Francois Hollande

Call for French ex-minister to answer over Lafarge-IS scandal

Paris - Muslimchronicle

Sherpa is one of 12 civil plaintiffs in a case against Lafarge over payments it made to IS and other armed groups to keep its Syrian operations running during the country's civil war. Lafarge clung on in Syria for two years after most French companies had left. IS eventually took over its northern Jalabiya plant in September 2014. To ensureRead more

Hollande to vote Emmanuel Macron in second round of presidential election

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande will vote Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election. Source: XinhuaRead more

Hollande:"Paris Attack Likely Terrorism"

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande said the attack on police officers in Paris is likely "terrorist-related." Speaking after the attack on the Champs Elysees, he said security forces would be vigilant during the forthcoming presidential election. "We shall be of the utmost vigilance, especially in relation to the election," he said in a televised statement. Source: QNARead more

French Consulate in New York Evacuated following Bomb Threat

New York - Arab Today

The French consulate in New York was evacuated for about one hour on Saturday due to a suspicious vehicle and a bomb threat, French diplomatic sources said. Police officers in New York called for the evacuation of the consulate building, while French expatriates were registered to cast ballots in their presidential election, after a suspicious vehicle was found, Consul GeneralRead more

Hollande:"Paris Attack Likely Terrorism"

Paris - Arab Today

Paris shooting poses test for France's security on election eve

Paris - Arab Today

As France prepares for the imminent presidential election, security measures are being put to the test after an armed man shot dead a police officer and seriously wounded two others on Thursday night in the Champs Elysees avenue, an iconic shopping street in the French capital. The incident brought back to the fore the risk of terrorism and the government'sRead more

Hollande hails "outstanding arrest" of 2 terror suspects in Marseille

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday hailed the arrest of two men suspected of planning "imminent and certain terrorist attacks" on the eve of the presidential election, which he called "an outstanding catch." "Our (intelligence) services and police have worked remarkably to arrest two people who are now going to be questioned to know exactly their intentions," Hollande said. "SinceRead more

France Calls for Continuing US Military Operation in Syria under UN Auspices

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande said that the US response to Syria's chemical attack should now be followed up at an international level "under the auspices of the United Nations if possible". This could include tightening sanctions against Assad "preventing any further chemical attacks and the crushing by this regime of its own people" Hollande said at the conclusion of aRead more

Victory for environmentalists as France orders closure of N-plant

Paris - Arab Today

The French government on Sunday published a decree for closing the country’s oldest nuclear plant, fulfilling a campaign-trail pledge made by President Francois Hollande who is now in the final weeks of office. The decree, gazetted in the Official Journal which publishes government decisions, sets down the conditions for closing a nuclear plant at Fessenheim, near the border with Germany.Read more

Boosted military act coupled with diplomatic initiative needed to restore peace in Syria

Paris - Arab Today

French President Francois Hollande on Friday called for intensified strikes against the Islamic State (IS) and punitive act on Syrian government, but stressed the necessity of diplomatic initiative to reach lasting peace in Syria. Hollande convened an emergency defense meeting at the Elysee Palace to discuss next steps in Syria after U.S. strikes on Syrian military positions which Washington said were used toRead more