AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/economy-virus-outbreak-international-news-france-emmanuel-macron-0cacbc858cc4b9c76f7dc35b46fc7ac5Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/economy-virus-outbreak-international-news-france-emmanuel-macron-0cacbc858cc4b9c76f7dc35b46fc7ac5Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — The new French prime minister appointed Friday said he feels ready to face the key challenge of reviving France’s economy following the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a two-month nationwide lockdown.The relatively low-profile Jean Castex, who coordinated France’s virus...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/economy-virus-outbreak-international-news-france-emmanuel-macron-0cacbc858cc4b9c76f7dc35b46fc7ac5Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/economy-virus-outbreak-international-news-france-emmanuel-macron-0cacbc858cc4b9c76f7dc35b46fc7ac5Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — The new French prime minister appointed Friday said he feels ready to face the key challenge of reviving France’s economy following the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a two-month nationwide lockdown.The relatively low-profile Jean Castex, who coordinated France’s virus...WW…

AdvertisementPARIS --Tear gas choked Paris streets as riot police faced off with protesters setting fires Tuesday amid growing global outrage over George Floyd's death in the United States, racial injustice and heavy-handed police tactics around the world.French protesters took a knee and raised their fists while firefighters struggled to extinguish multiple blazes as a largely peaceful, multiracial demonstration degenerated into scattered tensions. Police said at least 20,000 people joined the demonstration, defying a virus-related ban on protests to pay homage to Floyd and Adama Traore, a...…AdvertisementPARIS --Tear gas choked Paris streets as riot police faced off with protesters setting fires Tuesday amid growing global outrage over George Floyd's death in the United States, racial injustice and heavy-handed police tactics around the world.French protesters took a knee and raised their fists while firefighters struggled to extinguish multiple blazes as a largely peaceful, multiracial demonstration degenerated into scattered tensions. Police said at least 20,000 people joined the demonstration, defying a virus-related ban on protests to pay homage to Floyd and Adama Traore, a...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/george-floyd-american-protests-police-us-news-france-ddd6fa83674a450ff0e5a20261dfff9eClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/george-floyd-american-protests-police-us-news-france-ddd6fa83674a450ff0e5a20261dfff9eClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French police will no longer be allowed to use chokeholds during arrests, the interior minister said Monday, banning the immobilization technique after it came under renewed criticism following George Floyd’s death in the United States.With the French government under increasing pressure to address accusations...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/george-floyd-american-protests-police-us-news-france-ddd6fa83674a450ff0e5a20261dfff9eClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/george-floyd-american-protests-police-us-news-france-ddd6fa83674a450ff0e5a20261dfff9eClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French police will no longer be allowed to use chokeholds during arrests, the interior minister said Monday, banning the immobilization technique after it came under renewed criticism following George Floyd’s death in the United States.With the French government under increasing pressure to address accusations...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/international-news-trials-francois-fillon-emmanuel-macron-france-012d74ae509e6a772d714618bec9b394Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/international-news-trials-francois-fillon-emmanuel-macron-france-012d74ae509e6a772d714618bec9b394Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — He was the front-runner to be president of France. Instead, former Prime Minister Francois Fillon is going on trial to face fraud charges after he used public funds to pay his wife and children for work they allegedly never performed.The trial formally began Monday in the presence of...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/international-news-trials-francois-fillon-emmanuel-macron-france-012d74ae509e6a772d714618bec9b394Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/international-news-trials-francois-fillon-emmanuel-macron-france-012d74ae509e6a772d714618bec9b394Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — He was the front-runner to be president of France. Instead, former Prime Minister Francois Fillon is going on trial to face fraud charges after he used public funds to pay his wife and children for work they allegedly never performed.The trial formally began Monday in the presence of...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/police-health-ap-top-news-paris-virus-outbreak-8825a7fce7d07e4d91b4d248fa411a8aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/police-health-ap-top-news-paris-virus-outbreak-8825a7fce7d07e4d91b4d248fa411a8aClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France wouldn’t take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures, as he addressed the issues for the first time since George Floyd’s death in the U.S.In a televised address to the nation on...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/police-health-ap-top-news-paris-virus-outbreak-8825a7fce7d07e4d91b4d248fa411a8aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/police-health-ap-top-news-paris-virus-outbreak-8825a7fce7d07e4d91b4d248fa411a8aClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and insisted that France wouldn’t take down statues of controversial, colonial-era figures, as he addressed the issues for the first time since George Floyd’s death in the U.S.In a televised address to the nation on...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/europe-virus-outbreak-health-voting-elections-6afb58929b7852ad4a5473d0757f851aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/europe-virus-outbreak-health-voting-elections-6afb58929b7852ad4a5473d0757f851aClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French voters went to the polls Sunday to choose mayors and other local leaders but the second round of the vote was put into question amid concerns over low turnout and the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across the country.Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said the turnout for Sunday’s vote, which should be known...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/europe-virus-outbreak-health-voting-elections-6afb58929b7852ad4a5473d0757f851aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/europe-virus-outbreak-health-voting-elections-6afb58929b7852ad4a5473d0757f851aClick to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French voters went to the polls Sunday to choose mayors and other local leaders but the second round of the vote was put into question amid concerns over low turnout and the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across the country.Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said the turnout for Sunday’s vote, which should be known...WW…

, and MadridAn unstable world could get even more dangerous if NATO does not remain strong and united, the head of the alliance said Thursday at the end of a summit where Western leaders labeled Russia “a direct threat” to the security of their nations.During their three-day meeting in Madrid, NATO members confronted a geopolitical landscape marked by big-power competition and myriad threats, from cyberattacks to climate change. The leaders cast their sights around the world —- drawing a rebuke after accusing China of posing “serious challenges " to global stability. But Russia’s invasion...…, and MadridAn unstable world could get even more dangerous if NATO does not remain strong and united, the head of the alliance said Thursday at the end of a summit where Western leaders labeled Russia “a direct threat” to the security of their nations.During their three-day meeting in Madrid, NATO members confronted a geopolitical landscape marked by big-power competition and myriad threats, from cyberattacks to climate change. The leaders cast their sights around the world —- drawing a rebuke after accusing China of posing “serious challenges " to global stability. But Russia’s invasion...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/france-close-schools-domestic-travel-ban-coronavirus-surge-b5ead689529516dc369170f695bfdf58Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/france-close-schools-domestic-travel-ban-coronavirus-surge-b5ead689529516dc369170f695bfdf58Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.In a televised address to the nation, Macron said new efforts are needed as “the epidemic is...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/france-close-schools-domestic-travel-ban-coronavirus-surge-b5ead689529516dc369170f695bfdf58Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/france-close-schools-domestic-travel-ban-coronavirus-surge-b5ead689529516dc369170f695bfdf58Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.In a televised address to the nation, Macron said new efforts are needed as “the epidemic is...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/rarely-seen-van-gogh-before-auction-140675d55c8f1f3d8e64145ee39b5831Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/rarely-seen-van-gogh-before-auction-140675d55c8f1f3d8e64145ee39b5831Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — A rare painting by Dutch impressionist master Vincent van Gogh of a street scene in the Parisian neighborhood of Montmartre will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction next month.Sotheby’s auction house said the work, painted in 1887, has remained in the same family collection for more than 100 years — out of the public...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/rarely-seen-van-gogh-before-auction-140675d55c8f1f3d8e64145ee39b5831Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/rarely-seen-van-gogh-before-auction-140675d55c8f1f3d8e64145ee39b5831Click to copyRelated topicsPARIS (AP) — A rare painting by Dutch impressionist master Vincent van Gogh of a street scene in the Parisian neighborhood of Montmartre will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction next month.Sotheby’s auction house said the work, painted in 1887, has remained in the same family collection for more than 100 years — out of the public...WW…