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LARF activist George Ibrahim Abdallah [file]

US pushed to keep Lebanese militant in French prison after 40 years, letter shows

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah was sentenced to life in 1987 for his role in the 1982 murders in Paris of US military attache Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

By REUTERS
16/01/2025

France plans to isolate 100 top drug lords in hyper-secure 'Narco-Prison'

Prisons no longer stop narcotraffickers from trafficking, killing, or threatening officials and journalists.

French woman sends over €830,000 euros to AI Brad Pitt scammer

The victim reportedly sent the scammer money she received from a divorce settlement from her millionaire husband. 

France commemorates 10 years since Hypercacher attacks, still grappling with antisemitism, jihadism

"This is our mourning, and this is our fight," said Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.

Iran, Europeans slip in nuke talks right before Trump inauguration

Sources have indicated that the E-3 is still concerned that Israel or Trump may only push Iran over the nuclear weapons line.

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army

The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025
 Blinken is welcomed by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot

Blinken: Ceasefire agreement will be handed over to Trump if not completed before inauguration

Challenges remain, Blinken said, but so far, the mechanism put forth by France and the US is functioning well, as more than one-third of Israeli forces have withdrawn from Lebanon.

EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM

Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
08/01/2025

Rouen synagogue vandalized months after arson, knife attack

Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol condemned the antisemitic vandalism on Tuesday, saying on Facebook that such action had no place in the city or republic.

Scientists suggest 20,000-year-old engravings may be the earliest 3D map

The engravings represent the area's hydrographic system, including rivers, lakes, deltas, and surrounding hills, while also symbolizing the female body through a vulva-like depression.

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