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France, Germany pledge closer ties with new bilateral treaty
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France, Germany pledge closer ties with new bilateral treaty

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have pledged to agree on a new French-German treaty this year…
Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine
Middle East

Luxembourg’s Jean Asselborn calls for recognizing Palestine

Luxembourg and other EU nations would recognize the Palestinian state were France to lead the way, Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn…
French business creation surges as Macron promises ‘start-up nation’
Business

French business creation surges as Macron promises ‘start-up nation’

French entrepreneurs set up new companies in the fourth quarter at the fastest pace since 2010, as new business creations…
France vs. fake news offers test case for democratic dilemma
World

France vs. fake news offers test case for democratic dilemma

Can a democratic country outlaw fake news? France is about to find out, after President Emmanuel Macron ordered a law…
Syrian government defends Idlib campaign, condemns France
Middle East

Syrian government defends Idlib campaign, condemns France

The Syrian government hit back on Thursday against French criticism of its military campaign in rebel-held Idlib, saying it was…
Dem senators’ report warns of Russian meddling across Europe
World

Dem senators’ report warns of Russian meddling across Europe

A sweeping new report by congressional Democrats warns of deepening Russian interference throughout Europe and concludes that even as some…
French minister dismisses concerns over Macron’s fake news law plan
World

French minister dismisses concerns over Macron’s fake news law plan

Judges, not the government, will be in charge of enforcing French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed new legislation to fight fake…
France remembers Charlie Hebdo victims three years after attacks
World

France remembers Charlie Hebdo victims three years after attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron led a somber tribute on Sunday to the 17 victims of attacks in Paris three years…
France plans privatization law in asset sale push: PM
World

France plans privatization law in asset sale push: PM

The French government is planning a privatization bill as part of its program of asset sales, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe…
French opposition, Twitter users slam Macron’s anti-fake-news plans
Egypt

French opposition, Twitter users slam Macron’s anti-fake-news plans

French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to legislate against fake news are running into opposition. Twitter users have propelled “InventYourFakeNews” to…
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