Rising push for 2-state solution in Mideast conflict could backfire
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General…
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to address UN by video after US visa denial
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…
France faces nationwide demonstrations as transport strikes hit Paris
PARIS (AP) — Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably hobbling the Paris Metro, demonstrations and traffic slowdowns…
France’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this
France’s finances and politics are in turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed a new prime minister —…
Protesters block roads and set blazes in France amid police tear gas
PARIS (AP) — Protesters blocked roads, lit blazes and were met with volleys of tear gas on Wednesday…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister…
European countries face tough choices in coalition talks for postwar Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — European countries are stuck between a rock and a hard place as a coalition of…
Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the US
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting similar moves from other…
France summons US Ambassador Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ letter about rising antisemitism
WASHINGTON (AP) — France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a…
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the…
Iran launches its first military drill after its 12-day war with Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with…
Bayeux Tapestry to be exhibited in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
BAYEUX, France (AP) — For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder and fascination. In…