Francois Hollande

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

During his last TV appearance as president, Rouhani said UN Security Council was ready for war when he chose to enter into negotiations.

Watch: Shots fired in middle of French President's speech

Government sniper mistakenly opens fire during speech by French President Francois Hollande. Two people lightly wounded

French MPs demand: Recognize Palestinian statehood now

Ahead of French presidential election, over 150 MPs sign letter calling on President Hollande to grant recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Hollande: France insists on 'two-state solution'

French President says his country is committed to a “two-state solution” and that won't change.

France demands Israel repeal Regulation Law

French president meets with PA Chairman in Paris, urges Israel revoke law. Mahmmoud Abbas saws 'Law establishes apartheid regime.'

Netanyahu: I'll meet Abbas if French conference is canceled

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with French President, agrees to meet PA chairman - but not at France-led peace conference later this month.

France's Hollande won't seek re-election

French President dramatically announces he will not seek re-election at the end of his five-year term next April.

French President: I don't think Trump will scrap Iran deal

French President Francois Hollande doesn't believe President-elect will scrap nuclear deal because it "gives us all security".

Putin cancels visit to France amid row over Syria

Russian President cancels visit to France after Francoise Hollande says Russia helped Syria commit a war crime in Aleppo.

French President Hollande on Syria: Enough is enough

In speech to UN General Assembly, Francois Hollande calls for 'quick end' to war in Syria, blames regime for collapse of truce.

President Hollande: France's secular laws can accommodate Islam

Amid scandal following France's 'Burkini ban', President insists that his country can 'make space' for Islam in secularist society.

The letter to President Hollande that Netanyahu did NOT write

Hollande: Trump is 'sickening'

French President issues scathing criticism of Republican presidential nominee, blasts his "hurtful and humiliating comments".

ISIS claims responsibility for beheading of French priest

Terror group says terrorists who decapitated priest near Rouen today are "soldiers of Islamic State."

Hollande: France is committed to Israel-PA peace

French President meets PA chairman in Paris, says his country is committed to leading international efforts to help secure Israel-PA peace.

France extends state of emergency

French lawmakers vote to extend a state of emergency that has been in force since the Paris attacks.

French unity unravels after latest attack

Government of President Francois Hollande facing scathing criticism over failure to stem flow of deadly jihadist terrorism.

President Rivlin sends condolence letter to French president

President Reuven Rivlin declares solidarity with France following latest terror attack.

Nice terrorist identified as 31-year-old French man from Tunisia

French authorities identify man responsible for killing at least 84 in Bastille Day parade.

Hollande: Nice attack was clearly terrorism

French President says there's no denying Nice attack was terrorism, vows France will strengthen its role in Syria and Iraq.

French President: Trump as president would be 'dangerous'

French President Hollande warns that a Trump presidency would complicate relations between Europe and the United States.

French President acknowledges terror threat during Euro 2016

French President Francois Hollande says a threat of an attack during the Euro 2016 soccer championship "exists".

Revealed: Netanyahu's harshly worded letter to France

PM Netanyahu sent a strongly worded letter to French President Francois Hollande after France supported UNESCO on the Temple Mount.

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

French President Francois Hollande, visiting Egypt, says human rights should be respected in the fight against terrorism.

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

French aid package to assist Beirut in caring for Syrian refugees, strengthening borders.

French, PA leaders to plan 'comprehensive' Israel peace deal

France, PA schedule second meeting of high-level officials in April as plans for peace summit gain momentum.

White House censors French President on 'Islamic terrorism'

As Obama admin continues to avoid the term 'Islamic terrorism', White House censors French President during Washington visit.

France backs down from revoking terrorists' citizenship

French President Francois Hollande gives up on constitutional reforms against terror after left-wing followers protest.

Hollande: Paris, Brussels jihadist network being destroyed

French President warns: The jihadist network behind the Paris and Brussels attacks are being destroyed, but others remain.

Europe at war: Belgian, French leaders respond

Belgian PM fears additional attacks, calls for solidarity after terrorism strikes near the European Union capital.

France intervenes to take Hamas TV station off-air

Netanyahu thanks Hollande for helping stop incitement broadcast via French company; Hamas returns to airwaves soon after.

Moroccan Jew appointed French Culture Minister; angers Algeria

The appointment of Audrey Azoulay, a French-Moroccan Jew, as the new Minister of Culture in France has angered Algeria.

French parliament approves stripping citizenship from terrorists

France's lower house of parliament narrowly passes law to strip people convicted of terrorist offences of their French nationality.

Britain and France downplay latest ISIS video

France and Britain dismiss ISIS video showing Paris attackers, as Europol warns of threat from the terrorist group.

Herzog: France must stop promoting decisions that harm Israel

Opposition leader meets French President and Foreign Minister, blasts EU decision on Judea and Samaria.

In secular France, MPs wear kippot to National Assembly

In wake of brutal anti-Semitic attack in Marseilles, MP Habib proclaims if Jews stop wearing kippot it will be a 'surrender to terror.'

French president visits mosque on anniversary of Paris attacks

Hollande visits main mosque in Paris 'in moment of friendship' to mark one year since January 2015 jihadist attacks.

France 'not finished with terrorism' says Hollande

French PM gives New Year's Eve address, vowing to keep striking ISIS in Syria and Iraq, as Paris fireworks display gets cancelled.

France and Britain to boost cooperation on ISIS

French President and British Prime Minister agree to intensify their cooperation in the fight against jihadist terrorist group.

Hollande to visit aircraft carrier off Syria

French president to meet personnel on flagship nuclear aircraft carrier, which is leading bombing campaign against ISIS.

Russia rules out anti-ISIS coalition with the West

Putin says after meeting France's Hollande that the West 'isn't yet ready' to work in a single coalition against ISIS.

French lawmakers vote to extend air strikes in Syria

After Paris attacks, French MPs approve motion to prolong strikes against ISIS, as PM Hollande tries to rally support in US, Germany.

Hollande warned 'it's too late for unity'

French right condemns 'marshmallow' Hollande for not taking concrete anti-terror steps since January attacks.

PM offers French leader Israel's solidarity against terror

Netanyahu and Hollande agree to discuss fight against terror in meeting at upcoming climate conference in Paris.

Russia and France seal new 'alliance'

In phone call Putin and Hollande agree to coordinate war against ISIS together, Putin orders navy to work 'as allies' with France.

Hollande: Paris attacks 'planned in Syria, organized in Belgium'

France is in a state of war, president tells parliament; vows to 'destroy' ISIS, says he will extend national state of emergency.

Hollande Tells Putin: Attack ISIS and Only ISIS

French President tells Russian counterpart his country's airstrikes in Syria should target only the Islamic State.

Abbas Warns of New 'Intifada' on Temple Mount

After call for violence to stop 'filthy' Jews from visiting, Abbas tells France's Hollande that a terror war may be imminent.

French President Joins Calls to Maintain Jewish Temple Mount Ban

French President Hollande says changes to 'status quo' on Temple Mount could lead to 'serious destabilization.'

European Powers Urge US to Accept Iran Deal

British PM David Cameron, German PM Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande insist nuclear deal is for the greater good.

France to Honor Train Heroes with Highest Accolade

French President Francois Hollande to present three Americans and a Briton with medal in recognition of their bravery in train attack.

France and Iran Plan to Step Up Cooperation

French President Francois Hollande speaks with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani about improving bilateral cooperation.

Obama Assures France: We're Not Spying on You Any More

POTUS speaks to French President Francois Hollande by phone, attempts damage control after Wikileaks spy cable.

NSA Monitored Three French Presidents, Says WikiLeaks

NSA wiretapped Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Francois Hollande, new files exposed by WikiLeaks say.

France Honors Four Nazi Resistance Fighters

Fighters to be inducted into the Pantheon mausoleum in honor of the 70th anniversary of the war's end.

French President: The World Must Respond to Capture of Palmyra

French President Francois Hollande calls on the world to respond to ISIS jihadists' seizure of ancient Syrian city.

Hollande Admits France Breached Syrian Weapons Embargo

New book reveals Hollande delivered canons, missiles and rocket launchers to rebels in 2012 despite European embargo.

France Boosts Defense Budget to Fight Jihadists

Paris attacks spark Hollande to announce 4 billion euro hike in defense spending, despite struggling economy.

Hollande Warns the Holocaust 'Could Yet Return'

Ceremonies in Germany, Croatia and France death camps recall the genocidal horrors, warn that the 'fight has not ended.'

French D-Day Architect Dies

Jean-Louis Cremieux-Brilhac, one of the first to condemn the Holocaust and man who wrote instructions for French during D-Day, was 98.