France

French Polls: Left Will Win

French Socialists And Allies Win Round One, But No Landslide

There will be no left landslide reminiscent of 1981, but a more cohesive left will still obtain a majority in the National Assembly.

Lyon Anti-Semitic Attacker Turns Himself In

Lead suspect in custody with four others for beating Jews outside synagogue

France: Jew-Haters Attack 3 Near Lyon

Ten people with hammer, iron bar, brutalize Jews. Officials confirm motive is anti-Semitism.

EU Gives France A Slight Nudge

EU Commission Gives France Polite Warning About Deficit Control

Feeling its way with the new French president, the EU reminds France that its obligations remain in force.

French State Railways to Boost Holocaust Deportations Research

The National Company of French Railways announced the launch of a new joint study with Yad Vashem into Holocaust deportations.

The French Revolution 2012: Three Muslims in Cabinet

More than 90 percent of French Muslims voted for Hollande, enough to defeat Sarkozy. Now, Hollande appoints three Muslims to his cabinet.

New French Government Chosen

Hollande Achieves Balance In Forming Cabinet Sends EU Message

Hollande had something for all factions of his party in the cabinet that he chose.

Turks Resume EU Entry Bid

With Sarkozy Gone And Merkel Weakened, Turks Resume EU Entry Bid

With Sarkozy gone and Angela Merkel weakened, Turkey is counting on a more favorable reception in Brussels.

Hollande: Rocard Went to Iran on Own Initiative

Hollande's transition team denies that the President-elect sent former French PM to Iran; Iranian media portray it as a diplomatic mission.

Shows by Anti-Semitic French 'Comedian' Cancelled in Montreal

Four shows by overtly anti-Semitic French ‘comedian’ Dieudonne have been cancelled following opposition from Jewish groups.

Arab Journalist Blames Radical Islam for Toulouse Murders

‘Palestinian’ journalist faults radical Islam for Toulouse murders, expresses understanding for security checks.

French Israelis Solidly Backed Sarkozy

Sarkozy won nearly 93 percent of the votes of French citizens in Israel, but expats elsewhere reflected the vote back home.

Europe's Jews Congratulate Hollande, Remind Him of Anti-Semitism

Rabbinical Centre of Europe congratulates Hollande for winning election in France, alerts him of the resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Jewish, Israeli Students Attacked at Toulouse University

President of French Jewish student organization called on the University of Toulouse to combat anti-Semitism after anti-Semitic protests.

Sarkozy: France is Committed to Israel's Security

French President Nicolas Sarkozy sends letter to President Shimon Peres to congratulate Israel’s on Independence Day.

France and Turkey Mulling Syria Intervention

As violence rages on in Syria, Turkey wants to create a buffer zone; France wants to invoke Chapter 7 of the UN charter.

UN, Jordan, France Slam Normalization Decision

France and Jordan have attacked Israel's decision to legalize the communities of Rechilim, Bruchin, and Sansana in Yesha.

France Elections Headed for Runoff

French President Nicolas Sarkozy to face socialist Francois Hollande in a runoff election on May 6.

Syria Liquidating Gold to Mitigate Sanctions

Western and Arab sanctions have caused Damascus' currency to sink and depleted its cash reserves, forcing Syria to seek to sell its gold.

French Gov't Votes to Upgrade Counter-Terror Measures

The conservative French government has voted for new anti-terror measures following last month's grisly murders in Toulouse and Montauban.

‘Flytilla’ Activists Planning to Defy Israeli Ban

French activists say they will seek to violate Israel's sovereign right to control its borders despite Israeli promises to bar entry

France Continues Crackdown on Terror Suspects

At least eight people were arrested in early morning raids targeting Islamic extremists in France.

Report: Toulouse Shooter Muslim Hero in France

Mohamed Merah has become a martyr and hero to angry young Muslims from impoverished areas across France

France Urges Citizens To Refrain from Travelling to 'West Bank'

France urged anti-Israel activists to refrain from travelling to the 'West Bank' in order to avoid scuffles with Israeli authorities.

France Expels Radical Muslims

France is expelling “foreign Islamic radicals” in a new strategy to cope with the growing wave of Muslim terror. The UN has not commented.

French Police Arrest 19 Islamic Extremists

President Nicolas Sarkozy's promised crackdown on Islamic extremism in France has begun with a high-profile show of force by police.

Israel Seeking Foreign Partners in Gas Fields

Israel is looking for foreign partners to help in exploiting some 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas sitting off its coast.

Sarkozy Wants Toulouse 'Monster' Buried in France

French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Toulouse mayor Pierre Cohen are at loggerheads over where to bury gunman Mohammad Merah.

Toulouse Murderer to be Buried in Algeria

The family of Islamist mass murderer Mohammad Merah says he will be buried in Algeria, but Algeirs has yet to agree.

Jewish Student Injured in Anti-Semitic Attack in Paris

12-year-old student of the Otzar Hatorah school in Paris lightly injured after being attacked by anti-Semites.

France Prosecuting 'Big Bang' Terrorist

One week after the death of Islamist spree killer Mohammad Merah, France is taking another Franco-Algerian accused in a terror plot to trial

Al-Jazeera Agrees Not to Show Footage of Toulouse Murder

Al-Jazeera has agreed to refrain from showing video footage taken by Islamic terrorist Mohammed Merah.

Shin Bet Confirms Toulouse Murderer Visited Israel

Officials have confirmed French reports that Mohammad Merah visited Israel in 2010 – before his trips to Afghanistan and Pakistan

Jewish Situation in France 'Unbearable'

Jews attacked all the time on the street, in buses and on Metro, says immigrant from France.

France Opens Investigation on Brother of Toulouse Terrorist

French police are investigating the brother of Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah, believing he may have been an accessory to the murders.

French-Israeli Journalist Calls on Paris to Rein in Muslims

Toulouse-born Avraham Azoulai, editor of Le P'tit Hebdo, says French media must stop inciting against Israel.

French Police Detain Toulouse Killer's Family

The remand of Mohammad Merah's mother, brother, and girlfriend has been extended to Sunday as police question them.

French Officials Race to Defend Toulouse Failure

French officials sought to defend Paris' security services after it was revealed mass murderer Mohammad Merah was on a terror watch list.

ADL Poll: Anti-Semitic Sentiments 'Disturbingly High'

Approximately one-third of Europeans surveyed espoused anti-Semitic beliefs.

Sarkozy Promises Crackdown on Extremism

French president Nicolas Sarkozy announced a crackdown on extremism as police seek to learn if Mohammad Merah had accomplices

Otzar HaTorah Murderer Was on French Watch List

French officials admitted a Muslim spree shooter who killed seven, including four at a Jewish school, was on a security watch list.

France Downsizing UNIFIL Contingent

France is pulling 400 troops from its 1400 strong UNIFIL contingent as the force faces restructuring to become 'lighter and more effective'

Sarkozy Promises to Visit Israel If Re-elected

French President Nicolas Sarkozy promises that if he is re-elected, he will visit Israel and the PA to promote peace.

University Closes Doors on "Israel Apartheid Week"

A French university is closing doors for two days in attempt to prevent "Israel Apartheid Week" events from taking place on campus grounds.

France Mocks, China Rebukes Iranian 'Oil Cuts'

Iran's decision to cut oil sales to French and British companies has amused Paris and exasperated Beijing.

Israeli Physician Beats Arab Propaganda Machine

The French Supreme Court overturned a libel ruling against Dr. Yehuda David who said Muhammad al-Dura's scars were from surgery

With Upcoming French Elections, Sarkozy Bids for Jewish Support

It remains doubtful as to whether Sarkozy will receive broad Jewish backing, as many unhappy with state of economy and Mid-East policies.

Sarkozy: Military Action is Not the Solution to Iranian Issue

French President speaks with local Jews, says "the situation is never military" to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat.

Gilad Shalit Meets President Sarkozy in Paris

Former kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit and his parents meet in Paris Wednesday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Turkey Warns Sarkozy Over Armenian Genocide Law

Turkey continues to threaten France as President Nicolas Sarkozy prepares to sign a bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide.

France Approves Armenian Genocide Bill

French Senate votes 127 to 86 to pass the bill which makes it a crime to deny the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatens.

France: Muslim Woman Fined for Driving while Wearing a Burqa

Muslim woman in France fined after being caught driving while wearing a burqa - which is banned in France.

French Deputy Receives Threats

Valerie Boyer Is Threatened and Her Website Is Hacked by Turks

The threats on Valerie Boyer, an author of the bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian genocide, has united France's politicians.

Turks Try to Twist French Arms

Turks Seek to Avert French Armenian Genocide Bill by All Means

The Turkish government is pulling out all the stops to get France to shelve a bill criminalizing denial of Turkish crimes against Armenians

Israel Says PA Flag-Waving at UNESCO Based on Science Fiction

Sarkozy stands with Abbas in a PA flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, an act Israel says is based on science fiction.

Sarko Vainly Defends Gaullism

Sarkozy and EU: Caught between Party Legacy and German Power

Nicolas Sarkozy is facing comparisons from the right and left oמ subservience to Germany - De Gaulle was able to put Germany in its place.

EU Adds More Sanctions Against Syria

One day after the Arab League imposes sanctions against Syria, the European Union adds to those it has already levied on Damascus.

France Irate Over IAF Gaza Air Strike

France summoned Israel's ambassador Wednesday over Sunday's air strike in Gaza. Reason: the French consul's family lives there and got hurt.

France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties

France warned Israel it must avoid all civilian casualties in Gaza after its local consul and his family were injured in an IAF raid.

France Nixes Military Strike on Iranian Nukes

France has nixed the idea of a military strike against Iran's nuclear plants.