The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say

PARIS (AP) — Nearly 20,000 people were forcibly displaced in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics from tent camps or shelters in the Paris region, a coalition of more than 100 community groups said Monday. In its report, the group Le Revers de la Médaille, which translates as “the...

Paris court lifts ban on Israeli firms exhibiting their weapons at Euronaval trade show

PARIS (AP) — A Paris commercial court lifted a ban that had prevented Israeli defense companies from exhibiting weapons used by Israel's military in the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon at the Euronaval trade exhibition. The court’s ruling on Wednesday night came just days before...

Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights was detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the North African kingdom. Prosecutors apprehended Fouad...

France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara

A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between the two countries. Projects in Dakhla and the Guelmim-Oued Noun region are among...

Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says

PARIS (AP) — An investigation by French newspaper Le Monde found that the highly confidential movements of U.S. President Joe Biden, presidential rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and other world leaders can be easily tracked online through a fitness app that their bodyguards use. ...

France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits Rabat

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco's King Mohammed VI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco on Monday, kicking off a state visit with a series of bilateral agreements, including major investments in renewable energy and transportation. Macron's trip to Morocco — his...

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier returns to work after surgery for a cervical lesion

PARIS (AP) — France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier resumed work Monday following surgery this weekend for a cervical lesion, according to a rare health update from his doctor. Seventy-three-year-old Barnier, the oldest of the 26 prime ministers who have served modern France’s...

The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support

PARIS (AP) — An international conference for Lebanon in Paris on Thursday raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support to help the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500, and deepened an economic crisis,...

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will provide “massive” 100 million euro aid package to support Lebanon

An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A court in Greenland on Wednesday once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request. It was unclear when Denmark will decide whether or not to send him to...