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French Navy Might Begin South China Sea Patrols this Year
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jul 25, 2016 07:16 PM EDT |
The French Navy has been deployed three times in the South China Sea.
China Seeks Deeper Ties With France
Alexis Villarias | | Feb 14, 2016 08:32 AM EST |
With the nomination of a new foreign minister in France, China hopes to tdeepen ties with the country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said while congratulating Jean-Marc Ayrault - the new French Foreign Minister.
Paris Attacks: France Holds Memorial Service 2 Weeks After Massacre
Victoria Stanley | | Nov 27, 2015 09:43 AM EST |
A national memorial service has been held in France following the death of more than 130 people during the Paris attacks two weeks ago.
French ISIS Fighters to France: 'We Will Be Coming, We Will Come To Crush Your Country'
Joy Anne Labarite | | Nov 25, 2015 07:31 AM EST |
Following the deadly attacks in Paris earlier this month, homegrown French ISIS fighters have released a video containing chilling threats about impending attacks on France.
David Cameron: World Uniting to Fight 'Evil Threat' of IS
Victoria Stanley | | Nov 23, 2015 10:19 AM EST |
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the world is coming together in a bid to end the terrors caused by the Islamic State (ISIS). Speaking on behalf of his country on Monday alongside President François Hollande in Paris, Cameron said that the UK would do all that ispossible to help assist France attacks the jihadists in Syria.
Tony Hung Urges Nations to Kill ISIS
Emery Dennel | | Nov 17, 2015 05:36 AM EST |
TVB host and actor Tony Hung is one of many Hong Kong celebrities who reacted on social media to the recent attacks in Paris. Hung posted an image on Instagram with an image that reads, "KEEP CALM AND KILL ISIS." He captioning the post with "To lessen violence, one must use more violence."
China Vows to Tackle Islamic State Sickos after Paris Attacks
Elena Garcia | | Nov 16, 2015 09:12 AM EST |
The president of the world superpower, Xi Jinping, has sworn to beef up China's fight against the evil jihadists just days after the Paris massacre. He made the promise during a phone call with Francois Hollande, the French leader yesterday. In Paris, on Friday night, ISIS brutally murdered at least 129 people with a number of Chinese nationals feared dead. According to Daily Star, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said that terrorist acts are common challenges facing humanity, this hinted that the Asian nation could attack the militants.
Hollande Assures Muslims That France Respects Islam
Bianca Ortega | | Jan 16, 2015 12:58 AM EST |
French President Francois Hollande on Thursday gave a statement assuring Muslims that France respects both their community and their religion but said the country remains firm on its commitment to free speech.
China's Xi Ranked Top World Leader in Harvard Survey, Putin Dead Last
Michael A. Katz | | Dec 18, 2014 03:26 PM EST |
Harvard Univeristy's "Leaders of the World Report Card," which surveyed more than 26,000 people worldwide, rated China's Xi Jiinping as the top ranked leader in the world. Russia's Vladimir Putin was ranked last.
France Suspends Warship Deal With Russia, Citing Ukraine Crisis
Des Cambaliza | | Sep 03, 2014 10:50 PM EDT |
The French government finally acquiesced to international plea to suspend its warship deal with Russia. Francois Hollande's office said the conditions for the first warship delivery were not in place, citing the crisis in Ukraine.
France’s Hollande Replaces Economy Minister With Ex-Banker
Bianca Ortega | | Aug 27, 2014 04:26 AM EDT |
French President Francois Hollande replaced economy minister Arnaud Montebourg with ex-banker Emmanuel Macron as part of his latest efforts to restart the country’s economy with a government revamp.
ISIS Earns $125 Million Ransoming Hostages
David Perry | | Aug 21, 2014 04:37 PM EDT |
In the five years since the emergence of the Islamic State, known in the West as ISIS, the militant Islamist group has earned a staggering $125 million strictly through ransoming hostages
France Defies Critics, Gives Green Light to Sale of Warship to Sanctions-Hit Russia
Rhona Arcaya | | Jul 22, 2014 03:58 PM EDT |
Despite calls for an arms embargo on Russia, the sale of a French warship to the country accused of supporting rebels in Ukraine will go ahead.
Teacher Stabbed to Death by Parent in Front of Students
Christl Leong | | Jul 04, 2014 11:44 AM EDT |
A teacher was killed on Friday after she was stabbed to death in front of her by a pupil's mother in a primary school in the town of Albi, south of France.
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