France to ban the wearing of abayas in schools, fueling accusations of Islamophobia
France will ban schoolchildren from wearing abayas ahead of the upcoming academic year, the government has said, the latest in a series of contentious restrictions in the country on clothing associated with Muslims.
2023-08-28 21:15
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
2023-08-28 20:59
Nordstrom closes its San Francisco store after 35 years
Nordstrom closed the doors of its five-story department store in San Francisco on Sunday, ending a 35-year run as the city suffers a retail exodus.
2023-08-28 20:50
Germany media guide
An overview of the media in Germany, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-28 18:17
San Marino country profile
Provides an overview of San Marino, including key dates and facts about this small European state.
2023-08-28 16:27
Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
2023-08-28 16:24
Head of France's Medef business lobby: seeing some signs of business slowdown
PARIS There are signs of a slowdown in business activity in France and interest rates are also weighing
2023-08-28 14:21
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:17
Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day
Casings and coins at a site in central France suggest prisoners were shot by the French Resistance after D-Day.
2023-08-27 09:19
Dolphins return from Trey Lance trade has been an unthinkable win
When the Miami Dolphins traded back with the San Francisco 49ers, nobody saw them winning the Trey Lance trade so effortlessly. They won it going away!
2023-08-27 00:16
France and EU to spend 215 million euros shoring up struggling wine producers
The French government and the European Union will spend 200 million euros ($215 million) to help the country's wine producers, who are struggling to cope with falling prices and waning demand.
2023-08-26 19:55
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:54