Former French President Sarkozy denounces ‘plot’ at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on ...
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Spain’s government marks 50 years since Franco died
A s historic turning-points go, it was squalid. On November 20th 1975 Francisco Franco, who had ruled Spain for almost 40 years, was declared dead, his body already rotting. That eventually ushered in ...
Spain begins events marking 50 years since dictator Franco's death
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday presided over the first in a year-long series of events to mark 50 years ...
Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: A look at key dates
FILE - French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, center, flanked by his daughter Marine Le Pen, and Bruno Gollnisch, arrives ...
France marks 10 years since deadly Charlie Hebdo attack
A decade after gunmen stormed the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France to its core, the nation is pausing Tuesday to honor the victims and grapple with th ...
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader often accused of racism and antisemitism, dies at 96
A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting ...
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SMITH COLUMN: New Orleans
Everybody—local or tourist—refers to the “French Quarter” when they speak of the “Crescent City’s” famous night life district when in fact it would be more accurate to describe it as the “Spanish ...
Ukraine is investigating its special French-trained brigade after reports of mass desertion and command problems
The 155th Mechanized Brigade, partially trained by France, came under scrutiny after a Ukrainian reporter said 1,700 men had ...