France

French Co. To Build Israel's First Hydroelectric Plant

French engineering group Alstom signs contract to build and manage 300 MW plant that stores water and releases for peak usage.

French Court Lets Anti-Semitic Comic Perform

French court allows Dieudonne to perform in Nantes on Thursday night, despite the ban against him. Comic suspected of monetary crimes.

Anti-Semitic French Comedian Loses Appeal Against Ban

Dieudonne's lawyers to keep fighting bans on his performances as he starts national tour; activists vow to protest until he is shut down.

French Court Upholds Ban on Muslim Face Veil

French court convicts woman for wearing a full-face veil in public, rejects bid to have the country's burqa ban declared unconstitutional.

Anti-Semitic French Comic Asks Court To Reverse Ban

Dieudonne, French comedian infamous for anti-Semitism and inverted Nazi salute, appeals court to reverse ban on his tour.

Hollande Joins Fights Against Anti-Semitic Comedian

French President Francois Hollande backs attempts to ban anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala from performances.

France Moves to Cancel Anti-Semitic Comedian's Tour

French Interior Minister advises police to ban Dieudonne's shows if they are deemed to present a threat to public order.

Paris Mayor Joins Calls to Ban Anti-Semitic Comedian

Mayor of Paris echoes statements by Interior Minister, as uproar continues over anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonne.

Dieudonné: Anti-Semitism That Makes People Laugh

Nazi Hunters Call for 'Uprising' Against Anti-Semitic Comedian

Prominent Nazi-hunting family join calls demanding Diedonne M'Bala M'Bala be held to account for anti-Semitic incitement.

Probe Launched Over Anti-Semitic French Comedian

Probe to determine if Dieudonné incited racial hatred in a joke regretting absence of gas chambers, Nazi-style salute.

French Jewish Defense League in Fighting Mood Over Anti-Semitism

As French anti-Semitism hits headlines, militant group says alienated young Jews increasingly taking matters into their own hands.

French Soccer Player Anelka: I'm Not an Anti-Semite

Soccer player who gave "reverse Nazi salute" denies that he is anti-Semitic, claims his gesture was "anti-establishment".

Outrage After French Soccer Player Gives Nazi-Style Salute

Nicolas Anelka, friend of anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, makes Nazi-style gesture during soccer game; media shocked.

'Anti-Semitic' Comedian Faces French Ban

French Interior Minister says Dieudonné M'bala M'bala has gone 'too far'; French soccer player comes under fire for anti-Semitic gesture.

Government to Encourage Greater French Aliyah

Three-pronged program to encourage mass aliyah of Jews from France. Focus on housing, jobs, education.

French Jews Arrested For Beating Up Anti-Semites

Six arrested in connection to string of attacks last weekend against anti-Semites who made Nazi salute. JDL denies involvement.

France Pessimistic About Syria Peace Talks

French FM says the moderate Syrian opposition is in "serious difficulty", putting peace talks aimed at ending the crisis in trouble.

Swiss Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

A French report ruling out poisoning in Arafat's death has a glaring inconsistency, says the co-author of a Swiss probe.

French Company Markets Cleaning Products Named 'Cyclone B'

Product used to clean Parliament buildings. Following EJA backlash, company decides to change name immediately.

French Court Upholds Firing of Muslim Woman Over Headscarf

A Paris appeals court upholds right of kindergarten to fire Muslim who insisted on wearing hijab headscarf.

Controversial Israeli Tycoon Arcadi Gaydamak Arrested

Israeli businessman and former Jerusalem mayoral candidate repotedly arrested in Switzerland over 'Angolagate' scandal.

French 'Planned to Assassinate' British Muslim Extremist

French officials 'fed up' by British inaction over Islamist terrorism; sought to take out hook-handed Abu Hamza al Masri in London.

France Slams Iranian Leader's 'Unacceptable' Israel Comments

French gov't spokesman says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini's comments 'complicate' nuclear program negotiations.

'Pro-Israel' France Supports anti-Israel Groups, Too

Support over Iran notwithstanding, investigation reveals how French gov't directly bankrolls a range of radical anti-Israel NGOs.

Peres Welcomes Hollande, Praises French Strength

President Peres: France’s strong stance earns worldwide respect.

Hollande Vows to Keep the Pressure on Iran

"As long as we are not certain that Iran has decided to give up on nuclear weapons, we will continue with all our demands and sanctions."

Peres: If Iran Goes Nuclear, Other Countries Will Too

"If Iran builds a bomb, every country in the Middle East will want to do the same," warns President Peres in interview with French magazine.

Netanyahu Urges France to Maintain Tough Stance on Iran

"We hope France will not yield" on its firm stance during talks with Iran, says Netanyahu ahead of visit by Hollande.

French Ambassador: We Stopped Iran Nuke Deal

It was France's caution that broke up the deal that would have eased sanctions on Iran, France's ambassador to Israel said

Republicans Hail France for Tough Stance on Iran

"Vive la France!" tweets Senator McCain after France prevents a bad deal with Iran over its nuclear program.

Intellectual Terrorism in France

Iran Attacks France for 'Supporting Israeli Position'

Iranian MPs accuse French FM Fabius of defending Israel, FM expresses concerns Israel has raised, 'no certainty' a deal will be reached.

Reports: Extradition of Canadian Terrorist Challenged by Lawyers

Canadian lawyers are challenging an extradition order for Hassan Diab, a professor accused of being involved in 1980 anti-Semitic bombing.

MK Ariel to Paris: Let's Build the Land of Israel Together

Housing Minister Ariel, in visit to French Parliament, makes appeal for building support. 'The Galilee, Negev is waiting for you.'

French Citizen Detained for 'Spying' on Jewish Community

A French citizen was detained today (Wednesday) for spying on Yitzhar residents; may be related to Arab incitement in the area.

French Far-Right Leader Continues Push for Right-Wing EU Bloc

France's Marine Le Pen to meet anti-Islamic Dutch politician Geert Wilders after decision to campaign together in EU elections.

Hollande to Netanyahu: We'll Remain Tough on Iran

French President reassures PM Netanyahu that France will remain "tough" with Iran on its controversial nuclear program.

Israel to Expel French Diplomat who Punched IDF Soldier

Marion Fesneau-Castaing to be expelled from Israel after assaulting IDF soldier during protest in support of Bedouin squatters.

Hollande Meets Rouhani, Demands Action from Iran

French president becomes the first Western leader to meet Iran's new president.

France: Sikhs Caught Up in Battle over Secularism

Sikhs turn to French Interior Minister for exemption to law banning open expressions of religion in state-funded schools.

French Man Jailed for Threatening Toulouse Jewish School

French man sentenced to a year in prison for making death threats to the Ohr HaTorah school in Toulouse.

French and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hail Syria Deal

Both countries hail Syrian agreement to hand over chemical weapons stockpile as a "significant development."

French PM: Assad behind Attack

French PM Shares 'Proof' Assad behind Chemical Attack

French PM shares intelligence with lawmakers showing that a chemical attack on 21 August was launched by government forces.

France Backs US Intervention in Syria

US efforts to intervene in Syria receive French backing, following rejection of participation in US-led offensive by British parliament.

France Prepared to Take Action in Syria, Says Hollande

French President says his country is prepared to take action against those responsible for last week’s deadly chemical attack in Syria.

Turkey Joins In Calls for Action on Assad

A top Turkish official on Thursday added his country's voice to the condemnation of Syria, demanding international action.

French Aliyah Nearly Doubles in 2013

Organizers from the World Zionist Organization hold second annual fair for French olim, who are moving to Israel in record numbers.

Violence Spreads over Face Veil Ban in France

At least 20 cars were torched and four people arrested in a second night of rioting after French police enforced a ban on the face veil.

Clashes in France Over Enforcing Veil Ban

At least five people were injured when a mob rioted in a Paris suburb over enforcement of the ban on full-face veils in France

At Least 7 Dead in Paris Train Accident

At least seven people died after a speeding train split in two and derailed at a station in the southern suburbs of Paris.

Twitter Hands Over ID Info on Anti-Jewish Postings

Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets

400 Demonstrate in Paris Against Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Some 400 people took to the streets of Paris to demonstrate against a photo exhibition which glorifies Arab suicide bombers.

Three More Arrested in French Anti-Terror Raid

French intelligence agents arrested three suspected members of an Islamist terror cell, a day after six others were detained.

France Arrests Six Members of Terrorist Cell

Six people arrested Paris are member of a suspected cell allegedly planning terrorist acts on French soil.

UK Threatens to Sue Google Over Street View

The UK government is threatening to sue Google over invasion of privacy through its Street View program.

Acting for Europe, France Threatens Google Over Privacy

Acting for Europe, France is threatening to fine the giant Google Internet search engine firm over privacy issues.

Yaalon Doubtful Iran's New President Will Bring Change

"Ultimately, Khamenei makes all the decisions," Yaalon tells France's Foreign and Defense Ministers.

Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Reports on Monday said that Syrian rebels have begun receiving weapons from France and Belgium, via Saudi Arabia

Outraged Paris Jews Protest Arab Suicide Bomber Exhibit

Outraged French Jews are set to protest over a government-funded Paris museum exhibit glorifying suicide bombers.