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France Considering Fining Businesses Over $53K for COVID Violations
A collective of angry restaurant owners is scheduled to meet Thursday with the Paris police chief to discuss the virus challenges and try to find solutions.
Group Angered by Vaccine Rules Confront Paris Police on Bastille Day
Elsewhere in the country, concerns about new spread of infections led to some towns curtailing annual fireworks gatherings.
France Asks Citizens to Leave Afghanistan, Organizing Evacuation Flight
In addition to the evacuations and closures by other nations, thousands of Afghans are trying to leave the country due to anxieties over the future.
The History and Meaning of Bastille Day
Bastille Day takes place on July 14 and is commemorated by French people across the world, though the biggest celebrations are of course in France itself.
France Expected to Require Health Care Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Forty percent of France's population is vaccinated, but COVID-19 infections have increased in the past two weeks.
Macron Says France Isn't Abandoning Africa, Will Still Provide Assistance
"France doesn't have the vocation or the will to stay eternally in the Sahel," French President Emmanuel Macron said as France prepares to reduce its forces.
Uniqlo, Skechers Among Companies France Probing for Using Uyghur Labor
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office initiated the probe in June based on a complaint filed this year by an exiled Uyghur worker and human rights groups.
Spectator Holding Sign Causing Massive Tour De France Crash Arrested
The woman is being held in police custody and faces fines of up to 1,500 euros.
Lesbians, Single Women in France Can Now Obtain Free Fertility Treatments
LGBT activists had advocated for a law like this since the country legalized same-sex marriage in 2013.
Activist's Lawyer Accuses Court of Being Slavery Apologists
A French activist was fined after he defaced a statue. The activist and his lawyer seek to appeal and open France's eyes to racial injustice.
13 Youths Face Charges in Cyberbullying Case of Girl Who Criticized Islam
Thirteen young people from various locations in France face potential prison time and fines.
Skeleton of Man Who Died Two Years Ago Found in Apartment
The public prosecutor said the skeleton was found "fleshless" and fully clothed. Investigators do not suspect foul play, and believe the man may have died after falling.
Teenagers Find Huge Dead Boa Constrictor While Swimming in River
The large snake, usually found in Central and South America, was discovered dead under a bridge in a village in eastern France.
China Says Radiation Has Not Escaped Taishan Plant: 'There Is No Leak'
In a point-by-point rebuttal published online on Wednesday, China's Environment Ministry said CNN's reporting had an "erroneous concept" of nuclear safety.
China Insists Taishan Nuclear Plant Radiation Levels Normal, Despite Fears
The French minority owner of the Taishan power plant in China says it is investigating reports of a fission gas leak, but that it is too soon to say whether the site requires a complete shutdown.
Joe Biden Mixed up Syria With Libya at G7 Press Conference
The president was talking about how the United States and Russia can work together to help the people of "Libya."
Magnet Fisher Finds Kalashnikov in River, Sparking Investigation
Forensic officers have taken over the investigation in an attempt to uncover why the weapon was in the Doubs river in eastern France.
China Silent Over Nuclear Leak Allegations as Plant Says Readings 'Normal'
Official and unofficial media outlets in China have yet to report on the incident or the nuclear plant operator's statement in any meaningful way since it was released on Sunday.
Foreign Company Reports China Nuclear Power Plant Leak in Unusual Move
The engineering company raised concerns on June 8 of a possible leak at a Chinese nuclear plant that it partly owns.
Emmanuel Macron Calls on EU to Match U.S.' COVID Vaccine Donations
French President Emmanuel Macron wants the European Union to match the U.S.' ambitions of donating 500 million vaccines. He has insisted on helping Africa in particular.
Man Who Slapped France's Emmanuel Macron Tells Court It Was 'Unplanned'
"When I saw his friendly, lying look, I felt disgust, and I had a violent reaction," Damion Tarel told the court. "It was an impulsive reaction."
French Official Tells Tourists to 'Treat Themselves' With Trip to France
France is opening back up, much to the delight of businesses catering to the tourism industry, along with restaurants, cafes and gyms allowed to resume indoor service on Wednesday in the latest reopening steps.
France Withdraws $12.1 Million for Central African Republic
France has ceased military operations in the Central African Republic and is suspending $12.1 million of financial support for the country.
France Ordered to Pay Fine in Case of 3 Teens Subjected to ID Checks
A Paris appeals court ordered the state of France to pay reparations in the form of 1,500 euros to three young men who were racially profiled in 2017.
Teen Stabs Father to Death, Posts Footage on Social Media: Police
The juvenile allegedly sent footage of the killing to around 40 people before handing himself over to the police.
Emmanuel Macron Slapped in the Face by Man in Video
An aide to the French president has told AFP Agency that Macron was slapped as video emerged of the incident.
Lost Cat Reunited With Owner After Going Missing 11 Years Ago
Angie the cat is believed to have been living alone as a stray for more than a decade after going missing.
Skydiver Loses Consciousness Mid-air, Miraculously Survives Fall
The man, believed to be in his 30s, suffered only minor injuries after losing consciousness a few seconds into his parachute jump near Lille, France.
Man Hid Mother's Corpse Around Home for Seven Years to Collect Her Pension
The 47-year-old man told the authorities in Paris that his mother had died of cancer at home in 2014.
Man Makes His Own Versailles Filter by Running Through Actual Palace
First there was face swap, then the time warp, the clown filter and the twin function. Now there's the Versailles run.