France

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.

Videos: Navy Boards Gaza-Bound 'Tricky' Ship

The Navy peacefully ends the latest attempt of flotilla activists to reach Gaza and is guiding the Dignity ship to Ashdod after it tricked Greece.

France Reaches Out to Qadaffi

France has split with NATO policy and is calling for negotiations with Qadaffi.

French Socialist Primary Field Takes Shape Sans Strauss-Kahn

Five candidates have announced for the French Socialist Primary in October. With Strauss-Kahn out, winner may well be France's next president.

First Flotilla Ship En Route to Gaza

Deciding not to rendezvous with other Gaza flotilla ships, French vessel 'Dignity' is said to be instead sailing straight for Gaza.

France to Invest Heavily in Nuclear Energy

France already gets most of its power from nuclear energy and is sticking with it for competitive and ecological reasons.

Flotilla Vessels Sail from France

The first of the 2011 anti-Israel Gaza flotilla ships set sail from France, headed for the waters of Greece. US warns citizens of criminal charges.

Hamas Rejects Unprecedented Deal for Schalit

Hamas has rejected an unprecedented deal for Gilad Schalit's freedom, including de facto recognition in Gaza by France and Germany.

Shalit’s Parents to Sue in France: Our Son Held as Hostage

The parents of Gilad Shalit, changing tactics, plan to file a suit in Paris against Hamas for holding him hostage.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Break Unity with Abbas over French Offer

Hamas and Islamic Jihad broke ranks with their new ‘Unity” partner Mahmoud Abbas after he accepted a French offer for talks with Israel.

Netanyahu to France:Thanks but No Thanks on Talks with PA-Hamas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu thanked France for trying to help Israel reach peace with the PA – but reminded: no talks with with unity gov't.

Abbas Jumps into French Safety Net, Ready to Talk

Abbas accepts French bid for talks on the ”Obama vision” and throws the diplomatic ball in the courts of Netanyahu and Obama as ”UN option” fades.

French FM in Israel, Will Invite Netanyahu and Fayyad to Paris

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe arrives in Jerusalem to revive talks between Israel and the PA.

Europe Rallies behind Lagarde, BRICS Drop Their Guard

All EU members are backing Christine Lagarde for the post IMF director. The BRICS countries fail to unite behind an alternative

Paris Synagogue Bomb Suspect Fights Extradition from Canada

The defendant in a 1980 terrorist bombing of a Paris synagogue is fighting extradition from Canada to France.

Strauss-Kahn Arrest Reconfigures French Political Stage

The arrest of IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn rids Nicholas Sarkozy of his most formidable opponent.

French Football Mirrors Current Identity Malaise

French coach Laurent Blanc is under fire for racial slurs and favoring a quota for football academy pupils holding dual nationality.

EU Scrambles to Save Schengen

The tide of refugees from North Africa has forced Europe to ponder the sustainability of a Europe without borders.

French Pundits Shocked by Worker Support for Le Pen

French pundits are shocked by Marine Le Pen's support among workers; they shouldn't be.