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French Jewry’s president appears to back burkini ban
Ending a long and conspicuous silence on the burkini ban in France, the president of the umbrella group of French Jews appeared to support the ban, saying he favored limiting “political-religious” symbols.
Israel reports record immigration of Jews from France in 2015
A record number of French Jews moved to Israel this year, an immigration official said on Thursday, citing anti-Semitic violence and economic insecurity in the European country as causes.
Prosecutor asks for Strauss-Kahn acquittal in French sex trial
A French prosecutor asked a criminal court on Tuesday to acquit former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of a pimping charge for his role in what investigating magistrates argued was an organized sex ring using prostitutes.
French Jewish leader: ‘It’s not so pleasant living there as Jews’
France’s flag has three stripes, and its motto promotes three values: liberty, equality and fraternity.
Police investigate false bomb threat against comedian Dieudonne
French comedian Diedonne M’bala M’bala complained to police about threats to blow up the theater in which he performs.
Kerry to join Iran nuclear talks in bid to reach deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will join talks on Iran\’s contested nuclear program in Geneva on Saturday, as Tehran and six world powers appeared to be on the verge of an elusive breakthrough in the decade-old dispute.
Deeply unpopular at home, French president embraced on Israel trip
For Francois Hollande, the most unpopular head of state in France in more than half a century, his first presidential visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority promised a respite from the daily pummeling over his country’s stunted economy and his perceived flimsiness as a leader.
France’s soaring anti-Semitism lures Jewish Defense League vigilantes out of shadows
With scooter helmets in hand, a man called Yohan and six buddies stroll around Paris’ 20th arrondissement. The seven look much like a typical group of French students — until they locate a group of Arab men they suspect of perpetrating an anti-Semitic attack the previous day.
Three men linked to Mohamed Merah arrested in France
Three men believed to be linked to Mohamed Merah were arrested in southern France.