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France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France joins other nations in bolstering security at its airports, in line with a U.S. request to do so amid concerns over Syrian rebels.

France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Anti-Semitic Assault and Stabbing in Paris Library

20 assailants beat up Jewish students and stab them in French capital as anti-Semitism continues to peak.

Anti-Semitic Assault and Stabbing in Paris Library

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Suspect becomes the latest in a string of French Muslims arrested for terrorist activities on behalf of jihadi group ISIS.

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Angry French Jews Demand Action on Kidnap Victims

A demonstration in Paris in support of the kidnapped Israeli teens was held Saturday night.

Angry French Jews Demand Action on Kidnap Victims

Watch: French Rally Supporting Abducted Teens Comes Under Attack

Anti-Israel extremists attempt to violently break up march in solidarity with three kidnapped teens; at least one arrest.

Watch: French Rally Supporting Abducted Teens Comes Under Attack

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Two men approach Paris synagogue with AK-47 and handgun, but flee after spotting police.

Shooting Attack at Paris Synagogue Thwarted at Last Moment

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

Jewish Teens Sprayed with Tear Gas in Anti-Semitic Paris Attack

French Jews report attack Saturday night by gang of young hoodlums of 'North African origin', as fears over European anti-Semitism grow.

Jewish Teens Sprayed with Tear Gas in Anti-Semitic Paris Attack

French Far-Right Leader Hits Back at 'Cowardly' Daughter

Falling-out over anti-Semitic joke widens as Le Pen calls his daughter's criticism a 'cowardly hit to the back.'

French Far-Right Leader Hits Back at 'Cowardly' Daughter

U.S. and Iran Hold Talks, France to Follow Suit

France announces bilateral talks with Iran on its nuclear program, after Washington held similar talks with Iran.

U.S. and Iran Hold Talks, France to Follow Suit

Unprecedented Split in French Far-Right Party

National Front head Marine Le Pen issues unprecedented public condemnation of her father and party founder's recent anti-Semitic remarks.

Unprecedented Split in French Far-Right Party

French Former Far-Right Head Slammed for Anti-Semitic Pun

Founder and former leader of far-right National Front party condemned by anti-racism groups for crematoria slur.

French Former Far-Right Head Slammed for Anti-Semitic Pun

Brussels Anti-Semitic Shooter to Fight Extradition to Belgium

Lawyer for Islamist terrorist suspected of carrying out deadly Brussels Jewish Museum shooting says he will fight to be tried in France.

Brussels Anti-Semitic Shooter to Fight Extradition to Belgium

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists

French officials wake up to the dangerous role of foreign nationals in the Syrian Civil War, as trial of Brussels shooter continues.

France Sounds Alarm Over 'Made-in-France' Jihadists

Four More Jihadists Arrested in France

Suspects with terror links arrested three days after man suspected in Brussels shooting on Jewish Museum arrested.

Four More Jihadists Arrested in France

Another Anti-Semitic Attack?

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Interior Ministry ups security at Jewish sites following stabbing; details still developing.

Paris: Jews Stabbed Hours After Brussels Attacks

French Auction House Pulls Mein Kampf Sale After Protests

Watchdog group successfully convinces auction house to torpedo the sale, noting it would equate Hitler's manifesto with any other text.

French Auction House Pulls Mein Kampf Sale After Protests

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Foreign national problem mushrooming in France, officials say, after Jihadist recruiter busted transporting nationals to Aleppo.

Twenty-Five French Citizens Killed in Syrian Civil War

Former French First Lady Is 'Crazy About Israel'

Carla Bruni, wife of Nicolas Sarkozy, will sing in Tel Aviv on May 25. Wants to bring husband and son to discover 'Jewish roots.'

Former French First Lady Is 'Crazy About Israel'

French Jewish Group Urges Hitler Furniture Auction Ban

Jewish group in France moves to stop Hitler's furniture from being sold at auction.

French Jewish Group Urges Hitler Furniture Auction Ban

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Marine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target.

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Paris: Harrowing Footage of Victim of Brutal Anti-Semitic Attack

Jewish teacher savagely beaten by Arab thugs who scrawled swastika on his chest speaks out following ordeal.

Paris: Harrowing Footage of Victim of Brutal Anti-Semitic Attack

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

French Jew Brutally Assaulted in Paris

Attackers beat Jewish teacher, draw swastika on his chest in savage assault.

French Jew Brutally Assaulted in Paris

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

French singer Gilbert Sitbon left a stellar career in its prime to study Torah; he now finds his way back to the studio.

Returning to Music 30 Years After Return to Judaism

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Auction find reveals that the dictator drove to give full rights to French Jewry, fashion himself as the savior of Jewish life there.

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Dieudonne Ordered to Remove Anti-Semitic Content from YouTube

Anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne given five days to remove sections of YouTuve videos constituting hate-speech or face another fine.

Dieudonne Ordered to Remove Anti-Semitic Content from YouTube

Liberman: 'Iran Threatens World Behind Mask of Smiles'

Liberman responds to Iran missile tests, Islamic Revolution parades and 'death to Israel' chants before trip to France.

Liberman: 'Iran Threatens World Behind Mask of Smiles'

French, Israeli Students Have 'Bake-Off' Competition

Minister of Tourism, French Ambassador to Israel hold 'bake-off' competition in honor of French Culinary Week.

French, Israeli Students Have 'Bake-Off' Competition

Video: JNF in Paris To Encourage Aliyah

JNF Deputy Chairman speaks about recent pro-Israel event, says French community suffers from anti-Semitism and assimilation.

Video: JNF in Paris To Encourage Aliyah

Dieudonne Acquitted in Defamation Case

French anti-Semitic comic acquitted on charges related to a video in which he calls for the release of kidnapper Ilan Halimi's kidnapper.

Dieudonne Acquitted in Defamation Case

France Rejects U.S. Criticism of Iran Business Trip

France’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.

France Rejects U.S. Criticism of Iran Business Trip

France's Finance Minister: There Are 'Opportunities' in Iran

France will have "significant commercial opportunities" in Iran if sanctions are lifted, says French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.

France's Finance Minister: There Are 'Opportunities' in Iran

Official: Paris Pro-Israel Event the 'Largest in Decades'

The Jewish National Fund on Sunday ran what spokesperson Efi Stenzler said was a very successful program in Paris.

Official: Paris Pro-Israel Event the 'Largest in Decades'

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Anti-Semitic Comedian 'A Victim of His Own Fascism'

Sec. Gen. of European Jewish Congress calls Dieudonne an 'embarrassment to France' the day after anti-Semitic Paris march.

Anti-Semitic Comedian 'A Victim of His Own Fascism'

BDS Fail: SodaStream Wins Battle Against French Boycott

Israeli drink manufacturer SodaStream has won a legal battle in France against an organization seeking to boycott it.

BDS Fail: SodaStream Wins Battle Against French Boycott

'Jews, Out of France!'

Chilling video shows hundreds of anti-Semites on the march in Paris, illustrating the frightening rise of anti-Semitism in France.

'Jews, Out of France!'

Police Seize Cash Stash from Home of Anti-Semitic Comic

French police forces continue their crackdown on Dieudonne, and anti-Semitism, as they seize huge cash stash from his home.

Police Seize Cash Stash from Home of Anti-Semitic Comic

France: Jihadists as Young as 15 and 16 Joining Syrian Civil War

French teenage boys use parents' credit card to flee France, join Syrian rebels. Parents: 'they've been brainwashed.'

France: Jihadists as Young as 15 and 16 Joining Syrian Civil War

Paris Protest Against Hollande Turns Anti-Semitic

Neo-Nazis and Muslims take advantage of "Day of Anger" against French president to vent their hostility against Jews.

Paris Protest Against Hollande Turns Anti-Semitic

Rare Video Interview of Anti-Semitic French Comic

British news source tracks down Dieudonne to ask about his inverted Nazi salute 'quenelle,' is told 'it's not racism, racism is bad.'

Rare Video Interview of Anti-Semitic French Comic

Religion: the Gateway to Peace?

Muslim delegation, led by French Imam Hassen Chalgoumi, meets with Tourism Minister Uzi Landau. Landau: this could bridge communities.

Religion: the Gateway to Peace?

French Presidential Aide Meets Hezbollah Official

French presidential aide holds talks in Beirut with a Hezbollah official, months after the EU blacklisted the group's "military wing".

French Presidential Aide Meets Hezbollah Official

'We Will Not Tolerate Hate Against Any Religion'

French President Francois Hollande, in response to anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, vows to fight religious discrimination.

 'We Will Not Tolerate Hate Against Any Religion'

New Show Green-Lit For Anti-Semitic Comic

Amid overwhelming evidence of anti-Semitism, Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala successfully bypasses ban on performances.

New Show Green-Lit For Anti-Semitic Comic

The Price of Anti-Semitism in France

French anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne reportedly had to pay dearly for recent legal battles against ban of his anti-Semitic show.

The Price of Anti-Semitism in France

Anti-Semitic French Comic Announces New Show

Dieudonne tries to circumvent ban on show in which he mimes peeing on the Kotel with new show that includes 'tai-chi moves.'

Anti-Semitic French Comic Announces New Show

Last minute verdict:

Top French Court Reinstates Ban on Anti-Semitic Comic

Thursday night, just as Dieudonne's show was to take place following a local court ruling, top administrative court overruled local verdict.

Top French Court Reinstates Ban on Anti-Semitic Comic

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 Co. To Build Israel's First Hydroelectric Plant

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.

French Court Lets Anti-Semitic Comic Perform

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.

Anti-Semitic French Comedian Loses Appeal Against Ban

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.

French Court Upholds Ban on Muslim Face Veil

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.

Anti-Semitic French Comic Asks Court To Reverse Ban

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.

Hollande Joins Fights Against Anti-Semitic Comedian

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.

France Moves to Cancel Anti-Semitic Comedian's Tour

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.

Paris Mayor Joins Calls to Ban Anti-Semitic Comedian

Dieudonné: Anti-Semitism That Makes People Laugh

Dieudonné: Anti-Semitism That Makes People Laugh