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Suspect Reportedly Denies Religious Motivation in Beheading and Factory Attack in France
The man accused of decapitating his boss and causing an explosion last Friday near Lyon reportedly told investigators he "wanted to commit suicide as part of a media stunt."
Pissed Off French Leaders Respond to 'Unacceptable' NSA Spying Revealed by WikiLeaks
Indignant French officials demanded answers from their American counterparts on Wednesday after learning that the NSA eavesdropped on the last three French presidents.
Leaked NSA Reports Allegedly Show the US Spied on France's Last Three Presidents
WikiLeaks unveiled a bombshell series of classified National Security Agency reports that indicate the US has spied extensively on France’s leaders and diplomats.
French President’s Debt Comment in Haiti Reopens Old Wounds About Slave Trade
During a stop in Haiti on a five-day tour of the Caribbean, François Hollande caused confusion with ambiguous comments about France’s “debt” to its former colony.
France Says It Will Pay Back Russia If the Mistral Warship Deal Falls Through
President Hollande has said he would refund $1.3 billion to Russia if it fails to meet France’s conditions for the delivery of two helicopter carriers.
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.
Conservatives Triumph Over Ruling Left In French Local Elections
France’s ruling Socialist Party loses out after massive gains by right-wing opposition UNP party led by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy in local ballot.
Suspected al Qaeda Mastermind of Museum Terror Attack Killed in Tunisia
Though the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the March 18 attack, Tunisian authorities blamed al Qaeda’s offshoot in North Africa and said nine suspects were killed in a raid Sunday.
Leaky Pipe Shuts Down France’s Oldest Nuclear Plant
The technical failure has revived the debate on the need to permanently close the plant as France strives to reduce its reliance on nuclear energy.
French Officials Slam Parliamentarians Over Secret Meeting With Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
An unsanctioned delegation traveled to Damascus this week, marking the first Franco-Syrian meeting since France severed diplomatic ties with Syria in 2012.
French President Vows that Jews Will Be Safe After Grave Desecrations
François Hollande today visited the cemetery where hundreds of graves were desecrated last week and promised to defend France's Jewish community with all the country's strength.
Ukraine Ceasefire Offers 'Glimmer of Hope,' Though Many Issues Remain Unresolved
The agreement was announced after 17 hours of talks between the leaders of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia. It will now be put to EU leaders at a summit later today.