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Latest in Tag: france
‘IS’ finance chief killed in US-led airstrikes
Abu Salah, described as the “Islamic State’s” finance minister, has been killed by US-led airstrikes. US officials said that they have bolstered efforts to curb the militant group’s revenue-generating activities
Air France-KLM in revenue decline over Paris attacks
French-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM has reported a tangible drop in November revenues as a result of the Paris terror attacks. But the carrier hoped things would return to normal until the end of the year
In French elections, clashing visions of Muslim identity
The fledgling Union of French Muslim Democrats faces an uphill struggle in upcoming regional elections. The party emphasises that it wants to get young Muslims involved in the political process
France will invest âŹ2bn in green energy in Africa
Al-Sisi urged France to work with Africa to address impacts of climate change
The art of French resistance
On murals and makeshift memorials, the French are responding to Novemberâs deadly attacks in the French capital with graffiti, music and poetry – art that is helping a nation to heal. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris. Hours after the terrorist attacks, Patrick Jardry headed out with flowers and a few choice phrases from what he …
57 people fired from French airports: French official
Authorities will inspect personal in workplaces that require extra security
France extends ban on travelling fans
French authorities have extended a measure banning away fans from attending top football matches in France until mid-December with the country in a state of emergency following the Paris attacks and in view of the forthcoming Climate Summit in the capital
Hollande seeks unity with Russia in anti-‘IS’ coalition
The French president embarked on the latest stage of his diplomatic efforts to forge a stronger alliance against “IS”, in the wake of Turkey’s downing of the Russian warplane
Opinion: France needs help in Syrian crisis
Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet has sabotaged the French president’s attempt to form an anti-“IS” coalition. This is especially true given France’s lack of political clout, says DW’s Miodrag Soric. As if things weren’t bad enough. Now, the Turkish Air Force had to go and shoot down a Russian fighter jet. Things have …
We must do more: Cameron and Hollande
US, European, Russian and Iranian leaders will probably meet to discuss keeping Al-Assad in power temporarily, says political analyst
Boualem Sansal: You can’t fight ideas with canons
Is Europe too weak? Could it have stopped the jihadists a long time ago? DW asked controversial Algerian author Boualem Sansal about the shortcomings of Western politics. DW: Boualem Sansal, you have been following the evolution of Islamism for a long time now â not just in the Muslim world but also in Europe. Did …
Paris attacks: A journey begins to prove innocence
By Hala Kindleberger “Now my husband will not be able to join me,” said a Syrian woman who has been in France for seven months, waiting for husband to arrive from Turkey. In Germany too, they have begun slowing down the acceptance of Arab and Muslim refugees after months of providing refuge. Authorities have been …
Hollande searches for âlarge coalitionâ
Fighting âIslamic Stateâ is the priority in Syria, not Al-Assad, say Russian and French analysts
France seeks help from its EU partners
For the first time, an EU member country has activated a largely unknown solidarity clause. France also wants military aid from its partners – and EU defense ministers have pledged support. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini described the meeting as “emotional” after the first morning session in Brussels. She had called the terrorist attacks …
German politician: ‘France needs to investigate why its own citizens become so radical’
Following the terror attacks in Paris, German politician and Merkel ally Michael Fuchs urges France to examine the causes of Islamist violence on this week’s Conflict Zone with Tim Sebastian. In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead, a senior member of Chancellor Angela Merkel conservative party urged France …
France is at war: Hollande
French authorities identified the mastermind of Paris attacks as Belgian citizen Abdelhamid Abaaoud
Targeted Paris stadium symbolises pitfalls of war against âIslamic Stateâ
Zouhair, a security guard of immigrant background, was one of several security officers who on Friday prevented three of the Paris suicide bombers from entering the cityâs Stade de France stadium. The bombers were forced to blow themselves up outside the stadium and at nearby McDonaldâs. Little is publicly known about the background of Zouhair, who described …
Paris attacks carried out by 3 coordinated teams of gunmen: French prosecutor
Egyptian passport found in Paris belongs to victim
Egyptâs leadership supports France, factions on the defensive
Compassion, cynicism, praising Islam encompass local reactions to Paris attacks
‘France to mull invoking NATO collective defense’
France will consider invoking NATO’s collective defense clause, according to security expert Bruno Tertrais. Speaking with DW, he also said that Paris-style attacks could happen in every major Western city. DW: What is your assessment of the Paris attacks, the worst terror attacks in French history? Bruno Tertrais: It does not really come as a …
Cultural life in Paris grinds to a halt after attacks
Following Friday’s attacks, Paris is in a state of emergency, also in its cultural life. Places where crowds once stood are empty. Museums have closed their doors, and the Eiffel Tower’s elevator stands still. Paris, one of the most frequently visited cities in the world, seems to be holding its breath. People are shocked. Only …
Will Syrian refugees in Europe suffer consequences of Paris attacks?
Commentators have already called for banning Middle Eastern refugees from crossing their borders
Merkel: We are crying with France
In the wake of the devastating Paris attacks, the German chancellor has offered her condolences. Standing in solidarity with France, she has called for a fight against terrorism in both words and deeds. On Saturday morning, German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the nation in a swift press conference with one message: Germany stands in solidarity …
Several dead in Paris shootings and explosions
Preliminary local reports more than 15 deaths, a shooting in a concert hall, explosion near Stade de France, and possible hostage situation
As it happened: France vs. Germany
On a night when football was of little importance after the French capital came under a number of shocking attacks, Germany lost two nil to France in an international friendly. France 2-0 Germany (Giroud 45+2′, Gignac 87′) Germany’s friendly against France was overshadowed by a series of shocking attacks across the city of Paris, which …
Police raid French VW headquarters
The authorities have seized computers and documents from French Volkswagen offices. France estimates that nearly 1 million cars carrying faulty emissions software have been sold there in recent years. Investigators have staged a surprise raid at the French headquaters of German auto giant Volkswagen, a company spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday. Police searched both the main …
Al-Sisi, French and Italian leaders discuss Middle East issues
Egyptian president also held talks with Panama counterpart on cooperation between canals authorities
Opinion: No end to EU turmoil
The migration problem in the European Union threatens to become the bloc’s greatest crisis since the EU’s foundation over 60 years ago. No solution is in sight, even after the special summit, writes DW’s Robert Schwartz. “Another victory like that, and we have lost,” may be what many European politicians thought after EU interior ministers …
IAEA interested in assisting Egypt in Dabaa Nuclear Power plant
Director General of IAEA expressed willingness to send delegation to Cairo to assist in putting up regulatory framework for project establishment
Egypt agrees terms to purchase 2 French helicopter carriers
Al-Sisi first discussed purchasing the Mistrals with Hollande in August