Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has become a useful tool for the French president as he responds to growing calls for law and order following a spate of terror attacks.
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Beirut Explosion: Lebanon Prime Minister Charged With Negligence
An investigating judge named the caretaker prime minister, Hassan Diab, a suspect, a significant step toward holding the top levels of power accountable in the August explosion that killed 200.
It’s a Lovely Winter in Europe. If You’re Selling Christmas Trees.
Sellers across the continent have reported surging demand, though coronavirus restrictions have complicated supply.
Your Monday Briefing
East Asia adjusts its response to the latest coronavirus outbreak.
Macron’s Rightward Tilt in France Sows Wider Alarm
One bill would reach into Muslim life, and another would place new restrictions on filming of police. Critics say they’re part of a drift toward repressive government policies.
What Is Nigeria Doing About SARS, the Notorious Police Unit?
The authorities, unnerved in October by protests over police brutality, have promised changes. But the government’s response so far has only reinforced the views of protesters.
Ukraine Airline Crash in Iran Prompts Conflicting Statements
The Boeing jet went down near Tehran, killing at least 176 people. Though the evidence remained sketchy, aviation experts speculated that the plane could have been attacked.