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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.

FM to France: Send the Foreign Legion to Gaza

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman chided French criticism of Israel's Gaza blockade - saying France needs to pull its weight.

Head Chabad Rebetzin of France Passes Away

The Chabad-Lubavitch community of France has lost an icon with the passing of the wife of its head emissary, Rebetzin Bassie Azimov.

France Says Ma'aleh Adumim is 'Occupied Palestine'

French citizen who lives in Ma'aleh Adumim surprised that his passport says he lives in "Occupied Palestine."

France Tries to Save AAA Grade

In Possible Electoral Suicide France Gets More Austerity

The French government is going all out to preserve France's AAA bond rating. It might ensure its electoral defeat.

Tourism to Israel Stable Despite Geopolitical Crises

Tourism to Israel has remained strong and stable despite the shaky world economy, and a new agreement with France is about to be signed.

Sarkozy: We're Committed to Israel's Safety

French President Nicolas Sarkozy: If Iran threatens Israel, France will not stand by and ignore it.

PA Inches Closer to Losing Security Council Vote

Palestinian Authority's statehood bid at the UN likely to be rejected after Britain, France and Colombia announce plans to abstain.

French Journal Firebombed

French Muslim Bombing Condemned Across the Board

The French political class, right to left, united in condemning the arson of the satirical weekly that laughed at Sharia law in Libya.

UN Condemns Rocket Fire But Urges 'Israeli Restraint'

The international community is starting to condemn Gaza terrorists for rocket attacks on southern Israel - but urges "Israeli restraint."

France Condemns Givat HaMatos Construction

France condemns Israel’s plans to build in Givat HaMatos, calls the project "a new settlement".

French Socialists Stay United

French Socialists Unite Behind Primary Victor Francois Hollande

The French Socialist Party emerged from the primary election process with minimal damage and appears on course to capture presidency.

Socialist Primary Defies Polls

First Round of French Socialist Primaries a Surprise

Hollande did worse than polls predicted; Marine Aubry did better; both are pro Israel. Far left Montebourg surprised everyone.

France Won't Rule Out Military Strike on Iran

France may consider a pre-emptive military strike on Iran to stop its march towards obtaining a nuclear weapon of mass destruction.

Veiled Woman Running Against Sarkozy

A woman who openly wears an Islamic face-veil in defiance of a French-ban will challenge Nicolas Sarkozy for the Presidency next year.

Bomb Threat Forces Israeli Consulate Evacuation

A bomb threat in Marseille France forced the staff to flee the building Tuesday until a suspicious device turned out to be a hoax.

Apple Cuts 'Jew or Not?' App in France

The Apple corporation has removed a mobile application called “Jew or Not?” from its online App Store in France.

French Nuclear Blast Kills One, Injures Four

A blast and fire at nuclear waste processing center in France killed at least one person and Monday. No radiation leaks “right now."

Franco-German Nuclear Divide

France and Germany Go Their Separate Ways on Nuclear Power

Germany has closed down its nuclear reactors and confronts a power shortage. France is touting its safe nuclear reactors.

Sarkozy Wants EU Consensus on PA Statehood

Amid the EU debt crisis and a push for PA trade, France's Nicolas Sarkozy wants a single European position on PA statehood.

Hollande Maintains Poll Lead

France's Hollande Extends Lead over Aubry as October Vote Looms

According to the polls, Francois Hollande is in a commanding position to win the French Socialist Party primary.

Hollande Leads in French Polls

Francois Hollande Overtakes Martine Aubry; Royal an Also-ran

Francois Hollande has overtaken Martine Aubry. Is he a better candidate or are gender preferences at work?

Qadaffi Can Stay in Libya

Qadaffi Can Stay in Libya at the Pleasure of the "Libyan People"

In an effort to break the stalemate, Britain and France no longer insist on Qadaffi's leaving Libya.

Franco-Brazilian Arms Deal Reflects Brazilian Aspirations

A first class economic power should treat itself to first class military capabilities. So goes the thinking in Brazil.

Funeral of Seven Soldiers Stokes French Debate on Afghanistan

Sarkozy defended France's role in Afghanistan at a funeral ceremony for seven French soldiers slain in that country.