Matthieu Jublin
Contributor
French Authorities Narrowly Prevent Church Terror Plot in Paris
Police have arrested a 24-year old man in connection with a foiled church attack and the murder of a 32-year-old woman in a southern suburb of Paris.
French Customs Seize and Destroy Record 2.5 Tons of Cocaine In Caribbean
France has already retrieved nearly 4 tons of illegal seaborne drugs since the beginning of 2015.
The Vatican is Stonewalling France’s Nomination of a Gay Ambassador
Laurent Stefanini is more than qualified to be France’s ambassador to the Holy See, but his sexual orientation may keep him from getting the job.
The Late Editor of ‘Charlie Hebdo’ Has Delivered a Posthumous Attack On Islamophobia
In his 88-page essay, which was completed just two days before the deadly 'Charlie Hebdo' attack, the magazine’s late editor slams religion and political correctness.
Debate Over France’s New Intelligence Bill Brings Fear of Surveillance State
French lawmakers have spent this week debating a proposed law that has raised concerns over privacy and the government's power to implement a system of mass surveillance.
Violence on the Rise In Mali as New Armed Group Emerges in the Central Region
According to Human Rights Watch, the latest victim of the upsurge in violent crime is Central Mali, where a group known as the Macina Liberation Movement has been carrying out attacks against civilians and soldiers.
Turkey Is Pissed at the Pope for Saying a WWI Massacre of Armenians Was Genocide
Pope Francis caused diplomatic uproar by using the G-word to describe the massacre of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish forces during World War I.
Meet the Afghan Interpreters Who Have Been Abandoned by the French Army
Despite risking their lives, Afghan interpreters who worked for the French army have been denied visas to emigrate and now face death threats from the Taliban.
French TV Network Resumes Broadcasting After Alleged Islamic State Hack
The hackers posted documents on the network's Facebook page that purported to contain personal information relating to French troops currently deployed in anti-IS military operations.
Devastating Drought Has 200,000 People in Madagascar on the Brink of Starvation
A drought that began in October 2014 has led to widespread crop failure in southern Madagascar, leaving thousands — including 40,000 children — experiencing severe food shortages.
Details Emerge About French Commando Raid That Freed Hostage Held for 1,224 Days in Mali
A French general said 20 elite soldiers were involved in the operation Monday to free a Dutch citizen kidnapped in 2011 by al Qaeda-affiliated militants.
Germanwings Co-Pilot Researched Suicide Methods and Cockpit Doors
French authorities investigating the crash have also retrieved the aircraft's second black box.