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A window into the hidden lives of Afghan women cut off from society

France, Nov. 8 -- The harsh realities of Afghan women-barred from education, employment and public life under Taliban rule - are depicted in the Paris exhibition "No Woman's Land", which reveals their... Read More


Bells of Notre-Dame cathedral ring out for first time since 2019 fire

France, Nov. 8 -- The bells of Notre-Dame tolled on Friday for the first time since Paris's beloved cathedral was ravaged by flames in 2019. The famous monument is set to reopen its doors to the publi... Read More


French rights watchdog condemns lack of basic rights for prisoners

France, Nov. 8 -- Inmates in France are being deprived of basic rights such as safety, family visits and access to training in increasingly overcrowded jails, a report this week by prison watchdogs fo... Read More


France sees surge in domestic violence as cases double since 2016

France, Nov. 8 -- A French government report released on Friday shows that security forces recorded some 271,000 victims of domestic violence in 2023, with women making up the vast majority of cases. ... Read More


Arrest of French embassy staff at Jerusalem holy site further strains ties

France, Nov. 8 -- France has accused Israel of harming bilateral ties after Israeli security forcesentered a French-administered holy site in Jerusalem, briefly detaining two French diplomats during a... Read More


Franco-Israeli relations take a hit as French embassy staff arrested in Jerusalem

France, Nov. 8 -- France has accused Israel of harming bilateral ties after Israeli security forcesentered a holy site under French administration in Jerusalem andbriefly detained two French diplomati... Read More


Russia still views US as a 'hostile state' despite Trump's victory

France, Nov. 7 -- The Kremlin's cautious response to Donald Trump's re-election underscores ongoing tensions with Washington, as Moscow continues to view its nuclear rival as a "hostile state". After... Read More


Tensions grow in Mozambique as police fire tear gas at protesters

France, Nov. 7 -- Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters on Thursday in the capital, Maputo, marking the largest protest yet against last month's disputed election resul... Read More


UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps

France, Nov. 7 -- The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.... Read More


Correa hits late winner for Atletico Madrid to punish wasteful PSG

France, Nov. 7 -- Angel Correa struck a winner for Atletico Madrid with the last kick of the game on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes to inflict defeat on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions L... Read More