emmanuel Macron's promise of greater gender equality has been "buried" due to insufficient budgets and weak measures, NGO Oxfam France has warned, just days before Interna... Read More


Blatter, Platini seek redemption in court over football corruption charges

France, March 3 -- Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini are defending their names in a new court appeal hearing starting Monday in Switzerland. Blatter, the fo... Read More


UN rights chief deeply worried about 'fundamental shift' in direction in US

France, March 3 -- United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has expressed deep concern over the United States' "fundamental shift" in direction since the last election and has condemned the "unch... Read More


Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville team up to protect vanishing forests

France, March 3 -- Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from deforestati... Read More


Sudan reels as US suspends aid amid ongoing war

France, March 3 -- Sudan has been hit hard by the United States' decision to suspend development aid to the poorest countries. The country has been plunged into a destructive war since April 2023. Des... Read More