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The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops would hold their fire and open escape routes for civilians trying to flee danger in four Ukrainian towns. The…

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the nation via his smartphone in central Kyiv, Ukraine, February 26. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/AP)Ukrainian…

WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency will establish a committee made up of representatives from inside and outside the space industry to develop options for a European manned space exploration program. The creation of what ESA…

Published on: 02/16/2022 - 17:37 The French Senate has approved the return of 15 works of art looted from Jews during…

Published on: 02/16/2022 - 15:17 Sixty years after the end of the Algerian war of independence, the French Senate has…

French Gendarmerie armored vehicles line a street in front of the Petit Palais near the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris as French motorists with anti-COVID restrictions and their 'Freedom Convoy' in France on February 11.GONZALO…

PARIS- The French Senate has voted in favor of banning headscarves in sports competitions, arguing that neutrality is a requirement on the playing field. The French legislative upper house voted Tuesday evening in favor of an amendment to…

The French Senate has voted in favor of banning headscarves in sports competitions, arguing that neutrality is a requirement on the playing field.The French legislative upper house voted Tuesday evening in favor of an amendment to a bill…

The French Senate voted on Tuesday to ban the headscarf during sports competitions.In a vote of 160 to 143, the Senate passed an amendment saying “Wearing the veil in sports competitions” is prohibited, The Associated Press reported."Today,…

The French Senate has approved the government's new pass for vaccines, a week after President Emmanuel Macron sparked outrage by saying the policy was part of his effort to "fuck off" fools.The bill means that people who are not vaccinated…

A coronavirus disease (COVID-19) health card poster reading 'Enter, scan, enjoy' is seen in a restaurant as France imposes stricter restrictions where proof of immunity will be required to access the most public spaces and to travel by…

The French Senate on Thursday approved the government's latest measures to combat the COVID-19 virus, including a vaccination pass, which has met with some opposition among the public after President Emmanuel Macron's harsh…

Published on: 01/13/2022 - 04:44 The French Senate voted early Thursday morning to pass an amended version of a bill…

Engie and Masdar, major players in the energy transition sector on a global scale, have made a joint bet on the role of green hydrogen. The two companies have established a strategic alliance that they say would be…

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food to collaborate in the development of sustainable and resilient food systems that…

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Britain to set up a processing center for asylum seekers in Calais to deal with the migrant crisis. He is expected to present France's solutions to the problem in a letter to the Prime Minister.…

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Britain to set up a processing center for asylum seekers in Calais to deal with the migrant crisis. He is expected to present France's solutions to the problem in a letter to the Prime Minister.…

This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear the answer to the climate change referendum quiz. There's tons of news from India: you'll hear about the 10…

Despite growing protests, French lawmakers have taken a further step towards the adoption of a bill that would introduce mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus for certain professions and condition access to cultural…

Published on: 07/06/2021 - 12:35Amended: 07/06/2021 - 12:36 The French Senate voted to block a referendum promised by…

The Eiffel Tower is surrounded by a haze of small particles that hovers above the skyline of Paris, France on December 9, 2016, as the City of Lights has experienced the worst air pollution in a decade. REUTERS FILE PHOTO PARIS - The…

PARIS, July 5 – The French Senate has voted to block a referendum promised by President Emmanuel Macron on whether or not to include the fight against climate change in the French Constitution, he said in a…

Investigators in France raided the country's justice ministry as part of an investigation into Eric Dupond-Moretti, the man appointed by President Emmanuel Macron to shake up the justice system, his…

PARIS The French Senate on Wednesday morning passed a controversial bill aimed at strengthening counterterrorism and intelligence measures with provisions to close places of worship and block access to secret…

PARIS, May 11 (Reuters) - The French Senate has voted to weaken a constitutional commitment to fight climate change and preserve biodiversity, putting it on a collision course with the lower house that could jeopardize prospects of a…

Published on: 05/10/2021 - 5:24 PMAmended: 05/10/2021 - 6:20 PM A promise by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a…

PARIS The French Senate on Monday passed a controversial bill that has been criticized for targeting Muslims with several amendments that toughen provisions previously approved by the National Assembly. The…

Published on: 04/13/2021 - 16:58 The right-wing majority Senate in France has approved proposals including expanded…

The proposal, which is part of an "anti-separatism" bill introduced by President Emmanuel Macron that targets the Muslim community, follows an amendment that…

Less than a month after Swiss voters backed the burqa and niqab ban, the French Senate on March 30e voted to ban the hijab (the headscarf worn by Muslim women) in public places for anyone under the age of 18. “Prohibition in the public…

Those opposing the hijab ban say it is the latest erosion of religious freedoms against Muslims in the country and across Europe, where other countries have introduced bans covering clothing Islamic trends in recent years. France banned the…

PARIS (Reuters) - A French bill that allegedly undermines the freedom to circulate images identifying police officers has been watered down by senators after violent street protests forced the government to withdraw.Lawmakers involved in…

PARIS, March 4 (Reuters) - A French bill that allegedly undermines the freedom to circulate images identifying police officers has been watered down by senators after violent street protests forced the government to withdraw.Lawmakers…

UPDATE: France will return 27 objects from the colonial era to museums in Benin and Senegal within a year, following a unanimous vote by the National Assembly on December 17. CORRECTION: This article incorrectly stated that the French…

The return of African cultural objects from French institutions has been a hotly debated subject in recent years which has sometimes gained momentum and then calmed down and slowed down again. Today, three years after President Emmanuel…

In a unanimous vote on November 4, 343 French senators approved a bill to return 27 colonial-era objects from museum collections to Benin and Senegal within one year. The bill concerns 26 royal objects looted in 1892 by French troops from…

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PARIS (AP) - France's main conservative party appeared poised to retain control of the Senate and the Greens made further gains in a by-election on Sunday, posing a new challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's struggling centrist…

PARIS (AP) - France's main conservative party appeared poised to retain control of the Senate and the Greens made further gains in a by-election on Sunday, posing a new challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's struggling centrist…

PARISAs COVID-19 maintains its grip in Europe, with France as one of its centerpieces, the Senate has passed a bill that will give the government expanded authority in various areas.He travels to the lower house…

Published on: 03/20/2020 - 07:41 French senators have approved a bill giving the government special powers to fight the…

PARIS (Reuters) - The French Senate voted on Wednesday in favor of a bill that would give single women and lesbian couples access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), the first major social reform in President Emmanuel's term. Macron.FILE…

PARIS (Reuters) - The French Senate voted on Wednesday in favor of a bill that would allow single women and lesbian couples to access in vitro fertilization (IVF), the first major social reform in President Emmanuel's tenure Macron.FILE…

PARIS The French Senate on Wednesday approved a controversial bill banning mothers of children from wearing Muslim headscarves during school trips.A total of 163 senators voted in favor of the bill while 114…

PARIS (Reuters) - The French Senate on Thursday approved a tax on large tech companies, potentially opening a new front in a trade feud between Washington and the European Union.President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an investigation…

Following the fire that ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in April, an intense debate ensued over whether the beloved monument should be faithfully restored or rebuilt to embody a more modern aesthetic. The feud…

Since devastating fire which destroyed sections of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on April 15, we saw a plethora of proposed redesigns, some of which include a glassy arrow, a filled with trees roof, and one rooftop swimming pool…

A 300-foot-high flame sculpture, a beam of light and a tower that resembles a spaceship are among the bizarre proposals put forward by the architects to replace the legendary spire of Notre Dame, which collapsed during the…

Published on: 04/09/2019 - 16:28Amended: 04/09/2019 - 4:35 PM Yellow vests activists called for new protests in Paris…

The French Senate condemned the "failings at the heart of the state" which led to scandals involving President Emmanuel Macron's favorite bodyguard, Alexandre Benalla, notably his arrangement of private security contracts worth more…

The yellow vests protests have become the biggest political crisis of the Macron presidency.Paris: Protesters of "yellow vests" returned in force to the streets of France this weekend, clashing with police in several cities…

Protesters of "yellow vests" returned in force to the streets of France this weekend, clashing with police in several cities and pushing their way into a ministry in Paris using a forklift.The Home Office estimated 50,000 demonstrators…

Cairo intends to buy the Rafale fighters with a loan, but ministry officials are unwilling to grant the loan because Egypt had borrowed a huge amount to finance its arms purchase from France. A report…

After suffering a dismal presidential campaign earlier this year, France's conservative Republicans enjoyed a strong performance in Sunday's senatorial election. The Conservatives will benefit from 150 seats in the French Senate until…

PARIS (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron suffered his first electoral setback on Sunday when his La République en Marche (LREM) party won fewer seats than expected in the French senatorial elections.French President Emmanuel Macron…