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Miracle in Marseille

Man armed with knife attempts to enter Jewish school, kosher supermarket, in Marseille, France.

Miracle in Marseille

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

France, Britain and Germany dropped resolution criticizing Iran for suspending some IAEA inspections.

European countries drop planned condemnation of Iran

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

French President tells Iranian counterpart he is "deeply concerned" by Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal.

Macron: Iran must make gestures in order to renew nuclear talks

European countries to seek condemnation of Iran

Britain, France and Germany will put forward a resolution condemning Iran's suspension of UN nuclear inspections.

European countries to seek condemnation of Iran

European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections

Britain, France and Germany urge Iran to reverse all measures that reduce transparency after it halts IAEA inspections.

European countries condemn Iran for restricting IAEA inspections

I am afraid that France has fallen

My fear for France is grounded in its lack of courage to fight for its civilization and the right of its people to speak their minds. Op-ed.

I am afraid that France has fallen

Hate mail: 'This time, it's the Muslims who will deal with you'

Hate mail to French-Jewish lawmaker tells her to ‘prepare for the camps.’

Hate mail: 'This time, it's the Muslims who will deal with you'

France: Jewish police officer's locker defaced with swastikas

Jewish policeman finds swastikas and anti-Semitic rhetoric on his locker in Paris-area precinct.

France: Jewish police officer's locker defaced with swastikas

Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran

Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.

Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Britain, France and Germany: Iran is undermining the opportunity for renewed diplomacy by violating nuclear agreement.

European powers: Iran losing chance to fully realize 2015 deal

Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US

"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US

Paris City Council adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Paris becomes first capital city outside Israel to adopt official IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Paris City Council adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

In France, Peter Pan is "racist", veiling toddlers is fine

Macron fails to see that he is participating in the downfall of the Republic. This fragmented base will be too fragile to support it. Op-ed.

In France, Peter Pan is "racist", veiling toddlers is fine

Holocaust survivor gifts over $2m to town which saved his life

Jewish man leaves $2M to French mountain town that hid him and his family from Nazis.

Holocaust survivor gifts over $2m to town which saved his life

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry says there will be no new negotiations or changes to the participants in its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran rejects new nuclear negotiations

Anti-Semitic incidents drop by 50% in France

339 incidents recorded last year compared to 687 cases in 2019. Of those, 44 and 45 cases, respectively, were physical assaults.

Anti-Semitic incidents drop by 50% in France

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

French Foreign Minister: Iran is in the process of acquiring nuclear weapons, time to bring Iran and the US back into 2015 deal.

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

France to deport driver who refused to deliver kosher food

French court convicts delivery driver of anti-Semitic discrimination for refusing to take orders for kosher food.

France to deport driver who refused to deliver kosher food

French Jews mark 6 years since Hyper Cacher killings

Unity after terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo, kosher supermarket in France, 'has all bud dissipated', laments lawyer of Jewish victims.

French Jews mark 6 years since Hyper Cacher killings

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

Munich Group, made up of Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan, meets in Cairo, urges US involvement in peace talks.

Ministers call for two-state solution for Israel-PA conflict

France: Food courier refuses to serve Jews

'I don't serve Jews.' Kosher restaurant owners say they were denied service by Deliveroo couriers.

France: Food courier refuses to serve Jews

France gives $10M to Palestinian group promoting Israel boycott

French government allocates $10 million for major pro-BDS organization

France gives $10M to Palestinian group promoting Israel boycott

Dozens of French graves defaced with swastikas

In unusual twist, none of the affected graves belonged to Jews.

Dozens of French graves defaced with swastikas

French President free of COVID-19 symptoms

French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for the coronavirus last week and had been self-isolating near Paris.

French President free of COVID-19 symptoms

France: Three police officers shot dead, one wounded

French prosecutors say four police officers have been shot in central France, with three confirmed dead and a fourth wounded.

France: Three police officers shot dead, one wounded

Miss France runner-up suffers anti-Semitism on Twitter

Runner-up of Miss France 2021 competition subjected to anti-Semitic abuse on social media after revealing her Israeli origins.

Miss France runner-up suffers anti-Semitism on Twitter

Jewish family assaulted in France after playing Hebrew song

Bottles hurled at Jewish family near Paris after they played Hebrew songs in their car. 4 suspects arrested.

Jewish family assaulted in France after playing Hebrew song

France: Life sentence for foiled train attack

Moroccan man who attempted mass shooting on a French train and was stopped by off-duty US soldiers sentenced to life.

France: Life sentence for foiled train attack

Charlie Hebdo attack accomplice sentenced to 30 years

Court stops short of imposing life sentence sought by prosecution for 2015 attacks on Charlie Hebdo offices, Jewish supermarket.

Charlie Hebdo attack accomplice sentenced to 30 years

France: Anti-Semitic stabber deemed unfit to stand trial

French court accepts insanity defense for man who stabbed his neighbor because he 'wanted to kill a Jew.'

France: Anti-Semitic stabber deemed unfit to stand trial

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison terms for Charlie Hebdo attack

French prosecutors seek 5 years to life in prison for 14 suspected accomplices of the Charlie Hebdo attackers.

Prosecutors seek lengthy prison terms for Charlie Hebdo attack

Suspect in Nice attack handed terror murder charges

Brahim Issaoui suspected of stabbing three people to death at Nice church in October.

Suspect in Nice attack handed terror murder charges

France charges suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant

France charges suspect in 1982 attack on restaurant in Paris' Marais district, a day after he was extradited from Norway.

France charges suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant

Paris officers suspended over brutal beating of black man

Video shows French police officers repeatedly punching a black man using a truncheon and tear gas against him for no apparent reason.

Paris officers suspended over brutal beating of black man

Norway approves extradition of 1982 Paris attack suspect

Norway agrees to extradite Walid Abdulrahman Abu Zayed, wanted by French authorities for attack on restaurant in a Jewish area of Paris.

Norway approves extradition of 1982 Paris attack suspect

France: Synagogues to open this Shabbat

After being shuttered for months, French synagogues to reopen this Saturday for morning prayers - but number of worshipers capped at 30.

France: Synagogues to open this Shabbat

Watch: Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim leaders

After weeks of unrest in France following history teacher's presentation of Mohammad cartoon and subsequent murder, Macron issued ultimatum.

Watch: Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim leaders

Emmanuel Macron issues ultimatum to French Muslims

French president issues 'republican values ultimatum' to Muslim leaders, demanding they sign charter denying Islam is a political movement.

Emmanuel Macron issues ultimatum to French Muslims

French radio station apologizes for 'killing' Queen Elizabeth

Radio France Internationale apologizes after technical problem causes it to mistakenly publish obituaries for 100 very much alive celebs.

French radio station apologizes for 'killing' Queen Elizabeth

ISIS claims attack against foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia

Islamic State says it targeted French diplomats attending ceremony at cemetery in Jiddah because of Mohammed caricatures.

ISIS claims attack against foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia

The death threat to free speech in France

In France, free speech faces threats not only from political correctness but also from radical Islam. Op-ed.

The death threat to free speech in France

Three teens indicted in beheading of French history teacher

Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old girl charged with “criminal terrorist conspiracy” in connection with murder of teacher in Paris suburb.

Three teens indicted in beheading of French history teacher

Macron: I did not intend to offend Muslims

In conversation with PA chairman, French President says he did not intend to offend Islam and Muslims.

Macron: I did not intend to offend Muslims

Al-Qaeda threatens Macron

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Killing anyone who insults the prophet is the right of each and every Muslim.

Al-Qaeda threatens Macron

France arrests two more suspects in connection with Nice attack

A total of six people are in custody in connection with knife attack that left three dead at Nice church.

France arrests two more suspects in connection with Nice attack

French mayors seek to sidestep lockdown & protect local business

All non-essential shops must close for 15 days - but 50 mayors aren't playing along.

French mayors seek to sidestep lockdown & protect local business

Macron slams Turkish 'imperialist aspirations'

French president trades barbs with Turkish counterpart after series of deadly Islamist terror attacks over Mohammed cartoons.

Macron slams Turkish 'imperialist aspirations'

Charlie Hebdo trial suspended after suspect contracts COVID-19

Trial in 2015 killings at French satirical magazine on hold after main suspect tests positive for COVID-19, other defendants to be tested.

Charlie Hebdo trial suspended after suspect contracts COVID-19

Former Malaysian PM stands by comments on France attacks

Mahathir Mohamad claims comments that "Muslims have a right to kill millions of French people" were taken out of context.

Former Malaysian PM stands by comments on France attacks

Suspect arrested in shooting of priest in France

The Greek Orthodox priest who was shot outside his church is in serious condition.

Suspect arrested in shooting of priest in France

Nasrallah condemns Nice terror attack

Hezbollah leader says Islamic law states that innocent people should not be killed, condemns stabbing attack at church in Nice, France.

Nasrallah condemns Nice terror attack

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs rally in Old City against French President's defense of the right to publish Mohammed cartoons.

Arabs rally in Jerusalem against Macron

PA cleric calls for 'day of rage' in support of Mohammed

Head of Supreme Islamic Council calls on Palestinian Arabs to come to the Al-Aqsa Mosque to protest Mohammed cartoons.

PA cleric calls for 'day of rage' in support of Mohammed

Nice attacker identified as Tunisian who came from Italy

French authorities name Nice attacker as Brahim Aouissaoui, 21, say he carried a Quran on him at the time of the attack.

Nice attacker identified as Tunisian who came from Italy

'France declares war on Islamic terrorism'

An Islamic terror expert explains why the recent attacks by extremist Muslims in France will cause the country to go to a war on terror.

'France declares war on Islamic terrorism'

European Rabbis offer support for French people

Conference of European Rabbis President Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt reacts to deadly stabbing attack in Nice, France.

European Rabbis offer support for French people

Fmr. Malaysian PM: Muslims have right to kill millions of French

Dr. Mahathir Mohamad says Muslims have right to be angry at and even kill French people after teacher beheaded over Mohamed cartoons.

Fmr. Malaysian PM: Muslims have right to kill millions of French

Suspect with knife shouting 'Allahu Akbar' shot in Avignon

Incident comes amid reports of attack at French consulate in Saudi Arabia and Nice terror attack.

Suspect with knife shouting 'Allahu Akbar' shot in Avignon

At least 3 murdered, woman beheaded in Nice terror attack

Woman reportedly beheaded in terror attack at Notre Dame Cathedral in Nice. Several others injured.

At least 3 murdered, woman beheaded in Nice terror attack