President Xi Jinping of China met Prince Albert of Monaco before joining President Emmanuel Macron of France for dinner ahead of talks on Monday about trade and security.
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International Herald Tribune: 1919: France Finds Thousands of Telegrams Not Sent During WWI
An investigation concluded that the country’s telegraphic service had been responsible for “scandalous abuses,” delaying as many as 40,000 messages per day.
France Announces New Security Measures After Surge in Yellow Vest Protest Violence
The government will remove the Paris police chief and ban violent protests in key areas like the Champs-Élysées.
France Repatriates Several Orphan Children Who Were Stranded in Syria
The return of five children of deceased ISIS militants came as a surprise to their families, as France has stalled at repatriating its citizens kept in Syria and Iraq.
France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem
The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
Jury in Belgium Convicts Man in Jewish Museum Attack
A French citizen was convicted of “terrorist murder” for fatally shooting four people after returning from Syria in 2014.
The Guardians of the French Language Are Deadlocked, Just Like Their Country
The “Immortals” of the Académie Française have failed to fill four seats, a paralysis that reflects France’s own struggle to adapt to the 21st century.
Fabien Clain, Prominent French Voice of ISIS, Is Reported Killed in Syria
Mr. Clain, who had navigated French jihadi circles for two decades, recorded propaganda messages for ISIS.
A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again
A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country’s debate about what Muslim women wear.
Canada Letter: They Left Canada for ISIS. Should They Be Allowed Home?
Prosecuting crimes that occurred in war-torn countries in Canadian courts can be difficult. What does that mean for ISIS members who want to return to Canada?