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ADL Slams Twitter After 'A Good Jew' Hashtag Sparks Wave of Hate

ADL released a statement slamming Twitter after repeated use of the hashtag "a good jew" prompted a barrage of anti-Semitic messages.

Toulouse Terrorist's Al Qaeda Mentor Killed in Pakistan

An Al Qaeda recruiter who allegedly mentored Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah was killed in Pakistan, the SITE jihadist monitor reports.

France Restores Quebec Policy

Francois Hollande Has Restored His Country's Policy On Quebec

France will not interfere in a Quebec vote on independence, but if the vote is in favor it will establish ties.

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

Jewish organizations in France have expressed outrage over a wave of anti-Semitic messages that have been sweeping through Twitter.

France: Seven Suspected Terrorists Formally Charged

Seven Frenchmen arrested as part of a weekend swoop on a suspected Islamist terror cell formally charged.

Muslim Terror Suspects 'Most Dangerous' in France Since 1996

A group of Muslim terror suspects has been branded the “most dangerous” terror threat France has faced since 1996.

Ministry: French Official Denies Jewish Connection to the Land

The Foreign Ministry upbraided France's Consul General in Jerusalem over his denial of the Jewish connection to historical sites in Israel

5 French Islamist Terror Suspects Released

Five French Islamist terror suspects have been released, with seven others due to be arraigned Thursday, according to a judicial source.

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

There has been an increase of 45% in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in France over the past year, according to official data.

French Police Find Bomb Supplies in Attack on Kosher Market

French police have found bomb-making materials in a probe of an Islamist terror cell suspected of grenade attack on kosher market.

France: Hundreds of Hate Terrorists on the Loose

Hundreds of hate terrorists are on the loose in France, warns a French minister. Jewish leader: Radical Islam akin to Nazism.

France to Crack Down on Islamist Terrorism

France is cracking down on terror after a sting operation on an Islamist terrorist cell netted 11 arrests. One suspect was killed.

Hollande Promises Tighter Security in Jewish Institutions

French President Francois Hollande meets Jewish leaders, promises tough anti-terror laws and tighter security.

Blanks Fired at Synagogue Near Paris

Blanks fired towards a synagogue in the Paris suburb of Argenteuil, hours after police kill a suspect in a previous anti-Semitic attack.

French Police Kill Man Involved in Attack on Jewish Supermarket

A man shot dead by French police in a nationwide crackdown on terror suspects was linked to an attack on a Jewish store last month.

MUST READ: France Bows to Islam

March Jewish School Shooting Leads to New Law in France

The murder of three Jewish schoolchildren and a rabbi in Toulouse last March sparked France to pass a new anti-terrorism law

French Opposition In Disarray

UMP Still Carrying Torch For Sarkozy - Two Vie to Replace Him

The main French opposition still longs for Sarkozy, as two vie to succeed him as leader.

France to Expel Islamists Threatening Security, Says Minister

France announced that it will expel any foreigners who pose a threat to the country’s security at home or abroad in the name of Islam.

Britain, France and Germany Call for New Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

French Far-Right Leader Calls to Ban Kippah

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen: If the Muslim veil is banned, the kippah is banned in public as well.

Tunisia Bans Friday Protests Following Mohammed Cartoons

Tunisia to ban all demonstrations on Friday, after receiving a tip-off about preparations for violence over cartoons of Mohammed.

Europe's Jews: An American on French Anti-Israel Bias

France Fears Violent Reaction to Cartoons

After one magazine's publication of caricatures of Mohammed, France prepares for what they fear may be a violent outburst.

France: Firebomb Attack on Jewish Supermarket in Sarcelles

Two unknown attackers hurled firebombs (Molotov cocktails) at a Jewish supermarket in Sarcelles, near Paris, France on Wednesday.

France to Close Dozens of Embassies Over Mohammed Cartoons

France will close embassies in around 20 countries, fearing a violent reaction to cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

Hollande Urges Netanyahu to Favor Diplomacy on Iran

French President calls Netanyahu to discuss Iran, stresses France's determination that Iran should suspend its nuclear program.

Austerity By Any Other Name

Francois Hollande Outlines Path To €30 Billion Deficit Slash

Francois Hollande has outlined his blueprint for taming the French budget deficit. No one is pleased.

4 Year-Old Girl Found Alive Among Dead Bodies in France

A four-year-old girl was found alive hiding under the bodies of the three British victims of a mysterious and fatal shooting in French Alps.

France Boosts Aid to Syrian Rebel-Held Cities

France is providing direct financial and other support to rebel-held cities in Syria, according to diplomatic sources.

French Ambassador: Our Press No More Hostile than Haaretz

Ambassador Bigot admits Israel is portrayed negatively in France, but says ”Haaretz” does the same thing.

French Foreign Minister Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius: An Israeli strike in Iran will “turn against Israel”.

France Feeling The Blues

French Pessimism Returns Three Months After Hollande's Victory

Francoise Hollande, who briefly inspired hope in both France and Southern Europe, no longer offers any.

Nuclear Debate Rages In France

Greens Debate Socialists Over Nuclear Power

Internal French debate symbolizes the debate between prioritizing jobs or environmental safety.

France Urges Syrian Rebels to Form Provisional Gov't

If Syria's opposition forms a provisional government, France will formally recognize it, President Francois Hollande vowed Monday.

Summer School's Star Pupil

Valls Wants To Show That The French Left Can Be Tough On Crime

Manuel Valls received a thunderous ovation for his spirited defense of law and order policies at the Socialist Party summer school.

Fashion Designer Loses French Award Over Anti-Semitic Tirades

French President Francois Hollande stripped John Galliano of Legion d'Honneur award due to his anti-Semitic tirades.

French Chief Rabbi of Lyon Receives Threats

In France, the Chief Rabbi of Lyon has received a threatening letter together with menacing photos.

Amiens Smokes Out Hollande

Hollande Determined To Show That He Is No Wimp On Rioting

Riots in French cities have disrupted French President Francois Hollande's vacation.

'I Am Nothing Without Them' Hebrew Tattoo Stuns IOC

Fabian Gilot, a member of France’s freestyle swimming team, raised his arm revealing a Hebrew tattoo saying, “I am nothing without them.”

Madonna Defends Use of Swastika Imagery

Madonna defended her use of swastika imagery, saying it was intended to highlight “the intolerance that human beings have for one another.”

More Bad News From Europe

The News From Europe on the Economy Is Universally Depressing

The euro rallied today, but there are strong doubts it can keep up the pretense, given the succession of bad news. Germany's rating is down.

"A Crime In France By France"

Francois Hollande Commemorates 70th Anniversary Of Shoah Roundup

French President Francois Hollande acknowledged French complicity in roundup of Jews, promises to secure French Jews.

France Hit By Peugeot Layoffs

Dismissal Of 8000 Workers Is A Rude Awakening For Socialists

Hardly a month in power. the French Socialists are trying to come to grips with the announcement of mass layoffs in auto industry.

French Synagogue Vandalized For Third Time in Ten Days

A synagogue in Paris was vandalized Wednesday night, the third such incident within a ten-day period.

Attackers in France to be Prosecuted for Anti-Semitism

French judge rules: the anti-Semitic motive of two Arabs who attacked a Jewish student will be included in the lawsuit against them.

Toulouse Terrorist: I'm Not Afraid of Death

French television releases recording of terrorist Mohammed Merah, revealing what he told French police during a standoff.

Socialists Rather Tax Than Cut

French Socialists Now Face The Challenge Of Balancing The Budget

Despite calls for slashing government spending from the national audit, the Socialist government of France is signalling higher taxation.

Israeli Rabbi Attacked on Paris Subway

Rabbi Asher Idan from Jerusalem was attacked and robbed of 600 euros while traveling on the subway in Paris.

MK Tells French Envoy: You Are Responsible for Anti-Semitism

MK Danon confronted the French ambassador to Israel, telling him that France is responsible for the growing anti-Semitism in the country.

Chief Rabbi of France Receives Virulent Death Threats

France’s Chief Rabbi receives death threats in viciously anti-Semitic document sent via Facebook.

French Holocaust Denier Roger Garaudy Dies at 98

Roger Garaudy, one of the most controversial French philosophers of the twentieth century, died at the age of 98.

Paris School Under Fire for Blatantly Anti-Israel Exam Question

French Jews outraged after a university in Paris posed a question on an exam as to whether IDF strikes can be classified as "genocide."

Hollande Merkel Feud Simmers

Hollande Warned By Germans As He Collects Allies Against Merkel

The simmering feud over policy between Germany and France was evident last week.

France Considering Providing Aid to Syrian Rebels

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says his country is considering providing communications equipment to Syrian rebels.

Cherchez La Femme Elections

French Legislative Elections Dominated By Change Your Partner

The French Conservatives hope that this week's events will provided a bit of a lift in Sunday's election.

French Term Syria Civil War

France Says Syria in Civil War, Bypassing Sovereignty Issue

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius uses the term civil war to defuse sovereignty issue.

Veiled Saudi Women Ejected, Deported from Paris Airport

France is enforcing a year-old ban on the "niqab" and not allowing Muslim women into the country if they refuse to take off a face veil.

Jewish Man Attacked in France

An 18-year-old Jewish man is attacked near Paris. Minister: France will not tolerate anti-Semitism.

Toulouse Murderer's Father Files Suit Against French Police

The father of the Toulouse terrorist who murdered a rabbi, 3 Jewish children and 3 Muslim soldiers has filed suit against French police.